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Everything to Know About Booking a Choctawhatchee Bay live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Choctawhatchee Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 22 live bait fishing trips in Choctawhatchee Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are 30A Kid’s Trip guided by Brandon, 4hr Bay Fishing guided by Thomas, and Fun And Fish Combo guided by Joey.

Our guides in Choctawhatchee Bay are rated a 4.96 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Choctawhatchee Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Choctawhatchee Bay.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Choctawhatchee Bay?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Choctawhatchee Bay as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Choctawhatchee Bay are: 1. black drum, 2. mangrove snapper, 3. redfish, 4. spanish mackerel, and 5. speckled trout.

How much do Choctawhatchee Bay live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Choctawhatchee Bay can range anywhere from about $598 to $2,850, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Choctawhatchee Bay is $972. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Choctawhatchee Bay is $2,070.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Choctawhatchee Bay?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Choctawhatchee Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 20 days in advance.

Do I need a Choctawhatchee Bay fishing license and what are the bag limits in Choctawhatchee Bay?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Choctawhatchee Bay, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Choctawhatchee Bay. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Choctawhatchee Bay.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    This was the first time son and I have ever fished saltwater. We have only fished freshwater. Capt. Kent and his wife were the best. We already told Capt. Kent everytime we are here we are booking him. Great time!

    Chuck C. | September 21, 2025

    Trip: Fishing Trips With Captain Kent

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great experience. This was our first time booking with Captain Steve, but our second time fishing off PCB. Steve exceeded our expectations. He made sure our little guy had a memorable time. He was great with our 5 year old and appreciated his love of fishing. In our 3 hours we saw dolphins, jelly fish, and sea turtles. We also caught bonitas, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, trigger fish, red grouper, red snapper, ruby lips, and remora. Steve fileted the mackerals for us to bring home. We will make sure to book with him next year. Thank you Captain Steve!

    Jessica P. | August 19, 2025

    Trip: Kids Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Chris and his deck hand, Mike, were absolutely amazing! Put us on some great fish and were freakin awesome dudes. Super down to earth and made the trip very enjoyable. Will 100% be booking a trip with them again!

    Landon W. | August 7, 2025

    Trip: Gulf Of America Fishing! 🎣🎣

  • ★★★★★
    Hunter was great! We will keep him on our list for anytime we are coming back to town and want to head out fishing.

    Jeffrey W. | July 24, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Insanity Santa Rosa Beach

  • ★★★★★
    Had an AMAZING time with a very laid back Captain and beyond helpful deck hand. Great time was had by myself, my better half and my teenage daughter. The weather wasn’t ideal but still had a blast. I HIGHLY recommend booking a trip with the “Broken Tip” charter boat. If you’re looking for drama free great time with awesome people this is the charter to book!

    Ryan B. | July 17, 2025

    Trip: Destin Gulf Fishing

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