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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Everglades City

Everglades Action

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23 ft 1 - 4 People From $750
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Nearshore Fishing in Summerland Key

Unforgettable Florida Keys Fishing

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32 ft 1 - 6 People From $850
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Ultimate Offshore Thrills

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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida Keys live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in the Florida Keys with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 103 live bait fishing trips in the Florida Keys, and the most popular trips in the area are Everglades Action guided by Armando, Unforgettable Florida Keys Fishing guided by Joshua, and Ultimate Offshore Thrills guided by Paul.

Our guides in the Florida Keys are rated a 4.99 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 the Florida Keys? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in the Florida Keys.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in the Florida Keys?

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in the Florida Keys are: 1. redfish, 2. snook, 3. tarpon, 4. goliath grouper, and 5. lane snapper.

How much do Florida Keys live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in the Florida Keys can range anywhere from about $750 to $2,990, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in the Florida Keys is $1,156. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in the Florida Keys is $1,911.

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 the Florida Keys?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in the Florida Keys is spring, and most anglers book their trips 31 days in advance.

Do I need a the Florida Keys fishing license and what are the bag limits in the Florida Keys?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Wonderful trip, they made it so easy to enjoy ourselves, crew was inviting and welcoming. will definitely be booking again

    Heather W. | November 27, 2025

    Trip: Key West Nearshore/Offshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Justin knows what he's doing. If you're in the Keys and looking to catch fish and have a great experience, call him!

    Dale S. | November 27, 2025

    Trip: Key West Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Anthony was fantastic with our 13 year old son! We will definitely book with him again. We caught fish for two dinners:)

    William O. | November 25, 2025

    Trip: Beautiful Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We went into this excursion with a "whatever" mentality, believing that even a bad day fishing is better than doing anything else. This crew worked hard! Put us on the fish and made it all so easy. Great communication before and during the trip too. Fun day with Grandpa, two dads and three little girls learning the joy of fishing. Crew very attuned that we had kids and really worked hard to pay them special attention and make sure they enjoyed the day. We would charter these guys again.

    Dave D. | November 24, 2025

    Trip: Marathon Premier Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    What an awesome guy,the most knowledgeable professional,his perseverance paid off in the end thanks for a great trip

    Dino M. | November 18, 2025

    Trip: Islamorada Backcountry Or Nearshore

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