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Key West Sport Fishing Experience

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Sight Fishing With Artificials!

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Everything to Know About Booking a Gulf Of Mexico permit fishing charter

What are the best permit fishing charters in Gulf Of Mexico?

Why should I book a permit fishing charter in Gulf Of Mexico with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 16 permit trips in Gulf Of Mexico, and the most popular trips in the area are The Florida Keys Inshore Experience guided by Ryan, Epic Islamorada Inshore guided by Ron, and Afternoon 1/2 day fishing guided by John.

Our guides in Gulf Of Mexico are rated a 4.81 out of 5 based on 3716 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 permit guides / fishing lessons in Gulf Of Mexico? Check out our beginner and family friendly permit guides in Gulf Of Mexico.

What types of permit fishing charters are common in Gulf Of Mexico?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for permit in Gulf Of Mexico as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Gulf Of Mexico are sight casting, live bait fishing, and light tackle fishing but artificial lure fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

How much do Gulf Of Mexico permit fishing charters cost?

Prices for permit in Gulf Of Mexico can range anywhere from about $800 to $2,400, but the average price for a half day trip for permit in Gulf Of Mexico is $1,220. The average price for a full day trip for permit in Gulf Of Mexico is $1,821.

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 permit fishing in Gulf Of Mexico?

The most popular season for permit fishing in Gulf Of Mexico is spring, and most anglers book their trips 7 days in advance.

Do I need a Gulf Of Mexico fishing license for permit and what are the bag limits for permit in Gulf Of Mexico?

See here for more information on permit fishing licenses in Gulf Of Mexico, permit bag limits, and fishing season regulations for permit in Gulf Of Mexico. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right permit rules and regulations in Gulf Of Mexico.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    My families trip with Captain John was awesome. John is a humble, hardworking, easy going, chill, dude and fit right in with our families vibe. He was great with our 5 year old son and answered all of his many fishing questions. John made it clear that between the time of year and conditions that day we would have to really work at it to get anything. That’s exactly what we did and we ended up catching a good amount of fish. Most importantly our 5 year old son, who is obsessed with fishing, had the time of his life and caught fish he’s never seen before. 5 stars, highly recommend. If you have a small group this is the charter to go on!

    Jacob D. | August 25, 2024

    Trip: Full Day Private Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Our charter with Captain John was incredible! He was very professional but also personable! We enjoyed everything about the fishing trip! We had a beautiful day & caught several large dolphins! Will definitely rebook with Capt. John the next time we are in Key West!

    Deanna H. | July 31, 2024

    Trip: Morning 1/2 Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Capt John was top notch!! Our planned morning trip hit a snag due to bad weather…But John was honest and informative suggesting that we should hold off a few hours…so we did. Our afternoon ended up being an awesome fishing encounter. We would highly recommend…thank you Capt John!!!

    Kelly L. | July 1, 2024

    Trip: Morning 1/2 Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time on our first family fishing trip. We brought enthusiasm, and very little experience. John was a great teacher for all of us, and took us to several good spots in Lake Passage. We caught shark, black grouper and enough snapper to feast on for days. The fine folks at Hurricane Hole cooked it up for us and it was amazing!! We would definitely book another trip with John!!

    Karl H. | June 23, 2024

    Trip: Morning 1/2 Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Captain John was simply incredible! I have been fishing my entire life and know a great guide… Captain John is the real deal. He took the time to understand what we wanted to catch and then nailed it… put us on exactly what we wanted all day long. He was friendly, engaging and fun. We will be back to fish w Captain John again!!

    Patrick C. | May 26, 2024

    Trip: Morning 1/2 Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent guide. Worked hard to get us into the fish. Caught over 40 fish. Having snapper and trout for dinner!

    Unknown U. | May 18, 2024

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ron is a true pro and so nice. My family had a great fishing trip. 10 out of 10🙂

    Mark L. | March 15, 2024

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Had a fantastic day of deep sea fishing, offshore, with Captain Joe. Red snapper, grouper, a surprise dolphin encounter. Had a blast! Thanks Captain!! P.s. was great how simple you make it to book a charter online!

    John C. | March 3, 2024

    Trip: Naples Offshore Structure

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ron was awesome! Tons of fun. Caught dozens of fish. He was super helpful. Knew the good spots. Would totally recommend for a great family or couples excursion.

    Cameron S. | February 25, 2024

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Joe was awesome, super knowledgeable about where different species of fish are. We absolutely loved our day of fishing with him.

    Pavlina S. | February 25, 2024

    Trip: Naples Offshore Structure

  • ★★★★★
    My Grandson & I went out with Captain Joe on Thursday 2/22. They were very professional We had a great day & my grandson caught a 6’ lemon shark

    Russell A. | February 23, 2024

    Trip: Naples Offshore Structure

  • ★★★★★
    We had so much fun with captain joe on our deep sea fishing trip! We have been on a few different deep sea fishing trips but this was by far the best experience we have had! They took us to a couple different spots that were all very successful and we had a blast catching a 200 lb Goliath grouper. Would definitely go with them again!

    James T. | February 17, 2024

    Trip: Naples Offshore Structure

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day fishing offshore with Joseph (Joey) and his first mate Felix. It was a dad and lads trip for me and my two boys Joel 13 and Blake 11. Joel very keen to go, Blake not sure what to expect. They both had the time of their lives. We had a truly memorable day that will last a lifetime. From minute of booking and confirmation the service was 5 stars. The boat was immaculate and comfortable. Joey ensured our welfare was cared for with ice cold waters on board and sun lotion. We came away with catching plenty of fish in good sizes and also have a story of the big one that got away. We will 100% book again and recommend Joseph as your captain. What a great day fishing Wayne, England, Uk

    Wayne H. | February 16, 2024

    Trip: Marco Island Limits and Trophies

  • ★★★★★
    Ron is the best!!! We had a great morning on the water. We felt so confident in his boating and fishing knowledge. Absolutely headed back again for another day out on his boat. Just a great guy and Master Captain!!!!

    Diane D. | February 2, 2024

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Our charter with Captain John was fantastic! Despite the windy conditions, he managed to get us on fish in many different spots. John is very knowledgeable and a super fun guy! We will definitely be booking with Captain John again. Shannon & Greg Johnson

    Greg J. | December 1, 2023

    Trip: Morning 1/2 Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic!! Even though the rain got us

    Mark C. | November 27, 2023

    Trip: Morning 1/2 Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ron was fantastic. He definitely knows where the fish are. He was also cordial and polite. Helped myself and my family the whole time. I highly recommend Captain Ron.

    Christian G. | October 29, 2023

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time. Rod is super friendly and knowledgeable. We didn’t slay all the fish but still got some and had fun.

    Patrick O. | September 19, 2023

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip!

    Brian S. | August 12, 2023

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

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