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Everything to Know About Booking a Longboat Key live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in Longboat Key?

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Longboat Key with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 7 live bait fishing trips in Longboat Key, and the most popular trips in the area are Tampa Nearshore trip guided by Josh, Tarpon Trips guided by Darius, and Family Fishing Sarasota / Siesta Key guided by Michael.

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 Longboat Key? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Longboat Key.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Longboat Key?

Flats fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Longboat Key as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Longboat Key are: 1. snook, 2. redfish, 3. tarpon, 4. mangrove snapper, and 5. gag grouper.

How much do Longboat Key live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Longboat Key can range anywhere from about $589 to $1,210, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Longboat Key is $644. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Longboat Key is $1,025.

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 Longboat Key?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Longboat Key is winter, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

Do I need a Longboat Key fishing license and what are the bag limits in Longboat Key?

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

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