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Tampa Bay Fishing Classic

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Everything to Know About Booking a St Pete Beach live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in St Pete Beach?

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in St Pete Beach with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 65 live bait fishing trips in St Pete Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are St. Pete Red Snapper - 28' Polar guided by Dan, Madeira Beach Quick Getaway guided by Keith, and Grouper and Snapper trips guided by Frankie.

Our guides in St Pete Beach are rated a 4.99 out of 5 based on 4519 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 St Pete Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in St Pete Beach.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in St Pete Beach?

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in St Pete Beach are: 1. gag grouper, 2. mangrove snapper, 3. redfish, 4. kingfish, and 5. red grouper.

How much do St Pete Beach live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in St Pete Beach can range anywhere from about $650 to $5,000, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in St Pete Beach is $1,810. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in St Pete Beach is $2,927.

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 St Pete Beach?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in St Pete Beach is spring, and most anglers book their trips 10 days in advance.

Do I need a St Pete Beach fishing license and what are the bag limits in St Pete Beach?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great day of fishing. Captain Andrew knows his Florida fishing. We were put on the fish right away. We moved around just to fill our requests of a few different species. At ease personality, great instructions, feedback, upbeat attitude.

    Jeff G. | April 28, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip AM

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Zack and Adam did a great job. They put us on fish quickly and were Johnny on the spot with everything we needed. Would definitely use them again.

    John M. | April 27, 2025

    Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!

  • ★★★★★
    Geat captain Austin is very professional and friendly, thanks highly recommend him. He's very knowledgeable about fishing.

    Maurice B. | April 20, 2025

    Trip: Bradenton Offshore Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great Trip! We caught 4 different species of fish and constant action. Taylor was very knowledgeable of the area, safe and fun to fish with!! I will book a trip with him again!

    Eric U. | April 18, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Bradenton

  • ★★★★★
    What a fantastic day out on the water!!! My family came in from out of town looking to go on a deeper fishing trip. Greg came highly recommended both by the booking agent as well as previous reviews. Our hopes of having fun and catching some big fish were exceeded both by the amount and size of fish that were caught as well as the variety. Greg really showed his knowledge and experience by his ability to put us “on the fish”! Robbie, the captain’s right hand man, was so awesome as well! He kept all the lines baited and really taught us how to not lose the fish while reeling them in. The entire day was a blast and an unforgettable adventure!!! Thank you again Greg and Robbie from the Shannon Clan!

    Michael S. | April 17, 2025

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

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