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Everything to Know About Booking a Tampa Bay live bait fishing charter
Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Tampa Bay with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 98 live bait fishing trips in Tampa Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Tarpon Fishing 4-6 Hours (22') guided by Joey, Shark Fishing 4-8 Hours (26') guided by Joey, and Nearshore Tampa Bay - 25’ Sportsman guided by Jarrod.
Our guides in Tampa Bay are rated a 4.98 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 Tampa Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Tampa Bay.
What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Tampa Bay?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Tampa Bay as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.
The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Tampa Bay are: 1. tarpon, 2. blacktip shark, 3. bonnethead shark, 4. bull shark, and 5. hammerhead shark.
How much do Tampa Bay live bait fishing charters cost?
Prices for live bait fishing in Tampa Bay can range anywhere from about $550 to $2,350, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Tampa Bay is $878. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Tampa Bay is $1,627.
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 Tampa Bay?
The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Tampa Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.
Do I need a Tampa Bay fishing license and what are the bag limits in Tampa Bay?
See here for more information on fishing licenses in Tampa Bay, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Tampa Bay. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Tampa Bay.
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