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Everything to Know About Booking a Ten Thousand Islands live bait fishing charter
Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in the Ten Thousand Islands with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 17 live bait fishing trips in the Ten Thousand Islands, and the most popular trips in the area are 4-8 Hour Inshore Trip guided by Alex, Hook 'em For Dinner guided by Edwin, and Fish Trips Everglades National Park guided by Jose.
Our guides in the Ten Thousand Islands are rated a 4.9 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 Ten Thousand Islands? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in the Ten Thousand Islands.
What types of live bait fishing charters are common in the Ten Thousand Islands?
Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands as well as nearshore fishing, jetty fishing, and flats fishing.
The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands are: 1. barracuda, 2. bull shark, 3. gag grouper, 4. jack crevalle, and 5. lemon shark.
How much do Ten Thousand Islands live bait fishing charters cost?
Prices for live bait fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,425, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands is $835. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands is $1,358.
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 Ten Thousand Islands?
The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in the Ten Thousand Islands is spring, and most anglers book their trips 16 days in advance.
Do I need a the Ten Thousand Islands fishing license and what are the bag limits in the Ten Thousand Islands?
See here for more information on fishing licenses in the Ten Thousand Islands, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in the Ten Thousand Islands. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in the Ten Thousand Islands.
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