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Everything to Know About Booking a Ten Thousand Islands permit fishing charter

What are the best permit fishing charters in the Ten Thousand Islands?

The best permit fishing charters in the Ten Thousand Islands are:

Why should I book a permit fishing charter in the Ten Thousand Islands with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 5 permit trips in the Ten Thousand Islands, and the most popular trips in the area are Everglades Inshore/Back Water guided by Kyle, Everglades 10,000 Islands guided by Mike, and Experience The Everglades guided by Cody.

Our guides in the Ten Thousand Islands are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 8347 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 the Ten Thousand Islands? Check out our beginner and family friendly permit guides in the Ten Thousand Islands.

What types of permit fishing charters are common in the Ten Thousand Islands?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for permit in the Ten Thousand Islands as well as flats fishing, nearshore fishing, and river fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in the Ten Thousand Islands are live bait fishing, artificial lure fishing, and jigging but light tackle fishing and sight casting are popular as well.

How much do Ten Thousand Islands permit fishing charters cost?

Prices for permit in the Ten Thousand Islands can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,700, but the average price for a half day trip for permit in the Ten Thousand Islands is $816. The average price for a full day trip for permit in the Ten Thousand Islands is $1,221.

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 the Ten Thousand Islands?

The most popular season for permit fishing 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 for permit and what are the bag limits for permit in the Ten Thousand Islands?

See here for more information on permit fishing licenses in the Ten Thousand Islands, permit bag limits, and fishing season regulations for permit in the Ten Thousand Islands. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant permit rules and regulations in the Ten Thousand Islands.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Tyler is a great guide who showed up early with live bait he caught earlier in the morning. He checked to confirm what we were hoping to catch, snook and tarpon. He knew where to go in rookery bay, aptly rebaited the fishing hooks. We caught a snook, several young snapper and jacks, and then several athletic tarpon that put up a good fight. He told us fishing stories and we saw the beautiful Marco island and rookery bay islands where dolphins and sea turtles were swimming. He provided many opportunities for us to catch big fish! It was a great time for the family.

    Andrew L. | June 19, 2026

    Trip: Ten Thousand Islands Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Best fishing trip everrrrrrr! we got 9 snappers that we could bring home and eat! Besides those we could keep, we got countless amounts of small snappers we won a Guinness world record for the smallest snapper in our family history. Plus, we caught and released 3 catfish and a jellyfish! Thank you Captain Tim! (From the birthday boy :))

    Kenta Y. | May 10, 2026

    Trip: Red Hot! 🔥 Let's Go Fishing!

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast at the tour Captain Tim gave us. He was very friendly, funny and knowledgeable. My youngest son told me what he would want for his birthday was a tour by him again!

    Kenta Y. | May 3, 2026

    Trip: Red Hot! 🔥 Let's Go Fishing!

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent fishing trip! Tim was great at explaining things to us and provided a great experience. Would definitely recommend!

    Bill B. | April 16, 2026

    Trip: Red Hot! 🔥 Let's Go Fishing!

  • ★★★★★
    Tyler is probably the best guide my wife and I have ever had. He was very attentive. He knew where the fish were and he was right there with bait or to get us un snagged or to help us pull in the big one you can’t go wrong with Tyler I promise.

    Frank W. | April 16, 2026

    Trip: Ten Thousand Islands Inshore

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