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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Fort Lauderdale

Daily Reef Fishing (Shared Trip)

75% (4) Guided by Andrew
85 ft 1 - 15 People From $75
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Deep Sea, Nearshore, Jetty in Pompano Beach

#1 Family & Friends Sport Fishing

100% (6) Guided by Brad
27 ft 1 - 12 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in Islamorada

Islamorada Trolling / Wreck Fishing

94% (18) Guided by Pete
37 ft 1 - 6 People From $850
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore, Jetty in Miami

Miami Sport Fishing 🎣

100% (2) Guided by Alek
29 ft 1 - 12 People From $750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Key West

Key West Sport Fishing Experience

NEW Guided by Nick
30 ft 1 - 12 People From $900
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Miami Beach

Miami Beach Fishing Trip

100% (2) Guided by Jesus
32 ft 1 - 6 People From $600
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Everything to Know About Booking a cero mackerel fishing charter

What are the best cero mackerel fishing charters?

The best cero mackerel fishing charters are:

Why should I book a cero mackerel fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 53 cero mackerel trips, and the most popular trips are Bay, Reef, or Inshore Fishing Charter guided by , Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip guided by , and Fly Fishing Punta Mita guided by .

Our guides are rated a 4.87 out of 5 based on 4119 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 cero mackerel guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly cero mackerel guides.

What types of cero mackerel fishing charters are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for cero mackerel as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are bottom fishing, live bait fishing, and light tackle fishing but cut bait fishing and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.

How much do cero mackerel fishing charters cost?

Prices for cero mackerel can range anywhere from about $800 to $2,750, but the average price for a half day trip for cero mackerel is $1,327. The average price for a full day trip for cero mackerel is $2,016.

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 cero mackerel fishing?

The most popular season for cero mackerel fishing is spring, and most anglers book their trips 32 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for cero mackerel and what are the bag limits for cero mackerel?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great guide great gear tackle Excellent grilled sausage cooked for us while we fished. First Class

    Christian M. | March 15, 2025

    Trip: Miami sport fishing 🎣

  • ★★★★★
    My husband and I had a great fishing day with Captain Frank. While the weather conditions, and tide, wasn’t fully cooperating, that was completely out of anyone’s control. Captain Frank is a great guide, very patient, calm, and easy going. It feels like you’re out on the water with an ole friend when you’re with him. We caught some speckled trout and we were very happy with day. We created new memories.😊

    Tammy E. | March 8, 2025

    Trip: Half Day Jetty Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had an excellent time ! Great weather too. Christy and Capt Pete were excellent hosts. Thank you for a great day.

    Amanda W. | February 27, 2025

    Trip: Islamorada Fishing with Capt Pete

  • ★★★★★
    Very knowledgeable and great experience. Highly recommend using Chris.

    Howard L. | February 22, 2025

    Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Alek is fantastic! He works hard to find fish and is very knowledgeable about the region and fishery. Ask him questions. You wont be disappointed. Great day on the water!

    Bradley F. | February 15, 2025

    Trip: Miami sport fishing 🎣

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent day fishing with Captain Ron. Boated 10 snook and lots of hook ups. Caught others too but snook was the target. Great boat, comfortable ride and east to fish from.

    Don W. | February 12, 2025

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great guide, great fishing, great time!

    Bruce C. | February 6, 2025

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    1/29/25. Just finished a 4 hour trip with captain Tom and his friend/mate Gary. From start to finish we had excellent service, easy communication and planning. We had concerns about seasickness and Tom put us at ease. In the end we had 4 hours of non-stop action and more fish then we can eat in a month. I recommend captain Tom to everyone. He knows these waters and fish and is an all around great captain.

    Aaron R. | January 29, 2025

    Trip: Marathon Fishing Extraordinaire

  • ★★★★★
    my son and i had a great trip with Capt. Ron bringing in over 30 Mackerel plus a shard and other exciting species. he has a wealth of knowledge and experience and would recommend a trip with him for all experience levels

    Shimon P. | January 29, 2025

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great personality and conscientious captain. He went out of his way to accommodate our needs. I would book him again.

    William R. | January 25, 2025

    Trip: Islamorada Fishing with Capt Pete

  • ★★★★★
    Was an excellent trip crew was very enjoyable!

    David M. | January 11, 2025

    Trip: Fly Fishing Punta Mita

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Chris gave us an amazing trip!!!! My family of 5 had experience ranging from years of fishing to never holding a rod, but he helped everyone as needed, setting everyone up with the right rod and bait for their ability and we all caught a wide variety of fish at several spots. He also recommended a great restaurant to cook our catch for lunch. Super cool guy, very knowledgeable, a great time!

    Joseph R. | January 7, 2025

    Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Jesus was great! Friendly, knowledgeable, and highly attentive. Would recommend him for any family trip.

    Benjamin S. | December 30, 2024

    Trip: Miami Beach Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great Crew and Captain was a bit thorny out and several guests got seasick great overall trip

    Dean B. | December 29, 2024

    Trip: Daily Reef Fishing (Shared Trip)

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jesus was great! He was friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time and will definitely be booking with him again in a few weeks.

    Marcos M. | December 25, 2024

    Trip: Miami Beach Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a group of 10 for a bachelor party and the experience was great. Everything was as imagined and the staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We would highly recommend this trip for either a small or big group.

    Jason Y. | November 25, 2024

    Trip: Daily Reef Fishing (Shared Trip)

  • ★★★★★
    Jonathan was awesome he knows all the spots we had a great time definitely would use him and this service again.

    Shawn T. | September 23, 2024

    Trip: Offshore "Catch Fish Guarantee"

  • ★★★★★
    Our charter with Captain John was incredible! He was very professional but also personable! We enjoyed everything about the fishing trip! We had a beautiful day & caught several large dolphins! Will definitely rebook with Capt. John the next time we are in Key West!

    Deanna H. | July 31, 2024

    Trip: Morning 1/2 Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Capt John was top notch!! Our planned morning trip hit a snag due to bad weather…But John was honest and informative suggesting that we should hold off a few hours…so we did. Our afternoon ended up being an awesome fishing encounter. We would highly recommend…thank you Capt John!!!

    Kelly L. | July 1, 2024

    Trip: Morning 1/2 Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time on our first family fishing trip. We brought enthusiasm, and very little experience. John was a great teacher for all of us, and took us to several good spots in Lake Passage. We caught shark, black grouper and enough snapper to feast on for days. The fine folks at Hurricane Hole cooked it up for us and it was amazing!! We would definitely book another trip with John!!

    Karl H. | June 23, 2024

    Trip: Morning 1/2 Day Fishing Charter

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