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Cero Mackerel Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Islamorada

Reef, Wreck, And Patch Reef Trip

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26 ft 1 - 6 People From $875
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Pensacola

Offshore "Catch Fish Guarantee"

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24 ft 1 - 8 People From $800
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore, Jetty in Miami

Miami Sport Fishing 🎣

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29 ft 1 - 12 People From $750
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Key West

Second Generation Bay Boat

100% (9)
25 ft 1 - 8 People From $700
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Fernandina Beach

Offshore Trollong An Bottom Fishing

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31 ft 1 - 12 People From $850
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Key Largo

Offshore Half Day

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22 ft 1 - 4 People From $675
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Everything to Know About Booking a cero mackerel fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 59 cero mackerel trips, and the most popular trips are 4-6 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck guided by Ed, Morning Half guided by Troy, and Luxury Off Shore Deep Sea Fishing guided by Ralph.

Our guides are rated a 4.85 out of 5 based on 4788 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 $3,000, but the average price for a half day trip for cero mackerel is $1,365. The average price for a full day trip for cero mackerel is $2,158.

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 45 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

  • ★★★★★
    Had an awesome day on the water with Jesus and team — exactly what I came for! We had several schools of Mahi around us, some keepers and some just good ol’ fun fishing, plus a few nice ones caught while trolling. Huge thanks to Captain Jesus for a great time — my forearms are sore from the action, you will not be disappointed .

    Sara B. | June 16, 2025

    Trip: Miami Beach Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jake put us on the fish. I had multiple opportunities for big fish. Maybe I'll get them next time. It was worth it. Jackie.

    Jackie T. | June 16, 2025

    Trip: Offshore "Catch Fish Guarantee"

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Pete was awesome! Best charter we have been on so far. We caught over 14 different species of fish!

    Aaron R. | June 13, 2025

    Trip: Bay/Reef/Inshore Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Fished the reef with Captain Troy and 1st mate Charlie. Had a great time joke around with the crew and fishing. Had the opportunity to catch two sharks and a bunch of yellow tail

    Anibal E. | June 2, 2025

    Trip: Morning Half

  • ★★★★★
    Best Captain , very good fishing spot . The boat is top noch also the fishing rods. After the fishing he prepared for us the best sahimi from the tuna we coth . Exelent day

    Munteanu L. | May 29, 2025

    Trip: Miami sport fishing 🎣

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