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Crab Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Orange Beach

Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***

98% (63)
26 ft 1 - 6 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Lafitte

Morning Big Group Excursions

100% (8)
32 ft 1 - 20 People From $2,000
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Garibaldi

Halibut / Lingcod / Crabbing

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35 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,800
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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Key West

Lobstering Trip

100% (96)
27 ft 1 - 12 People From $700
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, River Fishing in Lincoln City

Crabbing Siletz River & Siletz Bay

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26 ft 1 - 6 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in San Francisco

San Francisco Crabbing - Nov/Dec

100% (2)
33 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
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Everything to Know About Booking a crab fishing charter

Why should I book a crab fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 26 crab trips, and the most popular trips are Salmon/Crab Combo guided by Jerome, Salmon, Rockfish, Lingcod, & Crab guided by Rod, and Crabbing guided by Craig.

Our guides are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 4916 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 crab guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly crab guides.

What types of crab fishing charters are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for crab as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are bottom fishing, light tackle fishing, and trolling but drift fishing and jigging are popular as well.

How much do crab fishing charters cost?

Prices for crab can range anywhere from about $550 to $4,300, but the average price for a half day trip for crab is $1,054. The average price for a full day trip for crab is $2,266.

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 crab fishing?

The most popular season for crab fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We really enjoyed our fishing trip with Donald. He was so friendly and very patient. He helped each of us every time we needed bait and he helped us cast our rods. We all caught multiple fish and had a wonderful time. I highly recommend Donald for your next fishing trip!

    Sherry C. | March 28, 2025

    Trip: Hooked on Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Jerome was great ! We enjoyed the trip.

    Monica L. | March 19, 2025

    Trip: Seattle Nearshore Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    It was a nice to go out , but we didn’t catch a lot. His service and professionalism was outstanding.

    Kwang P. | January 19, 2025

    Trip: Crabbing

  • ★★★★★
    Tony was awesome! Got us our limit in half a day. Very personable and would highly recommend. Thanks Tony!

    Charles J. | January 3, 2025

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great experience with Captain Antonio. Would definitely use him again. If you are in Key West it would be a great way to spend time on the water. Catch some fish, catch some lobster, he can do it all.

    Bryant P. | October 12, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

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