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Lobster Fishing Charters
Everything to Know About Booking a lobster fishing charter
What are the best lobster fishing charters?
The best lobster fishing charters are:
Why should I book a lobster fishing charter with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 20 lobster trips, and the most popular trips are Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter guided by Hunter, Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster! guided by Allen, and Miami Lobstering Trip - 28' Bertram guided by Damien.
Our guides are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 3786 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 lobster guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly lobster guides.
What types of lobster fishing charters are common?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for lobster as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.
The most common fishing techniques are bottom fishing, spearfishing, and gigging but wading and light tackle fishing are popular as well.
How much do lobster fishing charters cost?
Prices for lobster can range anywhere from about $790 to $3,000, but the average price for a half day trip for lobster is $1,637. The average price for a full day trip for lobster is $2,148.
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 lobster fishing?
The most popular season for lobster fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 30 days in advance.
Do I need a fishing license for lobster and what are the bag limits for lobster?
See here for more information on lobster fishing licenses, lobster bag limits, and fishing season regulations for lobster. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right lobster rules and regulations.
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