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Lobster Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Key West

Key West Lobstering - 24’ Yellowfin

100% (78) Managed by John
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $765
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Little Torch Key

Lobstering & Reef Snorkeling Combo

100% (27) Guided by Allen
27 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Boynton Beach

Fishing Tour

100% (22) Guided by Dominic
20 ft 1 - 4 People From $250
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Key West

Private Patch Reef & Flats Fishing

100% (2) Managed by David
30 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,195
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Snorkeling in Key West

Lobstering & Snorkeling

100% (10) Guided by Janis
32 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,050
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Snorkeling in Key West

Snorkel For Lobsters, Key West, FL

100% (10) Guided by Janis
32 ft 1 - 6 People From $850
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Everything to Know About Booking a lobster fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 32 lobster trips, and the most popular trips are Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster! guided by Allen, Lobstering Trip guided by Antonio, and 6 Hour Local Lobster Hooping guided by Harry.

Our guides are rated a 4.98 out of 5 based on 5945 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 spearfishing, bottom fishing, and cut bait fishing but light tackle fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

How much do lobster fishing charters cost?

Prices for lobster can range anywhere from about $786 to $3,030, but the average price for a half day trip for lobster is $1,536. The average price for a full day trip for lobster is $2,362.

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.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    My wife and I and 13 year old son went on a six hour spearfishing tour with Torre and it was by far the highlight of our trip to the Keys. We ended up with a fridge full of lobster, snapper, cero mackerel and yellow jack and we turned it into sashimi, ceviche, lobster macaroni and beer battered fish. We saw hammerheads, goliath groupers and sea turtles. My wife and I had never spear fished before but we had a great time; much better than fishing. Torre was an amazing guide and clearly knew where to go and what to look for. Next time we’re in the Keys, this will be our first stop.

    Anna C. | November 27, 2025

    Trip: 4-6 Hour Spearfishing/Lobster

  • ★★★★★
    Tom was a delight to be with for the day. He made it an pleasure with five (5) beginners. We tickled and netted more then we could eat for dinner for two nights. My family would recommend Tom to anyone.

    David N. | November 26, 2025

    Trip: Lobstering

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip! Captain was awesome! Put us right on the spot to catch lobster! Definitely a must do!

    Noel S. | November 16, 2025

    Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!

  • ★★★★★
    Tom was great! He got our beginner group on lobsters and even though it was late in the season, we still caught a good amount of keepers. We inshore fished for a bit after we had enough water time. Fish were slow to bite but Tom worked hard to find hot spots so we could get on the fish. Great conversion, cool guy and overall we had a blast. I’d definitely recommend a trip with Captain Tom.

    Erica C. | November 5, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing And Lobster Combo

  • ★★★★★
    Great crew and cap weather wasn’t the best but still had a good time

    Stephen | October 31, 2025

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

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