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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Los Angeles

11 Hour Catalina Rockfish & Lobster

100% (1) Guided by Harry
35 ft 1 - 5 People From $1,950
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Islamorada

Lobstering

100% (4) Guided by Conan
1 - 4 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Miami

Lobster Diving Miami

NEW Managed by Carlos
46 ft 1 - 20 People From $1,800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Long Beach

Lobster Hooping - 21' Bayliner

NEW Guided by Kevin
21 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Key West

Key West Lobstering - 24’ Yellowfin

100% (12) Managed by John
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $765
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Ruskin

Inshore Fishing + Lobstering

80% (5) Guided by Phil
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $900
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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 21 lobster trips, and the most popular trips are Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster! guided by Allen, Florida Keys Lobster Quest guided by Tony, and Private Patch Reef & Flats Fishing guided by David.

Our guides are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 3903 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 $850 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 $2,146.

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

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful afternoon. Our guide was very knowledgeable and professional.

    Geoff C. | January 7, 2025

    Trip: Private Patch Reef & Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    The weather wasn’t super conducive, and we were late in the season, but Capt Hunter worked overtime to get us on some bugs and make sure r went home with some! And he was great with our 11 year old son who was out for hours first time with us! Definitely will look him up again when we’re back in the keys.

    Jen R. | January 3, 2025

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great experience for the first time lobster fishing. Hunter was a great captain kept Safety in mind with having the most incredible time

    Karl (. | December 19, 2024

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

  • ★★★★★
    Hunter was an absolutely perfect host. He and his first mate di everything possible to insure a great day on the water. We will definately be using his services again in the future!

    Alex K. | November 30, 2024

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

  • ★★★★★
    He was very attentive and really knowledgeable. Definitely would book again

    Dylan P. | November 16, 2024

    Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience with Captain Allen. He took the time to get in the water with us and show us where and how to find lobster. Very informative and went out of his way to assure we had a successful trip.

    Wendy H. | September 24, 2024

    Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely amazing!!! It was our first time catching lobsters, Antonio made it easy for us. We caught all the lobster we could eat. Snorkeled an amazing reef and got up close with some dolphins!!! One of the best charters we have ever been on.

    Aaron P. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Fun trip, knowledgeable about the water, sport and species. Tony will put you on the best places to get a catch. Hospitality and communication was great. Well done and fruitful!

    Matthew S. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience. Allen went above and beyond to ensure we hd a great tine. This was our first time lobstering, and Allen patiently taught us everything we need to know and helped us every step of the way. Could not have asked for more, as Allen made this trip exceed our expectations!

    Stephen R. | September 15, 2024

    Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!

  • ★★★★★
    David Larson was a great captain and worked his ass off. we caught our limit of four different species of fish. Good day !

    Dennis W. | September 9, 2024

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 24’ Yellowfin

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! Captain Aaron is super knowledgeable and fun! The kids had a great time.

    Nicole S. | September 8, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Miami Beach

  • ★★★★★
    Antonio was awesome! Got us on some good spots and limited out! Great time!

    Stephen D. | August 31, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Antonio IV was the best guide ever best lobster trip ever our guide was right in the water with us and really took time to show us how to catch the lobster will definitely book more trips when we are in the keys definitely need to use them can’t say enough how awesome our experience was

    Jose V. | August 30, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Hunter & his guide, Valerie were awesome. Florida weather tried to rain on our parade but they made it happen. We went home with a great dinner & that's all we could've hoped for. We will definitely book them again on our future trips!

    Brittney S. | August 26, 2024

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

  • ★★★★★
    Hunter and his crew were excellent, it was a first time going lobstering so they made everyone feel very safe and comfortable going over everything in detail and going with us to enure our comfort and saftey. Althugh we did run into some weather they worked very hard to get us on lobsters and work around the weather. The first time we drop in the water there my friend had a lobster right under him within a minute. As weather progressed they even gave us credit since we couldn't stay out the entire time even though it was already a great experience. We will be back again.

    Todd C. | August 19, 2024

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

  • ★★★★★
    Antonio was a fantastic captain and I had a great time with him on our lobster hunt. The boat is very comfortable and Antonio is a GREAT guy! He is very skilled and managed to get our limit of lobsters - making the tour a great choice for a beginner who doesn't yet know the ropes of lobster hunting. After the tour, he also cleaned them and put them in a plastic bag and gave great tips on where to go to get them cooked. Happy to return anytime - THANK you Antonio for the great trip!

    Yehia A. | August 18, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing captain! Had a great time most definitely recommend.

    Danielle B. | August 16, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Tony was amazing! Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Took us to a few great spots and showed us how everything was done. If it wasn't for him, we wouldn't have caught our limit of lobster! Even got to spear a nice grouper, for the icing on the cake. He put in a lot of hard work! So thank you for that. This was this highlight of our trip down here to Key West. 10 out of 10. Would do again.

    Tait H. | August 13, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

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