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Permit Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Layton

Florida Keys Skinny Water

100% (3) Guided by George
16 ft 1 - 2 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Cancún

Cancun Fly Fishing

100% (1) Managed by Bernardo
18 ft 1 - 4 People From $300
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Marco Island

Ten Thousand Islands Inshore

NEW Managed by Tyler
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Key West

The Florida Keys Inshore Experience

100% (2) Guided by Ryan
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Cudjoe Key

Big Pine Key Action

100% (2) Guided by Robert
18 ft 1 - 2 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Fort Myers Beach

Inshore Insanity Ft Myers Beach

100% (2) Guided by Justin
25 ft 1 - 5 People From $550
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Everything to Know About Booking a permit fishing charter

What are the best permit fishing charters?

The best permit fishing charters are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 142 permit trips, and the most popular trips are Reefs, Bays, or Backcountry guided by Spencer, Bradenton Classic Inshore guided by Alex, and Key Largo Adventure guided by Andrew.

Our guides are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 4441 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 permit guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly permit guides.

What types of permit fishing charters are common?

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

The most common fishing techniques are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but bottom fishing and fly fishing are popular as well.

How much do permit fishing charters cost?

Prices for permit can range anywhere from about $600 to $2,400, but the average price for a half day trip for permit is $923. The average price for a full day trip for permit is $1,475.

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 permit fishing?

The most popular season for permit fishing is spring, and most anglers book their trips 23 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    I had a great day in the Lower Keys with Capt. Robert. It was my first time salt-water fly fishing. He gave me lots of good advice. The fishing was excellent — and his knowledge of the area and technique is extensive. As a lady fisher, I appreciate some guidance on how to and Robert gave enough without over doing it. We landed five bonefish on a half day’s trip — and several were big! All gave a good fight. I missed several permit by being not fast on the draw but really stoked to have had a shot. Loved it!! I am already planning my next trip.

    Pamela P. | April 29, 2025

    Trip: Big Pine Key Action

  • ★★★★★
    Ben was amazing!!! Put us on fish all day long with constant action with Tarpon, Bonefish, you name it, he knows where they are at!! Super patient and a lot of fun! I highly recommend Ben

    Harold B. | April 27, 2025

    Trip: Summerland Key Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great captain. Had an awesome time on the water. Will be returning for another trip

    Joe G. | April 26, 2025

    Trip: Marco Island Charter Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Perry was an absolute pleasure to have for our fishing trip. He was clearly a pro, had a great personality, and took the time to figure out what we wanted from our experience. He then delivered. We caught some trophy fish and my sons and I had a great experience. Highly recommend.

    Kristen L. | April 26, 2025

    Trip: Naples Ultimate Fishing Adventure - 30'

  • ★★★★★
    Absolute blast with Captain Steve! We went a few miles offshore and fished for Goliath grouper. Caught several in the 30-50 lb range, one 85+ lb, one 185+ lb, and hooked a world class Goliath Grouper but ended up breaking the line on structure! Couldn’t recommend a better guide to go out and land some huge fish. We will definitely head out with Steve again when we come back to town, highly recommend!

    Derec S. | April 20, 2025

    Trip: Goodland FL Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Jamie was great! Despite very windy conditions, we saw a wide variety of fish. He was very patient with my wife and I and ensured we caught fidh!

    William S. | April 20, 2025

    Trip: Key West on Light Tackle & Flies

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with Alex. He too is to a good spot that was just our speed and worked hard to help us keep our lines in the water. We caught bunch of speckled trout and mackerel. Then hit a nice spot to swim and shell before heading back in. Alex was personable and helped make our experience a memorable one. His boat was perfect for our group of 5. We would highly recommend heading out with Alex!

    Jarrod B. | April 18, 2025

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Ken is the hardest working, most knowledgeable guide in the business. Ken knows the fishery incredibly well and will not rest until you have had your fill of fishing and 100% satisfaction, he’s relentless and tireless, even after poling an entire day in 20+ mph winds, he doesn’t take a breath and is thinking ahead. If you want to fish with a true professional who absolutely embraces the love of fishing on the Florida flats, finding fish all day long, who will not stop, then Ken is your guide. I’m referring Ken to my angler friends that fully appreciate the work that goes into a successful day on the water. I’m working on my next trip with Ken already!

    Hillman D. | April 15, 2025

    Trip: Miami Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience, Great time.

    Michael B. | April 12, 2025

    Trip: Islamorada Live Action Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Cody was amazing. I have two teenage daughters and he was very patient and helpful. We caught over 80 fish in 3.5 hours. It was a great experience!! We caught Sea Trout, Ladyfish, Catfish, Jack Fish, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder. When we return to Sarasota, we will be giving Cody a call for another trip.

    Ryan G. | April 4, 2025

    Trip: Southwest Florida Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time with Captain Jason. He was able to adapt location and gear to make sure we caught fish (in our case mangrove snapper and snook) . Great conversation and company which was as important to us as the fish we caught. We are both at beginner level and Jason made us feel well taken care of. He cleaned the fish and recommended a great local restaurant which cooked our catch very well. We would take a trip with Jason again for sure.

    Steven S. | April 3, 2025

    Trip: Epic Biscayne Bay Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Justin was great! Lots of fish and a fun time. We will definitely be back!

    Louann H. | April 1, 2025

    Trip: The Florida Keys Inshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    We had a fantastic day fishing with Captain Justin. He was helpful and knowledgeable. We enjoyed his company and appreciated his expertise. We will be booking again the next time we are in the Fort Myers area.

    Tracie S. | April 1, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Insanity Ft Myers Beach

  • ★★★★★
    Very professional and knowledgeable!

    Slate F. | March 26, 2025

    Trip: Summerland Key Flats Action

  • ★★★★★
    Super guide. Friendly and very knowledgable. Connected me to some Baby Tarpon despite my sub standard casting. Recommended !!!

    Stephen O. | March 25, 2025

    Trip: Cancun fly fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Really good time. Even tho the fishing was a little slow, captain didn’t give up really did his best to put me on fish and it ended up paying off with a few good ones at the end. Also had a few big ones break off. But hey that’s fishing.

    Riley R. | March 25, 2025

    Trip: Key West "Flex" Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Fishing was tough today with wind and a lack of current, but we managed to grab a few snook away from the hungry lemon sharks and some jack crevalle. Captain Nick was a great, easy-going quide, and I look forward to fishing with him again perhaps when Mother Nature is a little more accomodating!

    Mike S. | March 25, 2025

    Trip: Flats fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Mark, thanks again for the awesome day on the water! You were great with the girls and it was a memorable experience for all!! And we caught a bunch of fish too... God bless!

    Shaun H. | March 24, 2025

    Trip: Everglades Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with Billy today (3/24/25). He went out of his way to make the kids smile! Much appreciated sir

    Brent T. | March 24, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Bay/flats

  • ★★★★★
    Great day. Recommend Justin and will use him on future trips.

    Sean V. | March 24, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Insanity Ft Myers Beach

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