Damn Good Permit Fishing Charters

The best permit fishing charters are:

• Blackwater Charters guided by Eric S. with 30 years of experience
• Fish The Salt Guide Service guided by Tim D.
• Get Lost Charters guided by Tim W.
• Domestic Six Pack Charters guided by Christopher L.
• Dream State Charters guided by Kevin C.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 101 permit trips, and the most popular trips are 4-5 Hour Trip – Nearshore guided by Tim, Naples Ultimate Fishing - 30' guided by Perry, and Offshore/ Nearshore Fishing guided by Jake.

Our guides are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 9462 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.

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

Prices for permit can range anywhere from about $650 to $2,800, but the average price for a half day trip for permit is $1,067. The average price for a full day trip for permit is $1,729.

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.

The most popular season for permit fishing is spring, and most anglers book their trips 31 days in advance.

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