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trip description for Full Day 8 hour Offshore Epic Fishing in Clearwater

8 hr. Trip, get there faster, more fishing. Our 34' Sea Vee w/ Triple 300's. gets you out there fast. In this Full Day Offshore trip we are targeting Red Grouper, Amberjack, Hogfish, Snapper-(Yellowtail, Mangrove ARS, Muttons), Kingfish, Wahoo etc. Want to bottom fish and troll, no problem. We are set up for both. Extreme or Family Friendly Accommodates up to 6 anglers #noslowboats #morefishing Read More

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trip description for Half Day 4 hrs. Offshore Experience in Clearwater

Book your exciting Half Day charter either a morning trip or afternoon. Our fast 34' Foot Sea Vee w/Triple 300's will give you more fishing time than any other boat in Clearwater. "Fast Boat, More Fishing" We can take you trolling offshore targeting Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, or we can target Snapper, Hogfish and Amberjack. "You choose your fishing trip" let's make some memories of a lifetime. Want to fish more? add more time for $200 an hour. #noslowboats #morefishing Read More

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Fishing in Key Largo
Fishing in Key Largo
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trip description for Blue Water Trip in Key Largo

Offshore fishing off the beautiful coast Key Largo, FL doesn't get better than a trip with Captain Bryon. Bryon has over 40 years of experience on the water and has been fishing his whole life. With his experience and supplied Penn equipment Captain Bryon can put you on the fish in no time at all. You can expect to be trolling the waters of the Caribbean targeting Mahi-Mahi and Blackfin Tuna. If bottom fishing is more your speed, Captain Bryon is more than willing to take you to the reefs where you can expect to hook into various species of Snapper and Grouper as well as Amberjack. Bryon captains a 30' Sea Hunt center console equipped with state-of-the-art Garmin GPS, a fishfinder, outriggers, a live bait well, and an ice chest to satisfy any fishing needs out on the water. Perfect for this environment, the boat is powered by two 300HP Yamaha engines. The boat also has a restroom on board. The only thing you'll need to bring with you is any food or beverages you might want while out as well as any sun protection you may need. Read More

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Fishing in Key West
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trip description for Ultimate Action Fishing in Key West in Key West

Experience the "Ultimate Action Fishing" adventure with Captain Nick in the vibrant waters of Key West! This trip is perfect for those seeking a thrilling fishing experience, targeting a wide variety of prized game fish in both deep sea and nearshore environments. Captain Nick will guide you through a diverse range of fishing techniques, including artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, cut bait fishing, deep dropping, drift fishing, heavy tackle fishing, jigging, kite fishing, light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and trolling. Your targets for the day will include an impressive list of species such as African Pompano, Amberjack, Barracuda, Blackfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Cobia, Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Lane Snapper, Lemon Shark, Mahi Mahi, Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Red Grouper, Sailfish, Snowy Grouper, Tarpon, Tilefish, Wahoo, and Yellowtail Snapper. You'll be fishing aboard a 33' Center Console boat, designed for the ultimate fishing action. This vessel is fully equipped with top-of-the-line fishing gear and amenities, ensuring a comfortable and productive day on the water. With its spacious deck and powerful engines, the boat is perfect for navigating both deep sea and nearshore waters. Captain Paul provides all the necessary fishing equipment, including rods, reels, tackle, and bait. Just bring your favorite snacks, drinks, sunscreen, and a hat for sun protection. Whether you're an experienced angler or a beginner, Captain Nick's expertise and passion for fishing will ensure you have an unforgettable adventure. Read More

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Fishing in Pompano Beach
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trip description for Sunrise Saltwater Slam in Pompano Beach

Embark on the ultimate offshore sportfishing adventure with a 43-foot Post Sportfish vessel based in Pompano Beach, FL. Designed with the angler in mind, this fishing machine offers ample deck space and comfortable amenities inside, ensuring a remarkable fishing experience. We are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, guaranteeing a smooth and enjoyable ride on the open waters. Step aboard and let Captain Ron, a 50-ton USCG licensed captain with over 30 years of experience, guide you to the hottest fishing spots. No matter your skill level, all are welcome on this exciting expedition. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, our team provides top-of-the-line fishing equipment, ensuring you have the tools necessary for a successful outing. As you cast your line, feel the adrenaline surge through your veins. Pompano Beach, FL, is renowned for its diverse and abundant marine life, making it an ideal destination for offshore sportfishing. From battling powerful game fish to reeling in trophy catches, every moment spent aboard promises an unforgettable adventure. With Captain Ron's expertise and the comfort of the well-equipped vessel, you can focus on the thrill of the chase and the excitement of reeling in your prize. We ensure a comfortable ride, allowing you to enjoy every minute of your fishing experience. Book your offshore sportfishing trip today and prepare for an extraordinary adventure on the open waters of Pompano Beach. Let Captain Ron guide you to a fishing experience of a lifetime, where memories are made, and epic catches await. Read More

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trip description for Gulfstream 10 to 12 hr offshore in Mount Pleasant

If you're an avid angler looking for an unforgettable sportfishing experience, a deep sea fishing charter with Captain Tim out of Mount Pleasant, SC is the perfect opportunity! With Captain Tim's expertise and knowledge of the area's waters, you'll have a chance to catch some of the biggest and most sought-after game fish in the region. Captain Tim is a native of Mt. Pleasant, SC and has been an offshore and inshore fishing guide for over 15 years. Fishing with a local has many advantages. Captain Tim's deep sea fishing charter is designed for people who are serious about fishing and want to catch big trophies. The trip is also designed for more angler interaction. This means where you the angler will be more involved with setting lines out, helping catch live bait, and over all being more involved with the overall fishing process besides just reeling them in. You'll be targeting species such as Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, Blue Marlin and more. These fish are known for their size, strength, and fighting abilities, making for an exciting and challenging fishing experience. On this charter, you'll head out to the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean, where you'll have a chance to go 45 to 60 miles offshore Captain Tim's 32' Contender is equipped with top-of-the-line fishing gear and electronics, including sonar and GPS, to help you locate and catch the big fish. You'll be working a range of baits and lures, as well as live bait, to entice the fish to bite. During the trip, Captain Tim will provide you with tips and guidance on how to catch the target species, including the best techniques and strategies for hooking and reeling in the fish. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and learn more about the local fishing scene and the different types of fish that inhabit the area's waters. Overall, a deep sea fishing charter with Captain Tim is an epic sportfishing experience that you won't soon forget. Whether you're an experienced angler or a first-timer, this trip is sure to provide you with plenty of excitement, adventure, and memories that will last a lifetime! Read More

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Everything to Know About Booking a sailfish fishing charter

What are the best sailfish fishing charters?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 402 sailfish trips, and the most popular trips are #1 Offshore Charter guided by Brad, Key Largo Offshore guided by Andrew, and Key Largo Reef and Offshore guided by Jim.

Our guides are rated a 4.78 out of 5 based on 3284 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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 sailfish guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly sailfish guides.

What types of sailfish fishing charters are common?

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

The most common fishing techniques are trolling, heavy tackle fishing, and bottom fishing but live bait fishing and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do sailfish fishing charters cost?

Prices for sailfish can range anywhere from about $800 to $3,979, but the average price for a half day trip for sailfish is $1,245. The average price for a full day trip for sailfish is $2,561.

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 sailfish fishing?

The most popular season for sailfish fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 69 days in advance.

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

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

What is a Sailfish?

The sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) is most recognizable for it’s large dorsal fin, or sail, that stretches along their entire back. Known as the cheetah of the ocean, they are some of the fastest marine creatures alive, swimming up to 70 miles per hour, making them highly prized by anglers despite being one of the smaller species of billfish.

Other distinguishing characteristics of sailfish are their blue to gray coloring, and elongated bill. These colors will change into rust color and even black while hunting. There are two types of sailfish, the Pacific Sailfish, and the Atlantic Sailfish, who reside in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans respectively.

How big do Sailfish get?

Sailfish grow quickly, being born at 0.125 inches long, and getting up to four to five feet within a single year. At full maturity, they can grow upwards of 10 feet long and 200 pounds.

That being said, there tends to be a size difference between the Atlantic and Pacific sailfishes. Pacific sailfish can get up to up to a foot longer than the biggest Atlantic sailfish. They can also be much heavier, by up to 70 pounds.

What's the biggest Sailfish ever caught?

In 1947, Carl Stewart caught the largest sailfish ever recorded. It was a Pacific sailfish landed out of the waters of Santa Cruz Island in Ecuador. This giant weighed in over 220 pounds, and was over 11 feet long.

Where is the best place to catch Sailfish?

Sailfish are spread across tropical and subtropical waters, staying in preferred water temperatures of 70 to 83 degrees. They stay close to the surface, usually alone or in small groups, sometimes schooling when hunting.

In the Atlantic, one of the best places to target sailfish is Florida. There are hotspots along the entire Floridian coast, including Miami, the Keys, the Panhandle, and Destin. Outside of the United States, some of the top areas are Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii.

When in the Pacific, Guatemala and Costa Rica are the go-to places. For the best of both Pacific and Atlantic oceans, head to Mexico, where you can go to either coast for access.

When should I catch Sailfish?

Sailfish are typically good to fish year-round, it just depends on where they are in their migration to make sure you’re headed to the right area. For example Eastern Atlantic Sailfish have a seasonal migration south towards warmer waters, so the best time to target them is November through February. Peak season worldwide though tends to be from May to September, especially in July, since summer is the sailfish’s spawning season.

How do you catch Sailfish?

The most common way to hook a sailfish is by fast trolling, using artificial or natural bait. Artificials typically used are plastic lures, feathers, or spoons. Natural bait is preferred, however, and can be live or dead and cut into strips, with options like mullet, ballyhoo, or mackerel. Other methods like jigs, poppers, kite fishing, and fly fishing can also be used.

The “dropback” technique is highly recommended for sailfish. To do so, you should feed line to the sailfish once it is spotted approaching the bait. Continue to free spool until you’re sure that the bait has been taken, then set the drag, wait until there is no more slack, set the hook and get ready to fight. Sailfish are know for their acrobatic leaps, shaking their head, and tail-walking, which is where they skip across the water using their tails.

Are Sailfish good to eat? What are the best Sailfish recipes?

Much like other billfish, sailfish are most often caught and released. They are edible, however they are not considered the most palatable since the meat tends to be very tough, and they also have a high mercury content.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    It was great job both guys on the crew! We were impressed how hard and how fast was accomplished the fish mission. Great attitude and explanation of each step how, where, why, when 🤗🫶🏻 We will be definitely back! Thanks Chris and Jack!

    Victoria with Christopher A. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    It was great job both guys on the crew! We were impressed how hard and how fast was accomplished the fish mission. Great attitude and explanation of each step how, where, why, when 🤗🫶🏻 We will be definitely back! Thanks Chris and Jack!

    Victoria with Christopher A. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Guys were awesome !! They were all ready to go when I got to the boat Tony and Tony Sr absolute gentlemen and worked very hard and got me mahi, tuna, and barracudas definitely go out with again

    Paul M. with Antonio E. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with Josh! Josh was very knowledgeable about the waters that made for a successful fishing trip! Thanks for everything!!

    Jacque D. with Josh C. of Marathon, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time out in the water!

    Salvador G. with Antonio E. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    These guys are top notch! We will book them again. They are professionals and communicate every move. Trey the first mate took care of our every need and worked well with Capt Addison. My wife and son enjoyed the trip too.

    Chris H. with Addison S. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had an absolutely amazing time deep sea fishing with Captain Anthony! He is a fun and knowledgeable fisherman with LOTS of experience and great stories (ask him about how he’d dive for lobsters to impress his dates). He does all the work but lets you learn and participate as much or as little as you want. We knew we had an expert when we heard the radio chatter of all the other guides complaining that nothing was biting, while we pulled in six (only four mahi in pic). The other two were a small tuna and a ~32” barracuda). We highly recommend Kilo Whiskey Charter & Captain Anthony!

    Dan W. with Anthony D. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    This trip was so fun, we caught snapper, gafftop, and 2 stingrays, and one was a monster. Andrew knew where to go and his boat was very nice, he’s the best hype man too, always excited when a fish is on! Jeff was the bomb. He made sure we always had our lines ready and in the water and helped us pull up them Rays when our arms were wore out!

    Katelyn B. with Andrew N. of Corpus Christi, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely the highlight of our trip. Mike and his crew were fantastic teachers, patient and focused on helping all of us catch terrific fish. They are great with kids of all ages - 5 years to 16 years. Everyone had a great time and we caught a lot of fish.

    Vicki L. with Mike W. of Stock Island, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Matt was great. The crew managed to not only we engage positively with our 4-person party, but Matt ensured that our daughters had fun throughout. He left the course mainly up to us, since we had 2 younger children with us. I'll definitely come back to this charter service!

    Joshua R. with Matt G. of Port Orange, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    If you want to catch fish, better call and get on board. Hardest working captain I’ve ever seen in my 20 years of offshore fishing. Not only did we limit out in multiple species captain Tommy gave us a great experience and let us do what we wanted to. captain Tommy has the go to spots for big snapper,grouper, and sport fish as well.

    Zachery A. with Tommy L. of Clearwater, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Our guide and captain were great in Puerto Rico, which is why I’m giving it 5 stars. I do not want our confusing/stressful experience to reflect poorly on the people we actually worked with. Our issues were with the parent company “Captain Experiences.” They were not knowledgeable on fishing license needs; I only asked about fishing licenses to verify what I read on their website because it was a bit contradictory. I was provided the wrong answer by someone at Captain Experiences, and was only given the correct info after I screenshot their website and emailed it to them. Also, the directions to the pick up location were not clear. Any other fishing tour we have gone on, the captain makes contact prior to the trip to make sure everything is taken care of. We were given the name of the Puerto Rican company’s owner not the captain and guide. Needless to say, my husband and children were very stressed before we located Franco and Petine (who were great and knew nothing about our issues). Located them at 7:26, with trip starting at 7:30. My son caught a good sized white marlin and my daughter had a fish get off the hook. Again, Franco and Petine were great. The issue is communication and clarity prior to the trip.

    Victoria M. with Jose C. of San Juan, San Juan

  • ★★★★★
    Our captain was very intune with our group. He worked very hard to make it a successful trip

    Jake J. with Tommy L. of Clearwater, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Was a great trip, got on some nice fish. Got surprised by a large school of smaller mahi mahi but had fun with the instant hook up and seemed to last a good bit. Captain was great, very knowledgeable and supplied drinks if we needed any. The boat was clean and spacious for the both of us and had plenty of rods in the water.

    Tony P. with Hunter L. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Chris and Jack his First Mate were fantastic. Two excellent fisherman that make the most of your time on the water and constantly trying different ways to catch the fish. They know just where to go!

    Paul R. with Christopher A. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Nate and his mate were about as good as you can get. Kept me up on weather and water situations. Communication was the best I've had from any Capitan. Water was about as bad as it gets he safely got us out and back. Nathan can pilot a boat and can catch fish! I'll book for years to come.

    Joshua B. with Nathan S. of Panama City Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Tony was great. We'd definitely book again.

    Houston H. with Antonio E. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic trip with Capt. Joel and Darren. Got us on some great Mahi Mahi, and kept at it for the whole trip. Highly recommended.

    David L. with Joel B. of Marathon, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    He put us on the Best Fishing Day of our Life's... Hi and his Dad And His Son TONY #15. He was so Great and the day was Perfect 🥰. Now my whole family has caught a Mahi or Rainbow 🌈 Runner .

    Hugh H. with Antonio E. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic experience! Great captain (Mark)! Great deckhand (Tyler)! Great boat!

    Ramis G. with Mark T. of Miami, Florida

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