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Scup Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Madeira Beach

Grunt Hunt Family Fun - 31’ Pursuit

100% (2) Guided by Keith
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,000
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing Charter in Port Washington

Big Fish With Your Big Group

NEW Guided by Ken
46 ft 1 - 15 People From $1,750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Madeira Beach

Madeira Beach Quick Getaway

100% (2) Guided by Keith
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,000
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing Charter in Montauk

Half Day Trip: Inshore

NEW Guided by Sal
35 ft 1 - 12 People From $800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Spanish Wells

Spanish Wells Reef Fishing

100% (2) Guided by Sean
25 ft 1 - 6 People From $950
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Montauk

1/2 Day 4hr Inshore Striped Bass PM

NEW Guided by James
33 ft 1 - 6 People From $900
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Everything to Know About Booking a scup fishing charter

What are the best scup fishing charters?

The best scup fishing charters are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 21 scup trips, and the most popular trips are Old-School Classic Trip guided by Greg, Chasin’ Tails 6 Hour Trip guided by John, and Hampton Bays Hour Inshore Trip guided by Bryce.

Our guides are rated a 4.77 out of 5 based on 3701 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 scup guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly scup guides.

What types of scup fishing charters are common?

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

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

How much do scup fishing charters cost?

Prices for scup can range anywhere from about $745 to $2,230, but the average price for a half day trip for scup is $1,153. The average price for a full day trip for scup is $1,615.

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 scup fishing?

The most popular season for scup fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 48 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    This was a Christmas gift in 2023 for our Grandson. We were rescheduled due to weather the first time but the second time was worth every penny to see his smile. Darius was very quick to respond to my numerous text messages keeping us up to date with ocean conditions and we would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone that we meet. Thanks again Darius for making this trip special.

    Susan D. | September 29, 2024

    Trip: Charleston Deep Sea Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain John was the absolute BEST and the guys had the most memorable day fishing with him! They are already planning to do another day out with Captain John.

    Angela M. | August 5, 2024

    Trip: Chasin’ Tails 6 Hour Trip

  • ★★★★★
    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. | July 16, 2024

    Trip: Chasing Deep Water Giants

  • ★★★★★
    Captian Chris and TJ did a great job. They were courteous and friendly. They were slightly unprepared, both forgot their filet knives, but overall we were pleased with the trip and had a great time.

    George F. | June 11, 2024

    Trip: Deep Sea Quest: Reel & Explore

  • ★★★★★
    I could not have asked for a better outfit to take our family fishing. Captain Keith took us to the best spots and we caught something each time. Pat and Captain Keith were amazing with our diversity of age and skill level. Thank you again.

    Terry H. | April 10, 2024

    Trip: Grunt Hunt Family Fun - 31’ Pursuit

  • ★★★★★
    Captain John and is mate did an excellent job in making sure my family had a very good experience in the golf fishing. Withing the first hours we already had all of the fish we could take. I would give it a 6 star but it looks like it's not possible so 5 it is. If you are still thinking about booking with Cap John don't think twice just go for it, him and is mate will make sure you have a good and safe experience.

    Jose P. | August 22, 2023

    Trip: Chasin’ Tails 6 Hour Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Darius gave us a fishing trip that far exceeded our expectations. We had a great fun filled outing. We are already talking about our next fishing trip and without a doubt he will be our Captain.

    Rick J. | July 26, 2023

    Trip: Charleston Deep Sea Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip with Keith and Nick. My son had a great time and Captain Keith let him drive the boat on the way back. He was thrilled! Nick was so great! Great experience!

    Donna I. | July 18, 2023

    Trip: Madeira Beach Quick Getaway

  • ★★★★★
    Great time, great fishing spot and amazing Captain

    Michael C. | July 1, 2023

    Trip: Deep Sea Quest: Reel & Explore

  • ★★★★★
    Trip was great! Both Matt and Mike were very knowledgeable and helpful. Boat and equipment was clean and well organized. I would recommended these guys to anyone.

    Ben B. | June 12, 2023

    Trip: Chasing Deep Water Giants

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent time. Captain is awesome. 100 percent. We love fishing and Capt. Sean will put you on the fish if they’re hungry.

    James T. | April 26, 2023

    Trip: Spanish Wells Reef Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Our two boat trip was absolutely electric. First off, Capt. Chris' boat was perfect. For the price point, you'd be hard pressed to find a better fishing charter deal out of Charleston. The second boat in our group was equally as nice. Both boats were super comfortable, we just sat in the back on beanbags and drank beer as we raced out about 40 miles offshore. The guides gave us an in depth safety talk before taking off and took every safety precaution available, they definitely found a happy medium between fun and safety though. They were also very well informed about what was in/out of season, and the parameters for keeper fish. On first drop, we had 2 really nice red snapper hookups. Once that bite ran cold, we wasted no time, hopping around to multiple different locations, filling the cooler up with vermillion and other good eating fish. Even got a few 5+ foot sharks for the young'n that was with us. He was so stoked! We ran into a bit of weather but that didn't phase the guides, they had contingency plans to keep us busy. We elected to run deeper to avoid the thunderstorm that formed between us and the land, which meant we got a few extra hours of fishing (no complaints). The highlight of the trip was chumming up a cobia feeding frenzy right on the surface before we booked it back to the marina. Any time you can topwater fish for cobia, you're in for a treat. We almost landed a trophy cobia before a 8+ foot shark breached the surface and completely annihilated it about 20 feet off the back of the boat. It was so primal, none of us cared that we lost the trophy. I recommend these guys to anyone, beginners or lifetime anglers. Will definitely be using them again!

    John S. | October 25, 2022

    Trip: Deep Sea Quest: Reel & Explore

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