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Everything to Know About Booking a sheepshead fishing charter
Why should I book a sheepshead fishing charter with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 95 sheepshead trips, and the most popular trips are 4 Hour Inshore/Offshore guided by Cade, Big 3 Catch & Release guided by Corey, and Kure Beach/Fortfisher Inshore Trip guided by Drew.
Our guides are rated a 4.89 out of 5 based on 5945 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 sheepshead guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly sheepshead guides.
What types of sheepshead fishing charters are common?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for sheepshead as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.
The most common fishing techniques are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and drift fishing but jigging and light tackle fishing are popular as well.
How much do sheepshead fishing charters cost?
Prices for sheepshead can range anywhere from about $550 to $1,900, but the average price for a half day trip for sheepshead is $888. The average price for a full day trip for sheepshead is $1,268.
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 sheepshead fishing?
The most popular season for sheepshead fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 37 days in advance.
Do I need a fishing license for sheepshead and what are the bag limits for sheepshead?
See here for more information on sheepshead fishing licenses, sheepshead bag limits, and fishing season regulations for sheepshead. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right sheepshead rules and regulations.
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- Goliath Grouper
- Great White Shark
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- Hammerhead Shark
- Hardhead Catfish
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- Hybrid Striped Bass
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- Kingfish
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- Lemon Shark
- Longnose Gar
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- Needlefish
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- Permit
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- Ray
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- Red Snapper
- Redfish
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- Sandbar Shark
- Scamp Grouper
- School Shark
- Shrimp
- Skate
- Skipjack Tuna
- Snook
- Snowy Grouper
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