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Skate Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Orange Beach

Hooked On Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing

95% (19)
25 ft 1 - 6 People From $350
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Stone Harbor

Screaming Drag Surf Fishing

100% (3)
1 - 8 People From $350
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Orange Beach

Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***

95% (19)
26 ft 1 - 6 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Crab Island, Dolphin, Beach Tours

NEW
23 ft 1 - 18 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, River, Flats in Spring Hill

Bowfishing & Gigging

NEW
19 ft 1 - 4 People From $550
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in New York

Captain's Choice: Half Or Full Day

NEW
36 ft 1 - 6 People From $650
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Chatham

Early Season Cape Cod Flyfishing

100% (2)
20 ft 1 - 3 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Chatham

Early Season Striper 33’

100% (2)
33 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,000
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Chatham

Tuna Trip - 26' Regulator

100% (2)
26 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,100
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Galveston

Bay Trip - 25' Boston Whaler

86% (7)
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty Fishing in Texas City

Texas City Jetty Trip

86% (7)
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Texas City

Texas City Shark Trip

86% (7)
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $650
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Galveston

West Bay Trip

100% (2)
23 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Baytown

Upper Galveston Bay Trip

100% (2)
23 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Galveston

22' Whaler Inshore

100% (2)
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $550
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Texas City

22' Whaler Inshore - Texas City

100% (2)
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $550
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Galveston

Galveston Inshore Trip

100% (14)
26 ft 1 - 6 People From $525
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore, Jetty Fishing in Galveston

Bay And Jetty Fishing

100% (7)
27 ft 1 - 6 People From $650

Everything to Know About Booking a skate fishing charter

What are the best skate fishing charters?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 7 skate trips, and the most popular trips are Hooked on Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing guided by , Screaming Drag Surf Fishing guided by , and Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE*** guided by .

Our guides are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 4407 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 skate guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly skate guides.

What types of skate fishing charters are common?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for skate as well as nearshore fishing, river fishing, and jetty fishing.

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

How much do skate fishing charters cost?

Prices for skate can range anywhere from about $530 to $3,200, but the average price for a half day trip for skate is $941. The average price for a full day trip for skate is $2,293.

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 skate fishing?

The most popular season for skate fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 10 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We really enjoyed our fishing trip with Donald. He was so friendly and very patient. He helped each of us every time we needed bait and he helped us cast our rods. We all caught multiple fish and had a wonderful time. I highly recommend Donald for your next fishing trip!

    Sherry C. | March 28, 2025

    Trip: Hooked on Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great Trip Donald is very good at what he does. We had a Great Time and caught a lot of fish.

    William S. | October 7, 2024

    Trip: Hooked on Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Don was awesome! we had a 4 and 7 year olds and he was very attentive to both. he wasn't overbearing like some captions and let us fish, but was on it if someone needed help. If you have kids and want to finish I highly recommend this charter!

    Jeff K. | July 30, 2024

    Trip: Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***

  • ★★★★★
    Great Surf fishing morning with Frank Learned alot and had an amazing time snagging lots of different sea life Very experienced quide with great fishing stories and pictures! Will definitely request Frank again and again Bill Richards

    Bill R. | July 29, 2024

    Trip: Screaming Drag Surf Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip with Captain Donald!! We caught a lot of fish and had a great time!! Highly recommend!!

    James L. | July 17, 2024

    Trip: Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***

  • ★★★★★
    We loved Captain Ty. He went out of his way to accommodate us and we would definitely book with him again!

    Lisa M. | July 6, 2024

    Trip: Hooked on Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Donald was awesome! Great with conversation and helping the kids out. Definitely recommend him for your next fishing trip!

    Dennis B. | May 28, 2024

    Trip: Hooked on Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    This was a great trip!! Donald was amazing with our kids! Very patient and kind

    Haley C. | July 24, 2023

    Trip: Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***

  • ★★★★★
    Did a good job everyone enjoyed the trip.

    Gary D. | July 11, 2023

    Trip: Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***

  • ★★★★★
    We had Donald’s assistant and he gave us an amazing experience! Our family has been coming to the beach for many years and this was one of our favorite activities ever!!

    Matthew H. | June 8, 2023

    Trip: Hooked on Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time out fishing with Captain Don today! Group of 5 adults and we all caught several fish. We all felt safe and everything was well maintained. The views of course were amazing! Will definitely use him again next time we are in Gulf Shores area.

    Shawna P. | May 14, 2023

    Trip: Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***

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