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Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Jupiter

Inshore Saltwater Trip

100% (5) Guided by Craig
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Tampa

Tampa Bay Inshore Adventures

100% (11) Guided by Wade
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Fort Myers Beach

Fishing Trip Bay Fishing

100% (3) Guided by Mike
30 ft 1 - 6 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats in Naples

I'll Be Your Capt'n

100% (10) Guided by Edwin
24 ft 1 - 5 People From $550
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Fort Myers

Gnarly Night Fishing Trips

100% (5) Guided by Jack
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Islamorada

Epic Islamorada Inshore

100% (8) Guided by Ron
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Everything to Know About Booking a snook fishing charter

What are the best snook fishing charters?

The best snook fishing charters are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 452 snook trips, and the most popular trips are In or Near Shore Experience guided by Robert, South Florida Inshore fishing guided by Christopher, and Key West Offshore or Inshore guided by Antonio.

Our guides are rated a 4.92 out of 5 based on 3906 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 snook guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly snook guides.

What types of snook fishing charters are common?

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

The most common fishing techniques are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but bottom fishing and sight casting are popular as well.

How much do snook fishing charters cost?

Prices for snook can range anywhere from about $475 to $1,500, but the average price for a half day trip for snook is $729. The average price for a full day trip for snook is $1,116.

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 snook fishing?

The most popular season for snook fishing is spring, and most anglers book their trips 32 days in advance.

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

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

What is a Snook?

The common snook (Centropomus undecimalis) is a marine fish, also known as the sergeant fish or robalo. These nicknames actually come from outdated terminology from prior classification of the fish. The family of snook itself actually contains six species in the atlantic, and six in the Pacific.

They have a gray to golden coloration, with a distinctive black line running horizontally from their front to back, and bright yellow pelvic and caudal fins. Snook have a very sleek, slender body with a sloped forehead.

How big do Snook get?

Common snook can grow to over four feet long, but on average are only about one and a half feet long. Snook on the Atlantic coast tend to be larger than those in the gulf. However, Pacific snook will outweigh Atlantic snook any day. Females of both sides also tend to be larger than males.

What's the biggest Snook ever caught?

The IGFA all-tackle world record is a 53 pound, 10 ounce monster of a snook, caught by Gilbert Ponzi. It was caught in Parismina Ranch in Costa Rica, out of the Parismina River on October 18th, 1978.

Where is the best place to catch Snook?

Atlantic snook can be found both on the Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Mexico. On the Atlantic side, they can be found as far north as New York, and as far south as Rio. In the Gulf, they are mainly only seen along the coast of Florida and partially the coast of Texas, ranging from Corpus Christi to South Padre Island. Pacific snook can be caught as far north as Magdalena Bay in California, and as far south as Guatemala.

Florida is known as a hotspot for snook, as they are very abundant in that area. On the Gulf coast, some favorited spots are Cedar Key, Tampa Bay, and Charlotte Harbor, where as on the Atlantic side, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the Keys are the best places to go.

Snook are known to be able to tolerate a wide variety of salinity levels, so you can find them in environments like riverine estuaries, mangrove forests, salt marshes, sea grass meadows, and nearshore reefs. They prefer warmer temperature in these waters, at least over 50 degrees as adults, and 60 degrees as juveniles.

When should I catch Snook?

As the water gets warmer, the further inshore snook will venture. This means that May through September are the best months to target them. They are most active in the early mornings and evenings, so be sure to head out at dawn and dusk, especially during a rising tide.

How do you catch Snook?

Snook can be caught with both with natural and artificial bait. If using natural, shrimp and small baitfish such as pinfish, mullet, menhaden, goggle eyes, and pilchards. Feather jigs with plastic worm tails or trolling plugs will be best for artificial.

For either type of bait, cast in a way that allows it to drift down stream towards the fish, as snook eat by facing towards the current, waiting for the water flow to bring their meal to them. Once you get a bite, let the fish run for about four to five seconds if using a natural bait, or immediately if artificial.

Keep in mind that no slack should be given when fighting these fish, as it can easily get cut on their sharp gill covers.

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

Snook is well known to have a medium-firm, white, and flaky flesh, highly regarded for it’s taste in the states. In areas like the Caribbean and Puerto Rico, it is considered a trash fish due to the soapy taste that the skin gives off. Nicknamed the “soap fish,” their skin must be removed previous to cooking.

Snook are very easy to clean and to cook. After filleting and removing the skin, just add some seasonings and marinade, throw it in the fridge, and when you’re ready for dinner either pan fry or bake it.

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    Hilary C. | January 3, 2025

    Trip: In or Near Shore Experience

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    We went out with Captain Anthony last night and had a wonderful time. A native Miamian, he knew the area and knewvwhere the fish were. We had my 12 year old nephew with us and Anthony was great with him. He took the time to instruct the young lad in proper technique and made sure his rig was baited up and in the water as much as possible. The result? My little nephew outfished us all and he was thrilled. The only problem is we cant shut him up. He is still going on about the adventure declaring it his "best fishing trip ever". We tied into several tarpon that bested us novice tarpon fisherman, but came home with a nice mess of large mangrove snapper that we a lot of fun to catch and are now being breaded, fried and served up with slaw, hushpuppies and fries for a real southern lunch. The big ones are going on the grill whole to be deboned table-side with garlic lemon butter and served with mushroom risotto and ceasar salad. Plenty for the whole family. I heartily recommend a trip out with Captain Anthony for a good time, good eats and memories for a lifetime. Thank you Captain!

    Kevin D. | January 3, 2025

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    Knowledgeable, friendly, courteous and most important… he took us to where the fish were biting. Had a great experience and caught plenty of fish for dinner. He was patient with all of us and attentive as well. Fished multiple spots. Kept the trip moving. I would recommend.

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    Mark S. | January 2, 2025

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    Robert B. | January 1, 2025

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    Kevin K. | December 31, 2024

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    Donald B. | December 31, 2024

    Trip: St. Petersburg Inshore Slam

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    Meggin F. | December 31, 2024

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    Highly recommended, we had a great trip, captain Antony put us in great fishing spots, my kids and I enjoyed it, we’ll definitely come back for another great experience.

    Jairo J. | December 29, 2024

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  • ★★★★★
    Dalton did a great job and highly recommend anyone looking at fishing. He’s super knowledgeable, puts bait on, takes fish off, will cast for if needed, filet your fish up, etc. Very personable and easy to talk to and hang out with. He got us on a ton of fish and took extra time with our 13 year old.

    Darold W. | December 28, 2024

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    Was a great time, Mike was awesome!

    Kirby L. | December 28, 2024

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    We had a half day charter where we split it up between offshore and onshore for redfish and Travis did not disappoint! We caught a decent number of snapper and a few other things out offshore but then ensure we caught some redfish for the first time! Some keepers some not, but it was definitely a great experience overall! We will definitely be calling Travis again! Would love to even try some tarpon one day! Thank you for a great day!

    Susan W. | December 27, 2024

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    April C. | December 26, 2024

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    Randy K. | December 26, 2024

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