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Spadefish Fishing Charters

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in Port Aransas

8Hr-StateWater Rig/Reef/Shrimper

94% (17) Guided by Andrew
35 ft 1 - 12 People From $2,200
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure

99% (76) Guided by Joey
20 ft 1 - 6 People From $475
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach Offshore Wreck Trip

NEW Guided by Chuck
32 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Tampa

Bowfishing The Tampa Bay

100% (16) Guided by Mike
22 ft 1 - 6 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore, Jetty in Dauphin Island

Deep Sea Fishing

100% (15) Guided by Mike
26 ft 1 - 6 People From $920
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Inshore Fishing Trip

100% (9) Guided by Rob
25 ft 1 - 6 People From $525
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Everything to Know About Booking a spadefish fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 22 spadefish trips, and the most popular trips are Virginia Beach Offshore Wreck Trip guided by Chuck, Little River On Light Tackle guided by Keith, and Virginia Beach Luxury Inshore guided by Brian.

Our guides are rated a 4.92 out of 5 based on 4755 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 spadefish guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly spadefish guides.

What types of spadefish fishing charters are common?

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

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

How much do spadefish fishing charters cost?

Prices for spadefish can range anywhere from about $600 to $3,100, but the average price for a half day trip for spadefish is $1,159. The average price for a full day trip for spadefish is $4,268.

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 spadefish fishing?

The most popular season for spadefish fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 18 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Randy and Lacy were beyond amazing. I brought my family out on an 5 hour nearshore charter. Unfortunately, within the first hour we had 2/5 of the family seasick. He offered to bring us back to shore. We took him up on it. I figured that was it for the trip. I was wrong. We were able to make arrangements on the way in and the 2 that were sick were able to get back home and get some rest. We stopped briefly to use the restroom and turned right back out. We headed out further to a different rig where we were immediately into fish. I honestly can not tell you how many fish my 6 and 13 year old kids caught. In addition to a cooler full of fish, we saw a shark, lots of dolphins and a sea turtle. To cap it off, on the way back there was a squall that spawned a water spout. We got lots of pictures and memories from the trip. Captain Randy’s website says he caters to kids and families, this is one of the rare ones that went so much further than what they advertised. If you have young ones, look no further! Conditions were rough, but he worked to put us on fish and made sure that the kids caught fish and had fun. My 6 year old literally fished until her eyes rolled back and she fell asleep. This was our first trip here, but it will not be our last. Thank you so much!

    Chris M. | May 29, 2025

    Trip: Nearshore Reefs and Wrecks Trip

  • ★★★★★
    He puts you on the fish so don’t miss!!

    Turner H. | May 18, 2025

    Trip: Bowfishing the Tampa Bay

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I had a great time out on the water with Captain Randy! My son, who is 7, had never caught a fish all on his own and he ended up catching more than I did that day! Captain Randy stayed right with him helping him get his hook baited and back in the water every cast and then cleaned the fish we kept so we could take them down the road and have them cooked up for lunch. It was an experience we will be talking about for years. We can't wait to come back and do it again!

    Joshua D. | April 15, 2025

    Trip: Nearshore Reefs and Wrecks Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Randy was awesome. We had a great day and caught several fish. Would highly recommend him.

    Jennifer H. | April 9, 2025

    Trip: Nearshore Reefs and Wrecks Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome intro to Bowfishing for the entire family. Thanks very much Mike!

    Bryan C. | March 12, 2025

    Trip: Bowfishing the Tampa Bay

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