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Spadefish Fishing Charters

Nearshore Fishing in Cabo San Lucas

Baja Spearfishing

NEW Managed by Nicholas

28 ft 1 - 6 People From $700

Deep Sea, Nearshore, Jetty in Dauphin Island

Deep Sea Fishing 6-People

100% (4) Guided by Mike

26 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,380

Inshore, River Fishing in Charleston

Full Day Inshore - 26' Skeeter

NEW Guided by Will

26 ft 1 - 4 People From $850

Nearshore Fishing in Virginia Beach

VA Beach Nearshore Action

100% (1) Guided by Kevin

31 ft 1 - 6 People From $700

Inshore, Deep Sea Fishing in Pensacola

Full Day Inshore/offshore

100% (5) Managed by Alex

23 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,400

Inshore Fishing in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach Luxury Inshore

NEW Guided by Brian

45 ft 1 - 6 People From $750

Deep Sea, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats in Dauphin Island

Offshore Fishing 4-People

100% (4) Guided by Mike

26 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,150

Nearshore Fishing in Freeport

State Water Sportfishing

NEW Guided by Alan

36 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,350

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Daytime Bowfishing Trip

89% (9) Guided by Joey

20 ft 1 - 6 People From $475

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Everything to Know About Booking a spadefish fishing charter

What are the best spadefish fishing charters?

The best spadefish fishing charters are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 17 spadefish trips, and the most popular trips are Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure guided by Joey, 6 Hour Offshore Reef & Wreck Fishing guided by Andrew, and Bowfishing the Tampa Bay guided by Mike.

Our guides are rated a 4.88 out of 5 based on 3784 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 light tackle fishing, trolling, and bottom fishing but live bait fishing and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.

How much do spadefish fishing charters cost?

Prices for spadefish can range anywhere from about $550 to $2,120, but the average price for a half day trip for spadefish is $745. The average price for a full day trip for spadefish is $1,586.

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 17 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

★★★★★
We had an amazing time bowfishing with Captain Mike this past weekend. My 10 year old son and I had a blast learning how to fish with a bow, and translating shooting at paper targets into shooting at moving fish. The Bay was alive with marine life and it was really cool to be out there together. There was a small technical issue that came up early in the trip, but Captain Mike used his experience to quickly resolve it and get us back out to where the fish were jumping. We are definitely going to book with him again!
Ryan M. | November 19, 2024

Trip: Bowfishing the Tampa Bay
★★★★★
We had the best time! Bowfishing is one of our favorite sports and being able to have the opportunity to take this trip was without a doubt the coolest experience! Thank you again for a great night!
Kyle S. | September 11, 2024

Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure
★★★★★
Melissa is a great guide Definitely will charter with her again She is a lot of fun
Kirk L. | July 28, 2024

Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure
★★★★★
Do you want to go fishing or catching? That is a question Captain Jeremiah will definitely answer for you with a resounding "We're going Catching!". He and his boat, The Classic, are based out of Port Isabel where Captain Jeremiah grew up and acquired the skill, knowledge and love for fishing. You might think that you are just going fishing, I mean catching; however, with Captain Jeremiah, you get a lesson on the past, present and future of Laguna Madre, Long Island, Brownsville Ship Channel and the surrounding area, as well as, an occasional sea turtle, shark and dolphins sightings. But let's talk about why are here.....Fish! Captain Jeremiah knows just the right areas to hit and will put you right on top of those Big Reds and then it's time to work it hard. The four of us limited out in the slot range in about three hours, but we were having a blast catching and releasing those that didn't meet the slot requirement....sometimes four hooked at the same time. The last hour, before we headed back to port, was spent trolling which produced a nice Spanish Mackerel and a pretty large Ling. Trust me, next time I go out on a Fishing Charter, it will be with Captain Jeremiah on his Catching Charter!
Russell R. | July 6, 2024

Trip: Classic half day Offshore Trip
★★★★★
Great trip with Mike & Jackson. Put us on snapper, jack & bonito. Fun afternoon.
Matt R. | July 1, 2024

Trip: Deep Sea Fishing 6-People
★★★★★
My husband and I had an amazing bowfishing trip with Mike. He was extremely nice, helpful, and informative.. and he worked hard to get us on fish. We will definitely book with him again!
Tara L. | June 17, 2024

Trip: Bowfishing the Tampa Bay
★★★★★
It was an excellent fishing trip. Fast pace. Jeremiah was on point. My 7 year-old and 5 year-old loved it and will remember it the rest of their lives. Thank you Jeremiah!
Jake R. | June 16, 2024

Trip: Classic half day Offshore Trip
★★★★★
Rod was drip!
Quinton S. | March 20, 2024

Trip: Fort Myers Inshore Fishing Trip
★★★★★
We caught a lot of fish! Captain Mike was awesome! We recommend Captain Mike and we’ll be booking with him again next trip!
Valerie G. | August 31, 2023

Trip: Deep Sea Fishing 6-People
★★★★★
Captain Joey did a great job helping us have a good time on our night bowfishing trip! Although we weren’t the best shots he continued to encourage and provide guidance until it finally paid off 😊. Definitely a highlight of our vacation!!!
Valerie S. | August 5, 2023

Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure
★★★★★
Great guide, put us on a lot of fish!
Jr E. | August 3, 2023

Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure
★★★★★
We had an outstanding time! Capt. Joey was very down to Earth, knowledgeable, and professional in his role. One of the best outdoor trips I have had!
Brett J. | July 13, 2023

Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure
★★★★★
Had a great time! Mike really knew his stuff and my son and I were able to pull in a number of fish. Would definitely go out with Mike again.
Jason S. | June 6, 2023

Trip: Deep Sea Fishing 6-People
★★★★★
Captain and mate were really great, the fish was slow for everyone we met today but they never quit. We brought several home.
Gerald J. | May 13, 2023

Trip: VA Beach Nearshore Action
★★★★★
Awesome trip went out with Captain Kenny did a great job put us on fish right away. My wife went along on the trip and she is not a fisher person Kenny did a great job with her and she caught her first shark. Thanks for the great time and unforgettable memories.
Christopher J. | April 8, 2023

Trip: Fort Myers Inshore Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Very good half-day charter. We caught lots of fish right in the bay and would be a great trip for families with kids.
Bill S. | September 19, 2022

Trip: Fort Myers Inshore Fishing Trip

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