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Yellowtail Snapper Fishing Charters

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Key West

Offshore Fishing,Reef & Wreck And Sunset

100% (30) Guided by Antonio
35 ft 1 - 12 People From $900
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Key West

Key West Exotic Reef Fishing

NEW Guided by Brad
34 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,000
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This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Key Largo

Classic Keys Inshore Fishing

100% (2) Guided by Patrick
24 ft 1 - 3 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Fort Lauderdale

Daily Reef Fishing (Shared Trip)

75% (4) Guided by Andrew
85 ft 1 - 15 People From $75
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Key West

Key West Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty Trip

100% (30) Guided by Antonio
27 ft 1 - 12 People From $700
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats in Key West

Key West Silver Kings And More

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

What are the best yellowtail snapper fishing charters?

The best yellowtail snapper fishing charters are:

Why should I book a yellowtail snapper fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 195 yellowtail snapper trips, and the most popular trips are Bay, Reef, or Inshore Fishing Charter guided by , Half Day Fort Lauderdale guided by , and Ultimate Offshore Thrills guided by .

Our guides are rated a 4.89 out of 5 based on 4134 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 yellowtail snapper guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly yellowtail snapper guides.

What types of yellowtail snapper fishing charters are common?

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

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

How much do yellowtail snapper fishing charters cost?

Prices for yellowtail snapper can range anywhere from about $800 to $4,070, but the average price for a half day trip for yellowtail snapper is $1,443. The average price for a full day trip for yellowtail snapper is $2,491.

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 yellowtail snapper fishing?

The most popular season for yellowtail snapper fishing is spring, and most anglers book their trips 19 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Jason is extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, he knows the terrain very well and his vessels extremely well. I would another excursion with him in a heart beat. Not to worry you are in good hands with him and will have a great time!

    Andrew M. | March 17, 2025

    Trip: Epic Biscayne Bay Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We really enjoyed our trip brad was very knowledgeable and helpful as was his deckhand very easygoing and professional I will be back soon to book with him again

    John D. | March 15, 2025

    Trip: Key West Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    excellent!! we had a Blast !! thank you both !!! we will be back again for sure !! see ya then ⛱️🌴

    Debra B. | March 15, 2025

    Trip: Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    This was honestly one of the most disappointing charters I’ve had. I’ve booked numerous charters all over and in the keys. I realize fishing is fishing but we were greeted by a captain other than Dan, great guy but not what I expected honestly. Our vessel wasn’t prepared and ready to go so we waited longer than was expected and it pushed other plans back even further. We caught one 12.5 inch yellow that was big enough to keep. On other charters the boat is quite well prepared and ready to change course quickly to get you on the fish, not the case, granted it was a shorter booking I’ve still had much better equipped captains and vessels. So to spend the day bobbing for non existent apples was not at all ideal. It was so boring my wife and son chose to nap. So just be aware that if you choose this charter it may not go at all to plan. Sadly it was a waste of precious vacation time. I typically hate reading negative reviews and have never personally left one, but this seemed appropriate given the outcome. Good luck.

    Darren H. | March 14, 2025

    Trip: Deep Sea, Wreck and Reef

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with Captain Randy and mate Joe. Great guides, great experience, hope to be back soon

    Nicholas A. | March 12, 2025

    Trip: Red Grouper Special

  • ★★★★★
    Alex and mate Brooks were terrific!! We were on the fish for the entire trip. Caught tarpon, jack fish, barracuda, grouper and red snapper. I would highly recommend these guys!!

    Gary S. | March 7, 2025

    Trip: Backcountry - 24’ Shearwater

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome day! The Fish had no chance! The Yellowtail and Mahi wore us out reeling them in. Great Captain, great fish, great experience! We will be booking again on our next visit.

    Christopher K. | March 6, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Fishing,Reef & Wreck and Sunset

  • ★★★★★
    Gage and Noah were great. They knew where to find the fish and kept us catching several kinds of fish throughout the trip. We went as a family and they kept the kids busy and were a big help showing them exactly what to do. I would definitely recommend them!

    Katherine F. | March 5, 2025

    Trip: Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip out with Alex! He took us to various spots to fish and see what was biting. He made sure the likes always had fresh bait, gave tips on how to use the equipment, identified the fish we saw in the water (and some sharks too!) and what we were catching. He was informative about the area, fishing there, etc. He recommended a great little place where we could take our catch to have it cooked immediately after- was very good!! We had a great experience!

    Kelly T. | March 4, 2025

    Trip: Backcountry - 24’ Shearwater

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time fishing with Spencer. He is a great guy and knows his stuff with putting you on the fish! We caught all kinds or species. It was a great trip !

    Jeff F. | March 4, 2025

    Trip: Edge of the Map Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had an excellent time ! Great weather too. Christy and Capt Pete were excellent hosts. Thank you for a great day.

    Amanda W. | February 27, 2025

    Trip: Islamorada Fishing with Capt Pete

  • ★★★★★
    Very knowledgeable and great experience. Highly recommend using Chris.

    Howard L. | February 22, 2025

    Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing trip with Captain Tony. He was super knowledgeable, kind and patient with a new young angler. He put us directly on fish and specifically the tuna we wanted. We will fish with Tony again for sure. If you are looking for guide, Tony is the man and knows the Key West waters and area well being born and raised in Key West.

    Britt B. | February 18, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Fishing,Reef & Wreck and Sunset

  • ★★★★★
    Paul and his first mate were awesome! We came to catch a sailfish and they made it happen!

    Bill B. | February 13, 2025

    Trip: Ultimate Offshore Thrills

  • ★★★★★
    Great guide, friendly, helpful and an excellent fisherman. I came looking for bone and permit and caught both. A number 1; could not have asked for more.

    William R. | February 13, 2025

    Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful afternoon fishing with Antonio and Tony!! Very pleasant and attentive, constantly moving to find us the best spots. Went above and beyond to ensure we caught fish, even on a slow day. Would highly recommend

    Rodney G. | February 9, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Fishing,Reef & Wreck and Sunset

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Phil was prompt, professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to have guiding the trip. Would recommend for anyone.

    Leonard S. | February 8, 2025

    Trip: Nearshore Trip with Captain Phil

  • ★★★★★
    Tony is a great young man who worked tirelessly to find us some tuna. Great manners, boat etiquette, and fishing acumen. Enjoyed the trip tremendously!

    Randy S. | February 7, 2025

    Trip: Key West Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Unbelievable trip! Tarpon, cobia, jacks and sea trout! Captain Alex was great! Can’t say enough about the entire experience!

    Ron R. | February 7, 2025

    Trip: Backcountry - 24’ Shearwater

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic trip, caught 8 different species of fish and many of them

    Richard E. | February 6, 2025

    Trip: Edge of the Map Trip

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