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Bottom Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Key Biscayne

Full Day Hardcore Offshore Trip

100% (2) Guided by Nel
41 ft 1 - 5 People From $1,800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Rockport

Rockport Reds On The Flats

100% (4) Guided by James
23 ft 1 - 4 People From $550
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Cape Coral

4 Hour Inshore

100% (7) Guided by Al
26 ft 1 - 8 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Savannah

Snapper Banks Fishing Charter

NEW Guided by Matthew
30 ft 1 - 12 People From $2,200
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in San Diego

Nearshore San Diego

NEW Managed by Leng
29 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,200
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Key Biscayne

4-8 Hour Offshore Fishing

100% (1) Guided by Branden
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $590
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Everything to Know About Booking a bottom fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 87 bottom fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Holmes Beach Nearshore Slam guided by Jimmy, Six Hour Private Trip guided by George, and Deep Drop In Destin, Florida guided by Chuck.

Our guides are rated a 4.88 out of 5 based on 6196 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 bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides.

What types of bottom fishing charters are common?

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

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing are: 1. mahi mahi, 2. kingfish, 3. redfish, 4. red snapper, and 5. amberjack.

How much do bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing can range anywhere from about $700 to $3,950, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing is $1,410. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing is $2,265.

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 going on a bottom fishing charter?

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 65 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    A GREAT day fishing with Captain Al! Ended up booking for the COLDEST day possible in January but Cap’n Al found protected spots with great returns. We all three caught a bunch of Reds, snook, snapper and sheepshead. Cap’n Al is super experienced and a great navigator..which is ideal when out in any waters. He is also calm, funny and patient, with a kind manner. Had great equipment and plenty of bait for us to lose while trying to entice the fish! The boat is terrific, clean and very well kept, a comfortable and safe platform to fish from, and took the chop very well. He also kindly filleted our keepers to ensure we had a perfect dinner when we got home! An excellent fishing adventure and we will certainly be going out with him again. Thanks Cap’n Al, for a wonderful day!

    Karen D. | January 22, 2026

    Trip: 4 Hour Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Branden was an incredible guide! Super nice & helped teach when teaching was needed. Would highly recommend to anyone. If we’re ever back in the area we will use him again! Couldn’t have had a better afternoon.

    Stephen S. | January 6, 2026

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Offshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    A wonderful trip with a true professional. It was the blight of our trip.

    Mark N. | December 2, 2025

    Trip: Port Aransas Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had the most wonderful experience with Captain Marc (and Brenda). My son and I went on a half-day excursion in Novemeber during our Thanksgiving trip and it was such a great bonding time for the two of us. Captain Marc is super generous, knowledgable and patient. We highly recommend him and his fishing guidance:). My son was particularly excited about having his trout cleaned and getting to serve it to us that evening. All around A+.

    Paula K. | November 25, 2025

    Trip: 3 Hour Quick Trip SPI

  • ★★★★★
    We had the best time fishing on Captain Chris’s boat. He made our experience special and put us on top of the fish. The boat and equipment was first class and Captain Chris was such a pleasure to be with.

    Gene W. | November 21, 2025

    Trip: PCB Fishing Adventure

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