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Bottom Fishing Charters
Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Gulf Shores
Red Snapper Whacker
Montauk Tuna Day Trip
Extended Day Lunker Chase
Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Islamorada
Islamorada Backcountry Or Nearshore
Deep Sea Fishing in Orange Beach
10 Hour Offshore Orange Beach
Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Key West
Reef Fishing Fun For Everyone
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 2312 bottom fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Half Day Catfish Trip guided by Ryan, Full Day Cape Coral Offshore guided by Michael, and 2-Night Sportfish Slam guided by Brook.
Our guides are rated a 4.88 out of 5 based on 5080 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. kingfish, 2. mahi mahi, 3. red snapper, 4. redfish, and 5. amberjack.
How much do bottom fishing charters cost?
Prices for bottom fishing can range anywhere from about $695 to $5,991, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing is $1,089. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing is $3,342.
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 27 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.
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