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Bowfishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Dauphin Island

Gig & Grin: Flounder Fun

NEW Guided by Bruce
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $650
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Granbury

"So Much Room For Activities"

NEW Guided by James
22 ft 1 - 12 People From $400
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Tampa

Bowfishing The Tampa Bay

100% (5) Guided by Mike
22 ft 1 - 6 People From $575
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Lafitte

Overnight Bayou Adventure

NEW Managed by Shaw
32 ft 1 - 20 People From $2,100
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Cast & Blast in Weston

Iguana Hunting

75% (4) Managed by Jonathan
22 ft 1 - 3 People From $775
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing in Houston

Trophy Alligator Gar Bowfishing

60% (5) Guided by Mark
23 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,250
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Everything to Know About Booking a bowfishing charter

What are the best bowfishing charters?

The best bowfishing charters are:

Why should I book a bowfishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 51 bowfishing trips, and the most popular trips are St. Pete Bowfishing guided by , Crystal River Bowfishing guided by , and Monster Gar on Rod and Reel guided by .

Our guides are rated a 4.93 out of 5 based on 4374 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 bowfishing guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly bowfishing guides.

What types of bowfishing charters are common?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bowfishing as well as river fishing, lake fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bowfishing are: 1. sheepshead, 2. black drum, 3. flounder, 4. alligator gar, and 5. stingray.

How much do bowfishing fishing charters cost?

Prices bowfishing can range anywhere from about $555 to $3,790, but the average price for a half day trip bowfishing is $1,249. The average price for a full day trip bowfishing is $2,709.

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 bowfishing charter?

The most popular season to go on a bowfishing charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 38 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

  • ★★★★★
    The best fishing experience for large crappie we have had. He got us to the big crappie. We did not have one under the length limiti almost all were 14 inches and we had a 2.48 lbs and a 2.28 lbs fish. We limited out by 10 am

    John L. | March 24, 2025

    Trip: Trophy Crappie Fishing in North MS

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

    Bryan C. | March 12, 2025

    Trip: Bowfishing the Tampa Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Great night out with Captain Ike. Very patient and knowledgeable. Will be back next year for more then the 4 hour trip. Put us on plenty of fish with tons of shots.

    Jeff J. | January 6, 2025

    Trip: Tampa Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip with a great captain!

    Adam G. | January 3, 2025

    Trip: Bowfishing the Tampa Bay

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip! The boat was very nice and spacious. Mike was great with the kids and teaching us how to fish. Not all of us were able to hit something, but we still had fun. We saw so much nature including dolphins that swam with us.

    Lindsay C. | December 28, 2024

    Trip: Bowfishing the Tampa Bay

  • ★★★★★
    John is the man, and Kevin his partner is a great guy. Would highly recommend.

    Benjamin H. | November 24, 2024

    Trip: Everglades Gigging

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Jonathan was a great captain. Will go back again definitely.

    Brent S. | October 27, 2024

    Trip: Florida gar

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome time with Aaron and Captain Andy! Guaranteed a great fishing experience. Many crappie and catfish. Looking forward to doing it again in the future! Thank you from all 4 of us!

    Rick H. | July 28, 2024

    Trip: Trophy Crappie Fishing in North MS

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ike is a first class person very polite very nice guy me and my son had a great time will do it again when we come back.

    Chris H. | July 16, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip and great captain! Ike is the best!

    Justin C. | June 13, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Mike was amazing! Our family had the most fun on this charter and we have done many! He found us a lot to shoot at and we loved seeing all the creatures in the water. My kids said trip of a lifetime.

    Robert A. | June 6, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience, will do another trip soon. We caught a ton & had a real good time.

    Pierre C. | March 11, 2024

    Trip: Trophy Crappie Fishing in North MS

  • ★★★★★
    Definitely worth it!

    Matt M. | December 31, 2023

    Trip: St. Pete Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Very satisfied with the trip we did with Mark. He was very knowledge and worked hard to get us in the fish. Very personable with a great attitude, and the supplied gear worked great. Would not hesitate to book with him again!!!

    Jason H. | November 29, 2023

    Trip: 4-Hour Bowfishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Wow, I had such a great time. I went out with JJ and he found the fish, big fish in really tough conditions. He taught me a lot about the live scope and is just a really great guy. Aaron went above and beyond to set up my trip for me and it went off without any problems. I would highly recommend these guys and have already started making plans for my next round of big fish. At the end of the day, I come away with someone that I consider a friend!!

    Carl H. | November 4, 2023

    Trip: Trophy Crappie Fishing in North MS

  • ★★★★★
    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

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