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Heavy Tackle Fishing Charters

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Evening Fishing Excursion

100% (84) Guided by Andrew
16 ft 1 - 6 People From $800
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Port A Inshore

100% (91) Guided by Corey
23 ft 1 - 5 People From $500
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Full Day Fishing - 24’ Robalo

100% (32) Guided by Jacob
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,250
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Fort Pierce Offshore Ripper

100% (9) Guided by Jonathan
27 ft 1 - 6 People From $800
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Tuna

100% (1) Guided by David
38 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,500
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100% (13) Guided by Matthew
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Everything to Know About Booking a heavy tackle fishing charter

Why should I book a heavy tackle fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 85 heavy tackle fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Captain's Choice: Half Or Full Day guided by Tom, Tarpon Trips Marathon guided by Wesley, and Mahi / Tuna Combo Trip guided by Richard.

Our guides are rated a 4.96 out of 5 based on 5945 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 heavy tackle fishing guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly heavy tackle fishing guides.

What types of heavy tackle fishing charters are common?

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

The most commonly sought after species for heavy tackle fishing are: 1. mahi mahi, 2. wahoo, 3. kingfish, 4. blackfin tuna, and 5. amberjack.

How much do heavy tackle fishing charters cost?

Prices for heavy tackle fishing can range anywhere from about $650 to $3,200, but the average price for a half day trip for heavy tackle fishing is $1,012. The average price for a full day trip for heavy tackle fishing is $2,101.

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 heavy tackle fishing charter?

The most popular season to go on a heavy tackle fishing charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 17 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

  • ★★★★★
    Had a good time didn’t catch anything to keep. Got a lots of garbage fish. All in all Edwin tried hard. Luck just wasn’t there. That’s fishing.

    Dale G. | October 23, 2025

    Trip: I'll Be Your Capt'n

  • ★★★★★
    We absolutely loved Capt Robert and his fishing trip (and I had teen boys!)! We will be fishing with Capt Robert again on another trip!

    Greg C. | October 17, 2025

    Trip: Bay Side Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great time

    Mark A. | October 14, 2025

    Trip: Port A Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Greg and Rob are awesome guys. Super knowledgeable and great guides. We had an awesome time!

    Sal D. | October 4, 2025

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    This was the first time son and I have ever fished saltwater. We have only fished freshwater. Capt. Kent and his wife were the best. We already told Capt. Kent everytime we are here we are booking him. Great time!

    Chuck C. | September 21, 2025

    Trip: Fishing Trips With Captain Kent

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