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Heavy Tackle Fishing Charters

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty Fishing in Tampa

Tampa Bay Shark Fishing

98% (44) Guided by Christopher
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $350
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats in Morehead City

Cape Lookout Custom Charter

NEW Guided by Mike
23 ft 1 - 12 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Fort Walton Beach

Captain's Discretion

89% (9) Guided by Joey
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $720
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing in Fort Lauderdale

"Exotic" Peacock Bass Slamfest

80% (5) Managed by Gene
21 ft 1 - 12 People From $550
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Naples

Naples Fishing Adventure

NEW Guided by Perry
23 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty, Flats in Galveston

Galveston Inshore Jetty Trip

100% (29) Guided by Corey
23 ft 1 - 5 People From $550
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Everything to Know About Booking a heavy tackle fishing charter

What are the best heavy tackle fishing charters?

The best heavy tackle fishing charters are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1580 heavy tackle fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Captain's Choice - 24' Tidewater guided by , Jacksonville Inshore Fishing guided by , and Lake Okeechobee Trip - 21’ Ranger guided by .

Our guides are rated a 4.82 out of 5 based on 4391 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. kingfish, 3. red snapper, 4. wahoo, and 5. amberjack.

How much do heavy tackle fishing charters cost?

Prices heavy tackle fishing can range anywhere from about $800 to $5,577, but the average price for a half day trip heavy tackle fishing is $1,530. The average price for a full day trip heavy tackle fishing is $3,243.

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 22 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

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful Experience , great communication even with rescheduling for weather and had a wonderful trip experience. We would use again.

    Stephanie S. | April 8, 2025

    Trip: Key West Sportfishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jordan was great and got us on some huge Amberjack and Red Grouper! He told us exactly what we were going to catch and how we were going to catch’em! Captain Jordan delivers!!!

    Wade W. | April 2, 2025

    Trip: Gulf Fishing Fun - 22’ Cape Horn CC

  • ★★★★★
    Really good time. Even tho the fishing was a little slow, captain didn’t give up really did his best to put me on fish and it ended up paying off with a few good ones at the end. Also had a few big ones break off. But hey that’s fishing.

    Riley R. | March 25, 2025

    Trip: Key West "Flex" Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful time today fishing with Shannon! The weather was perfect and we got to catch a good number of fish! Thank you for a wonderful morning!

    Jodi C. | March 19, 2025

    Trip: Nearshore Trophy Thrills

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    My experience on this trip was stellar You could not ask for a better captain and first mate.

    Michael J. | March 7, 2025

    Trip: Galveston Nearshore Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I went out for two days with Hans and Adam. It could not have been a better experience. Great times, great people, great fishing. I would recommend them for anyone looking for a family fishing experience.

    Robert C. | February 21, 2025

    Trip: Key West Fishing Slam

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Carlos and his crews were fantastic! Very communicative before we arrived, making sure that he was planning to help us get just what we wanted out of our fishing charter! When it came to the day, our guides were knowledgeable, friendly and very hard working. They kept our lines out and baited all day long, and our catch certainly showed it!

    Tyler V. | February 1, 2025

    Trip: Tulum Trophy Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great trip with Brad. He was prompt and polite, but most importantly, a very attentive and experienced captain. He gave us many options for our outing and let us determine the course of our day. Highly recommend!

    Curtis C. | January 10, 2025

    Trip: Key West Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on the water, clean boat, great captain, excellent food, TOP NOTCH SERVICE! We will fish again soon!

    Jerry W. | December 30, 2024

    Trip: Cabo VIP Fishing - 32’ Luhrs

  • ★★★★★
    Brad and his first mate were first class. Helped us fish for all different kinds of fish. We even caught a 6 foot sailfish! Our family had a very nice time and highly recommend Captain Brad!

    Michael V. | December 25, 2024

    Trip: Key West Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had an outstanding day fishing with Rooster & Braxton on Christmas Eve Day. We limited out on red snappers in a hour with a 12 pound average. Would recommend Rooster as a captain because he is very knowledgeable & patient with novice anglers.

    Brian M. | December 24, 2024

    Trip: Captain Daniel's Fish Frenzy

  • ★★★★★
    Great time for some first timers! Tyler and Allen were awesome with their instruction and knowledge about the sport. We will be back!!

    Stephanie R. | November 28, 2024

    Trip: Fishing with Capt Tyler 4-12hrs!

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Scott is absolutely Bbbaadd to the bone, in a great way. He was very attentive, super clean boat, very helpful on how to real in Amber Jack's, which helped a lot because that fish will fight you every second. He took outstanding videos and pictures. He took me to great spots to catch mahi mahi and amber Jack's. I couldn't have asked for a better trip or captain. The mahi mahi fish tacos are absolutely fire as well.

    Scott S. | October 28, 2024

    Trip: Bad to the Bone Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Such a great experience! The captain had a great attitude and was really fun. The weather was a little off and very windy, but he still made everything fun. I appreciated his knowledge of the waterways and taking us through some different parts of the inshore areas. It was fun to see the shoreline from the water and we even hooked a few fish despite the weather. The whole group had a fantastic experience and I will be booking with Captain Bill again!

    Kathleen K. | October 28, 2024

    Trip: Jacksonville Inshore Fishing

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