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Heavy Tackle Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Marathon

Reef Snapper Trip

100% (8) Managed by Richard
26 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,050
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Brick Township

14 Hour – Offshore Tuna Trip

100% (1) Guided by Mike
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,200
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Rincon

Tuna Marlin And More

NEW Guided by Pepi
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $850
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Islamorada

Bay Fishing - 22' Pathfinder

100% (2) Guided by Alex
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $900
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Naval Air Station Key West

Nearshore 4-8 Hour

NEW Guided by Hugh
34 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Marathon

10 Hour Trip – Offshore Extreme

100% (2) Guided by Kerry
28 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,950
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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 90 heavy tackle fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Santa Rosa Beach Offshore guided by Brandon, Half Day Offshore Fishing guided by Samuel, and Punta Cana Luxury Trip guided by Humberto.

Our guides are rated a 4.96 out of 5 based on 5982 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. wahoo, 4. amberjack, and 5. red snapper.

How much do heavy tackle fishing charters cost?

Prices for heavy tackle fishing can range anywhere from about $750 to $4,941, but the average price for a half day trip for heavy tackle fishing is $1,575. The average price for a full day trip for heavy tackle fishing is $3,236.

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

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great experience booking with Andrew. He was always so communicative and helpful about how the trip was looking and what options we had regarding timing, what to fish, and if the day would be good or not. We had just to reschedule from our original day but it all worked out great. Ended up going in November and crushed Bonito for a half day. Nearly every time we put lines in the water we got a bite on at least one of them. Really great trip had a time!

    Kendra N. | November 26, 2025

    Trip: San Diego Half Day Roundup

  • ★★★★★
    Great time

    Mark A. | October 14, 2025

    Trip: Port Aransas Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Not in Brody were definitely awesome. We had a fun experience! Thank you so much for hosting us!

    Rheannon V. | September 24, 2025

    Trip: Key West Offshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome is an understatement!!! As a Florida born, Clearwater native, salt water addict, life long fisherman, I can’t say enough about this trip. I’ve always owned boats and I’ve never taken a guided trip, as a native it feels like blasphemy. Captain Tommy is a blast to be around, a wealth of knowledge, and as passionate about fishing as anyone I’ve ever met. He’s driven by his desire to deliver results and be successful as a fisherman, it shows in every aspect of his service. He was as excited to put people on fish, as I think he might be to catch them for himself and that speaks volumes. He shares a lifetime of commitment to his passion, and everyone who’s fishing with Captain Tommy benefits. We caught stud fish all day! Don’t take my word for it. Pay the man and go fishing. Five stars isn’t enough.

    Stephen B. | September 21, 2025

    Trip: 8 Hour Offshore Epic Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Spent a great morning with Stephen. Caught a pile of fish and had a blast doing it. Very knowledgeable and an enjoyment to talk too. Definitely be looking for him again. 5 stars all the way

    Brandon | August 18, 2025

    Trip: Party Of One

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