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Light Tackle Fishing Charters

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Brunswick

Brunswick GA Nearshore Fishing

NEW Guided by David
32 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,250
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Hillsboro Beach

Nighttime Fishing Adventure

NEW Guided by Robert
38 ft 1 - 6 People From $780
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Fernandina Beach

4-10 Hours Fishing Trip – Offshore

100% (1) Guided by Kenny
33 ft 1 - 12 People From $950
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in New York

Captain's Choice: Half Or Full Day

100% (1) Guided by Tom
36 ft 1 - 6 People From $650
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, River, Flats in Flagler Beach

Flagler Lures Style

100% (36) Guided by Billy
21 ft 1 - 2 People From $399
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Aransas Pass

Speckled Trout Trip

100% (30) Guided by Jeff
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Everything to Know About Booking a light tackle fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 86 light tackle fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Cedar Key Family Inshore Fishing guided by Jayson, Inshore guided by Austin, and Offshore Fishing (FADs / Oil Rigs) guided by Trey.

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 light tackle fishing guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly light tackle fishing guides.

What types of light tackle fishing charters are common?

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

The most commonly sought after species for light tackle fishing are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. flounder, 4. black drum, and 5. kingfish.

How much do light tackle fishing charters cost?

Prices for light tackle fishing can range anywhere from about $550 to $4,000, but the average price for a half day trip for light tackle fishing is $1,231. The average price for a full day trip for light tackle fishing is $2,383.

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 light tackle fishing charter?

The most popular season to go on a light tackle fishing charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 7 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

  • ★★★★★
    Wonderful trip, they made it so easy to enjoy ourselves, crew was inviting and welcoming. will definitely be booking again

    Heather W. | November 27, 2025

    Trip: Key West Nearshore/Offshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Eric was awesome, great trip, I would highly recommend him !!!

    Jacob D. | November 26, 2025

    Trip: 4 Hour Trip - 32' Scarab

  • ★★★★★
    We had the best time fishing with Robert! Neither of us had much experience before fishing..certainly not other than freshwater lakes so all new to us and Robert made it so fun, teaching us all about different techniques specific to the different fish..we caught so many varieties and just had a ball! Highly recommend!!! Can't wait to do it again!

    Sara D. | October 22, 2025

    Trip: Biloxi Inshore Light Tackle Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! I was the only guest on the boat and I caught a bunch of Spanish Mackerel.

    Michael H. | September 20, 2025

    Trip: Fishing Special - 26’ C-Hawk

  • ★★★★★
    Had an excellent morning inshore trip with Chris! Nice boat, very friendly, great conversation, music, and put us on some fish right away! Would absolutely recommend and will absolutely be calling them again when we’re in town again!

    Kenneth W. | September 13, 2025

    Trip: Low Country Inshore Slam

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