Damn Good Light Tackle Fishing Charters

The best light tackle fishing charters are:

• Com'N'Getit Fishing Charters guided by Billy P.
• Reel’n Tails Charters guided by Anthony D.
• Marco Fishing Company guided by Jamie C.
• Rainbreak Charters guided by James W. with 24 years of experience
• Screaming Line Adventures guided by Antonio E. with 16 years of experience

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 81 light tackle fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Offshore Trip guided by Cody, Marathon Tarpon Trip - 25' Custom guided by Wayne, and 4-6 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck guided by Ed.

Our guides are rated a 4.99 out of 5 based on 9629 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.

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. sheepshead.

Prices for light tackle fishing can range anywhere from about $504 to $2,600, but the average price for a half day trip for light tackle fishing is $1,074. The average price for a full day trip for light tackle fishing is $1,605.

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.

The most popular season to go on a light tackle fishing charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 26 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses, bag limits, and fishing season regulations. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations.