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Everything to Know About Booking a live bait fishing charter
What are the best live bait fishing charters?
The best live bait fishing charters are:
Why should I book a live bait fishing charter with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1718 live bait fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Lake Ray Hubbard White Bass+ guided by Brandon, Backcountry Classic - 28’ Blue Wave guided by Alex, and #1 Offshore Charter guided by Brad.
Our guides are rated a 4.89 out of 5 based on 3281 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.
All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides.
What types of live bait fishing charters are common?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.
The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. kingfish, 4. mahi mahi, and 5. flounder.
How much do live bait fishing charters cost?
Prices live bait fishing can range anywhere from about $500 to $3,095, but the average price for a half day trip live bait fishing is $804. The average price for a full day trip live bait fishing is $1,947.
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 live bait fishing charter?
The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 26 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.
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