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Live Bait Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Carolina Beach

Offshore Trolling And Wrecks

100% (5) Guided by Fox
35 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,380
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Panama City

PCB Captains Choice

100% (21) Guided by Stephen
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $650
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Marathon

8 Hr Offshore Charter Big Game

100% (1) Guided by Ed
31 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,495
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Key West

Full Day Private Fishing Charter

94% (17) Guided by John
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,200
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Panama City

6hr Nearshore Trip

NEW Guided by Christopher
25 ft 1 - 8 People From $750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Dennis

Bluefin Tuna

100% (2) Managed by Matt
27 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,600
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Everything to Know About Booking a live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 97 live bait fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Red Hot! 🔥 Let's Go Fishing! guided by Tim, 8 Hour Offshore Trip guided by Adam, and Clown Knife Fishing guided by George.

Our guides are rated a 4.91 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 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. black drum, 2. jack crevalle, 3. mangrove snapper, 4. permit, and 5. redfish.

How much do live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing can range anywhere from about $560 to $2,800, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing is $999. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing is $1,883.

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 17 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

  • ★★★★★
    Was a great trip

    William B. | December 3, 2025

    Trip: Biloxi Back Bay Barrier Islands

  • ★★★★★
    Had the best fishing experience with Brad and Ben put us right on the fish

    Justin V. | December 2, 2025

    Trip: Clearwater Offshore Reefs & Wrecks

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jesse knew where the fish were and just a great captain to hang with very knowledgeable would for sure go out on his boat with him again

    Michael A. | November 9, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers Beach Local Captain.

  • ★★★★★
    My husband and I are seniors and Jodie and Justin took very good care of us. The boat was clean and spacious for the 4 of us and Jodie handled the travel portion well, no bucking in wakes. We each had a guide to bait, cast, and net our catch. They also cleaned our fish and bagged for freezing. Caught our limits and had a very good morning. Jodie went above and beyond to make our experience good. We will definitely be calling Jodie again. 5 star Captain.

    Leah H. | November 8, 2025

    Trip: Half Day Trip Port A Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Had an awesome day on the water with Marc. Despite cold and windy weather, Marc worked hard to make sure we caught fish. My niece said it was her “best fishing trip ever!” Will definitely ask Marc to take us out again in the future.

    Dan P. | November 3, 2025

    Trip: Back Country Fire Up

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