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Inshore Fishing Charter in Port Aransas

Shark Fishing Adventure

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1 - 10 People From $450
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Nearshore Fishing Charter in Corpus Christi

Evening Surf Fishing For Sharks

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1 - 15 People From $600
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Inshore Fishing Charter in Melbourne Beach

Surf Fishing - 4 Hours

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1 - 6 People From $400
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Inshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

After Work/School Surf Fishing

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1 - 8 People From $350
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Nearshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Flagler Beach

Surf Fishing Guide

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1 - 12 People From $175
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Inshore Fishing Charter in Corpus Christi

8 Hour Shark Fishing

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1 - 20 People From $1,000
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Everything to Know About Booking a surf fishing charter

What are the best surf fishing charters?

Why should I book a surf fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 17 surf fishing trips, and the most popular trips are NO BOAT - NO seasickness beach trip guided by Steven, Shark Fishing guided by Fernando, and Surf fishing guided by Max.

Our guides are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3713 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 surf fishing guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly surf fishing guides.

What types of surf fishing charters are common?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for surf fishing as well as nearshore fishing, jetty fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for surf fishing are: 1. blacktip shark, 2. redfish, 3. bull shark, 4. florida pompano, and 5. spanish mackerel.

How much do surf fishing charters cost?

Prices surf fishing can range anywhere from about $350 to $1,000, but the average price for a half day trip surf fishing is $531. The average price for a full day trip surf fishing is $1,578.

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 surf fishing charter?

The most popular season to go on a surf fishing charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 16 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

  • ★★★★★
    We had such an amazing time! We had a townhome on the beach, and Fernando came to us! They really worked super hard to make sure we caught a shark, & all felt included!

    Wendy S. | November 17, 2024

    Trip: Shark Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time on this trip. Our guides were fun and made the trip great. Worth every penny to be able to catch 3 different sharks in our time frame that we had!

    Jeffery R. | October 3, 2024

    Trip: Shark Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Jason and Corbin were awesome they really knew there stuff and were great standup guys ! We caught shark and had a blast for the whole family. I recommend these guys any day !!!!

    Justin M. | September 30, 2024

    Trip: Shark Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Great Surf fishing morning with Frank Learned alot and had an amazing time snagging lots of different sea life Very experienced quide with great fishing stories and pictures! Will definitely request Frank again and again Bill Richards

    Bill R. | July 29, 2024

    Trip: Screaming Drag Surf Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Tristan did a great job. Was flexible with his schedule and made sure we got a fish. Played some corn hole w us and had a great time. Highly recommend working with Tristan!

    Michael R. | June 24, 2024

    Trip: Morning Shark Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Jason was great. Fishing started out slow on the long baits. So Jason set out some poles out in the surf for my son to catch some pup sharks. My son caught three and this kept him engaged. Then the big reel started screaming. All in all great morning.

    Ryan H. | June 16, 2024

    Trip: Shark Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Max was a great guide. Made the trip fun and was friendly and knowledgable. We’d fish with Max again.

    Joel D. | May 26, 2024

    Trip: Surf fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We were looking for a different kind of fishing trip and found it - we loved the surf fishing experience with Capt Max! He is a professional in every sense - he reached out to ensure we knew what to expect and where to meet. The beach location was easy to find & park and he had chairs & water waiting for us. Capt Max is very personable - loved hearing his story! The surf was very rough so we didn’t have high expectations, but Capt Max worked hard to find fish! We caught three nice pompano which he cleaned for us on the beach (they were delicious by the way!). Plus, we were treated to a beautiful sunset! What’s not to love?! No early morning, no bouncing around on a boat, spending time on the beach, great sunset, and a tasty dinner - perfect start to a beach vacay! Can’t wait to do it again and a big thank you to Capt Max!

    Steven K. | May 23, 2024

    Trip: Surf fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Stephen was an excellent guide. He helped my 11 year old son find different places to cast and even walked him into some deeper water to cast, which was exciting! He was prepared and very pleasant.

    Stacy W. | April 2, 2024

    Trip: NO BOAT - NO seasickness beach trip

  • ★★★★★
    We recommend this outing to all. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Our grandkids loved it and would like to do it again.

    Denise M. | February 24, 2024

    Trip: Surf Fishing - 4 Hours

  • ★★★★★
    With a huge storm the day before and winds still keeping most boats off the water we did very well. 12 fish total with 2 being sharks. One fish we caught was bit in half! Great day on the beach! Learned so many new skills as well and Kathy is too notch at sharing her techniques and working diligently to keep all three of us busey with four rods. You won't find that from a boat. Honestly with four poles soaking, most double rigs totaling 7-8 baits in the water at all times seems much more productive than one rod per angler getting snagged on a reef or baits getting stripped. Being an avid angler myself I'm very impressed with my first time surf fishing under post cold front conditions when many fish get finiky and tuff to commit to feed. Thank you Kathy!!! I'll be back!

    Brian G. | January 10, 2024

    Trip: Surf Fishing Guide

  • ★★★★★
    We all had a great time with Tristan and his crew! These guys are awesome! We unfortunately didn't get a fish, but that's fishing. They had some fun beach games to play and we all had a great time together! Definitely will be back with Tristan!

    Burton S. | August 10, 2023

    Trip: Evening Surf Fishing For Sharks

  • ★★★★★
    We didn't get a hit, but learned about the process and had a great time. Tristan and Corbit were great. There may have been a snag with the booking and guide schedule coordination, but Tristan resolved the double booking glitch. Booking agent was unable to answer basic questions about the trip, but better information with call back.

    Julie P. | August 1, 2023

    Trip: Morning Shark Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Tristan and Benny were really great with our large group, continually answered questions and attentive. We unfortunately didn't get any bites but we plan to book again and would recommend them for any group size. Thanks for making our charter so much fun. Greatest 50th birthday ever!!

    Clorissa A. | July 28, 2023

    Trip: Evening Surf Fishing For Sharks

  • ★★★★★
    This guys passion and dedication to doing what he loves is absolutely incredible and 100% genuine. Fantastic trip for my Son and I to be a part of Jason getting this 8’ 7” Tiger Shark notched in his belt this year.

    Daniel G. | June 6, 2023

    Trip: Shark Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Did a half day trip with Tristan, and was thoroughly impressed. Very quick and efficient with set up and getting baits out. We caught 2 nice sharks and had a few more on. Tristan takes the time he needs to with less experienced anglers and gets them where they need to be. Very effective communicator when asked questions. The best guided experience I’ve had. If you’re going to be in the corpus area and want to go fish for sharks, I can’t recommend him enough!

    Nathaniel G. | October 3, 2022

    Trip: Morning Shark Fishing

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