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Topwater Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Boston

Cape False Albacore & Bonito

NEW Guided by Brian
26 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,200
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Baytown

Full Day Baytown Slam

95% (19) Guided by David
24 ft 1 - 8 People From $700
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty Fishing in Galveston

Jetty Trip

100% (2) Guided by Moroni
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $650
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Bullfrog

Lake Powell Bass Fishing

100% (1) Managed by Sam
18 ft 1 - 3 People From $800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in San Diego

9-12 Hour Trip – Offshore

NEW Guided by Aaron
34 ft 1 - 12 People From $2,400
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Sebastian

Inshore Saltwater Fishing

100% (1) Guided by Michael
23 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
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Everything to Know About Booking a topwater fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 694 topwater fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Lake Lanier Fishing Trip guided by Justin, SPI Bay Fishing guided by Jason, and Everglades Peacock Bass/Largemouth guided by Roy.

Our guides are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 5071 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 topwater fishing guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly topwater fishing guides.

What types of topwater fishing charters are common?

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

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

How much do topwater fishing charters cost?

Prices for topwater fishing can range anywhere from about $500 to $2,100, but the average price for a half day trip for topwater fishing is $879. The average price for a full day trip for topwater fishing is $1,458.

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 topwater fishing charter?

The most popular season to go on a topwater fishing charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 33 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

  • ★★★★★
    AMAZING!!! Our trip with COREY was exactly what we had hoped for. My husband and I took our 2 young boys fishing with Corey and he was so great with them. It was our fish time fishing salt water, and he made it a breeze. He was so good with the boys and was on top of everything the entire time. Not only did he bait their hooks, help them when reeling in and getting fish off the line, he taught them and encouraged them as well. He was so great!! Corey also had a great personality and my entire family felt like he was someone we’ve known forever. He was really an easy-going guy to be around. The weather wasn’t really in our favor, but Corey went above and beyond to make it happen for the boys. He also cleaned the fish, of course, and did it in good time. He was punctual and communicated very well :) Money well spent, and we will definitely be booking with Corey when we come back to the beach again. Great guy and great trip! :) He’s your man.

    Jenni G. | July 8, 2025

    Trip: Port Aransas Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    A very special thank you to South Texas Elite and Captain Tyrone! Ya’ll are just fantastic! Captain Tyrone is very knowledgeable and training my daughter and I on proper fishing techniques and super fun!!!! Bonus: we caught some great eating! Thanks again, Steve & Lou

    Steve A. | July 8, 2025

    Trip: South Padre Island Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great experience with Corey. He had a very nice, clean, newer boat with all new fishing poles that were top of the line. He was very patient as we had three new fisherman onboard including our 6 year old daughter and her grandmother. You can't beat a morning out on Port Aransas waters.

    Shaun S. | July 8, 2025

    Trip: Port Aransas Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Lee met us at 7 am at the dock, myself and 4 teenage rambunctious boys. Took a 40 minute ride out to the gulf of America. Dropped lines and started pulling them in ! What a great job Lee did ! 4 hours later we left with 3 bags full of filets ! Don’t sleep on this charter company ! We will be back again !!!!!

    Craig A. | July 7, 2025

    Trip: Gulfbound Glory: Emerald Coast

  • ★★★★★
    The water was so rough we shouldn’t have gone out. Didn’t get much fishing in. Horrible trip.

    Tracy H. | July 6, 2025

    Trip: Pensacola Fishing Frenzy

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