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100% (1) Guided by Dale
29 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,150
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Red Snapper Mania - 10-12 Hrs

100% (18) Guided by Brantley
40 ft 1 - 12 People From $3,000
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Inshore Fishing in Holmes Beach

Bradenton & Anna Maria Inshore

100% (1) Guided by Ethan
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $600
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Lake Fishing in Kenosha

Kenosha Salmon Hookfest

100% (2) Guided by Shane
40 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,000
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100% (8) Managed by Derek
18 ft 1 - 2 People From $500
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Everything to Know About Booking a trolling charter

What are the best trolling charters?

The best trolling charters are:

Why should I book a trolling charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 77 trolling trips, and the most popular trips are Light Tackle And Bottom Fishing guided by Koren, 4-6 Hr Fishing Trip PV guided by Steve, and Gulf Shores Inshore Slammin' guided by Shawn.

Our guides are rated a 4.77 out of 5 based on 7126 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 trolling guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly trolling guides.

What types of trolling charters are common?

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

The most commonly sought after species for trolling are: 1. mahi mahi, 2. kingfish, 3. wahoo, 4. amberjack, and 5. sailfish.

How much do trolling fishing charters cost?

Prices for trolling can range anywhere from about $550 to $2,800, but the average price for a half day trip for trolling is $1,044. The average price for a full day trip for trolling is $2,341.

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 trolling charter?

The most popular season to go on a trolling charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 46 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

  • ★★★★★
    My guide Hunter was awesome, it was a very windy day with wind from the north, which is bad. He got me on fish 🐟 and my next two dinners!!

    Steven V. | April 11, 2026

    Trip: Key West Fishing Excursion

  • ★★★★★
    BIG FISH, BIG NUMBERS, and BIG FUN!!. Chad and Ryan worked their butts off to make sure we were on fish early and often. We caught King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Black Fin Tuna, Wahoo, Tilefish and a big Golden Amberjack. truly a great day out on the water with lots of great pictures and memories to share. Highly recommended and will go again when we are back in the Miami area. Thanks Chad and Ryan, what an amazing day.

    Nick K. | March 28, 2026

    Trip: Miami Fishing Mayhem!

  • ★★★★★
    Pulled up more fish than we knew what to do with, great fun and Brad and Chiki were super helpful. Sorry about the popper we lost!🙏

    Isaac G. | March 27, 2026

    Trip: Best Damn Fishing In San Carlos

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing experience, guide was extremely experienced and a great dude, had us on fish almost immediately and kept them coming throughout, captain experiences also made the booking easy and were extremely helpful with any questions we had

    John W. | March 26, 2026

    Trip: Half Day Striper Trips

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I fished on Amy’s Dream, and had an amazing day. Captain Christian went over a plan with us before we shoved off, and we went out hopping to hook into sailfish. A few hits early on got the excitement going until we hooked and landed two beautiful sailfish pretty close to each other mid day. Was an awesome time and they di a great job coaching and assisting my 8year old to reel/land the fish nearly solo. Some more hits and excitement rounded out the afternoon. Can’t reccomend Amy’s dream enough, we will be back.

    Robert S. | March 25, 2026

    Trip: Big Fish Costa Rica - 33' Proline

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