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Trolling Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Oak Island

Half Day Trip – Nearshore

NEW Guided by Adam
30 ft 1 - 5 People From $550
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Chauvin

Cocodrie Long Range Offshore

100% (1) Managed by Joshua
42 ft 1 - 12 People From $4,000
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Gulfport

6 To 8 Hour MS & LA Tarpon Charter

100% (1) Guided by Mark
26 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,000
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Charleston

Sport Fishing Trips

NEW Guided by Chuck
50 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,100
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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Oak Harbor

Lake Erie Trophy Walleye Trip

100% (7) Guided by Dustin
28 ft 1 - 12 People From $625
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in San Diego

Local Rockfish And Yellowtail

NEW Guided by Ian
38 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,600
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Everything to Know About Booking a trolling charter

Why should I book a trolling charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 75 trolling trips, and the most popular trips are Full Day Offshore guided by Mark, Snapper Trip - 33' World Cat guided by Jake, and Deep Sea Extravaganza guided by Steve.

Our guides are rated a 4.88 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 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. red snapper, 4. wahoo, and 5. amberjack.

How much do trolling fishing charters cost?

Prices for trolling can range anywhere from about $750 to $4,700, but the average price for a half day trip for trolling is $1,473. The average price for a full day trip for trolling is $2,557.

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 32 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 went into this excursion with a "whatever" mentality, believing that even a bad day fishing is better than doing anything else. This crew worked hard! Put us on the fish and made it all so easy. Great communication before and during the trip too. Fun day with Grandpa, two dads and three little girls learning the joy of fishing. Crew very attuned that we had kids and really worked hard to pay them special attention and make sure they enjoyed the day. We would charter these guys again.

    Dave D. | November 24, 2025

    Trip: Marathon Premier Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip and excellant staff.

    John D. | November 19, 2025

    Trip: Quepos Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    This Charter was a BLAST! I booked this 8 hour charter for my husband’s birthday. His biggest dream since a little kid was to go out deep-sea fishing for big game fish specifically a king mackerel! Well they sure make my husband’s dream come true!!! We both caught our limit on what your allowed to take home (and more which we had to throw back) of that’s right…yep you guessed it….HE CAUGHT KING MACKEREL!!!! From our first step on the boat the captain and his deckhand made us feel so comfortable, like you’re just hanging out fishing with a couple of friends! They answered all my questions which trust me was a lot! They are both so friendly, down to earth, very hardworking and just a lot of fun! From start to finish the captain always made sure we were in the best spot to catch fish and the deckhand made sure we didn’t have to take care of anything except for having a great time. We had a blast with him the entire 8 hours! He took care of everything. He made sure all the poles stayed in the water and was right there bringing the fish on board when we got them to the boat and he even cleaned, cut and bagged them all up when we got to the dock. He didn’t sit down not one time! We would recommend these 2 guys to anybody who is looking for a deep-sea charter trip!!! They are the best and I promise you won’t be disappointed!!! If you want to catch big game fish and have the experience of a lifetime then these 2 are the charter to call! Thanks for making my husbands birthday unforgettable and the best birthday ever,! We will be repeat customers!

    Krystal H. | October 24, 2025

    Trip: 9 Hour Trip - Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    The trip was amazing full of action packed fishing great captain knows what they are doing

    Gearld M. | September 21, 2025

    Trip: Texas Coastal Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    I really enjoyed my fishing trip. This was my 1st charter and it did not disappoint. Captain Rick was very knowledgeable as to where the fish were. I really appreciated the patience he showed (because of 1st time learning curve). I look forward to taking my family on the next trip. Thanks

    Martis P. | September 19, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip

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