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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Corpus Christi

Morning Relaxation - 25’ Sundance

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25 ft 1 - 5 People From $474
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty, River, Flats in Saint George Island

Bay & Flats Inshore Fishing Charter

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25 ft 1 - 12 People From $495
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty, Lake, Flats in New Orleans

Trout And Redfish Full Bite

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19 ft 1 - 3 People From $475
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore, Flats in Clearwater

#1 Fishing Charter On Clearwater Beach

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23 ft 1 - 6 People From $350
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Marco Island

Backwater Big Boys

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27 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Tampa

Tampa Inshore Adventures

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24 ft 1 - 6 People From $400
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Everything to Know About Booking a flats fishing charter

What are the best flats fishing charters?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 736 flats trips, and the most popular trips are Jacksonville Inshore Fishing guided by , Key Largo Adventure guided by , and Key Largo Flats Fishing guided by .

Our guides are rated a 4.9 out of 5 based on 4183 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 flats guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly flats guides.

What types of flats fishing charters are common?

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

The most common fishing techniques are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and live bait fishing but sight casting and drift fishing are popular as well.

How much do flats fishing charters cost?

Prices flats fishing can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,400, but the average price for a half day trip flats fishing is $768. The average price for a full day trip flats fishing is $969.

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 flats fishing?

The most popular season for flats fishing is spring, and most anglers book their trips 23 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

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Joe was awesome!! He was very helpful with my little one and my wife. We all were able to catch something, even thought they were a little too small to keep. We all had a great time. We will definitely use captain Joe again, highly recommend him for your next guide trip.

    Moises H. | March 22, 2025

    Trip: Morning Relaxation - 25’ Sundance

  • ★★★★★
    Great charter, captain Marc was great.

    Bart S. | March 22, 2025

    Trip: Half-day Fishing Trip - 24’ Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Great knowledge of the area! Despite windy, cold front conditions he worked hard to get us on the fish. We had an awesome time, caught plenty of fish, and he was super fun to fish with. First mate Rob made sure we were taken care of.

    Andy T. | March 21, 2025

    Trip: Key Largo Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    We had a fantastic experience with Brian. The 4 of us caught our limit in redfish. He made the trip fun and memorable!

    Kristi S. | March 21, 2025

    Trip: Bay Fishing Trip - 23’ Haynie

  • ★★★★★
    My grandson loves Capt Toby, this is not first time with Capt and won’t be the last

    Tomas C. | March 20, 2025

    Trip: Rockport Roundup Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Very professional and fun. Also, this was our second trip with him.

    Mimi H. | March 20, 2025

    Trip: Backwater Redfish, Flounder, Sea Trout

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent trip. Knowledgeable and friendly. Loaded the boat and had a blast. Good with kids

    Phillip K. | March 20, 2025

    Trip: Rockport Roundup Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent- will fish with Graham again.

    John R. | March 19, 2025

    Trip: Backcountry Light Tackle & Fly

  • ★★★★★
    Great time! Put us on fish the whole trip! Would highly recommend.

    John E. | March 16, 2025

    Trip: Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Our trip was awesome. JP was great and made the trip awesome. We not only caught fish but laughed a ton. Amy and Mark.

    Mark M. | March 14, 2025

    Trip: Everglades Trip - 21’ Storm

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time, took a bit to find the fish but he kept working at it and we ended up with a good cooler full.

    Brian H. | March 11, 2025

    Trip: Port A Family Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip! Great guide.

    Frances C. | March 9, 2025

    Trip: Rockport Reds on the Flats

  • ★★★★★
    Nick was an excellent guide and took us to several beautiful fishing spots. He was really knowledgeable about the fish species and behaviors in Florida. I’d absolutely recommend chartering with him!

    Julia T. | February 28, 2025

    Trip: Flats fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast!!

    Brady E. | February 27, 2025

    Trip: Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Leighton was experienced, knowledgeable, personable, and a fantastic guide. We were very pleased with our trip and will definitely use him again. We could not be happier.

    John L. | February 26, 2025

    Trip: Fishing Nirvana in Boca Grande

  • ★★★★★
    Great Experience. Knowledgeable and fun guide who worked hard to put us in the right spots. Fished a number of spots all across Baffin Bay and put my friend on his first red. Chris’s gear is all top notch, can’t wait to fish again with you!

    Jonathan N. | February 24, 2025

    Trip: Baffin Bay Trophy Trout

  • ★★★★★
    Billy was great! He put us on fish multiple times. He helped my 12 year old son catch almost 20 fish.

    Isaac H. | February 16, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Bay/flats

  • ★★★★★
    Great guide, friendly, helpful and an excellent fisherman. I came looking for bone and permit and caught both. A number 1; could not have asked for more.

    William R. | February 13, 2025

    Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    I have fished with numerous guides and have over fifty years of fishing experience myself with over 120 days per year for the past 20 years. Andrew has extensive knowledge of the areas we fished and is a very skilled fisherman as well as an excellent guide. His boat is both comfortable and clean as is the fishing gear. I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone interested in fishing the Key Largo area. And yes, we caught fish.

    Warren H. | February 3, 2025

    Trip: Key Largo Silver Kings

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip!

    Amy S. | February 1, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Bay/flats

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