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Inshore Fishing Charters

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Fishing in Destin
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Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Jupiter

Jupiter Snook & Tarpon

100% (7) Guided by Craig
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Mount Pleasant

Charleston Inshore Fun!

100% (5) Guided by Matt
19 ft 1 - 3 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Dauphin Island

Dauphin Island Inshore Fishing Trip

NEW Guided by George
26 ft 1 - 10 People From $700
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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

NEW Guided by Hubert
19 ft 1 - 3 People From $475
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in St. Petersburg

Targeted Flats Fishing

100% (3) Guided by Dillon
20 ft 1 - 6 People From $499
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore, Flats in Clearwater

#1 Fishing Charter On Clearwater Beach

100% (4) Guided by Michael
23 ft 1 - 6 People From $350
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Everything to Know About Booking an inshore fishing charter

What are the best inshore fishing charters?

The best inshore fishing charters are:

Why should I book an inshore fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1719 inshore trips, and the most popular trips are Day trips guided by , Bay, Reef, or Inshore Fishing Charter guided by , and 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip guided by .

Our guides are rated a 4.91 out of 5 based on 4105 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 inshore guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly inshore guides.

What types of inshore fishing charters are common?

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

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

How much do inshore fishing charters cost?

Prices inshore fishing can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,800, but the average price for a half day trip inshore fishing is $778. The average price for a full day trip inshore fishing is $1,567.

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 inshore fishing?

The most popular season for inshore fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 24 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

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip, caught a ton of fish! Capt. Andre was a lot of fun!

    Mark K. | March 4, 2025

    Trip: Half Day AM or PM - Cape Coral

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience with Captain Mitch!! We were fully immersed and throughly enjoyed our day fishing. We Started slow but ended strong with many fish caught by all 4 in our group. We’ll gladly go again with Captain Mitch. Thanks Captain!

    Cal P. | February 24, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip Clems Marina

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Was an excellent day on the water. Our guide gave us a very comfortable ride and great conversation throughout the half day trip. We all caught plenty of varied fish species enough to cook that evening and freeze and take home. We plan on using Justin’s outfit for our return trips. There are a ton of options in key west but we don’t see the need to change at all.

    Ian P. | January 16, 2025

    Trip: Key West Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Ben was amazing! A cold front moved in, temps plumetted, it didnt look good. We laid into 2 tarpon, about 30 jacks, red snapper, mangrove snapper, and many others. He is a great captain with lots of knowledge. I will book with him again.

    Michael D. | January 13, 2025

    Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing time with Pat. Limited out on Red’s! Worked his butt off to put us on them!

    Stephen R. | January 3, 2025

    Trip: Full Day Airboat Redfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great day on the water. Captain Mike was very friendly and knowledgeable. Consistently had us on fish. Limited out on trout in the first hour, and ended up catching a trophy drum. Definitely recommend mike to guide your next fishing adventure.

    Justin V. | January 3, 2025

    Trip: "Trout Man Mike" Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    An awesome day on the water!! Travis is an excellent captain and knows the area and water well. We went to several key spots that he had marked and it was obvious he knew where the fish were. The fish weren’t as active that day, however, Travis knew where to go to make sure we still got on fish to make it a memorable day. Thanks again Travis!! Highly recommend!

    Kevin K. | December 31, 2024

    Trip: Bokeelia Half Day Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Tommy is the man! We fished the tail end of a storm today in not ideal conditions and he put me on em! We stacked up a limit of drum, tons of sheepshead, and two big bull reds in a half day trip (on what he described as an “off day” for Calcasieu. I can only imagine what an “on day” looks like…)

    Attison B. | December 29, 2024

    Trip: Louisiana Inshore Classic

  • ★★★★★
    We had a half day charter where we split it up between offshore and onshore for redfish and Travis did not disappoint! We caught a decent number of snapper and a few other things out offshore but then ensure we caught some redfish for the first time! Some keepers some not, but it was definitely a great experience overall! We will definitely be calling Travis again! Would love to even try some tarpon one day! Thank you for a great day!

    Susan W. | December 27, 2024

    Trip: Bokeelia Half Day Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent day on the water! Travis was an awesome guide! He took great care of us and we had a fabulous time. Mangrove, lane snappers, sheep heads, groupers and grunts were among the catch today!

    April C. | December 26, 2024

    Trip: Bokeelia Half Day Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    5 stars!! He was awesome and really tried to get on some fish. We learned so much and he answered all out questions and even non-fishing questions.about the area, history of Galveston, area attractions etc. He was amazing and we are so thankful we had this experience with Captain Shannon.

    Sherri M. | December 21, 2024

    Trip: Galveston Jetty Roundup

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Larry is awesome. Learned so much from him and caught a bunch of fish in the process. Would recommend to anyone

    Trenton D. | December 15, 2024

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    Got out with Mitch for a buddy's bachelor party and had an absolute blast! Some of the guys hadn't fished in a while (or at all) but Mitch was super patient in showing them the ropes. Mitch fishes super high quality tackle, had plenty of bait, and the boat was running smooth. We ripped it to a number of spots from surf fishing outside the jetties to countless inshore spots. We missed a few bites but had an awesome time, thanks Mitch! – Jonathan with Captain Experiences

    Jonathan N. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip Clems Marina

  • ★★★★★
    Fished with Nino while down for a bachelor party and had an absolute blast. Many of the guys hadn't fished in a while but Nino showed em the ropes and had high quality tackle and plenty of bait. Put us on a nice flounder and countless specks. Thank Nino, will be back soon! – Jonathan with Captain Experiences

    Jonathan N. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Tejas Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    We got out with Capt. Mike on my buddy's bachelor party and had a time and a half! We had guys that fish and lot and some that hadn't fished in a while. Mike was great with everyone and put us on redfish, black drum, and some nice speckled trout even though conditions were pretty tough. Will be back down to see you soon! – Jonathan with Captain Experiences

    Jonathan N. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: "Trout Man Mike" Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    Had an outstanding time and look forward to the next trip. Great captain and an awesome guy !

    Robert G. | December 1, 2024

    Trip: Galveston Jetty Roundup

  • ★★★★★
    Dingo was a great guide. He was responsive and detailed answering questions before the trip. He had top end boat, fishing equipment and technology. He was safe, knowledgeable, helpful and put us on the fish. We will request his guide services in the future.

    Don F. | November 28, 2024

    Trip: Jupiter Fly Fishing with Dingo

  • ★★★★★
    Randy was great. He put us onto fish on a day when no one was catching. He was very knowledable and we had a great time.

    Matthew S. | November 14, 2024

    Trip: Aransas Pass Wade or Drift

  • ★★★★★
    Such a great experience! The captain had a great attitude and was really fun. The weather was a little off and very windy, but he still made everything fun. I appreciated his knowledge of the waterways and taking us through some different parts of the inshore areas. It was fun to see the shoreline from the water and we even hooked a few fish despite the weather. The whole group had a fantastic experience and I will be booking with Captain Bill again!

    Kathleen K. | October 28, 2024

    Trip: Jacksonville Inshore Fishing

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