Damn Good Nearshore Fishing Charters

The best nearshore fishing charters are:

• Great Daye Fishing Charters guided by Tony N.
• Hallie Loren Sportfishing Charters guided by Eddie E.
• Key Largo Sportfishing guided by Dustin H.
• Short Skirts Sportfishing guided by Hayden M.
• Spot Stalker Charters guided by Todd V. with 43 years of experience

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 84 nearshore trips, and the most popular trips are Destin 10 Hour Private Charter guided by Larry, Shark Trip - 26’ Pathfinder guided by Jon, and Fish, Snorkel, Beach guided by Andoni.

Our guides are rated a 4.95 out of 5 based on 7885 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 nearshore guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly nearshore guides.

The most commonly sought after species for nearshore fishing are: 1. red snapper, 2. kingfish, 3. redfish, 4. spanish mackerel, and 5. cobia.

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

Prices for nearshore fishing can range anywhere from about $750 to $5,150, but the average price for a half day trip for nearshore fishing is $1,169. The average price for a full day trip for nearshore fishing is $3,064.

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.

The most popular season for nearshore fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 25 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses, bag limits, and fishing season regulations. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations.