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Nearshore Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Tamarindo

Big Game Fishing In Tamarindo

NEW Managed by Sara
35 ft 1 - 16 People From $1,200
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Hitchcock

Family Fun Fishin'

96% (28) Managed by Mike
25 ft 1 - 6 People From $765
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Destin

Destin 10 Hour Private Charter

100% (6) Guided by Larry
65 ft 1 - 30 People From $4,236
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Quepos

Half Day Inshore

NEW Guided by Michael
36 ft 1 - 14 People From $1,210
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Marathon

Wreck Fishing

100% (3) Guided by Aaron
33 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,050
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Orange Beach

Shark Trip 6 Hour

91% (23) Guided by Brooks
31 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,500
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Everything to Know About Booking a nearshore fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 86 nearshore trips, and the most popular trips are Cancun Big Game - 25' Panga guided by Travis, Biloxi 6-Hour Classic guided by Frank, and Harker's Island Charter guided by Jason.

Our guides are rated a 4.93 out of 5 based on 5973 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.

What types of nearshore fishing charters are common?

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

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

How much do nearshore fishing charters cost?

Prices for nearshore fishing can range anywhere from about $710 to $4,000, but the average price for a half day trip for nearshore fishing is $1,490. The average price for a full day trip for nearshore fishing is $2,673.

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 nearshore fishing?

The most popular season for nearshore fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 19 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 had a great time with Captain Mark and his deckhand Chris!! Got on some fish right away and then headed offshore and got into some great mahi fishing. Had so much fun we are going out again on Wednesday!!!

    Tom R. | November 27, 2025

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Wonderful day on the water!! Very family friendly!!

    Donna M. | November 26, 2025

    Trip: Redington Shores Nearshore/Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    well worth the time, effort, money to do this trip exclusively with your family. 10/10 trip. I caught 20 fish and there were 7 other people. We kept some snapper, everything else were all thrown back in the ocean.

    Joseph V. | November 24, 2025

    Trip: Summertime Deepsea - 53’ G&S

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time! Captain was friendly and very helpful. The captain recommended that we take our catch to Mac’s Place bar just steps from the marina and have it prepared. The staff and preparation were both amazing!! We will return to do it all again! Thanks Antonio!!

    Todd R. | November 5, 2025

    Trip: Key West Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty

  • ★★★★★
    Tom was great! He got our beginner group on lobsters and even though it was late in the season, we still caught a good amount of keepers. We inshore fished for a bit after we had enough water time. Fish were slow to bite but Tom worked hard to find hot spots so we could get on the fish. Great conversion, cool guy and overall we had a blast. I’d definitely recommend a trip with Captain Tom.

    Erica C. | November 5, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing And Lobster Combo

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