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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Riviera Beach

Full Day Offshore Fishing

NEW Guided by Derik
29 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,050
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Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Dauphin Island

Dauphin Island Deep Drop

100% (1) Guided by Justin
27 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,450
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Fort Lauderdale

Florida Fishing Spectacular

100% (16) Guided by Taco
41 ft 1 - 6 People From $900
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea Fishing in Destin

Combo Bottom / Trolling 10 Hour

100% (18) Guided by Brantley
40 ft 1 - 12 People From $3,000
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Destin

Full Day 8-12 Hours

100% (34) Managed by Christian
52 ft 1 - 12 People From $2,800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Panama City

Red Snapper Action - 60’ Bonner

97% (33) Managed by Justin
60 ft 1 - 19 People From $1,500
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Everything to Know About Booking a deep sea fishing charter

What are the best deep sea fishing charters?

The best deep sea fishing charters are:

Why should I book a deep sea fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 78 deep sea trips, and the most popular trips are 3/4 Day Trip guided by Mark, Dry Tortugas Multi-Day Trip guided by Yuri, and 6 Hour 3/4 Day guided by Cole.

Our guides are rated a 4.61 out of 5 based on 7075 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 deep sea guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly deep sea guides.

What types of deep sea fishing charters are common?

The most commonly sought after species for deep sea fishing are: 1. mahi mahi, 2. wahoo, 3. kingfish, 4. sailfish, and 5. amberjack.

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

How much do deep sea fishing charters cost?

Prices for deep sea fishing can range anywhere from about $1,200 to $8,000, but the average price for a half day trip for deep sea fishing is $1,554. The average price for a full day trip for deep sea fishing is $5,004.

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 deep sea fishing?

The most popular season for deep sea fishing is summer, 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

  • ★★★★★
    I’ve been on many charter fishing trips in my life, but Bryan is hands down my favorite guide. He is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly knows these waters inside and out. The highlight of the trip was catching a monstrous 300-400lb shark—an experience I will never forget, and one that wouldn't have happened without the Captain’s expertise and help. Beyond the fishing, Bryan is just a fun, personable guy to hang out with. I really appreciated his coaching style; he taught us exactly what to do and then stepped back to let us actually fish, only jumping in with pointers when needed. I can’t recommend him enough and will definitely be back for another trip!

    Patrick D. | April 23, 2026

    Trip: Fishing For Monsters At Night

  • ★★★★★
    Great time, caught a bunch of fish! Great experience with our four kids (ages 7-17).

    Mike S. | March 27, 2026

    Trip: Florida Fishing Spectacular

  • ★★★★★
    My uncle and I went out offshore and had a great trip! Vasiliy was awesome and made sure we were well taken care of. We’ll be back!

    Ric M. | February 16, 2026

    Trip: 4 Hours Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We booked a snorkeling / fishing tour with Steve. Thought we were gonna leave empty handed because didn’t really have any bites for the first 2.5 hours but ended up catching a nice Mahi at the end! He also took us to an awesome snorkeling spot - we saw sea turtles, sharks, sting rays and so many cool fish.

    Rick B. | January 28, 2026

    Trip: Key Largo Fishing & Snorkel Combo

  • ★★★★★
    The 4 of us had an awesome time. Captain Chris was very attentive……..he made sure that we all had what we needed to catch fish. We hope to do it again soon !!!

    Sheryl M. | January 8, 2026

    Trip: Destin Offshore Hook-Up

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