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Fishing charters in Bear Creek, FL

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Bear Creek fishing charters have unique access to inshore and offshore fishing grounds.

Local fishing charters can help you reel in Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and many more.

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Inshore fishing charters in Bear Creek

Bear Creek waters give a unique inshore fishing experience all year round. Bays, inlets, and shallow flats provide excellent fishing opportunities for a relaxing outing.

Bear Creek fishing charters will put you on Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and many more.

Inshore fishing trips are good for families with kids, couples, and small groups of friends.

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Inshore fishing trip prices

On average, the price for a 4-hour inshore fishing trip is $436 for 2 people. An extra person fee is $50. Fishing charters can accommodate up to 6 persons depending on the capacity of the boat.

$200 is the lowest price for a 2-hour inshore fishing trip in Bear Creek.

You can find about 41 fishing charters in Bear Creek and nearby cities. You will have a variety of choices for your next fishing getaway.

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Best time for inshore fishing

June, July and May are the best months for inshore fishing near Bear Creek.

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Offshore fishing charters in Bear Creek

Bear Creek offshore fishing charters have quick access to the open waters, allowing anglers to get a taste of the fishing action on a short trip.

Cobia, King Mackerel, Gag Grouper, Jack Crevalle, and Cobia can be your next catch.

Offshore fishing trips are good for experienced anglers, groups for friends, and those who want to reel in a bigger catch. Be ready to travel into the federal waters miles off the coast.

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Offshore fishing trip prices

$682 is the average price for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip and 2 people. Add $50 for an each additional person. Fishing charters can accommodate 2-6 anglers depending on the size of the craft.

$350 is the lowest price for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip in Bear Creek.

In Bear Creek and nearby cities, there are about 29 offshore fishing charters. It’s easy to find your next fishing adventure in Bear Creek.

Tip: It takes some time to get to the offshore fishing spots. So it’s better to take a 6-hour or 8-hour offshore fishing trip for the best fishing experience.

The average tips are 15-20% of the total fishing charter price.

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Best time for offshore fishing

The best time to go offshore fishing in Bear Creek are considered to be June, July and May.

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Family-friendly fishing charters in Bear Creek

Bear Creek family-friendly fishing charters offer a great opportunity to bring your family together and have a fun fishing trip. Local Captains will educate you and your family on how to use the tackle and catch various fish species.

Try inshore fishing because it takes place in waters like bays, harbors, flats, and creeks. Because of the shallower depths, the calm inland waters are great for family fishing.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

Select a 4-hour inshore fishing charter if you are planning a trip to Bear Creek. Your children will learn more about fish and won’t feel exhausted after a quick adventure.

On average, the base price for a private 4-hour family-friendly fishing charter is $436 for 2 anglers. Add $50 for each additional person. Captains can take 4-6 anglers depending on the length of the boat.

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Shark fishing charters in Bear Creek

Sharks are one of the most famous game fish in the waters of Bear Creek. Bear Creek shark fishing charters are perfect for families with young children or those who are looking to try their hands at shark fishing.

There are a lot of options for your next shark fishing trip near Bear Creek. These waters are filled with Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Nurse Shark, Bull Shark, and many more.

Note: you can keep certain Florida shark species, but most sharks are off-limits for harvesting. These sharks have to be released. Fishing charter Captains will help you with shark identification.

Sharks occur in coastal waters, offshore, and even some river systems. Juveniles are typically located inshore, while adults can be found in the deep waters.

Oily and bloody bait is the best bet for appealing to sharks. Live or dead bait may include Mullet, Ladyfish, Bonita, and Blue Runner. The type of bait depends on the shark species you want to catch.

Shark fishing trip prices

On average, the base price for a private 4-hour shark fishing charter is $522 for 2 anglers. An extra angler fee is $50. Fishing charters can accommodate 4-6 anglers depending on the size of the vessel.

In Bear Creek and nearby cities, there are about 13 shark fishing charters. So you'll have plenty of options to find your next fishing break.

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Best time for shark fishing in Bear Creek

You can catch sharks all year round. March-October can be an optimal time for shark fishing in Bear Creek.

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Tarpon fishing charters in Bear Creek

Tarpon is one of the most desired trophy fish in Bear Creek. Local charters will help you to find the best fishing locations. They will provide you with the best bait and show you all the productive spots.

Tarpon occur in shallow waters, passes, inlets, channels, bays, and river mouths. You can catch it on live bait with crabs, pinfish, or mullet.

Note: You won’t be able to land your catch because Tarpon is a catch-and-release-only fishery. Also, you can’t lift a 40+ inch Tarpon out of the water. So be careful with your catch, take a quick photo, and let it go.

Tarpon fishing rates

$580 is the average price for a 6-hour Tarpon fishing trip and 2 guests. An extra angler fee is $50.

15 fishing companies can help you with Tarpon fishing in Bear Creek and nearby cities.

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Best time for Tarpon fishing in Bear Creek

Late spring and summer are the best seasons to go after Tarpon in Bear Creek waters. The peak months for Tarpon fishing are August, July, and June.

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FAQ

What is included in the price?

Most trips are all-inclusive. You will have everything you need for a fishing trip: rods, reels, tackle, lures, and cooler with ice. Usually, catch cleaning is free of charge.

The trip price includes a saltwater fishing license. It covers all the people on the vessel.

An offshore fishing charter has to have a federal permit to fish in the federal waters.

What to bring on a fishing charter trip?

Depending on the weather, Captains recommend bringing sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, long sleeve shirt, hat, windbreaker, waterproof jacket, waterproof pans, appropriate non-skid footwear, gloves, your medicines, bug bite cream, sanitizer, drinks, and snacks.

Bring your freshwater license if you are planning to fish in the freshwater.

Some Captains don’t recommend bringing spray sunscreen, liquor, weapons, fireworks, and inappropriate footwear.

How to book a fishing charter trip?

You can make a reservation with a 10-30% deposit.

The remaining balance has to be paid directly to the Captain on the day of your trip or upon arrival.

The majority of the fishing charter deposits are refundable if you can cancel before the cancellation deadline. The cancellation deadline is usually 2-14 days before your trip date. Keep in mind that some of the bookings could be non-refundable.

What are the closest boat ramps and marinas to Bear Creek?

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