Top 7 Fishing Trips in the USA

1.Drift Fishing Trip off the Coast of Fort Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 644 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85Our pick

Spend about four hours bottom fishing on a reef roughly one mile off Fort Lauderdale. Fishing Headquarters provides rods, tackle, bait, licenses, coolers, ice, and fish cleaning. Crew members such as Captain Mike, John, Josh, and Christina help with rigging and baiting. Choose morning, afternoon, or evening departure.

“Awesome trip with my family. The crew was amazing and so helpful!! I would definitely go again. Even my seven year old had a blast”

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2.Half-Day Fishing Trip in Fort Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 607 reviews · from $73Best value

Meet at 5400 N Ocean Dr in Hollywood for a four-hour shared fishing trip aboard Lady Pamela II Sportfishing. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, use the provided rods, bait, tackle, ice, and license, and get help from the captain and mate. Fish cleaning is advertised, but confirm any cleaning fee before boarding.

“Amazing trip with super kind and helpful staff! Very knowledgeable with types of fish caught, incredible experience and will definitely book again in the future!”

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3.Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 461 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169Top rated

Meet Rod’s Alaskan Guide Service near North Pole for a four-hour ice fishing outing on a frozen lake. Guides such as Noah, Trevor, Cody, Mike, and Riley drill your holes, bait the lines, teach the basics, and cook your catch. Fish from a warm cabin or step outside when conditions allow, with cocoa, reindeer sausage, gear, and lunch included.

“Great fun and caught a lot of fish! Our guide Noah took great care of us, and was fun and patient with our kid. We got to fish both inside, where we could see a lot of fish through the fishing holes, and outside, where the scenery was just beautiful. Had such an amazing time thanks to our guide!”

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4.Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 408 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Set out from 700 Front St. on the FishMonster Max, a 64-foot catamaran, for 45 to 60 minutes to Key West’s reef. The crew helps first-timers, provides bait and gear, and fillets your catch at no charge. Chase, Donte, Dave, and the captain have earned praise for keeping the boat friendly and fun.

“When a delayed flight and arriving after rental car company being closed so we couldn’t get our rental car left us stranded in Miami, we were unable to make it to the keys. This company refunded our money in full. We are so grateful for understanding in our situation. Thank you so much! When we visit Key West in the future, we will be booking a charter with you!”

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5.Private Fishing Charter in Ketchikan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 367 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $900

Fish Ketchikan’s protected waters on a private charter with The Alaska Catch. Your guide supplies tackle, snacks, water, and sodas while you target salmon or halibut. Captains Joey and Alex have helped mixed-skill families enjoy the trip, and the fleet includes boats with either a private bathroom or a curtained porta potty.

“Great trip. Captain Joey did a great job with my family making sure that everyone was comfortable on the boat and super guy with a great personality.”

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6.4-Hour Day or Night-Time Reef Bottom Fishing Charter in Fort Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 365 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Board an air-conditioned boat in Fort Lauderdale for four hours of reef fishing, with morning, afternoon, and night departures. The captain and mates provide bait, tackle, licenses, and hands-on help. Fish for snapper, grouper, porgies, jacks, and kingfish, then have your catch cleaned before cruising back past Millionaires Row.

“Wonderful day ! Jeff was great ! We caught several fish in which they scaled or would filet for you at the end of our trip. It was a great way to spend a day off!”

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7.Ketchikan salmon and halibut fishing charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $700

Fish Ketchikan’s coastal waters on a private 4 to 6 hour charter with Alaska King Charter. Your captain supplies rods, reels, bait, and practical coaching while you look for salmon, halibut, rockfish, and wildlife. Cruise pickup is available, but licenses, tags, and a $200 processing fee cost extra.

“Best captain, made the fishing easy and they were biting! We caught the limit of salmon, a couple halibut (had to release those cause it was Friday), even a shark!”

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