When considering the price of the fishing boat, insurance, maintenance, slip fees, bait, tackle, repair, fuel, and storage, it will all add up quickly. Then divide that by ten or so fishing trips in a season, and usually, the average weekend angler and boaters will come out ahead financially by charter fishing.

A good fishing charter company will provide coolers and ice to store your fish if you plan to keep them. Your crew will also let you know whether the fish you catch is a “keeper” (the legal size and breed to keep) or not. There are certain prohibited species of fish that must be released.

How much does it cost to go charter fishing in Cape Canaveral? The average price for a private 4 hour Cape Canaveral fishing trip is US $588, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $1,273 based on prices on FishingBooker.com. What are the top fish species I can catch in Cape Canaveral?

Fishing charters will generally be in intervals of a half-day (4 hours), three-quarters of a day (6 hours), or a full day (8 hours). Remember that where you want to fish may take a while. 4 hours of fishing will go by quickly, especially if you need to travel for an hour to the fishing spot and an hour back.