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Where to Fish: the 15 Best Half-Day Fishing Trips Worldwide

28 trips  ·  from $20 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a fishing friend: 15 half-day fishing trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Half-Day Fishing Trip in Fort Lauderdale - Coastal views, changing sea conditions, and seasickness
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Half-Day Fishing Trip in Fort Lauderdale

1.Half-Day Fishing Trip in Fort Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 607 reviews · from $73Our pick

Spend four hours fishing off South Florida with a captain and mate who provide rods, bait, tackle, licenses, ice, and hands-on help. You can choose a morning or afternoon departure from Hollywood, fish for snapper, grouper, trigger fish, grunts, or amberjack, and return to the same meeting point. The boat accommodates up to 60 people, so expect a shared charter rather than a private outing.

“Everyone on the boat was sea sick. We did not even fish . Guy hurt himself on the boat.blood everywhere and it seems no one cared. The only people catching fish were the guys working in the boat. Arguments at the end of the trip with cursing from both sides. A few guests were really drunk. Just not a good experience.”

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Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter - The 64-foot FishMonster Max ride to the reef
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Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter

2.Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter

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

Head from Key West’s Front Street to the reef aboard the 64-foot FishMonster Max. The five-hour trip includes fishing licenses, bait, tackle, crew help, and free fish cleaning. Chase, Donte, Dave, and the deck team are praised for helping beginners. Buy drinks aboard, bring a small cooler, and arrive 30 minutes early.

“These racist people insulted me, and pulled away from the dock while I was calling to them not to leave me. They did not care that I was right there and had paid like everyone else. They pulled away from the dock while I was telling them I was signed up for the fishing trip. They obviously did not want black people on their boat. Then, the agent insulted me. This was a horrible experience!!’ No one should ever use this service.”

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Half-Day Deep-Sea Fishing at Riviera Beach - What Fishing From the Boat Really Feels Like
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Half-Day Deep-Sea Fishing at Riviera Beach

3.Half-Day Deep-Sea Fishing at Riviera Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 366 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

Board Blue Heron Fishing at Riviera Beach for about four hours of Atlantic fishing. You get a rod, reel, bait, tackle, and fishing license, while the crew helps with knots, bait, and technique. Fish near the waters off John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, then return to the dock with your catch cleaned and filleted.

“Love this group since it’s actual real fishing - not like some ‘touristy’ charters where you don’t get to touch the pole. I live when people leave poor reviews because they didn’t catch anything 😂. Obviously they don’t understand fishing; sometimes I’m good and sometimes I’m not . . . no one can make the fish come across your bait and they choose to bite or not.”

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Half-Day Boat Trip in Agadir: Fishing, Fish BBQ & Swimming - Hotel pickup, mint tea, and the trip to the marina
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Half-Day Boat Trip in Agadir: Fishing, Fish BBQ & Swimming

4.Half-Day Boat Trip in Agadir: Fishing, Fish BBQ & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 314 reviews · 4 hours · from $43Best value

From your Agadir hotel, ride an air-conditioned van to the marina for a four-hour Atlantic outing. The crew teaches you simple fishing with line or rod, grills lunch onboard, and stops for swimming. Expect mint tea, scenic coastal views, and a sociable boat atmosphere. Yassine, Mohammad, and Ahmed are among the crew names connected with this experience.

“We had a lovely trip with the boat. The crew was so friendly and helpfull. The view on the marina, the coastline, mountains is amazing. Far in the sea we could fish, every time someone caught a fish we applauded. The crew made a lovely meal for us with the fish, so tasty! The interaction between the guests and the crew was so good. I recommend this boattrip with Bbq to everybody, a fine activity!”

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Half-Day Private Halibut Fishing in Ketchikan - Leaving from the Ketchikan cruise ship docks
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Half-Day Private Halibut Fishing in Ketchikan

5.Half-Day Private Halibut Fishing in Ketchikan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $900Top rated

Set out from Ketchikan’s cruise ship docks for about five hours of private halibut fishing with The Alaska Catch. Captains such as Jacob, Jimmy, Dylan Hodge, and Alex provide instruction, bait, snacks, and bottled water. Good days can bring halibut, cod, salmon, flatfish, whales, or even a released shark.

“Our captain Jacob was awesome! He was very friendly and professional. There was a group of 5 of us and he helped all of us catch a halibut and then went to a different area and we caught Salmon too! It was a very fun day! We will definitely use Jacob again next time we are in Alaska!”

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Half-Day Fishing & Fjord Cruise Adventure from Tromsø in Norway - Tromsø Fjords and the Search for Cod
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Half-Day Fishing & Fjord Cruise Adventure from Tromsø in Norway

6.Half-Day Fishing & Fjord Cruise Adventure from Tromsø in Norway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $236

Set out from Tromsø at 9:00 a.m. aboard the wooden Hermes II for a 4.5-hour fishing and fjord cruise. The crew provides rods, warm suits, and hot drinks, while the captain searches for cod. You may meet guides such as Truls Iversen and Captain Arndt, learn the boat’s story, and eat the catch if fishing goes well.

“It was a great experience learning how to fish for the first time, seeing eagles, and learning about the marine wildlife in the Arctic as well as the history of the ship.”

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Rovaniemi: Half-Day Snowmobile & Ice Fishing Experience - Snowmobile riding in pairs
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Rovaniemi: Half-Day Snowmobile & Ice Fishing Experience

7.Half-Day Snowmobile & Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 80 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $258

Spend 4.5 hours in Lapland riding a snowmobile in pairs, drilling through frozen lake ice, and eating a Lappish BBQ. English-speaking guides such as Robert and Zak have been praised for their friendly help. Pickup, winter clothing, equipment, and food are included, with vegetarian and vegan options available on request.

“Alles gut organisiert, von der Abholung, Transport bis zu den Aktivitäten. Es war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis. Danke an unser Guide Zak.”

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Private Half-Day Sport Fishing in Los Cabos - Fishing for marlin, dorado, wahoo, and roosterfish
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Private Half-Day Sport Fishing in Los Cabos

8.Private Half-Day Sport Fishing in Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours on a private panga from Cabo San Lucas with room for up to three people. Captain Pedro, Captain Tony, or another local skipper may lead the trip, depending on assignment. Fish the Sea of Cortez or Pacific for marlin, dorado, wahoo, roosterfish, and more, with equipment and an ice chest supplied.

“The boat is small and room for 2-3 guest max. We had 2 and was plenty of room to stand up, move around, and take photos. We're avid ocean fisherman so the small boat and one captain was perfect. We caught some fish and our poor captain had to work for it. The weather was rough but we didn't mind, and he kept going without skipping a beat. If your not used to small boats in the ocean you should bring sea sickness meds. You can bring snacks, food, even a small ice chest if you like. We really enjoyed the small personal experience and will do it again next…”

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Half-Day Private Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan - Fishing for silver, pink, and king salmon
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Half-Day Private Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan

9.Half-Day Private Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $750

Spend about four hours fishing Southeast Alaska’s salmon waters with The Alaska Catch. Your private group gets a guide, boat, snacks, and water, with pickup at your cruise ship ramp or Thomas Basin Harbor. You may catch silver, pink, or king salmon, though king salmon must be released when required.

“Chris was fantastic! Brought his boat right next to our cruise ship for pick up. He knew where to go to help us catch our limits! Highly recommend him for anyone who wants to catch there limits and have a really great time doing so.”

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KeyWest Half-Day Inshore Fishing Private Charter - Captain Justin and Captain Jagger
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KeyWest Half-Day Inshore Fishing Private Charter

10.KeyWest Half-Day Inshore Fishing Private Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Start at 7:30 am from Stock Island for four hours of private fishing in Key West’s shallow channels and backcountry. Captain Justin or Captain Jagger may guide your group, using live crabs, pilchards, and pinfish for tarpon, sharks, snappers, jacks, barracuda, and permit. Rods, tackle, bottled water, and the fishing license are included.

“Trolling motor not working correctly, so lost lots of fishing time. Would not hold position, and was very noisy.wasted dayJustin was great guy.”

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Half-Day Traditional Driftboat Fly Fishing at Jackson Hole - Choosing between the Snake, Green, Salt, and Lewis waters
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Half-Day Traditional Driftboat Fly Fishing at Jackson Hole

11.Half-Day Traditional Driftboat Fly Fishing at Jackson Hole

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $395

Spend about four hours on the water in a private Jackson Hole drift boat, fishing the Snake, Green, Salt, or Lewis Lake area. Guides including Caleb, Ryan, and Brendon teach beginners, help children handle gear, and adjust the trip to current river conditions. Fly-fishing and spin-fishing equipment, snacks, and bottled water are included.

“It was a wonderful experience made easy by our guide, Ryan. He did a great job getting us in the right spots to catch fish and he kept his eyes peeled for wildlife as well. We would highly recommend him.”

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Deep Sea Fishing Half Day - What happens at the 7:00 am start
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Deep Sea Fishing Half-Day

12.Deep Sea Fishing Half-Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews

Spend about 5.5 hours on a private boat off St Maarten with Captain JP and Randy, fishing from shallow reefs to waters 1,500 feet deep. All gear, bait, snacks, local beer, and catch cleaning are included. You can switch to snorkeling or a beach stop if the fish are quiet.

“Nice crew, not a fish to be had. Just the time of year did not click. No other recommendations for fishing.”

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Half-Day Alaska Private Fly Fishing Trip - Moving from practice casts to the river
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Half-Day Alaska Private Fly Fishing Trip

13.Half-Day Alaska Private Fly Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $225

Meet FishHound Expeditions in Willow, about 75 minutes north of Anchorage, for a private four-hour fly-fishing lesson. Guides such as Hayden, Keagan, Robert, and Blake teach casting, fish handling, and how to play a fish. Waders, boots, rods, flies, and drinks are included.

“My guide, Robert was very knowledgeable and helpful. I learned quite a bit and had a good time fishing.”

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Half-Day Jetty Fishing Trip from Galveston - Fishing for the season instead of chasing one species
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Half-Day Jetty Fishing Trip from Galveston

14.Half-Day Jetty Fishing Trip from Galveston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about four and a half hours fishing near Galveston’s Gulf jetties with Reel Men Fishing Charters. Captain Johnathan guides a private group of up to four, while Megahn helps with trip details. Gear, bait, fuel, and fish cleaning are included, but you must bring your fishing license, drinks, and snacks.

“This was so great! Johnathan was a great Captain and great company. His expertise was awesome!!”

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Cascais: Half-Day Fishing Trip - Learning the basics without feeling like a novice
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Cascais: Half-Day Fishing Trip

15.Cascais: Half-Day Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 36 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Join Dreamboats Portugal at Cascais Marina for a three-hour Atlantic fishing trip limited to 10 people. Your crew provides rods, bait, fishing licence, drinks, and hands-on instruction. Depending on the day, you may fish with Rui, Miguel, or Captain Carlos, then take your catch home to cook.

“Our children and we were deeply impressed. Thank you for an unforgettable experience and a wonderful time!”

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