Cortez Fishing Charters

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Cortez: 408 fishing charters available

Reel Fun Charter
Reel Fun Charter
 State licensed

Cortez • 23 ft • 4 persons

Running angling trips out of Cortez, Reel Fun Charter provides a memorable, quality experience whether you are new to fishing or a seasoned fisherman.

"Captain Terry has the attitude that it’s not a good trip for him unless it’s a great trip for his customers." —⁠ Steve,
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trips fromUS $475
Charter Fish Bradenton
Charter Fish Bradenton
 State licensed

Holmes Beach • 23 ft • 4 persons

Charter Fish Bradenton offers a never-ending fishing adventure out of Palmetto, FL.

"This was our first time ocean fishing, and Captain Andres was the best." —⁠ Linda,
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trips fromUS $500
Ami Excursions
Ami Excursions
 State licensed

Holmes Beach • 24 ft • 6 persons

Ami Excursions is located in Holmes Beach and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

"Went out March 1st from anna maria island for 4 hour afternoon trip." —⁠ Jeff,
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trips fromUS $600
She’s Way Out There Charters
She’s Way Out There Charters
 State licensed

Holmes Beach • 25 ft • 6 persons

Easily accessible from St Petersburg, Sarasota, and Bradenton, She’s Way Out There Charters are based in the picturesque surroundings of Holmes Beach, Florida.

"Came down from Boston to see friends in Florida.  Booked with She’s Out There." —⁠ Mike,
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trips fromUS $400
Reel Experience Fishing Charters
Reel Experience Fishing Charters
 State licensed

Holmes Beach • 23 ft • 6 persons

Take your whole family and embark on an unforgettable fishing adventure together with Reel Experience Fishing Charters.

"Overall great experience!  Pick up was right on time.  Within 10 minutes we were at the first fishing spot consistently pulling in nice size snook." —⁠ Stephen, FL
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trips fromUS $300
Chase The Blue Charters
Chase The Blue Charters
 Federally permitted

Holmes Beach • 26 ft • 6 persons

Chase The Blue Charters is based in Anna Maria island Florida and offers you a fishing adventure you won’t soon forget.

"Devin, with Chase The Blue Charters in AMI, runs a fantastic operation!" —⁠ Stephanie,
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trips fromUS $750
Home Again Old Florida Adventures
Home Again Old Florida Adventures
 State licensed

Longboat Key • 24 ft • 4 persons

Home Again Old Florida Adventures run angling trips out of Longboat Key and offer to show you what the local fishery is all about.

"We had some cold weather and wind to deal with, but JD got us out on the day we were supposed to, and got us on the fish!" —⁠ Brandon,
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trips fromUS $450
So Salty Fishing Charters
So Salty Fishing Charters
 State licensed

Bradenton Beach • 23 ft • 4 persons

So Salty Fishing Charters is located in Bradenton Beach and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

"My cousins and I had a wonderful experience with Captain Anthony." —⁠ Mimi,
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trips fromUS $550
Jewel Of The Bay Charters
Jewel Of The Bay Charters
 State licensed

Holmes Beach • 22 ft • 6 persons

Welcome to Florida's West Coast, where Jewel Of The Bay Charters is ready to give you a fun-filled day of fishing the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay, and surrounding waters!

"Can’t recommend Doug enough.  I happened to catch the worst weather week possible for fishing and we still made the most of it." —⁠ Todd,
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trips fromUS $500
Awestruck Fishing Charters
Awestruck Fishing Charters
 State licensed

Holmes Beach • 25 ft • 6 persons

Discover the incredible inshore and nearshore waters of the Tampa Bay with Awestruck Fishing Charters.

"We had a great day on the water with Captain Phil. We had four adults fishing with different fishing experience levels, and he was great with all skill levels." —⁠ Colton, IL
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trips fromUS $500
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Fishing in Cortez

Cortez fishing charters are the most convenient way to sample the very best of Florida fishing. As one of the oldest fishing communities not just in Florida, but across the States, this place is known for providing anglers with ample opportunities. One could spend days discovering new local honey holes without even scratching the surface!

Inshore excursions near the mouth of the Manatee River will typically put you on Snook, Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Black Drum. Head to the bays and you’ll be in slightly deeper water, allowing you to go after Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, and even Kingfish. Finally, if you go all the way out to the Gulf, you’ll be rewarded with trophies like Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, and even Wahoo.

The local inshore waters are a good starting point for novice anglers. A half day trip will allow you to see plenty of action on a good day.. Extend your trip by a couple of hours and you can go exploring the town’s bays. Lastly, if you’re going trophy hunting offshore, you’ll want to book nothing shorter than a full day.

In Cortez, there are marinas, piers, and docks all over the place. However, the town’s western shore is where most fishing boats are found. Launching from one of the marinas around the Cortez Bridge will allow you quick access to any of the surrounding bays, rivers, or offshore fishing grounds you decide to visit.

 

Rules & Regulations

Anglers fishing aboard a licensed Cortez fishing charter don’t need a saltwater license. However, if you’re planning on testing the waters on your own or looking to wade the flats with a guide, you will need to get a valid license before wetting your line. Also keep in mind that you’ll need to book with a federally licensed charter if you’d like to experience the offshore action.

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Cortez Fishing Seasons

January

The turn of the year brings a solid stock of Tripletail and Trout. Snook are in brackish waters and take cover near the grassy areas. On a nice day, you could be coming home with quite a catch.

February

The Redfish bite is picking up. The bays fish well for Snook, Trout, Tripletail, and Black Drum. Once you reach deeper waters, you can also get Kingfish.

March

Temperature is going up and so is the number of fish. If you want a brawl, Amberjack are biting offshore, while back at home you can fish for Snook, Black Drum, Redfish, and Mackerel.

April

Anglers gather around Anna Maria to spot the early signs of Tarpon. If you want more variety, target Snook, Trout, and Flounder. They feed around more secluded waterways.

May

Offshore waters produce Wahoo and Mahi, but it’s a stretch to reach the fisheries. Fishing for Amberjack is productive too. Meanwhile inshore you can get Tarpon.

June

Inshore, Tarpon put an epic display of acrobatics. The Snapper season is open, so hop on a charter and get going. Offshore you can get Grouper, Amberjack, Mahi, and Kingfish.

July

Offshore fisheries cater to anglers of all levels of expertise. Snapper are everyone’s darlings, while Grouper and Amberjacks put up an incredible fight. If you like speed, troll for Kingfish, Wahoo, and Mahi.

August

The summer heat is in full swing and offshore waters produce Amberjack, Snapper, and Grouper. The Kingfish bite is steady, while back at home flats hold a good stock of Tarpon.

September

Stay close to dry land and fish for Redfish and Black Drum around mangrove shorelines. Or, get outriggers ready and troll for Kingfish and Spanish Mackerel.

October

Inshore waters fish well for Redfish and Black Drum, while offshore you can get Amberjack, Wahoo, or practice catch and release on Snapper and Grouper.

November

Trout are back and are super hungry. Not to mention they are also quite big, so landing a ‘Gator’ isn’t unusual. Explore the flats and mangroves to get massive Redfish and Black Drum.

December

Huge Redfish, epic Gator Trout, and a lot of Black Drum can all be found within minutes of departure. It's best you go fishing with a local guide to avoid missing any of inshore hot spots.

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