Cape San Blas Fishing Charters

The average price for a private 4 hour Cape San Blas fishing trip is US $567, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $1,094 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Which fishing charters in Cape San Blas are good for families?

Fishing charters in Cape San Blas that received great reviews from families are:

What are the top fish species I can catch in Cape San Blas?

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Cape San Blas are:

What are the top fishing techniques in Cape San Blas?

The top 3 fishing techniques in Cape San Blas are:

What are the top types of fishing in Cape San Blas?

The top 3 types of fishing in Cape San Blas are:

Do Cape San Blas fishing charters provide rods, reels and tackle?

Many fishing charters in Cape San Blas provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

Who are the best rated captains in Cape San Blas?

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in Cape San Blas are:

Who are the top awarded captains in Cape San Blas?

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What fishing trips are offered by fishing charters in Cape San Blas?

Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Cape San Blas are:

3-hour fishing trips – US $500
4-hour fishing trips – US $519
6-hour fishing trips – US $1,033
8-hour fishing trips – US $1,020

Fishing in Cape San Blas

Nothing sums up the best of Florida’s “Forgotten Coast” like a Cape San Blas fishing charter experience. Perched at the tip of the peninsula between Port St. Joe and Apalachicola, this thin stretch of land cuts right through the heart of the area’s most productive waters. The waters surrounding Cape San Blas hold some of the most popular game fish in the state everywhere you turn!

The area’s bays will provide you with a rich inshore fishery where you’ll be able to hook Bull Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Tripletail. The passes connecting inshore waters with the Gulf of Mexico will offer prizes like Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, Cobia, and Kingfish. For a quick taste of Florida’s big game fishing, you can wet your line in the Gulf, targeting Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Snapper, and Grouper.

An entry-level inshore trip typically comes in a half day package. This will give you enough time to see what’s biting and get a mixed bag of species. However, anglers looking to land a catch worth bragging about would be wise to set aside several extra hours. Trips into the Gulf also come both as half days and full days, although, again, if you’re after a specific target, you’ll want the extra time.

Cape San Blas fishing charters head out of multiple ports along the Forgotten Coast, from Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe to Apalachicola and the Cape itself. The best location to begin your search for a perfect charter will depend largely on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Rules & Regulations

All licensed charter boats in Cape San Blas include fishing licenses for their customers. While you can fish in Cape San Blas and the surrounding area year-round, some species are restricted at certain times. You can stay up to date on local regulations online before booking your trip.

Cape San Blas

4.9 / 5

Based on 28611 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

Cape San Blas Fishing Seasons

January

Early in the year, you won’t run into many anglers on the water—but that doesn’t mean you can’t find good fishing. Head to the backwaters of the bays and try live bait fishing for Redfish and Speckled Trout.

February

The backwaters will continue to be promising in February, with plenty of Reds and Speckled Trout looking to keep warm. Or fish the Bay for Sheepshead if you need a change of pace.

March

The waters are starting to look a little busier, with early Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder moving into the bays as average temperatures climb toward 62°F.

April

The passes and bays are bustling at this time of year. Offshore, bigger fish like King Mackerel and Cobia are starting to make their way toward the coast.

May

May is a great time to hit the flats for Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. Or head out a little farther and wrestle with a Tripletail on light tackle. Trolling nearshore will bring you Mahi Mahi, Mackerel, and more.

June

Light tackle junkies will have a field day in June, as Tarpon, Sharks, and Tripletail steal the spotlight inshore. With average temperatures around 80°F, it’s also the perfect time to cool off while trolling offshore.

July

Redfish and Speckled Trout hit their low season in July, but that’s just as well, cause this month is all about Scallops! Spend your Fourth of July on the Forgotten Coast and revel in historic festivities.

August

The weather is hot and the fishing is hotter, with plenty of action everywhere from the flats to the artificial reefs in the Gulf. Bring home some scallops or test your skills against Tarpon, Tripletail, and Sharks.

September

The average temperature is 79°F at the start of autumn on Cape San Blas. Catch the end of Scallop season or head offshore for Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, and more. Inshore you’ll have great success on the flats.

October

The Scallop tourists have cleared out, just in time for anglers to enjoy a peak in Redfish and Speckled Trout. There’s still time to earn yourself the bragging rights to an Inshore Slam if you catch a Flounder, too!

November

Inshore fishing is spectacular, with Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, and plenty more biting vigorously. Join the crowds in Apalachicola for the annual Florida Seafood Festival this month.

December

With the height of tourist season behind them, some local charters start shutting down at this time of year. But the avid angler will find plenty of opportunity in the backwaters, fishing for Redfish and Speckled Trout.

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What anglers said about fishing in Cape San Blas

Highly recommend Jason and Chasing Dreams charter. Very professional, polite, and a hard working captain. We caught fish all day and once he located the species we were looking for we quickly caught the boat limit. Great day on the water.

5.0 / 5

Chasin' Dreams Charters

Sun screen ... polarized glasses. Depends on the time of year you might want a jacket.

5.0 / 5

Sun screen ... polarized glasses. Depends on the time of year you might want a jacket.

Gettin' Reel Sportfishing

I recommend keeping a good attitude and remember you are paying for the experience.

5.0 / 5

I recommend keeping a good attitude and remember you are paying for the experience.

Phil’s Charter Service

We had such a great time with Capt Jason. He was a patient and capable teacher to my young son who dominated the catch for the day. An amazing day… don’t miss this trip.

5.0 / 5

We had such a great time with Capt Jason. He was a patient and capable teacher to my young son who dominated the catch for the day. An amazing day… don’t miss this trip.

Chasin' Dreams Charters

What a trip! Keven was very kind and accommodating to our entire group. We caught multiple fish and had a great time. 10/10 would recommend a trip with Keven.

5.0 / 5

What a trip! Keven was very kind and accommodating to our entire group. We caught multiple fish and had a great time. 10/10 would recommend a trip with Keven.

Fish And Eco Tours, Get in the Boat!

This was our Christmas vacation. It was stormy the first part of the trip but weather turned perfect last several days. I was a little worried about the fishing but Keven knew his stuff and had our drag screaming before we knew it.

5.0 / 5

Fish And Eco Tours, Get in the Boat!

Go out early in the morning it’s hot fish stopped biting good once it got super hot

5.0 / 5

Go out early in the morning it’s hot fish stopped biting good once it got super hot

Chasin' Dreams Charters Comer, GA

Pack lots of sunscreen and water. If your not a hardcore angler the more comfortable you are out on the water the easier it is to stay out there and find the fish.

5.0 / 5

Pack lots of sunscreen and water. If your not a hardcore angler the more comfortable you are out on the water the easier it is to stay out there and find the fish.

Chasin' Dreams Charters Huntsville, AL

Don’t set your expectations too high. At the end of the day fishing is fishing. A good Captain will do his best and the rest is up to the fish. Sometimes they just won’t bite and other times it’s game on

5.0 / 5

Shallow Seas Charters Mount Washington, KY

We went in the morning, nice breeze, the sun wasn't too bad. Very enjoyable fishing!

5.0 / 5

We went in the morning, nice breeze, the sun wasn't too bad. Very enjoyable fishing!

Man's Fat Boy Charters Woodstock, GA

Be ready for anything. When the water is clear you must use a fluorocarbon leader if you want to catch anything.

5.0 / 5

Be ready for anything. When the water is clear you must use a fluorocarbon leader if you want to catch anything.

Xtreme Off The Beach Charters – Cape San Blas Dawsonville, GA

Get a guide. The water is too similar and wide open to know where fish hold

5.0 / 5

Get a guide. The water is too similar and wide open to know where fish hold

Shallow Seas Charters Wewahitchka, FL

Book at least an 8 hour trip and understand that Captains are not Jesus, they can't just speak to the fish and make them jump in the boat! It is called "Fishing" not "Catching" for a reason!

4.7 / 5

Book at least an 8 hour trip and understand that Captains are not Jesus, they can't just speak to the fish and make them jump in the boat! It is called "Fishing" not "Catching" for a reason!

Off The Hook Charters Roanoke, AL

The only thing I would recommend is to hire Captain Scooter if you want to catch fish!

4.7 / 5

The only thing I would recommend is to hire Captain Scooter if you want to catch fish!

Scout About Charters Salt Lake City, UT

Port Saint Joe is not only the fishing it is a very nice area to stay! The area is not conjested and it is very easy to travel without bumper to bumper traffic! Have great restaurants and numerious shops.

5.0 / 5

Chapmans Charters Albany, Georgia

Get out early and beat the heat. Be patient. Plenty of water in tow and be ready to get wet. Fun trip.

5.0 / 5

Get out early and beat the heat. Be patient. Plenty of water in tow and be ready to get wet. Fun trip.

Scout About Charters Rome, GA

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Cape San Blas?

Fish With Harry – Port St. Joe
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(1 review)

Even in tough weather (25mph wind) we still landed 50+ trout. Great trip all around.

David O.

Phil’s Charter Service
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(119 reviews)

Phil was knowledgeable of the area. The half day was extremely enjoyable and fun. Will certainly book with him again.

Theresa W.

Gettin' Reel Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(29 reviews)

If you want a nice inshore fishing trip, this is where you want to go to, Captain Chris knows this bay like the back of his hand!! My brother and I had such a great time, and Captain Chris knew exactly where to go for guaranteed catch’s! I have already recommended these guys to all of my friends coming down to vacation in this area! We will absolutely be coming back to be with Captain Chris again in the near future!

Brendan K.

Man's Fat Boy Charters
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(302 reviews)

Respected captain in the PSJ community with tons of local knowledge of the Bay Area. Capt Man will get you on the fish come hell or high water. Plenty of stories and banter, tips and tricks for improving your chances of taking home some fish! We caught trout, mangrove snapper, flounder, drum, and less desirables. We also saw sharks, a manatee, a few eagles, plenty of turtles and other wildlife! Highly recommend! Thanks for the memories.

Hugh S.

Chasin' Dreams Charters
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(67 reviews)

Jason was a great captain, very polite and professional. We hit several spots looking for Vermilion snapper. We caught a lot of fish that we released at every spot that he stopped at, not the ones we wanted but a great time reeling them in. Once he located the snapper we were looking for it was nonstop action and we got the boat limit in a very short time. Highly recommend chasing dreams charter. Plan to use him next time we are here.

Dale H.

Chasin' Dreams Charters
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(67 reviews)

He was knowledgeable, helpful and worked very hard to take care of us and put us on fish. Caught a lot of fish but many were too small or out of season. Still we wanted to catch fish and we did and we got plenty for several dinners. Good man

Barry J.

Gettin' Reel Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(29 reviews)

Had a great day with Captain Chris. Very knowledgeable of the environment and we're to fish at. And he got my wife to hold her catch for the picture ,I was amazed by that.

Nick L.

Phil’s Charter Service
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(119 reviews)

Phil was great. We had a day scheduled which turned out to be a bad weather day and he proactively called us offering us the opportunity to reschedule. We took that offer and had a much more enjoyable day on the water than if he’d have simply taken us when originally scheduled. We caught a few fish and had a great time doing so.

Will J.

T-man's Charters
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(54 reviews)

Captain T Man was great. Very knowledgeable and very personable. Will definitely come back and use him!

Mark F.

Phil’s Charter Service
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(119 reviews)

We sent out husbands out with Captain Phil for a birthday gift. They had a great day! They came back with some dinner and lots of fun stories. Couldn’t be happier!

Courtney G.

Chapmans Charters
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(21 reviews)

Mike and Carson were amazing, took good care of us throughout the trip. Worked hard all day to keep trying to get us on fish. Very experienced and very easy to get along with. Highly recommend!

Kenny R.

Phil’s Charter Service
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(119 reviews)

Our fishing trip with Captain Phil was fantastic! The only complaint I have is, an 8 hr trip felt like 2 hrs. Left with quite a few memorable catches and a bag full of fish. Warning, we will be back!

Gina T.

Phil’s Charter Service
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(119 reviews)

Trip was awesome. Phil was great with the kids, he took time to teach them how to cast. There was a storm coming in and he still made it a great day. We plan on come down to Florida just to fish with him again.

Gwyneth M.

Gettin' Reel Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(29 reviews)

Absolutely wonderful day, My captain Chris was so helpful and courteous, I will be back, great day of fishing and comradery. Recommend.

Dale S.

Chasin' Dreams Charters
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(67 reviews)

Very respectable, responsive captain. Jason was great and worked us in around some bad weather.

Tim J.

Phil’s Charter Service
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(119 reviews)

Extremely enjoyable trip! Phil put us on the fish and was a joy to chat with!

Terry H.

Gettin' Reel Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

4.3 / 5

(29 reviews)

Captain Chris was great. The fish weren’t biting a lot that day but Chris went everywhere he could think of and we did leave with a couple of fish.

Richard S.

Chasin' Dreams Charters
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(67 reviews)

Great Trip with Captain Jason. We knew headed into it, catching could be spotty. No worries for the Capt. he got us to a couple key spots and next thing you know the boat was full of fish. Jason was a great guide, we can’t wait to come back and fish with him again.

Jacob K.

Captain Doug Chason
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe

5.0 / 5

(137 reviews)

Capt Doug took the time to keep pivoting to the next opportunity to catch fish. Winds are always a problem in Early April. Know your time of year and make your expectations match that. Two over slot reds and trout for dinner was well fought for!