Everglades Fishing Charters

The average price for a private 4 hour Everglades fishing trip is US $609, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $1,085 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Which fishing charters in Everglades are good for families?

Fishing charters in Everglades that received great reviews from families are:

What are the top fish species I can catch in Everglades?

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Everglades are:

What are the top fishing techniques in Everglades?

The top 3 fishing techniques in Everglades are:

What are the top types of fishing in Everglades?

The top 3 types of fishing in Everglades are:

Do Everglades fishing charters provide rods, reels and tackle?

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

Who are the best rated captains in Everglades?

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

Who are the top awarded captains in Everglades?

Who are the top awarded captains in Everglades?

What fishing trips are offered by fishing charters in Everglades?

Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Everglades are:

2-hour fishing trips – €374
3-hour fishing trips – €409
4-hour fishing trips – €524
6-hour fishing trips – €763
8-hour fishing trips – €958

Fishing in Everglades

The only truly wild natural area left in Florida, the Everglades is a vast marshland filled with the most exotic wildlife in the country. And what better way to explore this 1.5 million-acre wilderness than going on an Everglades fishing charter? You’ll be able to head out with a professional captain and cover a variety of habitats and fishing styles.

With fresh, salt, and brackish waters all around, you’ll have no issues reeling in whatever you target. Heading into saltwater will see you going after Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Cobia, and Jack Crevalle. The freshwaters further inland are home to big Largemouth and Peacock Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, and more.

Depending on what you want to do, there’s a variety of trips you can choose from. Opt for a half day trip to take your family into inshore waters, or to visit some of the lakes in the area. A full day trip will give you more time to fill the boat and take home some delicious table fare. You’ll be able to cover more ground and maximize your chances of reeling in trophy fish.

There are fishing charters you can hire in different parts of the Everglades. Head on down to the Ten Thousand Islands for inshore charters. The Everglades National Park is a very good spot to visit as well. Hop on a charter in Everglades City and test the prolific waters of the Chokoloskee Bay.

Rules & Regulations

If you’re fishing aboard an Everglades fishing charter in saltwater, the fishing license will be covered for you. However, if you want to target freshwater species, make sure to get a freshwater fishing license ahead of time. Book a trip with a reputable guide and they’ll be able to make sure you’re always fishing on the right side of the law.

Everglades

4.9 / 5

Based on 28584 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

Everglades Fishing Seasons

January

The start of the year is perfect for fishing deep in the backcountry of the Everglades. Look for Snook, Redfish, and even the occasional Tarpon in Whitewater Bay and the channels.

February

Winter fishing continues, with plenty of sheltered waters and game fish to be had along the inner waterways of the Everglades. Tarpon may grow bolder and leave the channels after a few days of warm weather.

March

As the weather heats up, you’ll see more Tarpon emerging. This is a great time to fish the Florida Bay. If the season allows, you might have a chance to fish a few wrecks on the coastline outside the Everglades.

April

Once spring is in full swing, you can expect to find a much wider variety of fish in these waters. Head to the canals for Bass fishing or fish the bays for Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Snook.

May

May marks the height of Tarpon season in the Everglades. When you’re not chasing the Silver King you’ll find great Redfish, Snook, Jack Crevalle, and much more in the bays.

June

Tarpon season continues here in the Everglades. You’ll see anglers tossing topwater plugs left and right for Snook, Speckled Trout, and much more.

July

Anglers like to head out early and beat the heat in July. This is a great time to fish the bays or to venture into the Gulf for some Permit, Grouper, and other delicious catches near the wrecks.

August

The summer heat wave continues, with average temperatures ranging up to 92°F. Head offshore to cool down or see if you can’t entice a few Tarpon that are still hanging around the Everglades.

September

Fishing for Snook, Redfish, and Tarpon can be spectacular in autumn. On cool days, the temperature in Florida Bay will be perfect – for the game fish and the people out to catch them!

October

You can enjoy more great fishing in October, with ideal temperatures between 73–86°F. You’ll have your choice of Redfish, Speckled Trout, Snook, Tarpon, Cobia, and more in the Everglades.

November

Weather can start to limit your options as winter approaches. Anglers will return to the inner waterways of the Everglades, fishing for Redfish and Snook. You’ll still find Cobia cruising around here, too.

December

As average temperatures fluctuate between 62–79°F, most anglers are seeking sheltered waters in the backcountry, along with Redfish, Snook, and Speckled Trout. The canals will be bustling with Largemouth Bass.

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What anglers said about fishing in Everglades

Really check out the guides before you commit. We've had some losers. It's kind of hard to do long distance; we are from Montana. On our trip, late April 2024, it was a cooler than normal spring evidently. Luckily, the water temp worked out. April is an awesome month to come out. The weather is great, the water is warm, fishing is like no other.

5.0 / 5

Off The Hook – Islamorada

Find a captain that cares. Be careful of booking thru resorts. We’ve had bad experiences.

5.0 / 5

Find a captain that cares. Be careful of booking thru resorts. We’ve had bad experiences.

Two Trolls Sport Fishing

Bring food drink sunscreen and you will need time to find the fish more time to find the fish as the ocean is vast

5.0 / 5

Bring food drink sunscreen and you will need time to find the fish more time to find the fish as the ocean is vast

Captain Pete Jacobsen

Yes, pick the right captain and your will catch fish as well as see plenty of cool stuff.

5.0 / 5

Yes, pick the right captain and your will catch fish as well as see plenty of cool stuff.

Lock It Up Charters

Jason is a great Captain for an outing with inexperienced fishermen. He is helpful, patient, and very knowledgeable.

5.0 / 5

Jason is a great Captain for an outing with inexperienced fishermen. He is helpful, patient, and very knowledgeable.

4thStoryCharters

Don't necessarily expect to catch your target fish, but enjoy the variety of fish that you do catch.

5.0 / 5

Don't necessarily expect to catch your target fish, but enjoy the variety of fish that you do catch.

Native Guided Fishing Tampa, Florida

Check wind reports and move your trip to the best weather if possible.We would not been able to fish the day we booked due to high winds and Dave agreed the next day seemed a better choice .He moved our charter to the next day and we we able to make it through 6 hours of rocking .Was one of my most productive days on the water.

4.3 / 5

Paradise Fishing With Big Dave

Die beste Saison soll scheinbar im circa Dezember/Januar oder im Juli/August sein. April ist trotzdem eine gute Zeit, für Anfänger sogar ideal. Es muss ja nicht gleich ein Hai oder Tuna sein ?

5.0 / 5

Die beste Saison soll scheinbar im circa Dezember/Januar oder im Juli/August sein. April ist trotzdem eine gute Zeit, für Anfänger sogar ideal. Es muss ja nicht gleich ein Hai oder Tuna sein ?

Chef Charles The Fishing Chef

Would highly recommend Glenn . He was very knowledgeable and amazing with the kids !!

5.0 / 5

Would highly recommend Glenn . He was very knowledgeable and amazing with the kids !!

Inshore Odyssey Inshore Fishing

Book with Singing Reels! The crew provided exceptional instruction and service, and were so personable and fun. Captain Tony emailed me the same day we booked, kept in touch and called to make sure all our questions were answered so we knew what to expect!The recommendations of where to take our catch to have it prepared, and to have some shipped home were great, and we enjoyed our catch at an Oceanside restaurant. We will book again with Tony and his crew! Best Florida fishing experience ever!

5.0 / 5

Singing Reel Charters

Waters can be a bit choppy in April. For an amazing experience, if there is a slight possibility you may get sea sick, be sure to take something ahead of time.

4.7 / 5

Waters can be a bit choppy in April. For an amazing experience, if there is a slight possibility you may get sea sick, be sure to take something ahead of time.

Mahi Mania Fishing Charters Tampa, Florida

Expect all weather conditions and use motion sickness medication even if you do not think you will get seasick.

4.7 / 5

Expect all weather conditions and use motion sickness medication even if you do not think you will get seasick.

Underwater Cowboy

As long as you listen to your guide you’re going to have a great time and catch a lot of fish

5.0 / 5

As long as you listen to your guide you’re going to have a great time and catch a lot of fish

Bank And Bight Backcountry Charters

Yes. Just make sure the boat you’re chartering is size appropriate for the number of people you’re bringing.

5.0 / 5

Yes. Just make sure the boat you’re chartering is size appropriate for the number of people you’re bringing.

Off-Ice Charters

Book this trip if you want to experience the thrill of the big tug! The caption was great with my 2 sons and kept them wore out tugging big fish in all day! Highly recommended!

5.0 / 5

Book this trip if you want to experience the thrill of the big tug! The caption was great with my 2 sons and kept them wore out tugging big fish in all day! Highly recommended!

Fishin Mission Offshore Charters

It was our first time in Key Largo and completely different to fishing in England and France... I would definitely recommend trying this to anyone visiting Key Largo for the first time.

5.0 / 5

It was our first time in Key Largo and completely different to fishing in England and France... I would definitely recommend trying this to anyone visiting Key Largo for the first time.

Off Course Charters

Take some seasick pills. lol. Catptain Troy and mate, James are wonderful people and fun to fish with. Enjoy!

5.0 / 5

Take some seasick pills. lol. Catptain Troy and mate, James are wonderful people and fun to fish with. Enjoy!

Miller Time Sportfishing

The 2 hour trip was great if you are short on time and want to get in the highlights. It goes by fast when you are having fun, so we did wish we booked the 4 hour once we were out there.

5.0 / 5

The 2 hour trip was great if you are short on time and want to get in the highlights. It goes by fast when you are having fun, so we did wish we booked the 4 hour once we were out there.

Prime Time Charters Pathfinder

Check reviews. Let the captain know your expectations and your skill level.

5.0 / 5

Check reviews. Let the captain know your expectations and your skill level.

Singing Reel Charters

Goodland is a fun fishing town. Make some time after getting back from your trip to grab a bite and a drink before departing. Great atmosphere!

5.0 / 5

Goodland is a fun fishing town. Make some time after getting back from your trip to grab a bite and a drink before departing. Great atmosphere!

Shotime Charters (239)825-6821

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Everglades?

Zak’s Hot Reels / Reel Conch Charters
Fishing charter in Islamorada

5.0 / 5

(72 reviews)

Captain Ron guided my wife and I for a 3 hour tour. Upon our introduction I had good vibes and felt very at ease! We were not disappointed as we were just looking for a relaxed morning of fishing and sightseeing. With a low pressure system in the area Capt. Ron got us hooked up on a variety of local fish using light tackle in no time at all! We visit the Keys yearly and plan on using his courteous and friendly services again.

Jim S.

Shotime Charters (239)825-6821
Fishing charter in Goodland

5.0 / 5

(49 reviews)

Captain Eddy is very friendly and helpful! He knows where the fish were and helps with everything - baiting, casting, taking fish off, etc. Yes, we caught fish and quite a variety. Definitely booking again!

Todd E.

Lock It Up Charters
Fishing charter in Key Largo

5.0 / 5

(191 reviews)

What an awesome day. We had a fantastic time and our captain was exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating.He taught us several trips.. BTW leave the bananas at home.

DONNA G.

Inshore Odyssey Inshore Fishing
Fishing charter in Goodland

5.0 / 5

(86 reviews)

Capt. Glen made it a trip to remember for both the kids and parents. He was a gentleman from the start and payed specific attention to the kids. He helped them with fishing techniques as well as teaching them along the way. Highly recommend!!! We will be back.

Michael H.

J&F eXcursions - 26
Fishing charter in Islamorada

5.0 / 5

(161 reviews)

Capt. Joey took me and two other buddies out for a 3/4 day charter. Fishing conditions were not the best but we were able to grind out a bunch of fish.The Capt. and boat would be a great fishing experience for all ages and abilities. I plan on bringing my whole family next year and booking a trip with him.

Chris M.

Eric Scoble Blackwater Charters
Fishing charter in Islamorada

5.0 / 5

(224 reviews)

Extremely knowledgeable with a focus on having a good time. We fished in many different areas and caught several different species. It was a great day and I would recommend BLACKWATER charters for all types of fishing in Islamorada.

Frank C.

Off Course Charters
Fishing charter in Key Largo

5.0 / 5

(239 reviews)

Capt Henry is very knowledgeable of the fishing grounds and makes sure you catch fish

Copeland G.

First Choice Charters
Fishing charter in Islamorada

4.3 / 5

(35 reviews)

Capt Larry and 1st Mate Frank were very accommodating & knowledgeable. Both ensured that we had ha great experience

Jeff S.

4thStoryCharters
Fishing charter in Naples

5.0 / 5

(35 reviews)

The winds were bad so we couldn't get off shore. Jason was able to put us on some trout, flounder, bonet head and some gaftop. We had a great day and enjoyed the outing!

Mark T.

Zak’s Hot Reels / Reel Conch Charters
Fishing charter in Islamorada

5.0 / 5

(72 reviews)

Captain was great on the fish right off the get go. My son hasn’t stopped talking about the trip since we left. Great time and great day out in the water.

Sean P.

Spartina Guide Service – Islamorada
Fishing charter in Islamorada

5.0 / 5

(36 reviews)

There aren’t enough words to describe how much fun we had on our trip. We requested a couple species on our bucket list to catch and Capt. Josh put us on them in less than 15 minutes. Not only did he put us on our target fish, he was also a really cool guy to hang out with. This was our anniversary getaway to southern Florida and our fishing excursion was definitely the highlight of our entire trip. We can’t recommend Josh enough.

Itielu T.

Singing Reel Charters
Fishing charter in Islamorada

4.7 / 5

(337 reviews)

Captain Tony and Travis were very helpful as we caught two huge sharks. It was very exciting to bring in the sharks. We definitely would fish with them again.

Suzanne M.

Off The Hook – Islamorada
Fishing charter in Islamorada

5.0 / 5

(18 reviews)

Dominic is da bomb! He knows his stuff. Literally, we were into tarpon before we were even rigged. They were everywhere! I probably casted to...I'm gonna say....100 fish! They came in groups of 1 to 15. I had 1 on but didn't hook it well then, ended up hooking one real good but broke off due to a tangled fly line. It was a huge one too. We saw it when the whole tarpon was flying out of the water just like in the videos!

Gary F.

Lock It Up Charters
Fishing charter in Key Largo

5.0 / 5

(191 reviews)

We had a splendid time together with Captain Jay. He is a very skilled fisherman, friendly and knows lot of interesting details, if you are interested, he is always willing to share his knowledge. We would highly recommend to take a trip with him. Thank you so much! BR, Nils & Juergen from Germany

Juergen C.

Native Guided Fishing
Fishing charter in Goodland

5.0 / 5

(72 reviews)

Fantastic afternoon trip with Capt Cooper. 30ish fish caught across at least 6 diff species. Capt Cooper was knowledgable, fun, safe and most important made sure we tried different spots to ensure we got on fish. We caught our first 20 within the first hour, including 8 keeper trout.

Rich H. Naples, Florida

Native Guided Fishing
Fishing charter in Goodland

5.0 / 5

(72 reviews)

Captain Nick put us on the fish right from the start. Caught a fish on the very first cast. Caught many species of fish and had a great time. We will definitely be back.

Jorge P.

Singing Reel Charters
Fishing charter in Islamorada

5.0 / 5

(337 reviews)

Tony and Travis are amazing! They worked their butts off for us to make sure we got on the fish and have a great time! We maxed out our fish limit of 40 fish at 830am! Talk about efficiency 💯🎣 We definitely will book again

Mike G.

Two Trolls Sport Fishing
Fishing charter in Islamorada

5.0 / 5

(21 reviews)

Captain Robert & father make a great team. They are passionate in what they do, and put us on the fish. Highly recommend!

Blake D.

Capt. Andy Janoski | Fly + Spin Poling Guide
Fishing charter in Islamorada

5.0 / 5

(44 reviews)

Captain Andy put us on the fish! We caught a variety of fish and plenty of them.

George M.

Captain Pete Jacobsen
Fishing charter in Key Largo

5.0 / 5

(255 reviews)

Great day on the water in Key Largo, Florida! Caught 30 fish including mahi mahi, red snapper, black fin tuna, and triple tail. Even saw a huge tarpon and manatee cleaning up our scraps at the dock! Captain Pete Jacobson led the way.

Scott M.