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Set On Everything Charters

Set On Everything Charters

5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (23)
Bokeelia  • 23 ft  • 6 persons
21 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $450
FishHuge Charters

FishHuge Charters

4.9 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (36)
St. Petersburg  • 20 ft  • 4 persons
26 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $400
Captain Andy's Salty Adventures

Captain Andy's Salty Adventures

5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (100)
St. Petersburg  • 20 ft  • 4 persons
43 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $400
Glo#1 Fishing Charters Captain Juan Herndon

Glo#1 Fishing Charters Captain Juan Herndon

5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (31)
St. Petersburg  • 21 ft  • 6 persons
20 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $400
2 Thumbs Up Fishing Charters

2 Thumbs Up Fishing Charters

4.9 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (49)
Naples  • 20 ft  • 4 persons
4 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $400
Salt Creek Fishing Charters

Salt Creek Fishing Charters

5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (44)
Stock Island  • 24 ft  • 4 persons
8 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $700
Reel Shallow Adventures

Reel Shallow Adventures

5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (16)
Bayport  • 22 ft  • 4 persons
5 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $350
Sun Chasing Charters

Sun Chasing Charters

4.9 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (20)
Fort Walton Beach  • 30 ft  • 6 persons
23 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $785
The Gulf of Mexico is an angling mecca, with legendary waters that are home to plenty of world-famous nearshore, inshore, and offshore fish species. Even better? With Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida all providing access to its waters, there’s a whopping number of Gulf of Mexico fishing charters to choose from. 
 
When it comes to inshore fishing, the Gulf’s coastal waters are legendary. They’re home to Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Jack Crevalle, Snook, Tarpon, and many more, and you’ll be able to cast a line year-round. There’s plenty of action in the Gulf’s shallows, bays, and estuaries to fill up a full day trip, and a half day trip is the perfect introduction to angling for new anglers.
 
The Gulf is peppered with artificial reefs, some located just a mile from shore. You’ll be able to reef hop for Grouper and Snapper, Kingfish, Cobia, Amberjack, and Barracuda. Departing from an area located near the continental shelf, such as the Florida Panhandle? You can hit the reefs on a half day trip. A full day trip is necessary when fishing from locations that are further away.
 
Finally, there’s the Gulf’s deep sea fishing action. As well as the reefs that lie hundreds of miles from shore, these waters are also dotted with oil rigs and underwater canyons. And what lurks there? Feisty big game fish! Head out on a full day trip and you’ll encounter Mahi Mahi, Marlin varieties, Wahoo, Sailfish, and Tuna species. 
 
You’ll find charters located all along the Gulf’s coastline, no matter which state you’re in. Some of the most popular locations include Destin, FL, Orange Beach, AL, Biloxi, MS, Venice, LA, and Galveston, TX. 
 

Rules & Regulations

Casting a line from a Gulf of Mexico fishing charter means that your license will usually be covered for you, except in Texas, where you’ll need to purchase one yourself. Size and bag limits for specific species differ from state to state, and your captain can fill you in on this. 
 
Gulf of Mexico
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January

It may be the dead of winter, but the inshore waters of the Gulf are looking lively! You can enjoy some of the best Speckled Trout and Sheepshead fishing of the year in Texas and Alabama.

February

Fishing inshore in any Gulf-side state for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead and other species will keep you busy until the weather is fair enough to head offshore!

March

Cobia are beginning to appear off the coast of Florida, which means one thing: sight fishing! The season for Grouper and Triggerfish is now open in federal waters.

April

More anglers are heading offshore as large predatory fish start showing up. Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna are already at their peak in some areas, and you have a good chance of catching Mahi and Sailfish.

May

Deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico is at its height in May. You could catch anything from Yellowfin Tuna or Mahi Mahi to monster Sharks while casting lines offshore.

June

Come June, many anglers are heading to nearshore and offshore reefs to make the most of Red Snapper season while it’s open. A day inshore will have you hooking into Flounder, Speckled Trout, and more.

July

July is tournament fishing month here in the Gulf! Take your pick of the Port Aransas Deep Sea Roundup, Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, or the Deep Sea Fishing Rodeos in Mississippi and Alabama.

August

All fish are typically open to harvest in federal waters this month, and most of them are at their peak! Try bottom fishing for Amberjack, Snapper, and Grouper, or troll for Marlin, Tuna, and much more.

September

Deep sea fishing continues offshore, and you can still enjoy good Tarpon fishing in some coastal waters. The Redfish bite is heating up as autumn gets underway. 

October

In Destin, Florida anglers are partaking in the Destin Fishing Rodeo, a month-long fishing tournament dating back to 1948. This annual tradition keeps visitors coming even after tourist season is over! 

November

Most big game fish have disappeared by now, but there’s plenty of action on the reefs to keep you busy! Inshore, winter favorites like Flounder and Speckled Trout are at their peak.

December

Winter fishing on the Gulf is all about reaping the rewards that swim close to home! Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, and Sheepshead will get your blood pumping on a cold winter day! 

Gulf of Mexico Fishing Calendar

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Johnson Fishing Trip
Leanne J. fished with PCB Water Adventures โ€“ Inshore on July 30, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Go with Captain Darius for a great and enjoyable trip. Dad and daughter want to go back again and do it again. Very informative about fishing and shared his wealth of knowledge on the fishing trip.
July fishing trip
MARIA M. fished with Caribe Marina & Watersports on July 30, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
The checking time was confusing , there were not signs that we were supposed to do it . The captan was very sweet and friendly ! Overall we had fun !
Nice half day out
Joseph V. fished with All In Deep Sea Fishing Charters on July 29, 2021
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Choose a vessel and trip length appropriate for your angling skills and experience, endurance, affordability, and time available. Don't expect big game on a half day trip on a big boat, and conversely don't expect comfort on a small but fast open fisherman. Most importantly, talk to your captain....tell him or her what you expect, and they'll tell you what experience they can provide.
July fishing trip
Jamey G. fished with Chum Em Up Charters on July 29, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Tell the captain what you are looking for and want to catch. Captain Andy put us on the fish we was looking for.
half day trip with Captain Rich
Stephen T. fished with Reef Relief Charters โ€“ 25' on July 28, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
yes i would recconmend this to anyone totry.
Half day trip with Pat Malloy
Kathleen H. fished with Island Time Private Boat Charters on July 28, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Captain Pat was an amazing host. Thank you so much.
Half Day Trip w Captain Mike
Jim M. fished with My Chance Charters on July 27, 2021
Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good
Dolphins, sea turtles, tuna and sharks in three hours -- productive, diverse fishery!
Half day trip with Capt. Tony
Bill E. fished with Skyway Sportfishing on July 27, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Take lots of water and be flexible in where to go due to the storms.

FAQs about Fishing Charters in Gulf of Mexico

According to customer reviews, Set On Everything Charters, FishHuge Charters, and Captain Andy's Salty Adventures are some of the most popular fishing charters in Gulf of Mexico. Full list of top fishing charters in Gulf of Mexico.
Set On Everything Charters, FishHuge Charters, and Captain Andy's Salty Adventures all received great reviews from families who booked fishing trips in Gulf of Mexico.
The best way to experience fishing in Gulf of Mexico is to book a private charter with a licensed fishing guide. See the full list of charters available for online booking here: List of fishing charters in Gulf of Mexico.
The top 8 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Gulf of Mexico are:
July is tournament fishing month here in the Gulf! Take your pick of the Port Aransas Deep Sea Roundup, Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, or the Deep Sea Fishing Rodeos in Mississippi and Alabama. Check availability for local fishing charters in Gulf of Mexico.