Florida Fishing Charters

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Florida: 2841 fishing charters available
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5.0 / 5
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Goodland
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trips from US $400
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St. Petersburg
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trips from US $450
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5.0 / 5
(79 reviews)
Fort Lauderdale
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trips from US $450
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5.0 / 5
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Cortez
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trips from US $475
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Daytona Beach
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trips from US $289
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4.9 / 5
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Holmes Beach
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trips from US $500
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St. Petersburg
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Fort Lauderdale
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trips from US $600
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Miami
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Florida

According to customer reviews, some of the most popular fishing charters in Florida are: Full list of top fishing charters in Florida

The average price for a private 4 hour Florida fishing trip is US $623, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $1,168 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

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

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

The top 3 fishing techniques in Florida are:

The top 3 types of fishing in Florida are:

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

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

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Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Florida are:
  • 2-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $483
  • 3-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $412
  • 4-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $554
  • 5-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $658
  • 6-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $812
  • 7-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $650
  • 8-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $1,113

Fishing in Florida

Florida fishing charters have built up a serious reputation among anglers from around the world. Known as the  “Sportfishing Capital of the World,” Florida is nothing less than an angler’s paradise. Choose between the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, or the state’s endless freshwater fisheries. Wherever you go, you’ll find gamefish galore and enough tasty table fish to feed an army. Florida, quite simply, has it all.
 
Regardless of what you’re after and how you plan to do it, Florida will deliver. From Catfish to Swordfish, all types of marine critters can be targeted in various parts of the state. Redfish tends to top the target lists in the Gulf, Sailfish is the king of the state’s Atlantic coast, while Red Snapper reigns supreme nearshore. As you can see, trophies await all around!

There’s so much going on in Florida, it’s impossible to cover it all. You can, however, get a great taste of what fishing here is all about in a variety of ways. From short inshore excursions with the kids, to multi-day adventures offshore, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution here. It’s all going to come down to what you’re looking to accomplish and which target you want to pursue!

Florida’s angling hubs are located in multiple cities across the state. Once again, it’d be hard to say which one to visit first since it’s all going to depend on the experience you’re looking for. Some of the more popular destinations are certainly Destin, Tampa, Miami, Florida Keys, and Lake Okeechobee. They all have unique offerings and finding out more about them could help you narrow down your search.
 

Rules & Regulations

You don’t need to buy a license on a Florida saltwater fishing charter, although you will need to pick one up for freshwater fishing. Many species have strict closed seasons which can change year on year so get informed on these before wetting a line.

Florida
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Based on 28443 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

Florida Fishing Seasons

January
The West Palm Beach Silver Sailfish Derby kicks off the year with incredible Billfishing. Lower temperatures and rainfall make for great sight fishing in the Keys, but may make fish sluggish further north.
February

Islamorada offers awesome Sailfish action, while Redfish and Trout inhale live baits across the state. The Fort Lauderdale Billfish Tournament kicks off, as it has done for over half a century.

March

Cobia start to make their way up the Atlantic Coast, hitting Fort Lauderdale by the middle of the month. The Marlin bite is incredible down across much of Southern Florida.

April

Fish are on the move across Florida. Cobia make their way up the Atlantic Coast as Tarpon hit Cape Coral in the west. This is one of the best times and places to battle the Silver King.

May

Tournament season kicks off with the Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo, Miami Billfish Tournament, Florida Keys Dolphin Tournament, and more. Tarpon are on fire in Boca Grande.

June

It’s Red Snapper Season, and Destin is full of anglers looking for a piece of the action. Tarpon are still putting tackle to the test along the Gulf Coast, while Cobia hit Jacksonville in the Northwest.

July

The Del Brown Permit Tournament is the most important fly fishing event in the state, and anglers flood Key West to enjoy it. Speaking of fly fishing, Tarpon are still around in Tampa Bay!

August

The heat and humidity can be exhausting this time of year. Beat the heat by fishing at night for Tarpon or Flounder. Otherwise, head offshore in search of huge Amberjack — it’s open season.

September

Snook are open for harvest from September onwards. The guys are as great to eat as they are to catch, and make inshore angling incredible. Kingfish show up in Jacksonville, making their way south.

October

The Destin Fishing Rodeo is the biggest tournament in the country, drawing tens of thousands of anglers each year. Blackfin Tuna are biting hard in the Keys and along the Gold Coast.

November

Lake Parish opens its gates for the exclusive Fish United Way Tournament. This is some of the best Crappie fishing around, if you can get in. Lower temperatures make for fun inshore action everywhere.

December

Sailfish are back across Southeast Florida, and the Stuart Sailfish Club Light Tackle Tournament has been making the most of it since the ‘50s. Reef fishing can be amazing this time of year.

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What anglers said about fishing in Florida

Just be patient! A bad day on the water is better than a great day at work as they say!! Just enjoy everything about being in such a beautiful place! March weather is beautiful!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just be patient! A bad day on the water is better than a great day at work as they say!! Just enjoy everything about being in such a beautiful place! March weather is beautiful!
Aloha Boat Charters
Aloha Boat Charters
For the conditions the fishing was good. We went into this trip with low expectations but our captain did great putting us on fish. When I come back I will probably wait until April when the water temp is a little bit warmer.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
For the conditions the fishing was good. We went into this trip with low expectations but our captain did great putting us on fish. When I come back I will probably wait until April when the water temp is a little bit warmer.
Reel Irie Fishing Charters
Reel Irie Fishing Charters
Weather didnโ€™t fully cooperate, but the captain made it a great experience!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Weather didnโ€™t fully cooperate, but the captain made it a great experience!
Jewel Of The Bay Charters
Jewel Of The Bay Charters
This trip was expensive but worth every penny for the fun we all had (ages 9 to 77)!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This trip was expensive but worth every penny for the fun we all had (ages 9 to 77)!
Sarasota Sport Fishing, Fish Guaranteed!
Sarasota Sport Fishing, Fish Guaranteed!
Seasoned anglers or first timers, this is a great opportunity to build lasting memories with family or friends on a boat with a crew that is top notch. Friendly, helpful, kind, I just canโ€™t say enough nice things about these guys. I highly recommend anyone trying this, it was an absolute blast, my kids have been talking about since we got off the boat!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Seasoned anglers or first timers, this is a great opportunity to build lasting memories with family or friends on a boat with a crew that is top notch. Friendly, helpful, kind, I just canโ€™t say enough nice things about these guys. I highly recommend anyone trying this, it was an absolute blast, my kids have been talking about since we got off the boat!
Drop Back Charters
Drop Back Charters
Get hooked up with Captain Blake. He knows the waters can confidently navigate you to the catch.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get hooked up with Captain Blake. He knows the waters can confidently navigate you to the catch.
Key West Charter Fishing
Key West Charter Fishing
Bring a wet proof wind breaker , and old towel for wiping your hands. A good attitude b/c you will lose some fish and share the boat and the captain services with others. Sunscreen for epiderma protection is a must!
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Bring a wet proof wind breaker , and old towel for wiping your hands. A good attitude b/c you will lose some fish and share the boat and the captain services with others. Sunscreen for epiderma protection is a must!
Ami Excursions
Ami Excursions
We caught some great fish despite it being a very windy dayโ€”everyone on board left satisfied!
Excellent
4.7 / 5
We caught some great fish despite it being a very windy dayโ€”everyone on board left satisfied!
A Horizon Fishing Charters โ€“ย Lake Toho
A Horizon Fishing Charters โ€“ย Lake Toho
Key Largo has an awesome fishery, but due to the weather the day we went we werenโ€™t able to take full advantage of it, but did the best we could and got a good meal of fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Key Largo has an awesome fishery, but due to the weather the day we went we werenโ€™t able to take full advantage of it, but did the best we could and got a good meal of fish.
Eye Catcher Charters โ€“ Key Largo
Eye Catcher Charters โ€“ Key Largo
Was a perfect day and we had so much fun. Even saw sunken boats from the hurricane. He pointed out so much interesting stuff to us!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Was a perfect day and we had so much fun. Even saw sunken boats from the hurricane. He pointed out so much interesting stuff to us!
Bowditch Point Charters
Bowditch Point Charters
Today the gulf was a little rough but got better as the day progressed. Wish the redfish were biting butโ€ฆthatโ€™s fishing.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Today the gulf was a little rough but got better as the day progressed. Wish the redfish were biting butโ€ฆthatโ€™s fishing.
Local Slayer โ€“ 30'
Local Slayer โ€“ 30'
If you are fishing in the morning, especially in March, make sure to dress appropriately (pants, jacket, etc). We used a waterproof case for our phones so we could take videos and pics quickly and didn't have to worry about getting phone wet. And most importantly, Jack knows what he is doing so just relax and enjoy the fishing time!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you are fishing in the morning, especially in March, make sure to dress appropriately (pants, jacket, etc). We used a waterproof case for our phones so we could take videos and pics quickly and didn't have to worry about getting phone wet. And most importantly, Jack knows what he is doing so just relax and enjoy the fishing time!
Captain Jackโ€™s Fishing Charters
Captain Jackโ€™s Fishing Charters
It was definitely a windy day but the weather is out of everyoneโ€™s control. Captain Tom led us to a few areas so we could catch a few different types of fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was definitely a windy day but the weather is out of everyoneโ€™s control. Captain Tom led us to a few areas so we could catch a few different types of fish.
Bait-N-Bite
Bait-N-Bite
Donโ€™t expect too much on a 2 hour tour. Be realistic, and know you will still have a great time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Donโ€™t expect too much on a 2 hour tour. Be realistic, and know you will still have a great time.
Captain Andy's Salty Adventures
Captain Andy's Salty Adventures
Be flexible and prepared to switch up the plan if game fish are not hitting.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be flexible and prepared to switch up the plan if game fish are not hitting.
Reef Runner Charters Key West
Reef Runner Charters Key West
If you are prone to getting seasick make sure to take something. Our trip today was very choppy but didnโ€™t bother any of us. They worked hard to find us fish to catch and it was a success!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you are prone to getting seasick make sure to take something. Our trip today was very choppy but didnโ€™t bother any of us. They worked hard to find us fish to catch and it was a success!
Ana Banana Fishing Charters (Cpt JoJo)
Ana Banana Fishing Charters (Cpt JoJo)
After Bryce cleaned our fish, we brought it to Lazy Days Restaurant and had a great dinner! They cook your fish for you and it was incredible. Highly recommend it!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
After Bryce cleaned our fish, we brought it to Lazy Days Restaurant and had a great dinner! They cook your fish for you and it was incredible. Highly recommend it!
Captain Jay Charters 2 (Bay Boat)
Captain Jay Charters 2 (Bay Boat)
Spring time you need to get a charter boat for sure and get on the sheepshead. Very tough fish to catch but lot of fun when you get ahold of one.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Spring time you need to get a charter boat for sure and get on the sheepshead. Very tough fish to catch but lot of fun when you get ahold of one.
Emerald
Emerald "C" Fishing Charters
It was much better than I expected. I would bring a windbreaker as it was very windy on water.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was much better than I expected. I would bring a windbreaker as it was very windy on water.
Captain Jay Charters 2 (Bay Boat)
Captain Jay Charters 2 (Bay Boat)
The day we went out was after a full moon so the biting was a bit slow but the captain was knowledgeable about the reefs and types of fishing and we still managed to get a fair few bites. Reccomend calling and asking about conditions and if itโ€™s a good time to go out.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The day we went out was after a full moon so the biting was a bit slow but the captain was knowledgeable about the reefs and types of fishing and we still managed to get a fair few bites. Reccomend calling and asking about conditions and if itโ€™s a good time to go out.
Reel E Sea Charters
Reel E Sea Charters

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Florida?

Capt. DL Spragg Charters
Capt. DL Spragg Charters
Fishing charter in St. Petersburg
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(21 reviews)
Great captain and great atmosphere to be around. Overall trip was a great time and well worth the money! If I ever come back to Tampa area Iโ€™m definitely booking this charter again!!!!!
Griffin  S.
Griffin S.
Wet Tails Charters โ€“ Keys Fishing Experience
Wet Tails Charters โ€“ Keys Fishing Experience
Fishing charter in Marathon
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(27 reviews)
Our fishing trip with Ed and his son Mikey was good fun! We went over the allotted time of our trip to ensure we caught fish! Thatโ€™s dedication. Communication was excellent, and the recommendation to have our catch cooked at Lazy Days restaurant was delicious! Overall, it was an amazing experience for our family. ๐ŸŽฃ๐ŸŒŠ
Melissa  S.
Melissa S.
RocketCity Charters โ€“ Cocoa Beach
RocketCity Charters โ€“ Cocoa Beach
Fishing charter in Cocoa Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(81 reviews)
Captain Joe did a great job communicating and figuring out what best worked for us. I had my wife and 3 year old with me so he suggested a different spot because of high winds in the area. Kept us on calm waters and we got in a pocket of blue fish that the family had fun reeling in.
Andrew  E.
Andrew E.
Chasin' Dreams Charters
Chasin' Dreams Charters
Fishing charter in Port St. Joe
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(62 reviews)
We had a great day with Captain Jason. He guided us on a 4 hour inshore trip. We had tons of live bait and he worked to make sure my family caught a fun variety of fish!
Natalie  W.
Natalie W.
Always Enough Sportfishing
Always Enough Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Marathon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Fantastic time fishing! Doug was very communicative and accommodating as he squeezed us in on short notice during our last day in the keys. He got us on to some mangrove snappers in no time. We caught multiple other species, my kids enjoyed catching the puffer fish! To end the day we got put onto a rather large nurse shark that gave a fun thrill. Iโ€™ll be sure to contact Doug next time Iโ€™m in town!
Nathan  B.
Nathan B.
Wicked Cuda Sport Fishing
Wicked Cuda Sport Fishing
Fishing charter in Fort Lauderdale
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(79 reviews)
Never been fishing like this before (I'm visiting from Indiana). Alex was informative and engaging the entire trip! He was a great captain. When we visit again and book another trip, I hope Alex is still around to be the captain again
Elizabeth  S.
Elizabeth S.
Wildfish Adventures
Wildfish Adventures
Fishing charter in Port Orange
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
Fishing was great captain Ty was awesome to fish with and to deal with! Ocean was rough but still gave it their best shot to keep us out there.
Colin  B.
Colin B.
Second Nature Charters
Second Nature Charters
Fishing charter in Key West
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(22 reviews)
We did the inshore backcountry shark fishing with Captain Dan and had the best time. Caught lots of big sharks.
Kristy  W.
Kristy W.
Fish Factor Charters
Fish Factor Charters
Fishing charter in Osprey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
Captain Hayden runs a terrific operation! Heโ€™s a young captain with tons of experience! He moved around frequently to find the fish and had fun along the way! I highly recommend booking!
Nick  T.
Nick T.
Salty Habitz Fishing โ€“ Homestead
Salty Habitz Fishing โ€“ Homestead
Fishing charter in Homestead
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Captain Jimmy and First Mate Anthony hosted us for a an enjoyable 3 hour kids cruise out of Biscayne Bay in late March. Weather was nice, breezy, and warm. We fished inland and caught Chubb, Baracuda, and a lovely Crevalle Jack. Jimmy was great coaching my 14 year old through a 5-7 min fight to land a really nice Jack. Overall highly recommend.
Frank  C.
Frank C.
Maxed Out Charters 2 St James
Maxed Out Charters 2 St James
Fishing charter in St. James City
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Justin is new to the game but fishes like a seasoned professional. We're experienced fishermen and he impressed us all trip long. Great technical fishing, multiple fishy spots, excellent boat handling. We caught multiple fish in six species in 5 hours and took home plenty for the table. A good boat, excellent gear, tons of live bait. He worked hard to keep us on a non stop bite. Book this guy. You will not be disappointed
Dave  B.
Dave B.
Big John of Florida Charter Boat
Big John of Florida Charter Boat
Fishing charter in Destin
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(47 reviews)
Highly recommend. Awesome trip awesome atmosphere and Brian was great and beyond helpful. Captain got us on fish and Denis was top notch. Will definitely come back
Mike  M.
Mike M.
Fish It All โ€“ Freshwater & Saltwater Charters
Fish It All โ€“ Freshwater & Saltwater Charters
Fishing charter in Orlando
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(20 reviews)
Looking to catch some BIG Bass book with Captain David! We had a great time he's really easy going and worked hard to make our fishing experience the best. We cought a ton fish totally recommend fishing with him...
Wesley  H.
Wesley H.
Down South Charters
Down South Charters
Fishing charter in Naples
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(45 reviews)
Robbie worked hard to keep us in the action and was great with our two kids. Boat was very clean and organized. Great experience!!
Randall  Z.
Randall Z.
Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(114 reviews)
Tough fishing but captain Jim and his first mate were nice and fun guys to fish with. Although fish didn't cooperate they were still able to get us a few fish. They tried very hard to make sure we got fish despite the conditions. Thanks I'll definitely book again when I come back.
Jacob  O.
Jacob O.
Randy's Fishing Guide Service
Randy's Fishing Guide Service
Fishing charter in Fruitland Park
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Very fun trip we went to the chain of lakes and Randy explained each one - we mostly trolled and had a great time weather was cloudy - the temperature was perfect
James  L.
James L.
Captain Jay Charters 2 (Bay Boat)
Captain Jay Charters 2 (Bay Boat)
Fishing charter in Marathon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(67 reviews)
Captain Jay charters was best one we took in a long time. They know how to hook em!
Jon  M.
Jon M.
Second Nature Charters
Second Nature Charters
Fishing charter in Key West
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(22 reviews)
Captain Steve and Zane were the best! 10 ft Nurse shark and 3 ft Black Tip shark to the boat. Had many other hits as well. Very great team that allowed you to fish not just watch. Thank you both for a great time. When the kids say "6 hours is already done?" you know it was a good time.
Sabrina  A.
Sabrina A.
Aloha Boat Charters
Aloha Boat Charters
Fishing charter in Key Largo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(20 reviews)
Took us out anyway after I booked the wrong day! He Already had a full day booked, and accommodated us anyway. Our trip was awsome! He is a true gentleman and our new best friend! See you next year!!
Cindy  H.
Cindy H.
Shark Fishing with Tom and Austin
Shark Fishing with Tom and Austin
Fishing charter in Navarre
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
We had a great night fishing. Got a little nervous for a minute because the kids where getting board but when we hooked up it was awesome. We all had fun, and thanks to the professional guides we got on a great big shark that made the trip. Thank you Austin and Tom!
Anthony  R.
Anthony R. Gretna, Louisiana

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