Florida Cobia Fishing Charters
Florida Cobia Fishing Charters
Top Florida Cobia Fishing Destinations
Top Florida Cobia Fishing Destinations
Best Cobia Fishing Charters in Florida
Best Cobia Fishing Charters in Florida
Cobia Fishing in Florida
Cobia Fishing in Florida
- Size 10 to 30lbs
- Food Value Good
- Game Qualities Good
- Habitats Inshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck
(Rachycentron canadum)
There’s a reason so many anglers choose to go Cobia fishing in Florida. Not only are these fish a great target for both novice and expert anglers, but they taste great too. Their widespread availability also makes them a sustainable food choice, so you can feel good about filling up the ice box.
There are plenty of ways to get a Cobia hook up. More often than not, you won’t need a complicated set-up. A medium weight spinning rod does the trick nine out of ten times. If you’re looking for a challenge, try fly fishing for them when they’re inshore and swimming close to the surface.
A good rule of thumb for finding Cobia is seeking out structure. These fish love to eat, preferring blue crab, eel, and pinfish, and structures like bridge pilings and channel markers tend to be where bait fish congregate. They’re preferred diet should also give you a clue about which bait to use!
Florida’s subtropical waters are the ideal habitat for Cobia. You’ll find them in both the Gulf and the Atlantic Coast at different times of year. From March to June, explore the stretch from Daytona Beach to Jacksonville. During the winter months, your best bet is hitting the Keys. And if you’re lucky enough to be fishing the Gulf’s nearshore waters, you can hook Cobia year-round.
Florida Cobia Fishing Seasons
Florida Cobia Fishing Seasons
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Seasonality
Cobia fishing in Florida doesn't vary throughout the year. High season is January to December. There is no closed season.
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What anglers said about Cobia Fishing in Florida
What anglers said about Cobia Fishing in Florida
Let the captain be your guide. They probably know better than you whatโs going to work the best.
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Let the captain be your guide. They probably know better than you whatโs going to work the best.
All Caught Up Fishing Charters
Any anglers wanting to charter a fishing excursion should definitely check out CASTOUTFISHINGCHARTERS. They will treat you right
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Any anglers wanting to charter a fishing excursion should definitely check out CASTOUTFISHINGCHARTERS. They will treat you right
CastOutFishingCharters- 235 Reviews
Be prepared with multiple layers as the wind chill can be very cold. From 50 degrees to 76 degrees in hours.
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Be prepared with multiple layers as the wind chill can be very cold. From 50 degrees to 76 degrees in hours.
Apalachicola's Legacy Charters
April is windy so be ready for some lumpy days and even weather cancellations
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April is windy so be ready for some lumpy days and even weather cancellations
Fishing Kings
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.
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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.
Off The Hook โ Islamorada
Awesome trip, would highly recommend it to anyone, even younger kids. Nice way to experience Florida freshwater!
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Awesome trip, would highly recommend it to anyone, even younger kids. Nice way to experience Florida freshwater!
South Florida Fishing Guides
Easy pick up across from the Gulf Harbor Marina.
Free, public parking along Casey Key Road. Leave extra time to find parking as the lots can fill up with beachgoers on the weekends.
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Easy pick up across from the Gulf Harbor Marina.
Free, public parking along Casey Key Road. Leave extra time to find parking as the lots can fill up with beachgoers on the weekends.
Salty Freedom USA
We had a lot of reeled in fish and hits but can't speak to how it compares to other months. The captain did a good job putting us where we wanted to be.
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We had a lot of reeled in fish and hits but can't speak to how it compares to other months. The captain did a good job putting us where we wanted to be.
Florida Professional Charters
Your trip is only as good as your captain! Captain Mike Sharpe, Is Knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend his charters!
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Your trip is only as good as your captain! Captain Mike Sharpe, Is Knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend his charters!
Big One Charters, LLC
Yes great back bay fishing captain new way around the bay and where the fish were we used all the bait
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Yes great back bay fishing captain new way around the bay and where the fish were we used all the bait
Florida Excursions
We have fished on a charter from Stock Island before and had great catches. We like the marina here.
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We have fished on a charter from Stock Island before and had great catches. We like the marina here.
Cowboy Cowgirl Sportfishing โ Cowgirl II
I was hoping to hook up on some Cobia but I heard it had been a bad few years for Cobia in Pensacola. But other than that the fishing was great!
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I was hoping to hook up on some Cobia but I heard it had been a bad few years for Cobia in Pensacola. But other than that the fishing was great!
Emerald โCโ Fishing Charters
Find a captain that cares. Be careful of booking thru resorts. Weโve had bad experiences.
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Find a captain that cares. Be careful of booking thru resorts. Weโve had bad experiences.
Two Trolls Sport Fishing
Just make sure to call the captain ahead of time. Find out what species is biting and ask what you should bring along that is not provided
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Just make sure to call the captain ahead of time. Find out what species is biting and ask what you should bring along that is not provided
Endless Summer Charters
Yes. He explained more than other guides. He worked hard the whole time and kept everyone busy.
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Yes. He explained more than other guides. He worked hard the whole time and kept everyone busy.
Too Lethal Charters
If you want to catch fish the size of humans, just book it! You wonโt regret the decision!
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If you want to catch fish the size of humans, just book it! You wonโt regret the decision!
Flat Bottom Fishing Charters
What a great introduction to fishing in the flats on the Gulf. Captain Josh looked after all of us like we were family. Patiently showed us how to cast.Covered all concerns, bait, no see-end. Sunscreen & water. We all had opportunities to caught fish!! So many different fish to catch. So heโs wanting to let them all go, but we did come to fish. Perfect weather-captain and time. Go with Captain Josh. He knows his business.
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What a great introduction to fishing in the flats on the Gulf. Captain Josh looked after all of us like we were family. Patiently showed us how to cast.Covered all concerns, bait, no see-end. Sunscreen & water. We all had opportunities to caught fish!! So many different fish to catch. So heโs wanting to let them all go, but we did come to fish. Perfect weather-captain and time. Go with Captain Josh. He knows his business.
Reel Pressure Inshore Fishing
Check with the guide first if your an experienced fisherman. He will know when to come. and not to. We came at a tide event but he still knew where to go for fish I think he could dial in a perfect day if you called ahead and planned around that
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Check with the guide first if your an experienced fisherman. He will know when to come. and not to. We came at a tide event but he still knew where to go for fish I think he could dial in a perfect day if you called ahead and planned around that
Amelia Family Fishing Charters
Bring food drink sunscreen and you will need time to find the fish more time to find the fish as the ocean is vast
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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.
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Yes, pick the right captain and your will catch fish as well as see plenty of cool stuff.
Lock It Up Charters