Meet the Captain
Discover both offshore and reef, wreck, bridge, and ledge fishing.
Full Day Trip
:US $1,895
+8
Florida Cobia Fishing Charters
1233 Fishing Charters
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Top Cobia Fishing in Florida
- Angler's Choice
Chummy Fishing Charters
BradentonThe beauty of fishing inshore is that you won't waste a second on the water. Get out and get fishing immediately as you hunt the flats out of Palmetto, FL. Explore these productive waters and test your skills against a range of tough-fighting and delicious species, such as Snook, Redfish, Trout and many more.
Half Day Trip – Inshore:US $400
+8 - Meet the Captain
Benny's Fishing Charters - SeeVee
Pompano BeachYou can customize any trip you want just let us know your preferences! Fishing methods consist of trolling, kite fishing, deep dropping, sport fishing, deep sea fishing, or bottom fishing. Our main target species are mahi, tuna, wahoo, kingfish, sailfish, swordfish, and sharks. You will be fishing offshore, right off the edge or outside of the reefs. Your Capt. Will follow the currents and take you to the fish! Contact us if you have a special preference to make sure you get what you want out of the day!
4 Hour Trip – Offshore:US $550 - Angler's Choice
Reel Salty Sportfishing
Indian Shores8 Hour Trip AM– Inshore/Nearshore:US $1,000
+7 - Angler's Choice
Byrd Dog Charters
West Palm Beach3/4 Day Trip:US $1,750
+1 - Angler's Choice
J Fishing Charters
Port CanaveralRed Snappers oct-9-22 Offshore fishing in 80–300 feet of water, depending on where the fish are best located. We focus on bottom fishing using live bait and cut bait and artificials, as well as trolling and other effective techniques.
7 Hour trip red snappers 9-22 oct:US $1,800
+6 - Angler's Choice
Baitrun Charters
Tampa3 Hour - Sunrise:US $450
+7 - Angler's Choice
Jus' Chillin Charters
Daytona BeachThis trip will head out to do some reefs fishing about 10 miles offshore for some Big sharks. Cobia, snappers, grouper amber Jack's or whatever is biting at that time. We will then come back an do some back water fishing an look for snook or redfish! All waters are in play on this trip! This trip going to the reef is in the ocean and offshore about 5-10 miles. This trip to the reefs is weather permitting
Full Day Trip (Nearshore/Offshore):US $950
+8 - Angler's Choice
Bay West Fishing
Bonita SpringsThis trip is for those interested in going inshore fishing for half a day.
Half Day Trip (PM):US $450+8
Recent Cobia catches in Florida
Florida Cobia Fishing Seasons
Size
10 to 30lbs
Food Value
Good
Game Quality
Good
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Cobia fishing in Florida, United States draws anglers who love hard fights and great table fare. Cobia grow big, cruise shallow and nearshore waters, and hit with power. You can target them along both coasts through much of the year.
Guides often use inshore sight casting, nearshore trolling, and bottom fishing over wrecks. Sight casting means spotting fish and then casting right to them. Live crabs, eels, and pinfish, plus bright jigs, are go-to baits.
Most trips run on safe, seaworthy boats with quality tackle ready. Captains handle the plan, from finding structure to reading tides. Bring sun protection, polarized sunglasses, snacks, and any motion sickness meds you prefer.
On the Atlantic side, look to the Space Coast and First Coast during spring runs. The Florida Keys offer winter chances when fish push through warm water. On the Gulf, the Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay, and Southwest Florida see steady nearshore action. Rigs, buoys, channel markers, wrecks, and rays or turtles often draw hungry Cobia.
Rules change, so check current Florida fishing license, permit, season, and harvest regulations before your trip. Your captain will advise what applies in state or federal waters. When in doubt, confirm the latest rules and keep only what is allowed.
Habitats
Inshore
Nearshore
Offshore
Reef
Wreck
Techniques
Light Tackle
Jigging
Trolling
What anglers said about Cobia Fishing in Florida
- 5.0/5(Nearshore Fishing (4 Hour))
Awesome Experience!!
Captain Lou was AWESOME! Took me , my son, and my Father in Law out for some nearshore fishing. He put us on fish. Permit, Mangrove Snapper, Grouper (unfortunately not in season), some nice Cobia’s and a bunch of other fish. Nice boat, good music, and great conversation. Will charter with him again. Thanks Captain Lou!
- 5.0/5(Full Day Offshore Trip - 9hrs)
Good days fishing will be back
Captain tony was honest and warned us that the days before had been fishing poor however never even got 2nd rod set up and fish was on the first rod . 7 king mackerel (another 2 got off at boat) 3 mahi mahi 1 barracuda 1 red snapper (released as out of season) 2 cobia (released as not big enough to keep ) plus some missed offers and an attempted mugging from a big shark (tried to eat one of the cobia) altogether a good days fishing 🎣 will be back next year 😀
- 5.0/5(10 Hour Trip)
Great trip
10hrs trip with 7 guys. 5 of 7 caught the biggest fish of their life. Snapper, cobia, amberjack, grouper and a shark so big they had to cut the line. Crew were great and captain had us on the fish. Would reccomend.
- 5.0/5(5 Hr Chasing The Big One!)
Amazing Trip
Thomas was an amazing guide. we asked to get pit in snook and Cobia and thats what we caught. amazing experience and highly recommend.
- 5.0/5(4 Hour Trip)
great captain
took us out on rough water felt totally comfortable and he got is on alot of fish . Groupers,lady fish , hooked into a cobia but i lost it he got is on fish and kept us on them great time
