Florida Inshore Fishing Charters

Florida Inshore Fishing Charters

Top Florida Inshore Fishing Destinations

Best Inshore Fishing Charters in Florida

Inshore Fishing in Florida

Inshore fishing in Florida is simply inexhaustible. Blessed with amazing opportunities and over 1,100 miles of shoreline, The Sunshine State never fails its anglers. You’ll hardly find a time or place on these shores where the fishing is poor. With so many people coming back to fish each year, it’s understandable why lots of them eventually decide to move here entirely.
 

What to Expect

When you’re fishing with a guide in Florida, you don’t have to purchase a fishing license – your captain’s license covers everyone on the boat. Your fishing equipment is included as well, while some captains also provide snacks and drinks during the trip. Most fish species you can catch here are delicious and, luckily, most guides gladly let you keep whatever is legal to take. You only need to find a good restaurant nearby to enjoy your freshly caught meal.
 
Inshore trips are usually a perfect choice for families with kids. The little ones have fun catching the bait fish and they can also learn how to use the rod. If they’re not used to being on the water, you can book short trips, lasting for only two hours. As they take place within 3 miles of the coast, you’ll stay protected from choppy waters. Fishing doesn’t have to be your only activity, and lots of guides combine fishing with sightseeing.
 

What to Catch

You might think that the list of possible catches is shorter once you narrow your options down to inshore fishing. Big game species may be off the list, but that still leaves you with Redfish, Tarpon, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, Cobia, Spotted Seatrout, Kingfish, Flounder, Jack Crevalle, Grouper, Black Drum, Tripletail, Permit...and the list goes on. Most of these are available throughout the year, while some show up seasonally. It all depends on which part of Florida you visit. You can always ask your guide what’s biting when you’re planning to book a trip.
 
Florida inshore fishing trips are so diverse that they can fit virtually every angler’s needs. Whether you’re experienced or a first-timer, whether you’re dedicated to learning something new or just want to enjoy a drink on the boat while occasionally casting – you’ll find your trip here. There are plenty of fishing guides to choose from and each of them will gladly share the experience with you.
 
Florida
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Based on 28,654 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Inshore Fishing in Florida

Can be hot make sure to bring hats, sunglasses and plenty of drinks on ice.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Can be hot make sure to bring hats, sunglasses and plenty of drinks on ice.
Full Boat Charters โ€“ Kids Fishing, est. 2005
Full Boat Charters โ€“ Kids Fishing, est. 2005
Be prepared for a workout if you fish artificial lures all morning or all day!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared for a workout if you fish artificial lures all morning or all day!
Shallowtails Adventures
Shallowtails Adventures
We had a great experience fishing here. We were on fish all day with Captain Bill from Itโ€™s a Good Day Charters.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We had a great experience fishing here. We were on fish all day with Captain Bill from Itโ€™s a Good Day Charters.
It's A Good Day Charters
It's A Good Day Charters
had a great time on Second nature, the captain and the mate were fabulous. we couldnโ€™t ask for anything better. he put us on fish so quick we couldnโ€™t even keep up. Thank you Zane and mate
Excellent
5.0 / 5
had a great time on Second nature, the captain and the mate were fabulous. we couldnโ€™t ask for anything better. he put us on fish so quick we couldnโ€™t even keep up. Thank you Zane and mate
Second Nature Charters
Second Nature Charters Fort Lauderdale, Florida
This was a perfect trip for my wife and me I would recommend it for those who would like to experience a bit of the Everglades parkland and catch a variety of fish
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This was a perfect trip for my wife and me I would recommend it for those who would like to experience a bit of the Everglades parkland and catch a variety of fish
Off Course Charters
Off Course Charters
Definitely one of the best Bass fishing guides I have fished with here in Orlando
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely one of the best Bass fishing guides I have fished with here in Orlando
David Paycheck Fishing Charters
David Paycheck Fishing Charters
If you choose captain Jason, you canโ€™t go wrong. I was nervous about going into the deep ocean however, Captain Jason ease me out there and help me overcome my fear. It was a beautiful experience!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you choose captain Jason, you canโ€™t go wrong. I was nervous about going into the deep ocean however, Captain Jason ease me out there and help me overcome my fear. It was a beautiful experience!!!
Neptune Fishing Charters
Neptune Fishing Charters
We had a great time with Captain Rio and recommend him. He is familiar with the area and very knowledgeable. Great humor.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We had a great time with Captain Rio and recommend him. He is familiar with the area and very knowledgeable. Great humor.
Captain Rio Adventures
Captain Rio Adventures
Be aware that there is more traffic than you would expect early in the morning during the week.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be aware that there is more traffic than you would expect early in the morning during the week.
AJโ€™s Bass Guides
AJโ€™s Bass Guides
Make sure you bring sunscreen and sun protective clothing and be ready for a great day on the water.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you bring sunscreen and sun protective clothing and be ready for a great day on the water.
Captain Kirby's Fishing Charters
Captain Kirby's Fishing Charters
Bring Lots of Sunscreen, Water, & Snacks. Long sleeve spf shirts. Captain has everything else.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring Lots of Sunscreen, Water, & Snacks. Long sleeve spf shirts. Captain has everything else.
Boca Grande Fishing Charters
Boca Grande Fishing Charters
Great fishing, but not for red snapper or grouper. Great for kings and some other snapper though
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great fishing, but not for red snapper or grouper. Great for kings and some other snapper though
GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
Iโ€™m not sure. We had a great time and was happy with what ever we caught!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Iโ€™m not sure. We had a great time and was happy with what ever we caught!!
Big T's Charters
Big T's Charters
Be aware of prevailing winds. Will affect your location opportunities for bigger catches
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be aware of prevailing winds. Will affect your location opportunities for bigger catches
Wet Tails Charters โ€“ Keys Fishing Experience
Wet Tails Charters โ€“ Keys Fishing Experience
The marina was beautiful! The place was peaceful and a great location! There is also a 175 foot lighthouse here, tallest in Florida and one of the tallest in the USA!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The marina was beautiful! The place was peaceful and a great location! There is also a 175 foot lighthouse here, tallest in Florida and one of the tallest in the USA!
Rainbow Charters
Rainbow Charters
Ask questions. Try different things. You never know what hits, top, fluke, senko, speed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Ask questions. Try different things. You never know what hits, top, fluke, senko, speed
Okeechobee Bass Charters by Fish-N-Maniac
Okeechobee Bass Charters by Fish-N-Maniac
We had great weather, Red Snapper was not in season, caught a few but had to throw them back. Caught plenty of grunts, squirrel fish, and vermillion snapper.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We had great weather, Red Snapper was not in season, caught a few but had to throw them back. Caught plenty of grunts, squirrel fish, and vermillion snapper.
Salty Cโ€™s Charters
Salty Cโ€™s Charters
Fishing was great but red snapper are not in season till june so you caint keep them in may
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing was great but red snapper are not in season till june so you caint keep them in may
GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
Saltwater estuary fish strike hard and are fun to catch. The fish were not large enough to keep. We used a combination of bottom fishing, bobber fishing, and lures. The fish stopped biting around 11am.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Saltwater estuary fish strike hard and are fun to catch. The fish were not large enough to keep. We used a combination of bottom fishing, bobber fishing, and lures. The fish stopped biting around 11am.
Always Somethin' Charters
Always Somethin' Charters
The weather is a little unpredictable in April, but anytime you can go out on the water and fish is great.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The weather is a little unpredictable in April, but anytime you can go out on the water and fish is great.
J&F eXcursions - 26
J&F eXcursions - 26

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