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Your Fishing Charter

Our waters are teaming with activity, and we want to take you on an adventure filled with action!
 Let the sounds of the ocean, excitement, screaming drags and laughter fill your day!
Whether its running around in pine island sound showing you our lush estuary, or running out to the deep blue seas ( we have NOAA reef and pelagic permits that let us charter in FEDERAL Waters of the gulf.. not many boats do!), we are here to make your day one to remember!

Gulf Coast Fishing Charters is excited  to take your family and friends out for a fantastic day on the water!

We make it easy for you! We provide all the rods and reels, bait, tackle and equipment, ice for the cooler and we provide a fishing license that covers everyone on board! We have a flushing toilet on board as well for your convenience. We welcome all experience levels! 

Our deep V, twin engine powered center console is well known for its soft and comfortable ride even in less than ideal sea conditions. Her twin engines help slice thru the water and get you to the fishing hole fast and comfortable!

Young ones are always welcome, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Make sure to let us know so we can have children’s life vests.

We offer both inshore and offshore fishing. Along with great fishing, we often see wildlife such as dolphins, sea turtles, ospreys, stingrays and even the occasional manatee and bald eagle!

We welcome you to bring whatever food, drinks and snacks you’d like to enjoy on the water.  On our longer trips, you can even have the option of stopping at one of our local favorite restaurants for lunch or a quick drink! (Notify us before the start of the trip if this is something you’d like to do)

At the end of the day, we are happy to fillet your catch and provide some ice to keep them cold for your ride home. We are happy to share some of the local restaurants that will cook your fresh catch or we can share our favorite recipes with you!

Gulf Coast Fishing Charters LLC

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This trip gets you out fishing in the morning and back to the dock for lunch! We may work channel edges, flats, drop offs, docks and points for the best chance at what is biting.  We may fish for Spotted Seatrout, Snook, Redfish, Ladyfish, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper and more. We usually see some wildlife like dolphins and many birds. Look at our longer extended trips for nearshore and offshore options! 
A great way to spend some time on the water but not wanting to be out all day!

4 hr inshore-fish & wildlife AM

4 hr inshore-fish & wildlife AM with Gulf Coast Fishing Charters LLC

St. James City

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St. James City, Florida, United States

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This trip gets you out fishing after lunch and back to the dock for dinner! We may work channel edges, flats, drop offs, docks and points for the best chance at what is biting.  We may fish for Spotted Seatrout, Snook, Redfish, Ladyfish, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper and more. We usually see some wildlife like dolphins and many birds. Look at our longer extended trips for nearshore and offshore options! 
A great way to spend some time on the water but not wanting to be out all day!

4 Hour Trip – Fishing&Wildlife (PM)

Our 5 hour adventure gives you the option to spend extra time fishing the flats and bays searching for some of our coveted inshore species or shooting offshore for some fast actioned bottom fishing for Lane Snappers, Grunts, Porgys and Mangrove Snapper, or fishing a local wreck or reef for Goliath Grouper, Sharks, Cobia, Permit and more. Many species are seasonal so your captain will be able to guide you towards the best bite for the day. Combo fishing and restaurant trips also available! 


5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM

Our 5 hour adventure gives you the option to spend extra time fishing the flats and bays searching for some of our coveted inshore species or shooting offshore for some fast actioned bottom fishing for Lane Snappers, Grunts, Porgys and Mangrove Snapper, or fishing a local wreck or reef for Goliath Grouper, Sharks, Cobia, Permit and more. Many species are seasonal so your captain will be able to guide you towards the best bite for the day. Combo fishing and restaurant trips also available! 

5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM

A 6 hour 3/4 day adventure... Do you want to shoot offshore in search of some fast paced bottom fishing or spend the time on some coveted inshore Most of these trips we catch enough fish for a small fish fry or for some epic fish tacos. 
We bust out the light tackle, so although they may not be giants, they still put up a heck of a fight! Excellent trip for kids and adults just looking for some rod bending fun! 
Looking for some bigger fish?  Check out our 8 hr and longer trips for some big bottom animals

6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM

6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM

Are you looking for a shot at taming the Silver King? This is the trip to do just that! Tarpon can grow to be over 200 pounds of pure muscle and grit! These hard fighting silver beasts make a big showing here in SWFL during our spring and summer months! 
There is no better place to find them than when they move into world famous Boca Grande pass and the surrounding waters as they chase the annual crab flush on the king tides. At times you can see hundreds of tarpon actively feeding! Best for 4 or less.

6 hour Tarpon (seasonal)

The adventures really start here! Our 8 hour trips have you running into the blue in search of some big fish pulling action! These trips shoot out into the gulf to find some fish to make your arms sore! From the tasty red grouper to ajs showing you no mercy, there's sure to be a big one out there with your name on it! 
Its our duty to put you on the fish, now its your turn to get them in! We cater our trips to your goals but will always give you our recommendation for the hot bite! 
up to 40 miles out!

8 hour reef or wreck

8 hour Tarpon (seasonal)

What's better than an 8 hour fishing trip?  A 10-12 Hour fishing Adventure of coarse!  These trips usually run sun up to sun down and get you a whole lot of fishing time.  These trips are great for loading the boxes and chasing some trophy fish!  focus on filling the boxes or Mix a little wreck fishing and reef fishing into your day and come back with some epic fishing tales and some even better tasty fillets! Get your friends together and prepare for a day of lasting memories!
Up to 50 miles out!

4 hr inshore-fish & wildlife AM

4 hr inshore-fish & wildlife AM

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