Top Florida Deep Sea Fishing Destinations

Destin
Destin Destin
137 fishing charters
Key West
Key West Key West
99 fishing charters
Islamorada
Islamorada Islamorada
144 fishing charters
Panama City
Panama City Panama City
86 fishing charters

Best Deep Sea Fishing Charters in Florida

Flowing Water: Fish, Cruise & Tour

Flowing Water: Fish, Cruise & Tour

15 reviews
 Fort Walton Beach  •  32 ft  • 6 persons
Popular with anglers looking for Deep Sea fishing charters in Florida

Enjoy Boat Cruises, Dolphin Tours, Fishing Charters and Coastal Excursions Along The Gulf Coast! If you don’t see the exact time or combination you want, send us message! We can CUSTOMIZE a trip just for you!
Paradise Fly Sport Fishing

Paradise Fly Sport Fishing

121 reviews
 Sarasota  •  28 ft  • 6 persons
Popular with anglers looking for Deep Sea fishing charters in Florida

Trips aboard Paradise Fly Sport Fishing run throughout the year. Cast your line in the mangrove and flats around Sarasota or head up offshore. Inshore waters are home to Snook, Tarpon, Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Sharks. During Tarpon and Snook season (from May to August), you can even try night trips! On the other hand, fishing offshore is a chance to catch Sailfish, Kingfish, Snapper, Grouper, and much more.

The Program Sportfishing Charters

The Program Sportfishing Charters

56 reviews
 Lantana  •  28 ft  • 6 persons
Popular with anglers looking for Deep Sea fishing charters in Florida

The species you’ll be targeting vary depending on whether you have an inshore or offshore trip, but can include Sailfish, Bluefin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Grouper, Barracuda, and many more. There’s a fish out here with your name on it!

Twysted Lyfe Charters Miami Beach, LLC

Twysted Lyfe Charters Miami Beach, LLC

54 reviews
 Miami  •  41 ft  • 6 persons
Popular with anglers looking for Deep Sea fishing charters in Florida

Captain Bryan Maffei invites you to join him on board his 41’ Sea Ray. She’s an offshore sportfishing boat with twin 350 HP Cummins Turbo Diesel engines – a mean fishing machine that can break the waves as well as glide across shallow waters. She’s fully equipped to tackle even the largest pelagic predators. A full suite of electronics by Garmin will help you pinpoint your prey and the onboard outriggers will allow you to wet more lines.
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Top Deep Sea Fishing Charters in Florida

Lauderdale Sportfishing Reel Legend

Lauderdale Sportfishing Reel Legend

219 reviews
Fort Lauderdale  • 41 ft  • 6 persons
11 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $550
Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters

Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters

122 reviews
Sarasota  • 30 ft  • 6 persons
7 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $600
Get Schooled Fishing Charters

Get Schooled Fishing Charters

44 reviews
St. Augustine  • 27 ft  • 6 persons
1 person is looking at this charter.
trips from $450
Patriot Charters

Patriot Charters

71 reviews
Port Canaveral  • 36 ft  • 6 persons
9 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $600
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Deep Sea Fishing in Florida

Florida has pioneered much of the modern-day big game scene, and every part has something to offer for blue water enthusiasts. The closest deep sea fishing Florida has access to is out of the Keys or Miami, where you can hit the 100-fathom line in under an hour. Florida’s Gulf Coast takes a lot longer to get that deep. But the further you have to go, the less competition you’ll have to deal with. Every part of the Sunshine State is different, and they all have their special draw.

Florida Keys

The Florida Keys top most people’s big game bucket lists. If it was good enough for Hemingway, it’s good enough for us! Battling Blue Marlin and Sailfish out at Wood’s Wall is some of the best fun you can have at sea. They’re not the only Billfish, either. Swordfish patrol the deepest waters and are the ultimate prize for many hardcore anglers. As if that’s not enough, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna keep the topwaters boiling across much of the Sunshine State.
 
The great thing about the Keys is that you can target Billfish pretty much year-round. Blue Marlin are around spring through fall, and the Sailfish migration shows as soon as they leave. Marlin are almost always trolled for in Florida, using, bridled Tuna or spreads of artificial lures. Sailfish will take a trolled bait quick as anything, but it’s the kites they go crazy for. Nothing says winter in the Keys like a sky full of kites and an ear full of screaming drag.

Florida Atlantic Coast

Florida’s Atlantic Coast can be broken into north and the south. In the north, the waters stay shallow and the Gulf Stream moves away from land. The big game action’s amazing, but you may need to travel 60 miles to find it. In the south, things are very, very different.
 
Florida’s Gold Coast is named by those in the know as the best place in the world for Atlantic Sailfish. Why? Because of the infamous “Sailfish Alley”. The Gulf Stream hugs the drop-off a few miles from shore, creating an underwater highway running right past Miami. As well as Sailfish, you’ll find Blue and White Marlin, Blackfin and Yellowfin Tuna, and other big game favorites like Wahoo and Mahi Mahi.

Florida Gulf Coast

Most charter captains in Tampa or Fort Myers use “deep sea fishing” to talk about Snapper and Grouper trips in federal waters. There are some specialists who run multi-day trips, and if you’re willing to travel you’ll find epic big game action with very little fishing pressure. Apart from that, most of the Gulf Coast’s big game action happens further north in the Panhandle.
 
Destin didn’t get called “the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” for no reason. The Emerald Coast is the only place in western Florida where you can go big game fishing on a standard 8-hour trip, and Destin is smack dab in the middle of it. Venture out 70 miles to the De Soto Valley, and you can target Blue and White Marlin, Sailfish, and Swordfish, all on the same trip. This makes it your best bet at landing a Billfish Super Grand Slam in the state.
 
Every part of Florida can give you incredible big game battles, the difference is just in how far you have to travel. The deep sea fishing Florida is most famous for is the eight-hour sprints to Sailfish Alley or Wood’s Wall. Commit to the long haul, though, and you could be fishing in that corner of the map that reads “here be monsters”. Sportfishing has come to define the Sunshine State, and no matter where you go, you can always find a seasoned captain willing to put you on that fish of a lifetime.
 

Florida

4.5
Based on 19,122 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

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Reviews of Fishing in Deep Sea Fishing in Florida

"6 Hour Fishing Trip on the Gulfstream IV Party Boat"

Gregory Johnson fished with Gulfstream IV Party Boat on August 17, 2020
This fishing trip was a nice little outing of fishing some reefs not too far off the coast for the price. Would I do it again? YES, now keep in mind what package you purchase, because it was like a Deep Sea Charter fishing Trip on a budget, so if you want to go out and have some on the water then contact the Gulfstream IV Party Boat!!!

"Extended Trip with Ry and Laurence"

Steven Clark fished with True Grit Sportfishing on August 11, 2020
Morning Bonita, Afternoon Mahi Mahi, Deep drop Rosies, finished with nearshore pulled hook on a sail fish, and epic catch of a 600lb - 10ft Tiger Shark. Epic day spent with Ryland and Laurence on the True Grit out of Pompano Fl. Thnx!!! The Clark’s

"5 hour boat trip"

David Stickles fished with DEEP BLUE Fishing Charters on August 4, 2020
Absolutely incredible trip!! Eric really makes you feel right at home. My son and I caught fish all day, there was never a dull moment. Eric put us on the fish first thing and we couldn’t get baits out fast enough the rest of the day. Highly recommend Deep Blue for boat and kayak charters.

"Always a Good Time with Deep Blue!"

Seth Willoughby fished with DEEP BLUE Fishing Charters on August 3, 2020
I've gone out with Deep Blue a dozen or so times. I have a blast every single time. What keeps me coming back is the convenience and hospitality that Matt and Eric provide. Whether its going out on the kayaks or their boats, they are prepared with everything we need for a successful fishing trip. I highly recommend these guys!

"Half day trip"

Keith Moree fished with Reel Deal Charters – Deep Water on July 15, 2020
This was my second time fishing with Reel Deal on Deep Water. True professionals who do their best to put you on fish. Great experience both times. Will definitely use them in the future.

"Full day with captain Hank "

Todd Maul fished with Deep Color Fishing on March 13, 2020
Had a great time with captain Hank ! He had us on fish within 5 min of our trip and the bite never quit. A wide range of different species, some to eat and then some trophy fish . I had brought my 2 sons with and they loved every moment! I would HIGHLY recommend Deep Color to anyone ! Thanks again Hank for the great experience!! Can’t wait till the next one .

Top Targeted Deep Sea Fishing Species in Florida

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Amberjack

Amberjack

Snapper (Red)

Snapper (Red)

Sailfish

Sailfish