Florida Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Florida Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Top Florida Deep Sea Fishing Destinations
Top Florida Deep Sea Fishing Destinations
Best Deep Sea Fishing Charters in Florida
Best Deep Sea Fishing Charters in Florida
Deep Sea Fishing in Florida
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.
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What anglers said about Deep Sea Fishing in Florida
What anglers said about Deep Sea Fishing in Florida
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
First time trip was great! Captain answered a million questions from us and hooked us up throughout the day!
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First time trip was great! Captain answered a million questions from us and hooked us up throughout the day!
Cross Em' Off Charters
I recommend keeping a good attitude and remember you are paying for the experience.
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I recommend keeping a good attitude and remember you are paying for the experience.
Philโs Charter Service
Talk to your captain and tell them what you would like to catch and donโt be bashful on your experience level they will work with you and make it worth your wile and catch fish and have a great trip!
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Talk to your captain and tell them what you would like to catch and donโt be bashful on your experience level they will work with you and make it worth your wile and catch fish and have a great trip!
Floridaze Fishing Charters- Captiva
Book a longer trip to catch multiple species, or offshore species, or a shorter trip if youโre looking for a specific close to shore fish and are tighter on time.
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Book a longer trip to catch multiple species, or offshore species, or a shorter trip if youโre looking for a specific close to shore fish and are tighter on time.
Big One Charters, LLC
Storm water cleared days before, but a quality trip never the less. Great captain.
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Storm water cleared days before, but a quality trip never the less. Great captain.
Bluewater-Charter & Boat Excursions
Don't necessarily expect to catch your target fish, but enjoy the variety of fish that you do catch.
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Don't necessarily expect to catch your target fish, but enjoy the variety of fish that you do catch.
Native Guided Fishing
Tampa, Florida