Fort Myers Beach Deep Sea Fishing Charters

Fort Myers Beach Deep Sea Fishing Charters

Best Deep Sea Fishing Charters in Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach: 85 fishing charters available
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(383 reviews)
Fort Myers
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trips from US $500
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
Fort Myers Beach
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trips from US $900
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(11 reviews)
Fort Myers Beach
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trips from US $850
Excellent
4.5 / 5
(72 reviews)
Fort Myers Beach
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trips from US $1,350
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trips from US $550
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Fort Myers
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trips from US $950
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Deep Sea Fishing in Fort Myers Beach

The deep sea fishing Fort Myers Beach offers will put you to the test. The idyllic inshore waters offer outstanding fishing for the better part of the year, but if you want seriously big game, you’ll need to head offshore. This means you will be able to do proper deep sea fishing once you make it past the 20 mile line, where the Gulf’s sea floor starts sliding down, only to reach depths of 90 feet about 30 miles from the coast.

What fish to target

The Gulf offshore fisheries are home to an incredibly wide selection of fish. You will likely encounter Mangrove and Lane Snapper first, as well as Amberjack. They are synonymous with excellent bottom fishing, no matter how many times you have fished before.

As you move further offshore, scout out massive bottom fish such as Gag, Red, Scamp, and Black Grouper, Red Snapper, and more Amberjack. The Gulf is dotted with numerous wrecks and reefs offshore and these areas offer epic fishing opportunities.

Bottom fisheries are only part of the equation though. If you want to land an apex predator, including Mahi, Wahoo, King and Cero Mackerel, you absolutely can. From 35 to 75 miles from the coast, these fish are a regular option, but it’s a matter of skill and patience to tire them out.

If you like long trips and monster fish, then you can also find a charter to take you on a multi-day adventure, all the way to the Bahamas on a real Billfish crusade. There you can try to outfight White and Blue Marlin. Sailfish are another possibility once you make it past the Florida Keys.

How to catch these fish?

If you want to make your deep sea fishing trip rewarding, you’ll need all the heavy armour you can get. We mean tackle. Heavy tackle. Grouper are known to snatch your bait and swim right towards their hiding holes, often cutting your line on nearby rocks and reef edges. You want to be fishing with someone who will outwit them. Dropping pinfish to the right depth should be a good start, but then you’ll need electric reels to get these huge brutes off the seafloor. Or if you’re up for a workout - have a go with manual reels. Fishing for Amberjack and Snapper is tense but super rewarding as their flaky flesh is heavenly.

Anglers who would rather trade punches with topwater pelagics can make the most out of their trip by trolling with either fresh or frozen bait. It largely depends on the fish you’re aiming for. Use outriggers and spread the lines to fish in the most efficient manner. Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna get excited by bait, so you can chum with pinfish and do some fast trolling once the fishery is lit up. Another way to get both Tuna and Sailfish is by kite fishing.

What you need to bring

Licensed fishing charters out of Fort Myers Beach usually supply all the rods, tackle, and bait/lures you need. As with most Florida charters, the fishing license is included in the trip. What you should bring is sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, an extra layer of clothing, Dramamine in case of sea sickness, and food and drinks. Most of the time, there will be a cooler onboard to keep your catch fresh while you’re on the water, but it might be a good idea to leave a cooler in your car so that you can transport the fish home.

Fort Myers Beach
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Based on 28,446 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Deep Sea Fishing in Fort Myers Beach

Was a perfect day and we had so much fun. Even saw sunken boats from the hurricane. He pointed out so much interesting stuff to us!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Was a perfect day and we had so much fun. Even saw sunken boats from the hurricane. He pointed out so much interesting stuff to us!
Bowditch Point Charters
Bowditch Point Charters
The weather was great while we were out fishing. The waves were smooth. It was nice being out on the boat!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The weather was great while we were out fishing. The waves were smooth. It was nice being out on the boat!
Grand Slam Charters
Grand Slam Charters
If you are going offshore fishing for the first time, I suggest taking a shorter trip to make sure you don't get seasick. It's a different ballgame when you are over 30 miles out. Not everyone can handle it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you are going offshore fishing for the first time, I suggest taking a shorter trip to make sure you don't get seasick. It's a different ballgame when you are over 30 miles out. Not everyone can handle it.
Queen Conch Charters
Queen Conch Charters
Seek out a good captain. I suggest Captain Paul @ Bowditch Point Charters.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Seek out a good captain. I suggest Captain Paul @ Bowditch Point Charters.
Bowditch Point Charters
Bowditch Point Charters Columbus, Ohio
Fished offshore with Joe and had a fantastic time. Captain Joe put us on many species including King, Cobia, Grunt and others. Went home with fish dinner for days! Great boat and captain! Will be going again. Thanks Joe.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fished offshore with Joe and had a fantastic time. Captain Joe put us on many species including King, Cobia, Grunt and others. Went home with fish dinner for days! Great boat and captain! Will be going again. Thanks Joe.
Fort Myers Fishing Adventures
Fort Myers Fishing Adventures North River, ND
This is a great place to go fishing but the summer months is not the greatest for catching the best fish, which is anywhere you go. We plan on a fall or winter trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This is a great place to go fishing but the summer months is not the greatest for catching the best fish, which is anywhere you go. We plan on a fall or winter trip.
Always Fun Charters LLC
Always Fun Charters LLC Knoxville, TN
Dress accordingly. Sunscreen, if you need to reapply, remember to bring lotion, not the spray Listen to the captain and you will catch fish
Very good
4.0 / 5
Dress accordingly. Sunscreen, if you need to reapply, remember to bring lotion, not the spray Listen to the captain and you will catch fish
Reel-ality Sportfishing
Reel-ality Sportfishing Fort Myers, Florida
Book with Captain Christopher with CC Custom Charters and let him show you the way
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book with Captain Christopher with CC Custom Charters and let him show you the way
CC Private Charters
CC Private Charters Shickley, NE
I'm sure there are more plentiful seasons, but it has been a great experience for us 2 years in a row. We are out for the fun and memories, and if we get a mess of fish for the table even better- we've accomplished that 2 years in a row.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I'm sure there are more plentiful seasons, but it has been a great experience for us 2 years in a row. We are out for the fun and memories, and if we get a mess of fish for the table even better- we've accomplished that 2 years in a row.
Maritime Charters South Fort Myers
Maritime Charters South Fort Myers Mitchell, IN
take your kids, the fishing is fantastic and the memories will last a lifetime
Excellent
5.0 / 5
take your kids, the fishing is fantastic and the memories will last a lifetime
Fort Myers Fishing Adventures
Fort Myers Fishing Adventures New Castle, DE
This is great fishing even if you don't want to go all the way out in the ocean. There are so many areas and the charters know where to take you.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This is great fishing even if you don't want to go all the way out in the ocean. There are so many areas and the charters know where to take you.
Day 5 Charters
Day 5 Charters Benton, WI
You have to book a fishing trip with Capt John, promise will be a great experience and lots of fun .
Excellent
5.0 / 5
You have to book a fishing trip with Capt John, promise will be a great experience and lots of fun .
Day 5 Charters
Day 5 Charters Naples, Florida
Fort Myers has a wide range of species that can be targeted depending on the time of year that you're on the water. Finding a captain that know their stuff and how to pursue the right fish at the right time will pay dividends! There's no such thing as "downtime" in these waters. If you know what you're doing, or know someone who does, you'll find the action and you'll definitley be coming back for more.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fort Myers has a wide range of species that can be targeted depending on the time of year that you're on the water. Finding a captain that know their stuff and how to pursue the right fish at the right time will pay dividends! There's no such thing as "downtime" in these waters. If you know what you're doing, or know someone who does, you'll find the action and you'll definitley be coming back for more.
Day 5 Charters
Day 5 Charters Fort Myers, Florida
Plan on catching lots of fish never a dual moment you won't be disappointed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Plan on catching lots of fish never a dual moment you won't be disappointed
Queen Conch Charters
Queen Conch Charters Fort Myers, Florida

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