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Florida: 2680 fishing charters available
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(84 reviews)
Cape Coral
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trips from HK $2,737
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(97 reviews)
Holmes Beach
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trips from HK $4,692
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(155 reviews)
Placida
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trips from HK $5,083
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(220 reviews)
Daytona Beach
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trips from HK $2,260
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(96 reviews)
Holmes Beach
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trips from HK $3,910
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(89 reviews)
Fort Lauderdale
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trips from HK $3,871
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(83 reviews)
Goodland
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trips from HK $3,323
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(56 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
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trips from HK $3,519
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(177 reviews)
Santa Rosa Beach
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trips from HK $2,932
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(52 reviews)
St. Petersburg
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trips from HK $3,910

Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Florida

According to customer reviews, some of the most popular fishing charters in Florida are: Full list of top fishing charters in Florida

The average price for a private 4 hour Florida fishing trip is $626, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you $1,166 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Fishing charters in Florida that received great reviews from families are:

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Florida are:

The top 3 fishing techniques in Florida are:

The top 3 types of fishing in Florida are:

Many fishing charters in Florida provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in Florida are:

Who are the top awarded captains in Florida?

Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Florida are:
  • 2-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $2,932
  • 3-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $3,073
  • 4-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $4,463
  • 5-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $5,474
  • 6-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $6,191
  • 7-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $9,345
  • 8-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $7,342
  • 10-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $10,166

Florida fishing charters have built up a serious reputation among anglers from around the world. Known as the  “Sportfishing Capital of the World,” Florida is nothing less than an angler’s paradise. Choose between the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, or the state’s endless freshwater fisheries. Wherever you go, you’ll find gamefish galore and enough tasty table fish to feed an army. Florida, quite simply, has it all.
 
Regardless of what you’re after and how you plan to do it, Florida will deliver. From Catfish to Swordfish, all types of marine critters can be targeted in various parts of the state. Redfish tends to top the target lists in the Gulf, Sailfish is the king of the state’s Atlantic coast, while Red Snapper reigns supreme nearshore. As you can see, trophies await all around!

There’s so much going on in Florida, it’s impossible to cover it all. You can, however, get a great taste of what fishing here is all about in a variety of ways. From short inshore excursions with the kids, to multi-day adventures offshore, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution here. It’s all going to come down to what you’re looking to accomplish and which target you want to pursue!

Florida’s angling hubs are located in multiple cities across the state. Once again, it’d be hard to say which one to visit first since it’s all going to depend on the experience you’re looking for. Some of the more popular destinations are certainly Destin, Tampa, Miami, Florida Keys, and Lake Okeechobee. They all have unique offerings and finding out more about them could help you narrow down your search.
 

Rules & Regulations

You don’t need to buy a license on a Florida saltwater fishing charter, although you will need to pick one up for freshwater fishing. Many species have strict closed seasons which can change year on year so get informed on these before wetting a line.

Florida
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Based on 27688 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

January
The West Palm Beach Silver Sailfish Derby kicks off the year with incredible Billfishing. Lower temperatures and rainfall make for great sight fishing in the Keys, but may make fish sluggish further north.
February

Islamorada offers awesome Sailfish action, while Redfish and Trout inhale live baits across the state. The Fort Lauderdale Billfish Tournament kicks off, as it has done for over half a century.

March

Cobia start to make their way up the Atlantic Coast, hitting Fort Lauderdale by the middle of the month. The Marlin bite is incredible down across much of Southern Florida.

April

Fish are on the move across Florida. Cobia make their way up the Atlantic Coast as Tarpon hit Cape Coral in the west. This is one of the best times and places to battle the Silver King.

May

Tournament season kicks off with the Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo, Miami Billfish Tournament, Florida Keys Dolphin Tournament, and more. Tarpon are on fire in Boca Grande.

June

It’s Red Snapper Season, and Destin is full of anglers looking for a piece of the action. Tarpon are still putting tackle to the test along the Gulf Coast, while Cobia hit Jacksonville in the Northwest.

July

The Del Brown Permit Tournament is the most important fly fishing event in the state, and anglers flood Key West to enjoy it. Speaking of fly fishing, Tarpon are still around in Tampa Bay!

August

The heat and humidity can be exhausting this time of year. Beat the heat by fishing at night for Tarpon or Flounder. Otherwise, head offshore in search of huge Amberjack — it’s open season.

September

Snook are open for harvest from September onwards. The guys are as great to eat as they are to catch, and make inshore angling incredible. Kingfish show up in Jacksonville, making their way south.

October

The Destin Fishing Rodeo is the biggest tournament in the country, drawing tens of thousands of anglers each year. Blackfin Tuna are biting hard in the Keys and along the Gold Coast.

November

Lake Parish opens its gates for the exclusive Fish United Way Tournament. This is some of the best Crappie fishing around, if you can get in. Lower temperatures make for fun inshore action everywhere.

December

Sailfish are back across Southeast Florida, and the Stuart Sailfish Club Light Tackle Tournament has been making the most of it since the ‘50s. Reef fishing can be amazing this time of year.

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Sure this is a safe first trip in the keys. The four hour trip is just long enough to catch dinner and still learn bout open water fishing
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Sure this is a safe first trip in the keys. The four hour trip is just long enough to catch dinner and still learn bout open water fishing
Mary  K.  D.
Mary K. D.
If you are coming from the North, you will be surprised by the size and quality of fish
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you are coming from the North, you will be surprised by the size and quality of fish
John  G.
John G. Easton, PA
The fish werenโ€™t biting heavily today, but we were able to catch about 2 lbs of fish for dinner.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The fish werenโ€™t biting heavily today, but we were able to catch about 2 lbs of fish for dinner.
Marc  B.
Marc B. United States
Try one of the party boats first round out. It's an inexpensive way to get a taste of the area and you have a ton of space to get out of the sun if needed.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Try one of the party boats first round out. It's an inexpensive way to get a taste of the area and you have a ton of space to get out of the sun if needed.
Mark  R.
Mark R. Canaseraga, NY
Bring lots of sunscreen, sun glasses, and hats. The sun is brutal and relentless. Do the morning trip if you can and go on a week day or Sunday when there is less boating traffic and less people out fishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring lots of sunscreen, sun glasses, and hats. The sun is brutal and relentless. Do the morning trip if you can and go on a week day or Sunday when there is less boating traffic and less people out fishing.
Charles  M.
Charles M. Eastman, Georgia
Take advice from a captain at all times and be patient . Enjoy the experience and if you take a few back itโ€™s a bonus !
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take advice from a captain at all times and be patient . Enjoy the experience and if you take a few back itโ€™s a bonus !
Jeff  B.
Jeff B. Dixiana, AL
Plenty of sunscreen and be prepared to hunt for fish on the move. Offshore definitely preferable to bottom fishing this time of year.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Plenty of sunscreen and be prepared to hunt for fish on the move. Offshore definitely preferable to bottom fishing this time of year.
Bocas  M.
Bocas M. Lake Monticello, VA
Sunscreen, Hat, polorized sunglasses, lite colored clothes, water or Gatorade
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Sunscreen, Hat, polorized sunglasses, lite colored clothes, water or Gatorade
Jamie  M.
Jamie M. Webster City, IA
Make sure to ask whatโ€™s in season and you what you can take home by law..
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure to ask whatโ€™s in season and you what you can take home by law..
Jonathan  G.
Jonathan G. Denham Springs, Louisiana
Many options. Know the difference between state and federally permitted charters. State can only go up to nine Miles out. Federally permitted charters can go out deeper so your options increase but so generally does the cost.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Many options. Know the difference between state and federally permitted charters. State can only go up to nine Miles out. Federally permitted charters can go out deeper so your options increase but so generally does the cost.
Mark  R.
Mark R. Canaseraga, NY
Buy seas sickness patches that go behind your ear! Or take dead sickness medication beforehand! No one got sick! It was a blast!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Buy seas sickness patches that go behind your ear! Or take dead sickness medication beforehand! No one got sick! It was a blast!
Tad  G.
Tad G. Ney, OH
Get a small boat captain and be sure to have them recommend a place to have the fresh catch cooked up! Great trip!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get a small boat captain and be sure to have them recommend a place to have the fresh catch cooked up! Great trip!
Roy  M.
Roy M. Mount Pleasant, TX
Call the business ahead of time once youโ€™ve booked something and as the captain what fish will be in season when you go. The captain will help you have a more fun experience by taking you to those fish. If you have a specific fish you are looking for ask when they are in season to get the best chance of finding that fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Call the business ahead of time once youโ€™ve booked something and as the captain what fish will be in season when you go. The captain will help you have a more fun experience by taking you to those fish. If you have a specific fish you are looking for ask when they are in season to get the best chance of finding that fish.
Mark  V.
Mark V. Bloomsbury, NJ
Not enough parking for cars. Got a ticket for parking in a trailer spot but there is only 6 spots for cars. Going to court for the ticket.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Not enough parking for cars. Got a ticket for parking in a trailer spot but there is only 6 spots for cars. Going to court for the ticket.
Donald  P.
Donald P. North Port, Florida
Knot Right was the first charter I have ever been on. If I do another I will book the same boat and captain.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Knot Right was the first charter I have ever been on. If I do another I will book the same boat and captain.
James  H.
James H.
Yes. Capt Jeremy is very patient and taught us a lot. We varying degrees of experience and he worked well with all of us.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes. Capt Jeremy is very patient and taught us a lot. We varying degrees of experience and he worked well with all of us.
Jay  R.
Jay R. New Port Richey, FL
Neither my friend nor I have put a line in the water for nearly a decade. Fllargemouth Charters had us geared up, bait on, and on fish within 10 minutes off the boat launch. Great instincts, and great experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Neither my friend nor I have put a line in the water for nearly a decade. Fllargemouth Charters had us geared up, bait on, and on fish within 10 minutes off the boat launch. Great instincts, and great experience.
Don  M.
Don M. Brookline, NH
Be prepared for weather that ranges from blistering hot and sunny to chilly rainstorms. No matter the weather though, there is all sorts of fishing to get on.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared for weather that ranges from blistering hot and sunny to chilly rainstorms. No matter the weather though, there is all sorts of fishing to get on.
Gwendelyn  G.
Gwendelyn G.
Book with Captain Bryant. All Caught Up Fishing. We we were catching fish as soon as our lines hit the water.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book with Captain Bryant. All Caught Up Fishing. We we were catching fish as soon as our lines hit the water.
Melissa  J.
Melissa J. White City, KY
Go with the locals - alot of them grew up here & know the waters, tides & gear best! Many are generation fishermen so they have lots of knowledge!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go with the locals - alot of them grew up here & know the waters, tides & gear best! Many are generation fishermen so they have lots of knowledge!
Tamera  J.
Tamera J. Fort Myers, FL

Royal Sea Excursions
Royal Sea Excursions
Fishing charter in Hernando Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
If thereโ€™s a better boat, I want to see it. The boat was awesome. Brand new 35 foot catamaran that just glided over the water. Captain Mace was very knowledgeable and took us right to the fish. Highly recommend.
Thomas  D.
Thomas D. Spring Hill, FL
The Jig is Up Charters
The Jig is Up Charters
Fishing charter in Fort Walton Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(10 reviews)
Highly recommend your next charter be with The Jig Is Up! Captain Bobby and his crew Kevin were great!! Our 5 guy group had the best first time experience with them! We will most definitely be booking with them again!
David  P.
David P. Henderson, KY
Purple Heron Charters
Purple Heron Charters
Fishing charter in Key West
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(69 reviews)
We had a great time! Capt. John asked what our expectations were and delivered exactly that and more. Very knowledgeable and professional. We will definitely book with him again. Great experience
Jordan  S.
Jordan S. Houston, TX
Beaverโ€™s Guide Service โ€“ Bay Boat
Beaverโ€™s Guide Service โ€“ Bay Boat
Fishing charter in Santa Rosa Beach
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(15 reviews)
Took the family out fishing for our first family fishing trip. We had a blast, Captain Alex was very knowledgeable and answered all the questions we had. He was ver personable and helped the kids with bait every time. Will use them again!
Coleman  K.
Coleman K. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Nelson Guide Company
Nelson Guide Company
Fishing charter in Destin
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(110 reviews)
Our 1st trip and we had a great time. Si was knowledgeable and patient answering all questions. Will definitely book with him for our next trip
Brett  G.
Brett G. Harrison, TN
Reel Easy Charters
Reel Easy Charters
Fishing charter in Key West
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(721 reviews)
Our Captain Dave was absolutely the best. His knowledge and ability put us on the fish from the first cast. A big plus was he treated all of us as a friend.
Mary  K.  D.
Mary K. D.
TNT Freedom Fishing Charters โ€“ Siesta Key
TNT Freedom Fishing Charters โ€“ Siesta Key
Fishing charter in Sarasota
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(324 reviews)
Awesome trip with captain Tony, Highly recommend for anyone wanting to book with them.
Aaron  G.
Aaron G. Tampa, Florida
Light Tackle Sportfishing With Capt. Steve
Light Tackle Sportfishing With Capt. Steve
Fishing charter in Big Pine Key
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(79 reviews)
Captain Steve was absolutely great! We went out and within 15 minutes of casting we had Yellow Tail. Saw Barracuda chasing down our Yellow Tail too which was super cool. Caught a Trigger fish and Mahi Mahi. His boat is in immaculate condition. He is super knowledgeable, personable, friendly and a pleasure to hang with on the water. He fileted our fish and bagged for us to take home. Highly highly recommend. Will be back to go fish again. THANKS for a super fun day on the water!!!
Misty  R.
Misty R. Marathon, Florida
Fish Slapped Charters โ€“ Clearwater
Fish Slapped Charters โ€“ Clearwater
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(222 reviews)
Caught a variety of fish, the captain knew each one and something interesting about it
Raymond  K.
Raymond K. Lakeland, Florida
Fishizzle Sportfishing Charters 30'
Fishizzle Sportfishing Charters 30'
Fishing charter in Key West
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(192 reviews)
Let me tell youโ€ฆ captain Kevin is AMAZING. Honestly, even if we caught nothing we learned SO much about salt water fishing and had the most amazing time.. Butttt- WE CAUGHT A 8ft? Bull shark and a huge king mackerel (mackerels are my favorite fish to eat.). Fishizzle for surzille is a really good opportunity to have fun and catch some giants. Highly recommend!
Lauren  T.
Lauren T. North Wilkesboro, NC
Amelia Light Tackle Charters
Amelia Light Tackle Charters
Fishing charter in Fernandina Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(97 reviews)
Beautiful morning, sun shining and out on the waterโ€ฆ doesnโ€™t get any betterโ€ฆ.unless youโ€™re fishing with Capt Jesse Stubbs. He knows the area, the history, and best of allโ€ฆwhere the fish are! You wonโ€™t be disappointed.
Ty  Y.
Ty Y. Ellijay, GA
Leisure Life Charters
Leisure Life Charters
Fishing charter in St. Petersburg
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(498 reviews)
Having never fished, wasnโ€™t sure what to expect but learned to cast and had a wonderful time!
Mark  T.
Mark T.
Big Daddy SportFishing
Big Daddy SportFishing
Fishing charter in St. Petersburg
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(177 reviews)
Captain James was awesome, he put so much effort in to getting us on fish. We stayed on top of the fish all day
Craig  S.
Craig S. Pulaski, KY
SeaCo Charters โ€“ 31' Contender
SeaCo Charters โ€“ 31' Contender
Fishing charter in St. Augustine
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(119 reviews)
Thank you Ricky for taking us out, we had such an amazing day and added amazing memories to our Honeymoon! Such great conversation and tunes to add to the fish we were able to bring home. My husband and I highly recommend you for anyone wanting to try charter fishing!!
Michael  S.
Michael S. Saint Augustine, Florida
Endless Summer Charters
Endless Summer Charters
Fishing charter in St. Augustine
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(9 reviews)
Everything was great from the weather to the awesome fishing!!! Crew was great couldnt ask for more. We had to take breaks from reeling in all the fish! Great day!!!!
Nolan  E.
Nolan E. Atlanta, Georgia
Double Down Sportfishing
Double Down Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Key West
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Captain and crew were great. Extremely knowledgeable and they made sure they did everything to make it a great experience
Michael  T.
Michael T. Brandon, Florida
Charley's Fishing Charters
Charley's Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Jensen Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(28 reviews)
The 5 of us had a great time with Captain Charlie and first mate Brad. The day was a bit slow so Captain Charlie took us to several locations, gave us extra time, and we went home happy with the fish we caught. He also cleaned our fish. Recommended.
David  H.
David H.
GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(109 reviews)
Had a great trip with Captain Logan. He put us on some great big Gag Groupers and a few very nice Red Snapper right off the get go! We were able to catch some nice big fish early on, and then we were able to finish up catching lots and lots of smaller fish. We lost count after catching over 50 fish total. Even though most weren't keepers, my son and nephew had a blast!
Brandon  S.
Brandon S. Decatur, Alabama
Live Like a Local Boat Charters โ€“ Dunedin
Live Like a Local Boat Charters โ€“ Dunedin
Fishing charter in Dunedin
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(18 reviews)
Captain Angelo prided himself on being one of the economical choices in person, but you donโ€™t sacrifice a fun time! Super accommodating, helpful with fishing if youโ€™re a novice or just not familiar with Florida fishing, and just a great guy and family man. He even helped us land the redfish we caught that was big enough to keep for us! Next time I go out, Iโ€™ll definitely be looking to see if Captain Angelo is available!
Andrew  W.
Andrew W. Tampa, Florida
Saltwater Fever
Saltwater Fever
Fishing charter in Gulf Breeze
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(21 reviews)
Weโ€™ve been fishing the gulf annually for years. This was one of our best charters to date. Great Captain & Boat
Danny  H.
Danny H. Salem, SC