Top Rated Fishing Charters in Florida

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Florida?

Some of the best rated guides in Florida are: El Capitano's Offshore Captain Charlie's Fishing Charters Non-Stop Fishing Charters Shallow Seas Charters Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters Fred Gowdy Charters Reel Addiction Inshore Sport Fishing High Tailin' All Water Expeditions Southern Renegade Charters

Q: What are the top fishing types in Florida?

Some of the best trip types in Florida are: Offshore Fishing Inshore Fishing Shore Fishing Backcountry Fishing Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing River Fishing Wrecks/Reefs Fishing Flats/Shallows Fishing Active hunting Bird hunting Big game hunting Hunting from Blinds Airboat Hunts Wild boar hunting Small game hunting

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Florida?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Florida are: African Pompano Albacore Tuna Alligator Gar American Lobster American Yellow Perch Arctic Char Atlantic Bonito Atlantic Butterfish Atlantic Croaker Atlantic Goldeneye Tilefish

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

Florida Fishing Charters(1151 charters available)1151 charters available

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Fort Pierce

7 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for consistent 25-30 bass catches and exceptional teaching with kids

(44)

1-4 Guests

2-8 Hours

11 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$275

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Marathon

53 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Captain Brian and crew for consistent fish limits and expert local knowledge

(44)

4-6 Guests

3-10 Hours

19 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$650

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Port Canaveral

18 years experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about consistent fish catches and captains' expertise with kids

(24)

3-4 Guests

2-8 Hours

17 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$275

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Headwaters Lake

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Mike's local knowledge and consistent fish-catching success

(49)

1-6 Guests

4 Hours

5 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$375

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St. Petersburg, FL

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests praise Captain Hank's local knowledge and consistent fish-finding ability

(46)

1-4 Guests

3-8 Hours

7 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$325

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Naples, Florida, USA

16 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests praise his local knowledge and ability to put them on fish in any conditions

(38)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$650

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Marco Island

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests praise Jamie's local knowledge and ability to put everyone on fish

(49)

4-8 Guests

2-8 Hours

13 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$400

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Florida

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Captain Mikey's fish-finding expertise and exceptional service with kids

(49)

5-6 Guests

2-8 Hours

13 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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Tampa Bay

10 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Brian's fish-finding expertise and patient teaching with multiple species caught

(47)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$450

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Sebastian, FL

15 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for putting everyone on fish and exceptional knowledge of local waters

(45)

1-6 Guests

2-9 Hours

9 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$150

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Crystal River

34 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Heath's local knowledge and consistent fish-finding ability

(48)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

7 Trips

Available in 6 Months

Starts from$375

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Naples, FL

31 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

1-6 Guests

2-8 Hours

7 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$300

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Complete Guide to Florida Fishing

Discover everything you need to know about fishing in Florida - from top species and techniques to the best times to visit.

Top Species

Learn about the most sought-after fish species in Florida waters

African Pompano

Size

15 - 20 lbs

Length

20" - 39"

Habitat:

OffshoreStructuresReef

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Albacore Tuna

Size

20 - 45 lbs

Length

18" - 25"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Alligator Gar

Size

100 - 160 lbs

Length

48" - 120"

Habitat:

InlandNearshore

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American Lobster

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

8" - 24"

Habitat:

Rocky bottomsshallow coastal waters

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American Yellow Perch

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

1" - 10"

Habitat:

RiverLakeBackcountry

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Arctic Char

Size

12 - 25 lbs

Length

10" - 42"

Habitat:

Cold Water RiverStreamPool

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Atlantic Bonito

Size

10 - 12 lbs

Length

8" - 36"

Habitat:

NearshoreReef

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Atlantic Butterfish

Size

1 - 2 lbs

Length

6" - 12"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshore

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Atlantic Croaker

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

18" - 27"

Habitat:

OffshoreOcean FloorEstuaries

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Atlantic Goldeneye Tilefish

Size

40 - 65 lbs

Length

24" - 44"

Habitat:

OffshoreReefWreck

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Atlantic Mackerel

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

14" - 24"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshore

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Atlantic Needlefish

Size

1 - 5 lbs

Length

23" - 27"

Habitat:

OnshoreRiverNearshoreOffshore

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Atlantic Sailfish

Size

50 - 142 lbs

Length

90" - 124"

Habitat:

OffshoreNearshore

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Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Size

7 - 9 lbs

Length

39" - 48"

Habitat:

ShallowWarm Water

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Bar Jack

Size

15 - 18 lbs

Length

15" - 20"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshore

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Barracuda

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Length

24" - 39"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Bigeye Tuna

Size

150 - 300 lbs

Length

41" - 98"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Black Drum

Size

15 - 90 lbs

Habitat:

Brackish WatersOnshore

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Black Grouper

Size

5 - 20 lbs

Length

39" - 52"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Black Jack

Size

12 - 20 lbs

Length

27" - 32"

Habitat:

OffshoreReefWrecks

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Black Marlin

Size

300 - 1560 lbs

Length

120" - 183"

Habitat:

OffshoreWarm Water

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Black Sea Bass

Size

2 - 9 lbs

Length

10" - 26"

Habitat:

OffshoreOnshoreNearshoreWreckReef

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Blackfin Tuna

Size

2 - 20 lbs

Length

7" - 43"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Blacknose Shark

Size

22 - 42 lbs

Length

48" - 79"

Habitat:

NearshoreContinental Shelf

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Blacktip Shark

Size

100 - 150 lbs

Length

60" - 108"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreContinental ShelvesInsular Shelves

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Blue Catfish

Size

20 - 81 lbs

Length

25" - 46"

Habitat:

RiverLakeFlatsBackcountry

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Blue Marlin

Size

200 - 400 lbs

Length

132" - 197"

Habitat:

OffshoreOpen Water

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Blue Runner

Size

5 - 11 lbs

Length

13" - 28"

Habitat:

OnshoreOffshoreReef

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Blue Shark

Size

60 - 121 lbs

Length

72" - 157"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Bluefin Tuna

Size

200 - 600 lbs

Length

78" - 180"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Bluefish

Size

3 - 15 lbs

Length

15" - 51"

Habitat:

NearshoreOnshore

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Bluegill

Size

1 - 2 lbs

Length

6" - 16"

Habitat:

LakePondRiver

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Bonefish

Size

4 - 16 lbs

Length

16" - 41"

Habitat:

OnshoreMuddy Flats

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Bonnethead Shark

Size

13 - 28 lbs

Length

24" - 59"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Bowfin

Size

12 - 21 lbs

Length

20" - 43"

Habitat:

LakeRiver

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Brook Trout

Size

1 - 10 lbs

Length

10" - 34"

Habitat:

LakeRiver

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Broomtail Grouper

Size

30 - 60 lbs

Length

25" - 59"

Habitat:

OffshoreDeepwaterReefs

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Brown Bullhead

Size

1 - 5 lbs

Length

8" - 22"

Habitat:

LakeRiverBackwater

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Brown Trout

Size

2 - 40 lbs

Length

13" - 39"

Habitat:

LakeRiver

Book Charter

Bull Shark

Size

200 - 500 lbs

Length

84" - 142"

Habitat:

WarmShallow NearshoreRiver

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Caribbean Spiny Lobster

Size

2 - 5 lbs

Length

8" - 18"

Habitat:

Coral reefsRocky ledges and outcroppingsSeagrass bedsMangrove rootsSandy bottoms with scattered debris

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Cero Mackerel

Size

10 - 17 lbs

Length

24" - 72"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshore

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Chain Pickerel

Size

3 - 5 lbs

Length

14" - 39"

Habitat:

LakeRiverPondBogsSwamps

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Channel Catfish

Size

2 - 4 lbs

Length

15" - 25"

Habitat:

RiversTidal MouthsBendsWrecks

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Chinook Salmon

Size

10 - 50 lbs

Length

30" - 59"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreRiverLake

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Cobia

Size

10 - 80 lbs

Length

24" - 79"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Coho Salmon

Size

8 - 12 lbs

Length

24" - 43"

Habitat:

LakeRiverOnshoreNearshore

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Common Carp

Size

5 - 100 lbs

Length

16" - 47"

Habitat:

RiverLakeBackcountry

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Copper Shark

Size

374 - 672 lbs

Length

94" - 132"

Habitat:

BaysShoalsHarborsContinental ShelvesOffshore Islands

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Crappie

Size

0 - 5 lbs

Length

4" - 19"

Habitat:

RiverLake

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Crevalle Jack

Size

15 - 60 lbs

Length

15" - 49"

Habitat:

RiverOnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefFlats BackcountryWreck

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Cubera Snapper

Size

40 - 126 lbs

Length

36" - 63"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Dusky Shark

Size

350 - 765 lbs

Length

130" - 168"

Habitat:

OnshoreOffshore

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Fat Snook

Size

6 - 10 lbs

Length

12" - 28"

Habitat:

InshoreMangroves

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Flannelmouth Sucker

Size

2 - 8 lbs

Length

19" - 26"

Habitat:

freshwater

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Flathead Catfish

Size

4 - 60 lbs

Length

12" - 61"

Habitat:

RiverLakeFlatsBackcountry

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Flathead Grey Mullet

Size

10 - 18 lbs

Length

20" - 47"

Habitat:

OnshoreRiver

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Florida Gar

Size

3 - 9 lbs

Length

26" - 52"

Habitat:

RiversTidal MouthsBendsWrecks

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Florida Pompano

Size

4 - 8 lbs

Length

12" - 25"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshore

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Gag Grouper

Size

10 - 50 lbs

Length

24" - 57"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReef

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Goldeye

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

14" - 20"

Habitat:

LakesRivers

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Goliath Grouper

Size

75 - 150 lbs

Length

50" - 98"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreReefBackcountryFlatsWreck

Book Charter

Grass Carp

Size

40 - 97 lbs

Length

16" - 59"

Habitat:

LakeRiverBackcountry

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Great Barracuda

Size

5 - 103 lbs

Length

24" - 79"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreReefWreck

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Great Northern Tilefish

Size

40 - 66 lbs

Length

33" - 49"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreSandy or Muddy Ocean Floor

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Great Pompano

Size

1 - 560 lbs

Length

11" - 20"

Habitat:

Sandy shoresCoastal LinesCoral Reefs

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Great Snakehead

Size

4 - 15 lbs

Length

18" - 72"

Habitat:

LakesReservoirsCanalsSwampsRivers

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Greater Amberjack

Size

40 - 200 lbs

Length

60" - 75"

Habitat:

OffshoreReefsWrecks

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Green Sunfish

Size

1 - 2 lbs

Length

3" - 12"

Habitat:

LakeRiverBackwaterGravel Bottom

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Grey Snapper

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

30" - 35"

Habitat:

RiverLakeOnshoreNear shoreReefBackcountry

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Grey Tilefish

Size

5 - 23 lbs

Length

25" - 35"

Habitat:

OffshoreDeepwaterContinental ShelfContinental Slopes

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Grey Triggerfish

Size

11 - 13 lbs

Length

19" - 24"

Habitat:

Inshoreoffshore

Book Charter

Gulf Grouper

Size

72 - 200 lbs

Length

60" - 78"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreRocky Reef

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Hardhead Sea Catfish

Size

1 - 12 lbs

Length

10" - 28"

Habitat:

Inshore

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Hogfish

Size

8 - 24 lbs

Length

10" - 36"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Book Charter

Indo-Pacific Blue Marlin

Size

200 - 623 lbs

Length

132" - 192"

Habitat:

Offshore

Book Charter

Indo-Pacific Sailfish

Size

120 - 220 lbs

Length

42" - 137"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Jolthead Porgy

Size

13 - 18 lbs

Length

14" - 20"

Habitat:

offshorenearshorereefs

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King Mackerel

Size

10 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 72"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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King Of Herrings

Size

60 - 600 lbs

Length

120" - 312"

Habitat:

OffshoreOpen Ocean

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Ladyfish

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

12" - 39"

Habitat:

OnshoreBay

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Lake Trout

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Length

25" - 59"

Habitat:

Lake

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Lake Whitefish

Size

2 - 15 lbs

Length

12" - 39"

Habitat:

Coral ReefsSandInshoreNearshore

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Lane Snapper

Size

3 - 8 lbs

Length

10" - 24"

Habitat:

Coral ReefsSandInshoreNearshore

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Largemouth Bass

Size

2 - 22 lbs

Length

15" - 32"

Habitat:

LakePondRivers

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Lemon Shark

Size

150 - 220 lbs

Length

96" - 134"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreReefBay

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Leopard Shark

Size

10 - 44 lbs

Length

50" - 78"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreReef

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Lesser Amberjack

Size

8 - 12 lbs

Length

19" - 27"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshore

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Lingcod

Size

25 - 85 lbs

Length

20" - 60"

Habitat:

Onshore

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Little Tunny

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Length

24" - 48"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshore

Book Charter

Longfin Yellowtail

Size

10 - 130 lbs

Length

35" - 60"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Longnose Gar

Size

30 - 55 lbs

Length

28" - 72"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreMarshRivers

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Lookdown

Size

2 - 3 lbs

Length

12" - 19"

Habitat:

Reefsinshoreoffshore

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Mackerel Scad

Size

0 - 1 lbs

Length

8" - 18"

Habitat:

CoastlinesIslandsOffshore

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Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Size

15 - 30 lbs

Length

40" - 83"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Mahogany Snapper

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

15" - 19"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreCoral Reefs

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Misty Grouper

Size

15 - 119 lbs

Length

45" - 63"

Habitat:

OffshoreDeepwater

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Mozambique Tilapia

Size

1 - 6 lbs

Length

12" - 15"

Habitat:

LakeRiverBackcountrySwampsCanalsDrainagesEstuaries

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Mutton Snapper

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Habitat:

OnshoreReefNearshore Backcountry

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Nassau Grouper

Size

30 - 55 lbs

Length

28" - 48"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreShallow Reef

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Northern Kingfish

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

10" - 18"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Ocean Triggerfish

Size

4 - 13 lbs

Length

10" - 26"

Habitat:

OffshoreReef

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Oscar

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

10" - 14"

Habitat:

onshoreestuariesbaysrivers

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Pacific Barracuda

Size

10 - 18 lbs

Length

40" - 60"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Book Charter

Pacific Bonito

Size

80-200+ lbs

Habitat:

Inshoreoffshore

Book Charter

Pacific Crevalle Jack

Size

10 - 43 lbs

Length

12" - 40"

Habitat:

Offshore

Book Charter

Pacific Halibut

Size

20 - 500 lbs

Habitat:

Continental ShelfOffshore

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Pacific Pompano

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

6" - 14"

Habitat:

NearshorePiersJetties

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Peacock Bass

Size

3 - 15 lbs

Length

10" - 29"

Habitat:

RiverLakeCanal

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Permit

Size

9 - 60 lbs

Length

24" - 48"

Habitat:

InshoreFlatsOffshoreReefsJetties

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Picked Dogfish

Size

80-200+ lbs

Length

30" - 37"

Habitat:

InshoreOffshore

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Pinfish

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

4" - 16"

Habitat:

Seagrass FlatsMangrove SwampsCorals rich with Barnacles

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Pompano Dolphinfish

Size

4 - 77 lbs

Length

20" - 50"

Habitat:

OffshoreOpen Ocean

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Porbeagle Shark

Size

300 - 550 lbs

Length

60" - 140"

Habitat:

OffshoreContinental ShelvesSlopesInshore

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Queen Triggerfish

Size

6 - 12 lbs

Length

11" - 24"

Habitat:

OnshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Book Charter

Rainbow Runner

Size

15 - 37 lbs

Length

42" - 47"

Habitat:

OffshoreCoastal Waters

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Rainbow Trout

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

16" - 34"

Habitat:

RiverLake

Book Charter

Red Grouper

Size

12 - 25 lbs

Length

17" - 35"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreReefWreckOcean Floor

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Red Porgy

Size

19 - 37 lbs

Length

13" - 36"

Habitat:

Rocky reefsJettiesBaysHarbors

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Red Snapper

Size

5 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 39"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Redbreast Sunfish

Size

1 - 2 lbs

Length

8" - 12"

Habitat:

RiverLakeBackcountry

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Redear Sunfish

Size

0 - 5 lbs

Length

6" - 17"

Habitat:

LakeRiverPondStreams

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Redfish

Size

10 - 45 lbs

Length

30" - 61"

Habitat:

OnshoreFlatsBackcountryNearshore

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Redstripe Rockfish

Size

1 - 1 lbs

Length

13" - 24"

Habitat:

OffshoreDeepwater

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Rock Bass

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

6" - 17"

Habitat:

LakeStream PoolsVegetationRocky Bottom

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Sand Perch

Size

1 - 2 lbs

Length

4" - 11"

Habitat:

InshoreFlatsReefsWrecks

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Sand Tiger Shark

Size

191 - 350 lbs

Length

78" - 126"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreCoral ReefsEstuaries

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Sandbar Shark

Size

143 - 260 lbs

Length

20" - 71"

Habitat:

Continental ShelvesOceanic Banks

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Scalloped Hammerhead

Size

60 - 64 lbs

Length

59" - 169"

Habitat:

InshoreOffshore

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Scamp Grouper

Size

-13 - 32 lbs

Length

12" - 42"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreReef

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Scup

Size

2 - 4 lbs

Length

10" - 18"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreReef

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Sea Bass

Size

2 - 9 lbs

Length

10" - 26"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Sea Trout

Size

1 - 6 lbs

Length

20" - 55"

Habitat:

InshoreNearshoreCovered River

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Sheepshead

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

14" - 20"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Book Charter

Shortfin Mako Shark

Size

150 - 300 lbs

Length

72" - 150"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Silk Snapper

Size

80-200+ lbs

Length

17" - 32"

Habitat:

Gulf of Mexico

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Skipjack Tuna

Size

18 - 76 lbs

Length

30" - 43"

Habitat:

OffshoreTemperate Waters

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Smallmouth Bass

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

12" - 27"

Habitat:

LakeRiver

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Smooth Hammerhead

Size

185 - 880 lbs

Length

96" - 197"

Habitat:

InshoreOffshore

Book Charter

Snook

Size

12 - 29 lbs

Length

16" - 50"

Habitat:

InshoreFlatsBackcountry

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Snowy Grouper

Size

24 - 30 lbs

Length

30" - 38"

Habitat:

OffshoreReefWreckDeep Water

Book Charter

Southern Flounder

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

12" - 33"

Habitat:

OnshoreInshoreChannelsRivers

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Southern Kingcroaker

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

12" - 20"

Habitat:

OnshoreRivermouth

Book Charter

Southern Stingray

Size

50 - 200 lbs

Length

60" - 79"

Habitat:

Ocean BeachesOffshoreNearshoreBaysEstuaries

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Spadefish

Size

3 - 14 lbs

Length

12" - 36"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshore

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Spanish Mackerel

Size

8 - 120 lbs

Length

20" - 72"

Habitat:

offshoreonshorenearshore

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Speckled Hind

Size

40 - 66 lbs

Length

35" - 47"

Habitat:

NearshoreLedgesWreck

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Spinner Shark

Size

60 - 120 lbs

Length

72" - 118"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreShallows

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Spotted Grouper

Size

10 - 49 lbs

Length

18" - 45"

Habitat:

Patch ReefsLagoons (younger)Rocky Reefs

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Spotted Weakfish

Size

3 - 17 lbs

Length

12" - 39"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreCoastal River

Book Charter

Steelhead Trout

Size

2 - 35 lbs

Length

12" - 46"

Habitat:

Coastalrivers

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Striped Bass

Size

10 - 81 lbs

Length

20" - 55"

Habitat:

RiverLakeOnshoreNear shore

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Striped Marlin

Size

417 - 440 lbs

Length

137" - 165"

Habitat:

Onshore

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Striped Mojarra

Size

1 - 2 lbs

Length

6" - 16"

Habitat:

InletsTidal Pools

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Stripetail Rockfish

Size

7 - 8 lbs

Length

6" - 16"

Habitat:

OffshoreDeepwaterContinental ShelfContinental Slopes

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Summer Flounder

Size

1 - 5 lbs

Length

15" - 37"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshore

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Swordfish

Size

100 - 400 lbs

Length

48" - 179"

Habitat:

OffshoreDeepwater

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Tarpon

Size

25 - 63 lbs

Length

48" - 96"

Habitat:

InshoreFlatsBackcountry

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Thresher Shark

Size

500 - 1120 lbs

Length

120" - 240"

Habitat:

NearshoreContinental ShelfInshoreOffshore

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Tiger Rockfish

Size

2 - 5 lbs

Length

11" - 19"

Habitat:

Rocky OutcropsBouldersJettiesRocky Reefs

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Tiger Shark

Size

850 - 3000 lbs

Length

120" - 295"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Tope Shark

Size

60 - 98 lbs

Length

50" - 77"

Habitat:

Warm Coastal Waters

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Tripletail

Size

2 - 20 lbs

Length

18" - 36"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreInshoreEstuariesBays

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Vermilion Rockfish

Size

6 - 7 lbs

Length

14" - 22"

Habitat:

Reefsoffshore

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Wahoo Fish

Size

15 - 184 lbs

Length

8" - 100"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreReef

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Walleye

Size

1 - 10 lbs

Length

12" - 42"

Habitat:

LakeRiver

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Warmouth

Size

1 - 2 lbs

Length

4" - 12"

Habitat:

RiverLakeSwampMuddyVegetation

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Warsaw Grouper

Size

150 - 440 lbs

Length

65" - 92"

Habitat:

NearshoreReefDeepwater

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White Bass

Size

1 - 5 lbs

Length

10" - 18"

Habitat:

LakeRiver

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White Catfish

Size

6 - 9 lbs

Length

13" - 24"

Habitat:

Coastal RiverTidal Water

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White Croaker

Size

0 - 1 lbs

Length

8" - 16"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreBays

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White Grunt

Size

2 - 6 lbs

Length

6" - 14"

Habitat:

OffshoreInshoreBackcountry

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White Hake

Size

6 - 20 lbs

Length

48" - 52"

Habitat:

Offshore

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White Margate

Size

16 - 20 lbs

Length

10" - 30"

Habitat:

InshoreReefNearshoreOffshore

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White Marlin

Size

45 - 65 lbs

Length

50" - 118"

Habitat:

Offshore

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White Weakfish

Size

7 - 88 lbs

Length

28" - 65"

Habitat:

OffshoreNearshoreCoral ReefsEstuariesBaysKelp Forests

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Winter Flounder

Size

3 - 8 lbs

Length

9" - 25"

Habitat:

Continental ShelvesEstuaries

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Wreckfish

Size

40 - 220 lbs

Length

38" - 83"

Habitat:

OffshoreDeepwaterWrecks

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Yellow Jack

Size

1 - 31 lbs

Length

1" - 39"

Habitat:

Offshore ReefsCoralsOpen Water

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Yellow Sea Chub

Size

4 - 8 lbs

Length

15" - 35"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreRocky BottomReef

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Yellowcheek Wrasse

Size

80-200+ lbs

Length

7" - 11"

Habitat:

Nearshore

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Yellowedge Grouper

Size

8 - 40 lbs

Length

26" - 45"

Habitat:

OffshoreDeepwaterReefWreck

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Yelloweye Rockfish

Size

5 - 39 lbs

Length

16" - 41"

Habitat:

offshore

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Yellowfin

Size

1 - 11 lbs

Length

8" - 34"

Habitat:

OnshoreReefNearshore Backcountry

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Yellowfin Grouper

Size

18 - 22 lbs

Length

35" - 39"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Yellowfin Tuna

Size

40 - 150 lbs

Length

27" - 94"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Yellowtail Amberjack

Size

15 - 96 lbs

Length

22" - 98"

Habitat:

OffshoreReefWreck

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Yellowtail Rockfish

Size

3 - 9 lbs

Length

11" - 26"

Habitat:

OnshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Florida

AI Generated Review Summary

Fishing in Florida offers diverse opportunities from Gulf Coast offshore adventures to Everglades backcountry excursions, targeting species like tarpon, redfish, snook, grouper, snapper, mahi-mahi, kingfish, and bass across inshore flats, nearshore reefs, and deep-sea waters. Anglers experience consistent action from the Panhandle to the Keys, with guides providing live bait, quality tackle, and expert instruction for all skill levels. Florida's experienced captains excel at reading conditions and adapting techniques, whether sight-fishing for trophy tarpon in shallow waters or bottom fishing for snapper on offshore structure. Family-friendly charters accommodate beginners through seasoned anglers, with patient instruction and fish cleaning services creating memorable adventures year-round in America's fishing capital.

Top Reviews

Florida

5.0 / 5.0

Based on 14395 reviews by Guidesly users

Katie Rankin

February 24, 2026

Trip taken February 24, 2026

Inshore, AM - 5 hrs Trip

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

4 Guests

Captain Mike is the man!! We had an amazing trip, and he put our kid on some big fish.

Cape Canaveral

12 years experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise his fish-finding expertise and tireless work ethic with families

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4-6 Guests

4-5 Hours

7 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$550

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Jarred Texter

February 20, 2026

1 Guest

Had a great experience with Dennis. Very knowledgeable and got me into some nice blackfin tuna. He is very professional and passionate about his charter business. Would absolutely book Dennis again!

Jensen Beach, FL

18 years experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for expert fish-finding skills and hands-on teaching with top-quality equipment

(13)

4-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

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Starts from$500

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Peter De Quarto

February 13, 2026

1 Guest

JP was an amazing guide. He took us to a few great spots where we found some awesome variety of fish species. Coming from Chicago, it was a great experience to find Oscars, Cichlids, Gar, Dogfish, and a few big schools of Largemouth Bass. Going through the Everglades we saw a bunch of Alligators and other cool wildlife too. My son will talk about this trip for years to come, he'll never forget it. Thanks JP!

Lake Okeechobee

Guest Reviews Say:

Known for trophy bass catches and expert teaching - guests rave about JP's fish-finding ability

(16)

1-2 Guests

4-8 Hours

6 Trips

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Starts from$400

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Jack DiGregorio

January 30, 2026

1 Guest

Exploring Cedar Key by boat was an incredible experience and one of the best ways to see the area. The scenery was beautiful, the water was calm, and getting to cruise around the islands felt truly special. Jason was absolutely amazing, super kind, friendly, and very knowledgeable about Cedar Key and everything around it. He made the trip relaxing, fun, and informative, pointing out wildlife and sharing great local insight along the way. If you’re thinking about seeing Cedar Key from the water, I can’t recommend this enough, especially with Jason as your guide.

Cedar Key, FL

26 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for finding productive spots and ensuring limits with expert local knowledge

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1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

8 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$175

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Mike T

February 17, 2026

Trip taken February 12, 2026

Inshore, AM - 4 hrs Trip

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

4 Guests

Captain Richard Delgado provided my guest and me with a great day on the water; we caught redfish, trout, and a seabass. We saw a lot of wildlife and had a great experience. Captain Richard was great with my guests, who were not experienced fishermen / fisherwomen, and he was great at teaching them how to apply the bait and care for them as needed. We will definitely use him again when we come back to the Crystal River area. Highly recommended charter! Thanks again for a great day on the water.