Fishing Charters in Port Charlotte

Discover top rated fishing charters and guides in Port Charlotte

Top Species

Atlantic Bonito

Species Name: Sarda Sarda

Habitat: Nearshore, Reef

Weight: 10 - 12 lbs.

Black Drum

Species Name: Pogonias Cromis

Habitat: Brackish Waters, Onshore

Weight: 15 - 90 lbs.

Black Grouper

Species Name: Mycteroperca Bonaci

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 5 - 20 lbs.

Black Sea Bass

Species Name: Centropristis Striata

Habitat: Offshore, Onshore, Nearshore, Wreck, Reef

Weight: 2 - 9 lbs.

Blacktip Shark

Species Name: Carcharhinus Limbatus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Continental Shelves, Insular Shelves

Weight: 100 - 150 lbs.

Bonnethead Shark

Species Name: Sphyrna Tiburo

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 13 - 28 lbs.

Bull Shark

Species Name: Carcharhinus Leucas

Habitat: Warm, Shallow Nearshore, River

Weight: 200 - 500 lbs.

Cobia

Species Name: Rachycentron Canadum

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 10 - 80 lbs.

Crevalle Jack

Species Name: Caranx Hippos

Habitat: River, Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Flats Backcountry, Wreck

Weight: 15 - 60 lbs.

Goliath Grouper

Species Name: Epinephelus Itajara

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Reef, Backcountry, Flats, Wreck

Weight: 75 - 150 lbs.

Grey Snapper

Species Name: Lutjanus Griseus

Habitat: River, Lake, Onshore, Near shore, Reef, Backcountry

Weight: 1 - 8 lbs.

King Mackerel

Species Name: Scomberomorus Cavalla

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 10 - 20 lbs.

Ladyfish

Species Name: Elops Saurus

Habitat: Onshore, Bay

Weight: 1 - 3 lbs.

Red Grouper

Species Name: Epinephelus Morio

Habitat: Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck, Ocean Floor

Weight: 12 - 25 lbs.

Redfish

Species Name: Sciaenops Ocellatus

Habitat: Onshore, Flats, Backcountry, Nearshore

Weight: 10 - 45 lbs.

Sea Trout

Species Name: Salmo Trutta

Habitat: Inshore, Nearshore, Covered River

Weight: 1 - 6 lbs.

Sheepshead

Species Name: Archosargus Probatocephalus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 1 - 8 lbs.

Snook

Species Name: Centropomus Undecimalis

Habitat: Inshore, Flats, Backcountry

Weight: 12 - 29 lbs.

Southern Flounder

Species Name: Paralichthys Lethostigma

Habitat: Onshore, Inshore, Channels, Rivers

Weight: 1 - 4 lbs.

Spanish Mackerel

Species Name: Scomberomorus Maculatus

Habitat: offshore, onshore, nearshore

Weight: 8 - 120 lbs.

Tarpon

Species Name: Megalops Atlanticus

Habitat: Inshore, Flats, Backcountry

Weight: 25 - 63 lbs.

Tripletail

Species Name: Lobotes Surinamensis

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Inshore, Estuaries, Bays

Weight: 2 - 20 lbs.

Steven Phillips

southern charm charters

Steven Phillips

Steve and Zeke were incredible! They worked tirelessly to get us on the fish, and we caught five species: Redfish, Sheepshead, Sea Trout, Black Drum, and Snapper. I highly recommend them to anyone!

December 13, 2024

Steven Phillips

southern charm charters

Steven Phillips

The captain and crew were top-notch. We knew the trip would be right after the hurricane, but the fish started biting as soon as the line hit the water—just shy of legal size. Still, we had a fantastic time!

October 2, 2024

Steven Phillips

southern charm charters

Steven Phillips

Captain Phillips is incredibly knowledgeable, a great teacher, and knows exactly how to put you on fish!

September 13, 2024

Steven Phillips

southern charm charters

Steven Phillips

Excellent trip. Friendly Captain and very knowledgeable. Will be booking again.

MichaelGogolinski

May 18, 2023

Steven Phillips

southern charm charters

Steven Phillips

JeffBazzo

April 8, 2023

Cody Cristello

straw hats fishing charters

Cody Cristello

Awesome day on the water.  We were on fish the whole time and had fun all day.

August 31, 2022

Steven Phillips

southern charm charters

Steven Phillips

Had the most AMAZING time this morning chasing down Black Drum, what an awesome fight and catch. Thank you guys so much! We'll definitely be back!

August 20, 2022

Steven Phillips

southern charm charters

Steven Phillips

We had a wonderful time with Capt Steve and Zeke. They put us on lots of fish and they were very helpful and friendly with everything. They had great commentary and we caught lots of fish and dinner. Thanks again Capt Steve!

April 4, 2022

Steven Phillips

southern charm charters

Steven Phillips

Highly recommend Southern Charm Charters. We had an amazing experience. We caught so many fish. They are beyond accommodating, personable, and knowledgeable of the area. We caught fish at every stop. They will not disappoint. Can not say enough good things about them.

February 26, 2022

Steven Phillips

southern charm charters

Steven Phillips

Steve and his partner were very friendly and knowledgeable. Started slow but he went above and beyond to get us on some fish. Ended up being a great day.

February 15, 2020

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