Apalachicola Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

47 captains within 25 miles of Apalachicola, 16 of them in Apalachicola itself, 19 running offshore. A half day is typically $500 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 47Captains within 25 miles
  • 19Deep sea boats
  • $400–$600Half day, typically

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Apalachicola

Call or visit a captain's website to ask about trips, dates and prices. If they're out on the water, leave a message.

47 charters in Apalachicola

Deep sea fishing in Apalachicola

19 of the 47 charters in Apalachicola list offshore trips on their own websites.

State or federal water

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Which side of that line you fish on can change the season and the limits.

Federally permitted boats

Aboard a charter with a federal Gulf reef fish permit, the federal season applies to red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Where to find current Apalachicola fishing reports

We don’t publish a daily report and we won’t reprint one. What’s biting this week comes from the boats — here is where the Apalachicola fleet posts it.

On Instagram 5 Apalachicola boats

Most captains put the day’s catch here, not on their website.

1 more Apalachicola captains post there.

Handles and report pages come from each charter’s own website; every link goes to the captain and nothing of theirs is reproduced here. Boats are ordered by how established they are locally.

State records from the water off Apalachicola

Florida's all-tackle list records 3 species taken on Apalachicola River, which the boats here fish.

Heaviest on the list

Carp

40.56 lb

Bernard Rowan · 5/24

Why this one is here

The record was taken on Apalachicola River, which is the water the boats on this page fish — not Apalachicola itself. A record is what came over the rail once; it is not what to expect on a trip.

See the record
  • 4.69 lb White Bass · Apalachicola River · 4/9/ · Richard Davis source
  • 3.93 lb Spotted Bass · Apalachicola River · 6/28 · Joe Durden source

From Florida's own records page, linked on each row. Records are certified by the state and can be broken at any time.

What a deep sea trip costs in Apalachicola

The rates Apalachicola charters publish on their own websites, by trip length. These are the price of the whole boat, and a range across many boats rather than any one boat's rate. Read on 2026-10-01. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$400 – $600 23 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $500

What a trip costs moves with fuel prices, the size of the boat and how far out it runs, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Fishing trips in Apalachicola by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Apalachicola

24 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Boss Charters, Reel Florida Adventures Simmons Bayou FL, Apalach Inshore, Apalach Anglers, Book Me A Charter and 19 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

16 charters list half-day trips and 13 list full-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in Apalachicola

19 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Planning a trip to Apalachicola

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

Choose a date to see high and low tide

NOAA tide predictions for APALACHICOLA.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: June to September
  • Fewest rainy days: May and October
  • Coolest water: January, around 56°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 92°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • TLHTallahassee International 60 miles away
  • ECPNorthwest Florida Beaches International 65 miles away

Local public airports

  • AAFApalachicola Regional-Cleve Randolph Field 2 miles away
  • F47St. George Island 7 miles away
  • A51Costin 18 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Apalachicola.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset6:03 PM6:29 PM7:48 PM8:07 PM8:26 PM8:42 PM8:42 PM8:21 PM7:45 PM7:09 PM5:44 PM5:43 PM
Water56°60°66°71°78°84°86°86°83°75°68°61°
Air (high)64°67°72°78°85°90°92°91°88°82°74°67°
Rainy days5554379107345

Water temperature: NOAA Apalachicola station (1 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, APALACHICOLA AIRPORT. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for APALACHICOLA. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Apalachicola, 15th of each month. Airports: FAA airport registry for public-use airports and their locations, FAA CY2024 passenger boardings for which have airline service, town centre from the Census 2024 gazetteer, Apalachicola city.

Questions about fishing charters in Apalachicola

How much does it cost to go deep sea fishing in Apalachicola?

23 Apalachicola charters publish a half day rate on their own site, and they run $400 to $600 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $500. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $500 trip is about $85 each. Shorter trips cost less; ask the captain, because fewer of them publish those rates.

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 12 of the 47 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 4 of them publish a weather or cancellation policy on their own site — read the one belonging to the boat you book.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Apalachicola?

They are different days on different water. 7 charters here list offshore only, 12 list inshore only, and 12 list both. Offshore means a longer run and bigger fish; inshore means calmer water, shorter runs and sight-fishing. The month-by-month table above shows which fish the fleet says are around when you are coming.

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to Apalachicola?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Apalachicola charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Apalachicola Charters puts it: “All fishing gear, licenses, and live bait are provided, so you can focus on enjoying your time on the water.”

Do Apalachicola charters clean your catch?

Most do, at the dock when you come in, and a good few say so plainly on their own sites. As Apalach Anglers puts it: “At the end of the trip, your catch will be cleaned for you back at the dock and send you home with plenty of fresh fish for dinner!” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on an Apalachicola charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Sunscreen, water, sunglasses and drinks come up most often on Apalachicola charter sites.

How many people can come along in Apalachicola?

Four is the usual limit on a private boat here, though plenty take two and six — it is set by the captain's licence and the boat, not by how many will fit.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Apalachicola?

19 charters in Apalachicola mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about children's life jackets, trip length and whether there's a restroom on board.

How do I book a charter in Apalachicola?

Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.

What should I ask the captain?

Ask what the trip includes, how long it lasts, how many people can come, what you're likely to catch that time of year, and the cancellation policy if the weather turns.

Where do state waters end off Apalachicola?

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Federal seasons and limits apply beyond it, and for some fish they also apply to federally permitted charter boats inside state waters.

When is the water warmest near Apalachicola?

June through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–86°F. It's coolest in January, around 56°F.

What airports are closest to Apalachicola?

The closest airports with airline service are Tallahassee International (TLH), 60 miles away and Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP), 65 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Apalachicola Regional-Cleve Randolph Field (AAF), 2 miles away, St. George Island (F47), 7 miles away and Costin (A51), 18 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Apalachicola?

This page lists 47 fishing charters in Apalachicola, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Apalachicola

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website — the number is how many Apalachicola captains name that fish.

Redfish30Speckled Trout27Flounder25Tarpon15Pompano15Shark14Black Drum13Tripletail13Cobia12Grouper11King Mackerel11Sheepshead11Amberjack9Red Snapper9Spanish Mackerel8Mangrove Snapper7Snapper6Bluefish6Mahi-Mahi5Red Grouper5Tuna4Ladyfish4Gray Triggerfish4Wahoo3Jack Crevalle3Lane Snapper3Gag Grouper3Scamp3Bull Shark3Catfish3Porgy2Goliath Grouper2Hammerhead Shark2Striped Bass2Grunt2Marlin2Black Sea Bass2Sailfish1Bonito1Sandbar Shark1Atlantic Croaker1Mahogany Snapper1Channel Catfish1Snook1Hardhead Catfish1Vermilion Snapper1Spadefish1Swordfish1Black Grouper1Blacktip Shark1Spinner Shark1Bonnethead Shark1Atlantic Sharpnose Shark1Salmon1Blackfin Tuna1

Charters near Apalachicola

Eastpoint38St. George Island35Port St. Joe40Carrabelle33Mexico Beach72Tyndall AFB84

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