Apalachicola Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 8 Apalachicola fishing charters, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each charter's own website

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Apalachicola

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8 charters in Apalachicola

Deep sea fishing in Apalachicola

3 of the 8 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.

Harvest status is September's rule for Apalachicola from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing trips in Apalachicola by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Apalachicola

7 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Apalach Anglers, Book Me A Charter, Apalachicola Saltwater Charters, Robinson Brothers Guide Service, Tideline Charters and 2 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

4 charters list half-day trips and 2 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

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

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

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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 many fishing charters are in Apalachicola?

This page lists 8 fishing charters in Apalachicola, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

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.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Apalachicola?

3 of the 8 charters listed in Apalachicola say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 7 run inshore and bay trips.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Apalachicola?

5 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.

What you can keep out of Apalachicola in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

What these charters fish for

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Redfish7Speckled Trout7Black Drum6Flounder6Spanish Mackerel4Pompano4Sheepshead4Shark3Tarpon3

Charters near Apalachicola

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