Arcadia Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 40 fishing charters within 25 miles of Arcadia, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

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Charters in Arcadia

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

40 charters in Arcadia

Deep sea fishing in Arcadia

10 of the 40 charters in Arcadia 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.

Fishing trips in Arcadia by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Arcadia

23 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Task Force Fishing Charters, Boca Grande and Beyond, Razzor Ranch, Playin' Hooky Fishing Charter, Back Bay Xtremes Charters and 18 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

11 charters list half-day trips and 8 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 Arcadia

10 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 Arcadia

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • PGDPunta Gorda 22 miles away
  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 44 miles away

Local public airports

  • X06Arcadia Municipal 2 miles away
  • F13Shell Creek Airpark 18 miles away
  • CHNWauchula Municipal 20 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Arcadia.

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, Arcadia city.

Questions about fishing charters in Arcadia

How many fishing charters are in Arcadia?

This page lists 40 fishing charters in Arcadia, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Arcadia?

10 of the 40 charters listed in Arcadia say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 23 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Arcadia in October?

Under Florida's rules you can keep king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For red snapper, grouper and amberjack it depends on the dates or whether the boat holds a federal permit. Sailfish and marlin can legally be kept, but only within strict rules: Sailfish must measure 63 inches, lower jaw to fork, and in federal waters the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Blue marlin must measure 99 inches and white marlin 66 inches, lower jaw to fork, and the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Arcadia?

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.

How do I book a charter in Arcadia?

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.

What airports are closest to Arcadia?

The closest airports with airline service are Punta Gorda (PGD), 22 miles away and Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 44 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Arcadia Municipal (X06), 2 miles away, Shell Creek Airpark (F13), 18 miles away and Wauchula Municipal (CHN), 20 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Arcadia?

10 charters in Arcadia 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.

Fish you can catch out of Arcadia

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

Snook29Redfish28Speckled Trout27Tarpon26Cobia19Mangrove Snapper14Snapper12Flounder11Shark11Sheepshead10Spanish Mackerel9Grouper8Jack Crevalle8Tripletail7Goliath Grouper7Ladyfish7King Mackerel7Black Drum6Pompano6Blacktip Shark6Barracuda5Gag Grouper4Amberjack4Bonito4Permit4Blackfin Tuna4Red Grouper3Tuna3Spinner Shark3Bull Shark3Red Snapper3Bluefish3Lane Snapper2Mahi-Mahi2Wahoo2Sailfish2Sandbar Shark2Catfish2Hammerhead Shark2Lemon Shark2Nurse Shark2Bonnethead Shark2Mahogany Snapper1Skipjack Tuna1Marlin1Striped Bass1Gray Triggerfish1Vermilion Snapper1Porgy1Yellowtail Snapper1Scamp1

Charters near Arcadia

Charlotte Harbor109Limestone17North Port107Old Miakka89Port Charlotte114Ona23

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