Berkshire Lakes Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 172 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Berkshire Lakes, 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 & Guides in Berkshire Lakes

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172 charters and guides in Berkshire Lakes

Deep sea fishing in Berkshire Lakes

71 of the 172 charters in Berkshire Lakes 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 Berkshire Lakes by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Berkshire Lakes

73 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Glades Fly Fishing, Anchor Charters of Naples, Inshore Odyssey Naples Fl fishing Charters, Lee Guide Co., Naples Boat Charters and 68 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

61 charters list half-day trips and 46 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 Berkshire Lakes

51 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 Berkshire Lakes

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 26 miles away
  • PGDPunta Gorda 55 miles away

Local public airports

  • APFNaples Municipal 3 miles away
  • MKYMarco Island Executive 12 miles away
  • IMMImmokalee Regional 28 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Berkshire Lakes.

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, Berkshire Lakes CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Berkshire Lakes

How many fishing charters and guides are in Berkshire Lakes?

This page lists 172 fishing charters and guides in Berkshire Lakes, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Berkshire Lakes?

71 of the 172 charters listed in Berkshire Lakes say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 73 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Berkshire Lakes 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 Berkshire Lakes?

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 or guide in Berkshire Lakes?

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 Berkshire Lakes?

The closest airports with airline service are Southwest Florida International (RSW), 26 miles away and Punta Gorda (PGD), 55 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Naples Municipal (APF), 3 miles away, Marco Island Executive (MKY), 12 miles away and Immokalee Regional (IMM), 28 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Berkshire Lakes?

51 charters in Berkshire Lakes 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 Berkshire Lakes

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

Snook109Redfish97Tarpon93Speckled Trout77Shark57Cobia56King Mackerel48Pompano45Sheepshead44Mangrove Snapper44Snapper43Goliath Grouper35Grouper33Barracuda32Spanish Mackerel28Amberjack26Black Drum25Tripletail22Permit22Gag Grouper21Jack Crevalle19Red Snapper18Red Grouper16Mahi-Mahi15Ladyfish14Tuna12Hammerhead Shark12Bull Shark11Flounder10Wahoo10Lane Snapper10Black Grouper9Blacktip Shark9Yellowtail Snapper8Bonefish7Peacock Bass7Mutton Snapper7Largemouth Bass6Skipjack Tuna6Scamp5Porgy5Grunt5Bonito4Marlin4Lemon Shark4Gray Triggerfish3Blackfin Tuna3Sailfish3Warsaw Grouper3Blue Runner3Catfish3Bluefish3Tiger Shark3Speckled Hind3Bonnethead Shark3Yellowedge Grouper2Hogfish2Swordfish2Great Barracuda2Sandbar Shark2Bluegill2Nurse Shark2Albacore1Snakehead1Rock Hind1Bigeye Tuna1Yellowmouth Grouper1Yellowtail1Spinner Shark1Almaco Jack1Lesser Amberjack1Banded Rudderfish1Nassau Grouper1Warmouth1Bowfin1Redear Sunfish1Bluefin Tuna1Striped Bass1Blue Marlin1Yellowfin Tuna1Cubera Snapper1Snowy Grouper1Tilefish1Blackfin Snapper1White Marlin1Crappie1

Charters & Guides near Berkshire Lakes

Naples152Lely144Pelican Marsh199Naples Manor125Heritage Bay166Bonita Springs190

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