Boca Grande Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 6 Boca Grande 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

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Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Boca Grande

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6 charters in Boca Grande

Deep sea fishing in Boca Grande

4 of the 6 charters in Boca Grande list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

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 Boca Grande from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing trips in Boca Grande by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Boca Grande

6 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Reelfishing Charters, Boca Grande Fishing with Reel Intense, Boca Grande Fly Fishing Guide, Catchfloridatarpon, Hotfish Fishing Charters and 1 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

3 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 Boca Grande

2 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 Boca Grande

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 Port Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to September
  • Fewest rainy days: February and November
  • Coolest water: January, around 67°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 94°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • PGDPunta Gorda 19 miles away
  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 35 miles away

Local public airports

  • X36Buchan 17 miles away
  • VNCVenice Municipal 24 miles away
  • F13Shell Creek Airpark 25 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Boca Grande.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:58 PM6:21 PM7:38 PM7:53 PM8:09 PM8:24 PM8:25 PM8:06 PM7:34 PM7:01 PM5:39 PM5:38 PM
Water67°72°76°79°85°86°88°88°86°81°75°70°
Air (high)77°80°83°87°91°93°94°94°92°89°83°79°
Rainy days3334511121310533

Water temperature: NOAA Fort Myers station (25 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, PUNTA GORDA 4 ESE. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Port Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Boca Grande, 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, ZIP 33921.

Questions about fishing charters in Boca Grande

How many fishing charters are in Boca Grande?

This page lists 6 fishing charters in Boca Grande, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

When is the water warmest near Boca Grande?

May through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 85–88°F. It's coolest in January, around 67°F.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Boca Grande?

4 of the 6 charters listed in Boca Grande say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 6 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Boca Grande in September?

Under Florida's rules you can keep grouper, amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Boca Grande?

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 Boca Grande?

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 Boca Grande?

The closest airports with airline service are Punta Gorda (PGD), 19 miles away and Southwest Florida International (RSW), 35 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Buchan (X36), 17 miles away, Venice Municipal (VNC), 24 miles away and Shell Creek Airpark (F13), 25 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Boca Grande?

2 charters in Boca Grande 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 Boca Grande 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

Harvest closed this month

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.

Florida state records caught at Boca Grande

One saltwater all-tackle record lists Boca Grande as the catch location.

From FWC Florida Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle), checked Sep 2026. The place is the catch location FWC recorded.

What these charters fish for

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

Tarpon6Snook5Redfish5Speckled Trout5Cobia3Blacktip Shark3King Mackerel3Grouper3Sheepshead2Pompano2

Charters near Boca Grande

Placida3Bokeelia6Englewood9Punta Gorda8Port Charlotte3Captiva5

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