Bokeelia Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

202 captains within 25 miles of Bokeelia, 15 of them in Bokeelia itself, 61 running offshore. A full day is typically $1,500 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 202Captains within 25 miles
  • 61Deep sea boats
  • $850–$2,500Full day, typically
  • Charlotte HarborLeaving from

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Bokeelia

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

202 charters in Bokeelia

Deep sea fishing in Bokeelia

61 of the 202 charters in Bokeelia 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 Bokeelia 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 Bokeelia fleet posts it.

On Instagram 5 Bokeelia boats

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

1 more Bokeelia 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.

What a deep sea trip costs in Bokeelia

The rates Bokeelia 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)$500 – $650 6 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $600
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$600 – $1,900 5 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $850
  • Full day (8+ hours)$850 – $2,500 5 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $1,500

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 Bokeelia by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Bokeelia

108 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Lee Native Fishing Charters, Salty C Pirates, Tenacity Guide Service, Falling Tide Charters, Pine Island Charter Fishing and 103 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

56 charters list half-day trips and 50 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 Bokeelia

65 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 Bokeelia

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 Bokeelia, 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 26 miles away

Local public airports

  • FMYPage Field 18 miles away
  • F13Shell Creek Airpark 24 miles away
  • X36Buchan 26 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Bokeelia.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:58 PM6:21 PM7:37 PM7:53 PM8:09 PM8:23 PM8:24 PM8:05 PM7:33 PM7:00 PM5:38 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 (18 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 Bokeelia, Charlotte Harbor. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Bokeelia, 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, Bokeelia CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Bokeelia

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

5 Bokeelia charters publish a full day rate on their own site, and they run $850 to $2,500 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $1,500. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $1,500 trip is about $250 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 — 39 of the 202 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 5 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 Bokeelia?

They are different days on different water. 22 charters here list offshore only, 69 list inshore only, and 39 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 Bokeelia?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Bokeelia charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Tide Walker Charters puts it: “My Boat, All first class equipment provided, Live and fresh cut bait are always included.”

Do Bokeelia 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 Pine Island Charter Fishing puts it: “After your trip, your catch will be filleted and bagged for you to enjoy for dinner.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on a Bokeelia charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Food, sunscreen, drinks and snacks come up most often on Bokeelia charter sites.

How many people can come along in Bokeelia?

Three is the usual limit on a private boat here, though plenty take four 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 Bokeelia?

65 charters in Bokeelia 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 Bokeelia?

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 Bokeelia?

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 Bokeelia?

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

What airports are closest to Bokeelia?

The closest airports with airline service are Punta Gorda (PGD), 19 miles away and Southwest Florida International (RSW), 26 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Page Field (FMY), 18 miles away, Shell Creek Airpark (F13), 24 miles away and Buchan (X36), 26 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Bokeelia?

This page lists 202 fishing charters in Bokeelia, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Bokeelia

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

Snook134Redfish124Tarpon124Speckled Trout115Cobia69Sheepshead59Snapper56King Mackerel50Mangrove Snapper49Grouper49Shark48Pompano37Spanish Mackerel34Jack Crevalle33Goliath Grouper31Tripletail30Amberjack29Hammerhead Shark27Gag Grouper26Blacktip Shark25Flounder25Barracuda24Black Drum24Bull Shark23Ladyfish23Red Snapper22Red Grouper18Permit16Mahi-Mahi15Tuna13Lane Snapper11Bluefish11Lemon Shark10Wahoo10Bonnethead Shark10Yellowtail Snapper9Gray Triggerfish9Porgy9Scamp8Nurse Shark8Grunt7Bonefish7Bonito7Skipjack Tuna6Blackfin Tuna6Tiger Shark5Catfish5Spinner Shark4Sailfish4Sandbar Shark3Hogfish3Vermilion Snapper3Blue Runner3Black Grouper3Channel Catfish3Marlin3Speckled Hind2Blacknose Shark2Peacock Bass2Yellowfin Tuna2Mutton Snapper2Shad1Striped Bass1Almaco Jack1Black Sea Bass1Schoolmaster Snapper1Mako Shark1Great Barracuda1Bluegill1Mahogany Snapper1White Marlin1Cubera Snapper1Warsaw Grouper1Snowy Grouper1Yellowedge Grouper1Tilefish1Blackfin Snapper1

Charters near Bokeelia

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