Bokeelia Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 12 Bokeelia 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 captain's own website

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

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.

12 charters in Bokeelia

Deep sea fishing in Bokeelia

3 of the 12 charters in Bokeelia 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 Bokeelia from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

What a 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 2026-09-23. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$500 – $650 6 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $600

Prices move, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Where the boats leave from, and where they fish

Docks and fishing grounds named by Bokeelia charters on their own websites. A place is listed when at least two of them name it.

Departure docks and marinas

  • Charlotte Harbor2 charters

    “Fishing Pine Island Sound, Charlotte Harbor, Gulf of America, Cape Coral & Ft.”

Fishing grounds they name

  • Pine Island Sound7 charters

    “Fishing the flats from Fort Myers Beach, Estero, Bonita Beach, Matlacha, Bokeelia and Pine Island Sound”

  • Boca Grande Pass3 charters

    “Cory charters in the world famous Boca Grande Pass for Tarpon.”

  • Cabbage Key2 charters

    “Captain Kalani knows every sandbar, every mangrove shoreline, and every hidden gem between here and Cabbage Key, and he's been taking guests to all of them for years.”

Fishing trips in Bokeelia by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Bokeelia

6 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Lee Native Fishing Charters, Katchem Up Charters, Falling Tide Charters, Fisch charters, Pine Island Charter Fishing and 1 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

2 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 Bokeelia

3 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 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.

What you can keep out of Bokeelia 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.

Questions about fishing charters in Bokeelia

How many fishing charters are in Bokeelia?

This page lists 12 fishing charters in Bokeelia, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

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.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Bokeelia?

3 of the 12 charters listed in Bokeelia 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 Bokeelia in September?

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

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.

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.

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.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Bokeelia?

3 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.

Fish you can catch out of Bokeelia

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Snook10Redfish10Tarpon9Speckled Trout8Cobia6King Mackerel5Grouper4Bull Shark3Hammerhead Shark3Pompano3

Charters near Bokeelia

Boca Grande10Placida6Captiva8Punta Gorda15Cape Coral21Englewood14

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