Bradenton Beach Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 9 Bradenton Beach 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 Bradenton Beach

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

9 charters in Bradenton Beach

Deep sea fishing in Bradenton Beach

6 of the 9 charters in Bradenton Beach 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 Bradenton Beach from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

What a trip costs in Bradenton Beach

The rates Bradenton Beach 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)$750 – $900 6 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $850

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 Bradenton Beach charters on their own websites. A place is listed when at least two of them name it.

Fishing grounds they name

  • Egmont Key4 charters

    “Egmont Key is primarily a wildlife refuge, it is a great place to relax and collect shells along secluded, quiet beaches.”

  • Longboat Key3 charters

    “Cruise the beautiful waters surrounding Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key on this private adventure.”

  • Sarasota Bay3 charters

    “Our Florida native captains provide a locals experience on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and surrounding waters of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key & Sarasota Bay.”

  • Tampa Bay3 charters

    “Join our team for an excursion dedicated to exploring this unspoiled barrier island located at the mouth of Tampa Bay.”

  • Siesta Key2 charters

    “Experience relaxing private boat trips around Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.”

  • Palma Sola Bay2 charters

    “On the 60 or 90 minute jet ski rental, you’ll enjoy free riding time at Palma Sola Bay.”

Fishing trips in Bradenton Beach by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Bradenton Beach

5 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: AMI Sportfishing Charters, Mother Ocean Charters, MV Minnow dolphin tours anna maria island, Triple G’s Fishing Charters, Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters.

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 Bradenton Beach

5 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 Bradenton Beach

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 Cortez, Sarasota Bay.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to September
  • Fewest rainy days: November and April
  • Coolest water: January, around 62°F
  • Warmest air: August, highs near 92°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 10 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 31 miles away

Local public airports

  • 48XManatee 17 miles away
  • SPGAlbert Whitted 21 miles away
  • VNCVenice Municipal 31 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Bradenton Beach.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:58 PM6:22 PM7:39 PM7:56 PM8:12 PM8:27 PM8:28 PM8:09 PM7:36 PM7:02 PM5:39 PM5:39 PM
Water62°66°72°76°83°86°89°88°86°79°72°67°
Air (high)72°75°78°82°88°90°91°92°90°86°80°75°
Rainy days43434911128433

Water temperature: NOAA Port Manatee station (15 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, SARASOTA BRADENTON AP. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Cortez, Sarasota Bay. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Bradenton Beach, 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, Bradenton Beach city.

What you can keep out of Bradenton Beach 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

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 Bradenton Beach

How many fishing charters are in Bradenton Beach?

This page lists 9 fishing charters in Bradenton Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

When is the water warmest near Bradenton Beach?

May through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–89°F. It's coolest in January, around 62°F.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Bradenton Beach?

6 of the 9 charters listed in Bradenton Beach say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 5 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Bradenton Beach in September?

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

Where do state waters end off Bradenton Beach?

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 Bradenton Beach?

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 Bradenton Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 10 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 31 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Manatee (48X), 17 miles away, Albert Whitted (SPG), 21 miles away and Venice Municipal (VNC), 31 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Bradenton Beach?

5 charters in Bradenton Beach 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 Bradenton Beach

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

Snook4Redfish4Speckled Trout4Grouper4King Mackerel4Amberjack3Cobia3Barracuda3Shark3Tarpon2

Charters near Bradenton Beach

Holmes Beach13Anna Maria4Bradenton15Palmetto10Longboat Key7Sarasota42

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