Bradenton Beach Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

236 captains within 25 miles of Bradenton Beach, 9 of them in Bradenton Beach itself, 106 running offshore. A half day is typically $850 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 236Captains within 25 miles
  • 106Deep sea boats
  • $750–$900Half day, typically

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

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.

236 charters in Bradenton Beach

Deep sea fishing in Bradenton Beach

106 of the 236 charters in Bradenton Beach 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 Bradenton Beach 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 Bradenton Beach fleet posts it.

On Instagram 4 Bradenton Beach boats

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

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 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 2026-10-01. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$750 – $900 6 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $850

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 Bradenton Beach by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Bradenton Beach

133 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: AMI Sportfishing Charters, Mother Ocean Charters, AMI Book'em and Hook'em Fishing Charters, Prime Time Fishing Charters, Lucky Strike Fishing Charters and 128 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

58 charters list half-day trips and 67 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

90 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 Bradenton Beach

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 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.

Questions about fishing charters in Bradenton Beach

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

6 Bradenton Beach charters publish a half day rate on their own site, and they run $750 to $900 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $850. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $850 trip is about $140 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 — 69 of the 236 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 4 of them publish a weather or cancellation policy on their own site — read the one belonging to the boat you book.

What happens if the weather turns before my Bradenton Beach trip?

It is the captain's call on the morning, and the terms differ boat to boat: some refund the deposit, some reschedule. Worth reading the policy of the boat you are booking before you pay one.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Bradenton Beach?

They are different days on different water. 37 charters here list offshore only, 64 list inshore only, and 69 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 Bradenton Beach?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Bradenton Beach charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As YOLO Parasailing & Adventures puts it: “Bait, tackle, license, rods, reels & iced water all included!”

Do Bradenton Beach 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 Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters puts it: “If you would like to keep your fish, let the captain know and he will filet your catch.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

How many people can come along in Bradenton Beach?

Six is the usual limit on a private boat here, though plenty take 20 and nine — it is set by the captain's licence and the boat, not by how many will fit.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Bradenton Beach?

90 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How many fishing charters are in Bradenton Beach?

This page lists 236 fishing charters in Bradenton Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Bradenton Beach

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

Snook142Redfish138Speckled Trout132Tarpon127King Mackerel112Cobia110Mangrove Snapper75Shark74Grouper73Snapper67Spanish Mackerel66Sheepshead63Flounder59Gag Grouper58Amberjack52Hogfish48Red Snapper43Pompano42Red Grouper40Tripletail40Mahi-Mahi35Tuna33Black Drum29Barracuda28Goliath Grouper28Wahoo27Jack Crevalle23Sailfish22Grunt20Blacktip Shark20Blackfin Tuna18Ladyfish18Gray Triggerfish17Lane Snapper16Bluefish16Bull Shark14Hammerhead Shark14Porgy12Permit11Bonito11Marlin10Black Grouper9Scamp9Catfish8Skipjack Tuna8Bonnethead Shark8Swordfish7Yellowtail Snapper6Blue Marlin5Lemon Shark5Snowy Grouper5Channel Catfish4Tiger Shark4Gulf Flounder3Largemouth Bass3Bluegill3Yellowedge Grouper3Reef Shark2Spinner Shark2Shad2Rainbow Trout2Crappie2Mako Shark2Yellowfin Tuna2Cubera Snapper2Vermilion Snapper2Nurse Shark2Bonefish2Tilefish2Speckled Hind2Blacknose Shark1Sandbar Shark1Dog Snapper1Sand Trout1Great Barracuda1Atlantic Croaker1Mutton Snapper1Black Sea Bass1Southern Flounder1Yellowtail1Striped Bass1Pickerel1Warmouth1Redear Sunfish1Perch1Warsaw Grouper1Mahogany Snapper1Black Crappie1Sunshine Bass1White Marlin1Atlantic Sharpnose Shark1Yellow Jack1Silk Snapper1

Charters near Bradenton Beach

Cortez238Holmes Beach244Anna Maria246Palma Sola250Bayshore Gardens218West Bradenton248

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