Bradenton Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 13 Bradenton 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 Bradenton

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

13 charters in Bradenton

Deep sea fishing in Bradenton

10 of the 13 charters in Bradenton 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 from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing trips in Bradenton by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Bradenton

11 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Nautical Native Fishing Adventures, Full Boat Charters, Landing Zone Fishing Charters, Skyway Fishing Tours, Fish AMI Fishing Charters and 6 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

6 charters list half-day trips and 4 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

7 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

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 Bradenton, Manatee River.

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 7 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 30 miles away

Local public airports

  • 48XManatee 11 miles away
  • SPGAlbert Whitted 19 miles away
  • VNCVenice Municipal 30 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Bradenton.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:58 PM6:22 PM7:39 PM7:55 PM8:12 PM8:27 PM8:28 PM8:08 PM7:35 PM7:02 PM5:39 PM5:38 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 (10 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 Bradenton, Manatee River. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Bradenton, 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 city.

Questions about fishing charters in Bradenton

How many fishing charters are in Bradenton?

This page lists 13 fishing charters in Bradenton, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

When is the water warmest near Bradenton?

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?

10 of the 13 charters listed in Bradenton say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 11 run inshore and bay trips.

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

Under Florida's rules you can keep red snapper, grouper, 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?

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?

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?

The closest airports with airline service are Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 7 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 30 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Manatee (48X), 11 miles away, Albert Whitted (SPG), 19 miles away and Venice Municipal (VNC), 30 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Bradenton?

7 charters in Bradenton 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 Bradenton 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.

What these charters fish for

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

Snook10Redfish9Speckled Trout9Tarpon6King Mackerel5Sheepshead4Spanish Mackerel4Mangrove Snapper4Flounder4Red Grouper4

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