Brownsville Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 104 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Brownsville, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

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Charters & Guides in Brownsville

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

104 charters and guides in Brownsville

Deep sea fishing in Brownsville

45 of the 104 charters in Brownsville list offshore trips on their own websites.

State or federal water

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 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

Boats with a federal South Atlantic snapper-grouper permit follow federal closures in state waters too, such as the April closure for amberjack. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Fishing trips in Brownsville by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Brownsville

34 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Scale House Charters, Big Scale Fishing, Spearoholic Fishing Excursions, Pelagic Pirate Charters, JP's Fishing Charters and 29 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

32 charters list half-day trips and 38 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 Brownsville

31 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 Brownsville

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • MIAMiami International 4 miles away
  • FLLFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International 18 miles away

Local public airports

  • OPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive 6 miles away
  • HWONorth Perry 12 miles away
  • TMBMiami Executive 17 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Brownsville.

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, Brownsville CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Brownsville

How many fishing charters and guides are in Brownsville?

This page lists 104 fishing charters and guides in Brownsville, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Brownsville?

45 of the 104 charters listed in Brownsville say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 34 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Brownsville in October?

Under Florida's rules you can keep amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For red snapper and grouper it depends on the dates or whether the boat holds a federal permit. Sailfish and marlin 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. Blue marlin must measure 99 inches and white marlin 66 inches, lower jaw to fork, and 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 Brownsville?

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 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 or guide in Brownsville?

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 Brownsville?

The closest airports with airline service are Miami International (MIA), 4 miles away and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL), 18 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Miami-Opa Locka Executive (OPF), 6 miles away, North Perry (HWO), 12 miles away and Miami Executive (TMB), 17 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Brownsville?

31 charters in Brownsville 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 Brownsville

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

Tarpon47Sailfish46Mahi-Mahi45King Mackerel40Snook39Wahoo36Grouper35Barracuda30Amberjack26Swordfish25Snapper24Shark24Tuna21Cobia21Mutton Snapper20Blackfin Tuna20Marlin17Redfish16Speckled Trout15Bonefish13Permit13Mangrove Snapper12Yellowtail Snapper12Hammerhead Shark11Peacock Bass10Jack Crevalle9Pompano9Blacktip Shark9Bonito9Tilefish9Largemouth Bass8Porgy7Blue Marlin6Bull Shark6Black Grouper6Gag Grouper6Red Snapper5Snakehead5Yellowfin Tuna5Black Drum5Gray Triggerfish5Mako Shark5Sheepshead4Catfish4Yellow Jack3Spanish Mackerel3Red Grouper3Lemon Shark3Warsaw Grouper3Snowy Grouper3White Marlin3Tripletail3Carp3Crappie3Goliath Grouper3Yellowtail2Nurse Shark2Hogfish2Grunt2Tiger Shark2Skipjack Tuna2Bluefish2Cubera Snapper2Black Crappie2Vermilion Snapper2Bluefin Tuna1Lionfish1Rainbow Runner1Schoolmaster Snapper1Ladyfish1Almaco Jack1Bluegill1Lane Snapper1Striped Bass1Longnose Gar1Bowfin1Blue Runner1Spinner Shark1Reef Shark1Atlantic Sharpnose Shark1Sandbar Shark1Sunshine Bass1Alligator Gar1Redear Sunfish1

Charters & Guides near Brownsville

Miami Beach105North Miami118Key Biscayne78Miami81Bal Harbour119South Miami78

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