Cape Coral Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 21 Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral

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

21 charters in Cape Coral

Deep sea fishing in Cape Coral

5 of the 21 charters in Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

What a trip costs in Cape Coral

The rates Cape Coral 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 – $700 11 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $550
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$700 – $1,225 10 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $750
  • Full day (8+ hours)$850 – $2,100 13 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $1,250

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

Departure docks and marinas

  • Charlotte Harbor2 charters

    “Myers area almost solely for the rich waters surrounding Matlacha, Pine Island, and the barrier islands outside of Charlotte Harbor.”

Fishing grounds they name

  • Pine Island Sound5 charters

    “Our tarpon fishing charters depart from James City, but we will go to where the tarpon feed around Pine Island Sound.”

  • Cabbage Key3 charters

    “Dining Destinations – Breakfast and lunch trips to North Captiva, Cabbage Key, Boca Grande, etc…”

  • Cayo Costa State Park2 charters

    “Fort Myers Beach Island, Back Bay, Sanibel Island, Picnic Island, Cabbage Key, Cayo Costa State Park, Lovers Key Beach”

  • Bonita Springs2 charters
  • Boca Grande Pass2 charters

Fishing trips in Cape Coral by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Cape Coral

6 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: iFish Fishing Charters, Thrill Of It All Fishing Charters, Reel EZ Charters, Salty Native Charters, South Florida Outfitters Fishing Charters and 1 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

4 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 Cape Coral

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 Cape Coral

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 Cape Coral Bridge.

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 92°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 17 miles away
  • PGDPunta Gorda 19 miles away

Local public airports

  • FMYPage Field 9 miles away
  • F13Shell Creek Airpark 23 miles away
  • X36Buchan 33 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Cape Coral.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:57 PM6:20 PM7:37 PM7:52 PM8:08 PM8:23 PM8:23 PM8:05 PM7:32 PM7:00 PM5:38 PM5:38 PM
Water67°72°76°79°85°86°88°88°86°81°75°70°
Air (high)75°78°81°85°90°91°92°92°90°87°81°77°
Rainy days3334512131411533

Water temperature: NOAA Fort Myers station (8 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, FT MYERS PAGE FLD AP. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Cape Coral Bridge. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Cape Coral, 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, Cape Coral city.

What you can keep out of Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral

How many fishing charters are in Cape Coral?

This page lists 21 fishing charters in Cape Coral, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

When is the water warmest near Cape Coral?

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 Cape Coral?

5 of the 21 charters listed in Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral in September?

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

Where do state waters end off Cape Coral?

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 Cape Coral?

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 Cape Coral?

The closest airports with airline service are Southwest Florida International (RSW), 17 miles away and Punta Gorda (PGD), 19 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Page Field (FMY), 9 miles away, Shell Creek Airpark (F13), 23 miles away and Buchan (X36), 33 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Cape Coral?

7 charters in Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral

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

Snook14Speckled Trout12Tarpon10Redfish10Sheepshead7Cobia6Mangrove Snapper5Blacktip Shark5Grouper5Shark4

Charters near Cape Coral

Fort Myers18Fort Myers Beach32Sanibel3Bokeelia12Captiva8Punta Gorda15

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