Carrabelle Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 33 fishing charters within 25 miles of Carrabelle, 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

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Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Carrabelle

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33 charters in Carrabelle

Deep sea fishing in Carrabelle

15 of the 33 charters in Carrabelle 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.

Fishing trips in Carrabelle by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Carrabelle

18 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Sidehustle Excursions, Capt. Jeff Ruppart light tackle fishing charters, Shell Yeah Charters, LLC., My Fishing Adventure, Grayson Shepard and 13 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

12 charters list half-day trips and 8 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 Carrabelle

13 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 Carrabelle

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 Carrabelle, Carrabelle River.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: June to September
  • Fewest rainy days: May and October
  • Coolest water: January, around 56°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 92°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • TLHTallahassee International 42 miles away
  • ECPNorthwest Florida Beaches International 76 miles away

Local public airports

  • X13Carrabelle-Thompson 2 miles away
  • 2J0Wakulla County 19 miles away
  • F47St. George Island 21 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Carrabelle.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset6:01 PM6:27 PM7:47 PM8:06 PM8:25 PM8:41 PM8:41 PM8:20 PM7:44 PM7:08 PM5:43 PM5:41 PM
Water56°60°66°71°78°84°86°86°83°75°68°61°
Air (high)64°67°72°78°85°90°92°91°88°82°74°67°
Rainy days5554379107345

Water temperature: NOAA Apalachicola station (21 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, APALACHICOLA AIRPORT. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Carrabelle, Carrabelle River. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Carrabelle, 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, Carrabelle city.

Questions about fishing charters in Carrabelle

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 9 of the 33 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. Ask what the captain does with weather, and what the cancellation terms are.

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

They are different days on different water. 6 charters here list offshore only, 9 list inshore only, and 9 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 Carrabelle?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on most trips here — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Oaks Charter Fishing puts it: “All of your fishing license, fishing rods, tackle and bait are included, but if you have a favorite fishing rod/tackle that you want to use, you are welcome to bring it on board.”

Do Carrabelle 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 Bust-A-Knot Charters puts it: “We've got you covered when it comes to cleaning your fish after your charter trip.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on a Carrabelle charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Drinks, snacks, water and food come up most often on Carrabelle charter sites.

How many people can come along in Carrabelle?

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

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Carrabelle?

13 charters in Carrabelle 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 Carrabelle?

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 Carrabelle?

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 Carrabelle?

June through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–86°F. It's coolest in January, around 56°F.

What airports are closest to Carrabelle?

The closest airports with airline service are Tallahassee International (TLH), 42 miles away and Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP), 76 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Carrabelle-Thompson (X13), 2 miles away, Wakulla County (2J0), 19 miles away and St. George Island (F47), 21 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Carrabelle?

This page lists 33 fishing charters in Carrabelle, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Carrabelle

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

Redfish24Speckled Trout21Flounder18Tripletail12Black Drum12Pompano11Grouper10Tarpon10Sheepshead10Cobia9Shark9King Mackerel8Snapper7Mangrove Snapper7Spanish Mackerel7Red Snapper6Amberjack6Gray Triggerfish5Red Grouper4Mahi-Mahi4Lane Snapper3Gag Grouper3Scamp3Jack Crevalle3Bluefish3Black Sea Bass2Grunt2Bull Shark2Ladyfish2Porgy2Blackfin Tuna1Goliath Grouper1Hammerhead Shark1Sandbar Shark1Striped Bass1Atlantic Croaker1Mahogany Snapper1Channel Catfish1Snook1Catfish1Hardhead Catfish1Vermilion Snapper1Spadefish1Bonito1Wahoo1Tuna1Sailfish1

Charters near Carrabelle

Eastpoint38Panacea18St. George Island35Apalachicola47Crawfordville11St. Marks11

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