Carrabelle Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 7 Carrabelle fishing charters, with deep sea 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

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Carrabelle

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

7 charters in Carrabelle

Deep sea fishing in Carrabelle

5 of the 7 charters in Carrabelle 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 Carrabelle from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

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

How many fishing charters are in Carrabelle?

This page lists 7 fishing charters in Carrabelle, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

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.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Carrabelle?

5 of the 7 charters listed in Carrabelle say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Carrabelle?

2 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.

What you can keep out of Carrabelle 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

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.

Red Snapper3Mangrove Snapper3Red Grouper3Redfish3Grouper2Gray Triggerfish2Gag Grouper2Amberjack2Speckled Trout2Flounder2

Charters near Carrabelle

Eastpoint3Apalachicola8Port St. Joe6Mexico Beach3

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