Cedar Key Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 3 of the 14 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 4 of them publish a weather or cancellation policy on their own site — read the one belonging to the boat you book.

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Cedar Key charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Captain Travis Blucher Fishing Charters puts it: “Each charter is fully customized and all gear, bait, and licenses are included.”

Most do, at the dock when you come in, and a good few say so plainly on their own sites. As Southern Salt Charters puts it: “You knew right where the fish were biting you baited our hooks throughout our lines cleaned the fish & made the whole experience as wonderful as can be.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Snacks, cooler and camera come up most often on Cedar Key charter sites.

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

5 charters in Cedar Key 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.

Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.

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.

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.

June through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 84–88°F. It's coolest in January, around 58°F.

The closest airports with airline service are Gainesville Regional (GNV), 59 miles away and Tampa International (TPA), 87 miles away. Local public airports nearby: George T Lewis (CDK), 1 mile away, Cross City (CTY), 34 miles away and Crystal River/Davis Field (CGC), 34 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

This page lists 14 fishing charters in Cedar Key, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.