Cedar Key Fishing Charters

Compare 5 Cedar Key fishing charters, with inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

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Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Cedar Key

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5 charters in Cedar Key

Fishing trips in Cedar Key by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Cedar Key

5 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Hookin It Charters and Tours, In The Slot Fishing Charters Cedar Key, Southern Salt Charters, Voyles Guide Service, Captain Travis Blucher Fishing Charters.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

2 charters list half-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in Cedar Key

3 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 Cedar Key

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 Cedar Key.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: June to September
  • Fewest rainy days: November and April
  • Coolest water: January, around 58°F
  • Warmest air: June, highs near 89°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • GNVGainesville Regional 59 miles away
  • TPATampa International 87 miles away

Local public airports

  • CDKGeorge T Lewis 1 mile away
  • CTYCross City 34 miles away
  • CGCCrystal River/Davis Field 34 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Cedar Key.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:56 PM6:22 PM7:40 PM7:58 PM8:17 PM8:33 PM8:33 PM8:12 PM7:37 PM7:02 PM5:38 PM5:36 PM
Water58°64°70°75°82°86°88°88°84°76°69°63°
Air (high)66°70°75°80°86°89°89°89°87°81°74°68°
Rainy days555451012138434

Water temperature: NOAA Cedar Key station (0 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, USHER TWR. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Cedar Key. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Cedar Key, 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, Cedar Key city.

Questions about fishing charters in Cedar Key

How many fishing charters are in Cedar Key?

This page lists 5 fishing charters in Cedar Key, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

When is the water warmest near Cedar Key?

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

How do I book a charter in Cedar Key?

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 Cedar Key?

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.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Cedar Key?

3 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.

What you can keep out of Cedar Key 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.

Redfish5Snook4Speckled Trout4Sheepshead4Black Drum3Flounder3Tarpon3Cobia3Shark3Spanish Mackerel2

Charters near Cedar Key

Crystal River24Homosassa8Steinhatchee9Hudson3

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