Crestview Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 114 fishing charters within 25 miles of Crestview, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

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Charters in Crestview

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114 charters in Crestview

Deep sea fishing in Crestview

73 of the 114 charters in Crestview 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 Crestview by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Crestview

35 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Destin-ation.com, Quiet Pro-FishOn-al Charters, Flat Attack Charters, Destin Florida Fishing Charters, Lady Luck Adventures and 30 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

32 charters list half-day trips and 30 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 Crestview

49 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 Crestview

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • VPSEglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach 19 miles away
  • PNSPensacola International 41 miles away

Local public airports

  • CEWBob Sikes 4 miles away
  • DTSDestin Executive 25 miles away
  • 54JDefuniak Springs 25 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Crestview.

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, Crestview city.

Questions about fishing charters in Crestview

How many fishing charters are in Crestview?

This page lists 114 fishing charters in Crestview, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Crestview?

73 of the 114 charters listed in Crestview say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 35 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Crestview in October?

Under Florida's rules you can keep king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For red snapper, grouper and amberjack it depends on the dates or whether the boat holds a federal permit. Sailfish and marlin can legally be kept, but only within strict rules: Sailfish must measure 63 inches, lower jaw to fork, and in federal waters the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Blue marlin must measure 99 inches and white marlin 66 inches, lower jaw to fork, and the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Crestview?

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 Crestview?

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 Crestview?

The closest airports with airline service are Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), 19 miles away and Pensacola International (PNS), 41 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Bob Sikes (CEW), 4 miles away, Destin Executive (DTS), 25 miles away and Defuniak Springs (54J), 25 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Crestview?

49 charters in Crestview 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 Crestview

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

Red Snapper62Amberjack59Gray Triggerfish59King Mackerel58Mahi-Mahi54Wahoo47Cobia46Spanish Mackerel42Grouper42Redfish33Tuna32Sailfish29Vermilion Snapper27Flounder25Shark24Sheepshead23Marlin23Speckled Trout22Tarpon19Scamp18Blackfin Tuna18Black Drum17Mangrove Snapper16Swordfish16Gag Grouper14Blacktip Shark14Hammerhead Shark13Pompano12Jack Crevalle12Red Grouper12Bull Shark12Bluefish11Blue Marlin11Snapper9Barracuda9Bonito9Yellowfin Tuna8Mako Shark8Tiger Shark7Ladyfish6Spinner Shark6Almaco Jack6Lane Snapper5Nurse Shark5Reef Shark5Sandbar Shark5Snowy Grouper4Tilefish4Catfish4Porgy4Skipjack Tuna4White Marlin3Spadefish2Yellowedge Grouper2Snook1Permit1Bonefish1Black Grouper1Rock Hind1Speckled Hind1Banded Rudderfish1Tripletail1Lemon Shark1Blacknose Shark1Schoolmaster Snapper1Sand Trout1Southern Flounder1

Charters near Crestview

Valparaiso132Harold127Eglin AFB146Wright133Niceville144Shalimar139

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