Deerfield Beach Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 90 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Deerfield Beach, 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 & Guides in Deerfield Beach

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90 charters and guides in Deerfield Beach

Deep sea fishing in Deerfield Beach

48 of the 90 charters in Deerfield Beach list offshore trips on their own websites.

State or federal water

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 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

Boats with a federal South Atlantic snapper-grouper permit follow federal closures in state waters too, such as the April closure for amberjack. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Fishing trips in Deerfield Beach by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Deerfield Beach

22 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Pompano Beach Just Right Florida Charters, Benny's Fishing Charters, South Florida Fishing Charters, Twinstigator Charters, Fort Lauderdale Beach Charters and 17 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

29 charters list half-day trips and 32 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 Deerfield Beach

36 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 Deerfield Beach

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • FXEFort Lauderdale Executive 8 miles away
  • FLLFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International 17 miles away

Local public airports

  • PMPPompano Beach Airpark 5 miles away
  • BCTBoca Raton 5 miles away
  • LNAPalm Beach County Park 20 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Deerfield Beach.

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, Deerfield Beach city.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Deerfield Beach

How many fishing charters and guides are in Deerfield Beach?

This page lists 90 fishing charters and guides in Deerfield Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Deerfield Beach?

48 of the 90 charters listed in Deerfield Beach say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 22 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Deerfield Beach in October?

Under Florida's rules you can keep amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For red snapper and grouper 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 Deerfield Beach?

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 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 or guide in Deerfield Beach?

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 Deerfield Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE), 8 miles away and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL), 17 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Pompano Beach Airpark (PMP), 5 miles away, Boca Raton (BCT), 5 miles away and Palm Beach County Park (LNA), 20 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Deerfield Beach?

36 charters in Deerfield Beach 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 Deerfield Beach

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

Mahi-Mahi56Sailfish54Wahoo52King Mackerel49Snapper38Grouper36Cobia29Tuna28Barracuda25Tarpon24Swordfish22Amberjack22Blackfin Tuna22Snook21Shark17Bonito15Pompano15Mutton Snapper13Tilefish11Yellowtail Snapper11Jack Crevalle11Peacock Bass10Largemouth Bass9Porgy8Mangrove Snapper8Marlin8Blacktip Shark8Skipjack Tuna7Gray Triggerfish7Hammerhead Shark7Blue Marlin6Snakehead6Redfish6Bull Shark6Yellowfin Tuna5Mako Shark5Speckled Trout4Gag Grouper4Snowy Grouper3Catfish3Permit3Red Snapper3Crappie3Striped Bass3Spanish Mackerel3Red Grouper3Black Grouper3Carp3Warsaw Grouper3Lionfish2Hogfish2Lane Snapper2Grunt2Rainbow Runner2Nurse Shark2Bonefish2Blue Runner2Spinner Shark2White Marlin2Vermilion Snapper2Goliath Grouper2Ladyfish1Bluefish1Schoolmaster Snapper1Walleye1Smallmouth Bass1Lake Trout1Pike1Perch1Sunshine Bass1Sandbar Shark1Atlantic Sharpnose Shark1Reef Shark1Cubera Snapper1Tiger Shark1Longnose Gar1Black Crappie1Bowfin1Almaco Jack1Yellow Jack1Lemon Shark1Bar Jack1Scamp1

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