Dunnellon Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 80 fishing charters within 25 miles of Dunnellon, 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 Dunnellon

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

80 charters in Dunnellon

Deep sea fishing in Dunnellon

26 of the 80 charters in Dunnellon 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 Dunnellon by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Dunnellon

48 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Yankeetown Fishing, West Florida Sportfishing, Dominion Fly Fishing, Just Breathe Charters, Crystal River Fishing Pros and 43 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

32 charters list half-day trips and 27 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 Dunnellon

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 Dunnellon

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • GNVGainesville Regional 45 miles away
  • SFBOrlando Sanford International 75 miles away

Local public airports

  • X35Marion County 3 miles away
  • OCFOcala International-Jim Taylor Field 14 miles away
  • CGCCrystal River/Davis Field 16 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Dunnellon.

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, Dunnellon city.

Questions about fishing charters in Dunnellon

How many fishing charters are in Dunnellon?

This page lists 80 fishing charters in Dunnellon, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Dunnellon?

26 of the 80 charters listed in Dunnellon say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 48 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Dunnellon 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 Dunnellon?

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 Dunnellon?

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 Dunnellon?

The closest airports with airline service are Gainesville Regional (GNV), 45 miles away and Orlando Sanford International (SFB), 75 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Marion County (X35), 3 miles away, Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (OCF), 14 miles away and Crystal River/Davis Field (CGC), 16 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Dunnellon?

36 charters in Dunnellon 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 Dunnellon

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

Redfish56Snook53Speckled Trout47Tarpon37Cobia30Sheepshead30Black Drum23Mangrove Snapper21Gag Grouper19Grouper18Spanish Mackerel14Flounder14Shark10King Mackerel9Hogfish9Snapper9Jack Crevalle8Red Snapper7Red Grouper7Tripletail7Tuna6Amberjack6Goliath Grouper5Pompano5Blacktip Shark4Bluefish4Ladyfish4Skipjack Tuna4Mahi-Mahi3Mahogany Snapper3Bull Shark3Hammerhead Shark3Tiger Shark3Nurse Shark3Yellowtail Snapper3Bonnethead Shark2Blacknose Shark2Black Sea Bass2Marlin2Atlantic Sharpnose Shark2Grunt2Gray Triggerfish2Lane Snapper2Sailfish2Wahoo2Barracuda1Largemouth Bass1Bonito1Blue Marlin1Channel Catfish1Atlantic Croaker1Black Grouper1Scamp1Nassau Grouper1Yellowmouth Grouper1Yellowfin Grouper1Almaco Jack1Lesser Amberjack1Blue Runner1Banded Rudderfish1Lemon Shark1Spinner Shark1Sandbar Shark1Mutton Snapper1Vermilion Snapper1Cubera Snapper1Blackfin Tuna1Dog Snapper1Silk Snapper1Schoolmaster Snapper1Blackfin Snapper1Catfish1Longnose Gar1Peacock Bass1

Charters near Dunnellon

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