Eglin AFB Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 146 fishing charters within 25 miles of Eglin AFB, 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 Eglin AFB

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146 charters in Eglin AFB

Deep sea fishing in Eglin AFB

82 of the 146 charters in Eglin AFB 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 Eglin AFB by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Eglin AFB

54 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Executive Saltwater Charters, Reel Job Charters, Lady Luck Adventures, Flat Attack Charters, Charter Fishing Destin and 49 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

44 charters list half-day trips and 36 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 Eglin AFB

59 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 Eglin AFB

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • VPSEglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach 2 miles away
  • PNSPensacola International 38 miles away

Local public airports

  • DTSDestin Executive 6 miles away
  • 1J9Fort Walton Beach 17 miles away
  • CEWBob Sikes 22 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Eglin AFB.

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, Eglin AFB CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Eglin AFB

How many fishing charters are in Eglin AFB?

This page lists 146 fishing charters in Eglin AFB, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Eglin AFB?

82 of the 146 charters listed in Eglin AFB say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 54 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Eglin AFB 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 Eglin AFB?

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 Eglin AFB?

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 Eglin AFB?

The closest airports with airline service are Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), 2 miles away and Pensacola International (PNS), 38 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Destin Executive (DTS), 6 miles away, Fort Walton Beach (1J9), 17 miles away and Bob Sikes (CEW), 22 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Eglin AFB?

59 charters in Eglin AFB 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 Eglin AFB

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

Red Snapper71King Mackerel70Amberjack66Gray Triggerfish65Mahi-Mahi60Cobia58Spanish Mackerel56Redfish55Wahoo51Grouper50Speckled Trout43Flounder43Shark37Sailfish35Sheepshead34Tuna33Vermilion Snapper31Tarpon30Black Drum28Blackfin Tuna25Marlin23Jack Crevalle23Pompano21Scamp21Mangrove Snapper20Swordfish19Bluefish16Gag Grouper16Red Grouper16Blue Marlin14Blacktip Shark14Hammerhead Shark13Snapper12Bull Shark12Bonito10Ladyfish10Yellowfin Tuna10Barracuda8Mako Shark8Lane Snapper7Tiger Shark7Spinner Shark6White Marlin6Catfish6Almaco Jack6Sandbar Shark5Nurse Shark5Reef Shark5Snowy Grouper4Skipjack Tuna4Tilefish4Porgy3Yellowedge Grouper3Snook3Black Grouper2Spadefish2Speckled Hind1Banded Rudderfish1Tripletail1Rock Hind1Lemon Shark1Blacknose Shark1Permit1Bonefish1Sand Trout1Wenchman Snapper1Lesser Amberjack1Lionfish1

Charters near Eglin AFB

Lake Lorraine149Shalimar139Niceville144Wright133Destin152Valparaiso132

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