Ellenton Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 277 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Ellenton, 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 Ellenton

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277 charters and guides in Ellenton

Deep sea fishing in Ellenton

118 of the 277 charters in Ellenton 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 Ellenton by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Ellenton

158 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Wild Catch Fishing Charters, Double Down Fishing Charters, Fish AMI Fishing Charters, Reel Skinny Fishing Charters, Something Catchy Fishing Charters and 153 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

66 charters list half-day trips and 78 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 Ellenton

110 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 Ellenton

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 9 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 28 miles away

Local public airports

  • 48XManatee 8 miles away
  • SPGAlbert Whitted 18 miles away
  • TPFPeter O Knight 27 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Ellenton.

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, Ellenton CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Ellenton

How many fishing charters and guides are in Ellenton?

This page lists 277 fishing charters and guides in Ellenton, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Ellenton?

118 of the 277 charters listed in Ellenton say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 158 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Ellenton 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 Ellenton?

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 or guide in Ellenton?

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 Ellenton?

The closest airports with airline service are Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 9 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 28 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Manatee (48X), 8 miles away, Albert Whitted (SPG), 18 miles away and Peter O Knight (TPF), 27 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Ellenton?

110 charters in Ellenton 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 Ellenton

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

Snook175Redfish169Speckled Trout163Tarpon153Cobia128King Mackerel121Mangrove Snapper88Shark87Spanish Mackerel81Snapper80Grouper79Flounder73Sheepshead73Gag Grouper68Amberjack56Hogfish54Red Snapper47Pompano45Red Grouper44Tripletail44Black Drum40Mahi-Mahi38Tuna37Goliath Grouper37Wahoo31Jack Crevalle30Barracuda30Sailfish24Grunt24Blacktip Shark22Ladyfish21Gray Triggerfish20Blackfin Tuna19Lane Snapper18Hammerhead Shark18Bull Shark17Bluefish16Permit12Porgy12Bonito12Black Grouper11Marlin11Skipjack Tuna10Scamp10Bonnethead Shark9Catfish9Swordfish9Yellowtail Snapper7Blue Marlin6Snowy Grouper5Lemon Shark5Yellowedge Grouper4Tiger Shark4Channel Catfish4Largemouth Bass3Shad3Spinner Shark3Gulf Flounder3Bluegill3Atlantic Sharpnose Shark3Rainbow Trout2Vermilion Snapper2Speckled Hind2Cubera Snapper2Reef Shark2Crappie2Mako Shark2Yellowfin Tuna2Mahogany Snapper2Bonefish2Tilefish2Nurse Shark2Warsaw Grouper1Great Barracuda1Atlantic Croaker1Mutton Snapper1Black Sea Bass1Yellow Jack1Sand Trout1Striped Bass1Pickerel1Warmouth1Redear Sunfish1Blacknose Shark1Sandbar Shark1Dog Snapper1Perch1Yellowtail1Southern Flounder1Black Crappie1Sunshine Bass1White Marlin1Silk Snapper1

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