Englewood Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

107 captains within 25 miles of Englewood, 14 of them in Englewood itself, 37 running offshore. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

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Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Englewood

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

107 charters in Englewood

Deep sea fishing in Englewood

37 of the 107 charters in Englewood 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.

Where to find current Englewood fishing reports

We don’t publish a daily report and we won’t reprint one. What’s biting this week comes from the boats — here is where the Englewood fleet posts it.

On Instagram 5 Englewood boats

Most captains put the day’s catch here, not on their website.

1 more Englewood captains post there.

Handles and report pages come from each charter’s own website; every link goes to the captain and nothing of theirs is reproduced here. Boats are ordered by how established they are locally.

Fishing trips in Englewood by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Englewood

53 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Capt. Dave Spargur Charters, Grande Adventures Fishing Charters, Wiseguyfishingcharters, Palm Island Outfitters, Man Overboard Charters and 48 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

29 charters list half-day trips and 26 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 Englewood

29 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Planning a trip to Englewood

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

Choose a date to see high and low tide

NOAA tide predictions for Englewood, Lemon Bay.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to September
  • Fewest rainy days: November and February
  • Coolest water: January, around 67°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 92°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • PGDPunta Gorda 22 miles away
  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 32 miles away

Local public airports

  • X36Buchan 2 miles away
  • VNCVenice Municipal 9 miles away
  • F13Shell Creek Airpark 27 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Englewood.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:58 PM6:21 PM7:38 PM7:54 PM8:10 PM8:25 PM8:25 PM8:06 PM7:34 PM7:01 PM5:38 PM5:38 PM
Water67°72°76°79°85°86°88°88°86°81°75°70°
Air (high)72°75°78°82°87°90°92°92°90°86°80°75°
Rainy days434349101110533

Water temperature: NOAA Fort Myers station (34 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, VENICE. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Englewood, Lemon Bay. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Englewood, 15th of each month. 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, Englewood CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Englewood

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 23 of the 107 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 6 of them publish a weather or cancellation policy on their own site — read the one belonging to the boat you book.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Englewood?

They are different days on different water. 14 charters here list offshore only, 30 list inshore only, and 23 list both. Offshore means a longer run and bigger fish; inshore means calmer water, shorter runs and sight-fishing. The month-by-month table above shows which fish the fleet says are around when you are coming.

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to Englewood?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Englewood charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Mac-Attack puts it: “A maximum of 6 people allowed per trip and a ll fishing licenses, rods, reels, tackle and bait are included.”

Do Englewood charters clean your catch?

Most do, at the dock when you come in, and a good few say so plainly on their own sites. As Fin Seekers Fishing puts it: “We clean and bag your fish right after the trip so it’s ready to store in your freezer and enjoy all year round.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on an Englewood charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Drinks, food, cooler and hat come up most often on Englewood charter sites.

How many people can come along in Englewood?

Four is the usual limit on a private boat here, though plenty take six and 29 — it is set by the captain's licence and the boat, not by how many will fit.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Englewood?

29 charters in Englewood 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.

How do I book a charter in Englewood?

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.

Where do state waters end off Englewood?

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.

When is the water warmest near Englewood?

May through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 85–88°F. It's coolest in January, around 67°F.

What airports are closest to Englewood?

The closest airports with airline service are Punta Gorda (PGD), 22 miles away and Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 32 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Buchan (X36), 2 miles away, Venice Municipal (VNC), 9 miles away and Shell Creek Airpark (F13), 27 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Englewood?

This page lists 107 fishing charters in Englewood, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Englewood

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

Snook70Tarpon68Redfish67Speckled Trout64Cobia50Snapper37King Mackerel34Grouper31Shark28Pompano27Spanish Mackerel23Flounder22Sheepshead22Mangrove Snapper21Amberjack20Tripletail18Jack Crevalle17Ladyfish16Barracuda15Goliath Grouper15Hammerhead Shark14Mahi-Mahi13Blacktip Shark13Red Snapper12Gag Grouper12Black Drum12Tuna11Bull Shark11Bluefish10Wahoo9Red Grouper8Bonito8Lane Snapper7Permit7Gray Triggerfish6Yellowtail Snapper6Lemon Shark6Sailfish5Bonefish4Grunt4Skipjack Tuna4Scamp4Nurse Shark4Spinner Shark4Marlin3Porgy3Hogfish3Blackfin Tuna3Tiger Shark2Channel Catfish2Blue Runner2Vermilion Snapper2Speckled Hind2Bonnethead Shark2Bluegill1Mako Shark1Yellowfin Tuna1Black Sea Bass1Blacknose Shark1Shad1Mahogany Snapper1Snowy Grouper1Swordfish1Tilefish1Sandbar Shark1Striped Bass1

Charters near Englewood

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