Everglades City Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

62 captains within 25 miles of Everglades City, 10 of them in Everglades City itself, 19 running offshore. A three-quarter day is typically $900 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 62Captains within 25 miles
  • 19Deep sea boats
  • $750–$1,200Three-quarter day, typically

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Everglades City

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

62 charters in Everglades City

Deep sea fishing in Everglades City

19 of the 62 charters in Everglades City 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.

What a deep sea trip costs in Everglades City

The rates Everglades City charters publish on their own websites, by trip length. These are the price of the whole boat, and a range across many boats rather than any one boat's rate. Read on 2026-10-01. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$550 – $700 5 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $600
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$750 – $1,200 9 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $900

What a trip costs moves with fuel prices, the size of the boat and how far out it runs, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Fishing trips in Everglades City by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Everglades City

23 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Everglades City Fishing Charters, Chokoloskee Charters, Fishing The Everglades, Serenity Fly, ARF Charters and 18 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

20 charters list half-day trips and 15 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 Everglades City

23 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 Everglades City

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 Everglades City, Barron River.

Typical conditions by month

  • Fewest rainy days: December and November
  • Warmest air: August, highs near 93°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 53 miles away
  • MIAMiami International 69 miles away

Local public airports

  • X01Everglades Airpark 1 mile away
  • MKYMarco Island Executive 20 miles away
  • TNTDade-Collier Training and Transition 31 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Everglades City.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:56 PM6:19 PM7:34 PM7:49 PM8:04 PM8:18 PM8:20 PM8:01 PM7:30 PM6:58 PM5:37 PM5:37 PM
Air (high)77°81°83°87°90°91°92°93°91°87°83°80°
Rainy days3334613121212522

Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, EVERGLADES CITY 5 NE. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Everglades City, Barron River. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Everglades City, 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, ZIP 34139.

Questions about fishing charters in Everglades City

How much does it cost to go deep sea fishing in Everglades City?

9 Everglades City charters publish a three-quarter day rate on their own site, and they run $750 to $1,200 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $900. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $900 trip is about $150 each. Shorter trips cost less; ask the captain, because fewer of them publish those rates.

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 5 of the 62 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 4 of them publish a weather or cancellation policy on their own site — read the one belonging to the boat you book.

What happens if the weather turns before my Everglades City trip?

It is the captain's call on the morning, and the terms differ boat to boat: some refund the deposit, some reschedule. Worth reading the policy of the boat you are booking before you pay one.

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

They are different days on different water. 14 charters here list offshore only, 18 list inshore only, and 5 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 Everglades City 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 Chokoloskee Charters puts it: “Rates above are "per boat"- portal to portal (If harvesting fish, we may be in a bit early to clean your catch).” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on an Everglades City charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Food, drinks, sunscreen and water come up most often on Everglades City charter sites. As Fish Capt Mitch in the Everglades puts it: “All you need to bring is your favorite food, drinks, and some sunscreen.”

How many people can come along in Everglades City?

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

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Everglades City?

23 charters in Everglades City 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 Everglades City?

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 Everglades City?

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.

What airports are closest to Everglades City?

The closest airports with airline service are Southwest Florida International (RSW), 53 miles away and Miami International (MIA), 69 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Everglades Airpark (X01), 1 mile away, Marco Island Executive (MKY), 20 miles away and Dade-Collier Training and Transition (TNT), 31 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Everglades City?

This page lists 62 fishing charters in Everglades City, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Everglades City

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

Snook40Tarpon39Redfish38Speckled Trout31Cobia20Shark20Pompano17Snapper15Mangrove Snapper15Goliath Grouper14Sheepshead13King Mackerel12Black Drum12Tripletail10Gag Grouper9Barracuda9Grouper8Amberjack8Ladyfish7Spanish Mackerel7Permit6Jack Crevalle5Red Grouper5Bonefish4Flounder4Hammerhead Shark4Tuna4Black Grouper4Lane Snapper4Red Snapper3Blacktip Shark3Wahoo3Bonito2Marlin2Bull Shark2Yellowtail Snapper2Grunt2Speckled Hind2Skipjack Tuna2Shad1Largemouth Bass1Bonnethead Shark1Catfish1Mahi-Mahi1Blue Marlin1Bluefin Tuna1Striped Bass1Hogfish1Blackfin Tuna1Mutton Snapper1Porgy1Gray Triggerfish1Tiger Shark1Sandbar Shark1Nassau Grouper1Bluefish1Spinner Shark1

Charters near Everglades City

Ochopee62Plantation Island62Chokoloskee57Goodland119Winding Cypress132Verona Walk134

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