Ferry Pass Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 75 fishing charters within 25 miles of Ferry Pass, 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 Ferry Pass

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75 charters in Ferry Pass

Deep sea fishing in Ferry Pass

48 of the 75 charters in Ferry Pass 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 Ferry Pass by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Ferry Pass

35 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Gulf Breeze Fishing Charters - Pensacola, Pensacola Fishing Charters, It's A Good Day Charters, A Latte Fun Fishing, Pensacola Fishing Co. Inshore & Offshore Charters and 30 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

16 charters list half-day trips and 19 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 Ferry Pass

22 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 Ferry Pass

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • PNSPensacola International 3 miles away
  • VPSEglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach 39 miles away

Local public airports

  • 82JRoscoe Field 13 miles away
  • 2R4Peter Prince Field 14 miles away
  • 1J9Fort Walton Beach 23 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Ferry Pass.

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, Ferry Pass CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Ferry Pass

How many fishing charters are in Ferry Pass?

This page lists 75 fishing charters in Ferry Pass, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Ferry Pass?

48 of the 75 charters listed in Ferry Pass say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 35 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Ferry Pass 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 Ferry Pass?

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 Ferry Pass?

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 Ferry Pass?

The closest airports with airline service are Pensacola International (PNS), 3 miles away and Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), 39 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Roscoe Field (82J), 13 miles away, Peter Prince Field (2R4), 14 miles away and Fort Walton Beach (1J9), 23 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Ferry Pass?

22 charters in Ferry Pass 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 Ferry Pass

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

Redfish43Amberjack39King Mackerel38Speckled Trout36Flounder35Red Snapper35Spanish Mackerel29Gray Triggerfish29Cobia26Sheepshead24Mahi-Mahi22Grouper22Shark21Vermilion Snapper18Mangrove Snapper16Black Drum16Wahoo15Gag Grouper13Bluefish12Bonito12Pompano12Tuna11Jack Crevalle11Barracuda10Lane Snapper10Sailfish8Scamp8Blacktip Shark8Tarpon8Blackfin Tuna7Ladyfish6Red Grouper6Bull Shark6Hammerhead Shark6Marlin5Swordfish5Spadefish5Almaco Jack4Porgy4Snowy Grouper4Tilefish4Yellowfin Tuna4Skipjack Tuna4Snapper4Blue Runner3Atlantic Sharpnose Shark3Warsaw Grouper3Nurse Shark3Snook2White Marlin2Black Grouper2Bonnethead Shark2Sand Trout2Southern Flounder2Channel Catfish2Catfish2Shad2Blue Marlin1Spinner Shark1Tripletail1Mako Shark1Goliath Grouper1Cubera Snapper1Permit1Schoolmaster Snapper1Yellowfin Grouper1Largemouth Bass1Striped Bass1Lemon Shark1Tiger Shark1Blacknose Shark1Yellowedge Grouper1Banded Rudderfish1Blackfin Snapper1Wenchman Snapper1

Charters near Ferry Pass

Ensley69Myrtle Grove69Warrington68Milton67Tiger Point77Gulf Breeze77

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