Fort Myers Beach Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 15 Fort Myers Beach fishing charters, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each charter's own website

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Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Fort Myers Beach

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

15 charters in Fort Myers Beach

Deep sea fishing in Fort Myers Beach

10 of the 15 charters in Fort Myers Beach list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

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.

Harvest status is September's rule for Fort Myers Beach from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing trips in Fort Myers Beach by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Fort Myers Beach

9 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Always Fun Charters, Day 5 Charters, Galaxy Adventures Fort Myers Beach, Island Bay Charters, Sea Reaper Fishing Charters and 4 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

9 charters list half-day trips and 7 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 Fort Myers Beach

4 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 Fort Myers Beach

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

Tides on your fishing day

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NOAA tide predictions for Estero Island, Estero Bay.

Typical conditions by month

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

Closest airports

With airline service

  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 12 miles away
  • PGDPunta Gorda 34 miles away

Local public airports

  • FMYPage Field 11 miles away
  • APFNaples Municipal 21 miles away
  • IMMImmokalee Regional 32 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Fort Myers Beach.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:57 PM6:20 PM7:36 PM7:52 PM8:08 PM8:22 PM8:23 PM8:04 PM7:32 PM7:00 PM5:38 PM5:38 PM
Water67°72°76°79°85°86°88°88°86°81°75°70°
Air (high)75°78°81°85°90°91°92°92°90°87°81°77°
Rainy days3334512131411533

Water temperature: NOAA Fort Myers station (14 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, FT MYERS PAGE FLD AP. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Estero Island, Estero Bay. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Fort Myers Beach, 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, Fort Myers Beach town.

Questions about fishing charters in Fort Myers Beach

How many fishing charters are in Fort Myers Beach?

This page lists 15 fishing charters in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

When is the water warmest near Fort Myers Beach?

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

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Fort Myers Beach?

10 of the 15 charters listed in Fort Myers Beach say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 9 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Fort Myers Beach in September?

Under Florida's rules you can keep red snapper, grouper, amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Fort Myers Beach?

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 Fort Myers Beach?

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 Fort Myers Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are Southwest Florida International (RSW), 12 miles away and Punta Gorda (PGD), 34 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Page Field (FMY), 11 miles away, Naples Municipal (APF), 21 miles away and Immokalee Regional (IMM), 32 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Fort Myers Beach?

4 charters in Fort Myers Beach 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.

What you can keep out of Fort Myers Beach in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Harvest closed this month

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

What these charters fish for

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Snook12Redfish11Speckled Trout11Tarpon8King Mackerel8Mangrove Snapper8Shark7Sheepshead7Cobia6Grouper5

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