Fort Myers Beach Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Guides & Trips

196 captains within 25 miles of Fort Myers Beach, 40 of them in Fort Myers Beach itself, 74 running offshore. A full day is typically $1,275 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 196Captains within 25 miles
  • 74Deep sea boats
  • $900–$2,700Full day, typically
  • Snook Bight MarinaLeaving from

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters & Guides 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.

196 charters and guides in Fort Myers Beach

Deep sea fishing in Fort Myers Beach

74 of the 196 charters in Fort Myers Beach 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 Fort Myers Beach 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 Fort Myers Beach fleet posts it.

On Instagram 16 Fort Myers Beach boats

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

12 more Fort Myers Beach captains post there.

Written, on their own site 2 active

Dated reports the boat publishes itself.

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.

Fish you can catch out of Fort Myers Beach

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

Snook121Redfish107Tarpon105Speckled Trout92Cobia63Sheepshead58Shark55King Mackerel50Mangrove Snapper47Snapper47Grouper40Pompano39Goliath Grouper36Spanish Mackerel31Barracuda31Jack Crevalle29Tripletail28Amberjack27Gag Grouper25Black Drum24Red Snapper23Hammerhead Shark21Permit21Bull Shark19Red Grouper19Blacktip Shark18Ladyfish16Mahi-Mahi16Flounder14Yellowtail Snapper9Lane Snapper9Bonnethead Shark8Lemon Shark8Tuna8Scamp8Porgy8Bluefish7Black Grouper7Wahoo7Bonefish7Catfish7Peacock Bass6Largemouth Bass6Skipjack Tuna5Nurse Shark5Mutton Snapper5Grunt5Gray Triggerfish5Bonito4Tiger Shark4Blackfin Tuna4Blue Runner4Sailfish4Warsaw Grouper3Great Barracuda3Sandbar Shark3Marlin3Yellowedge Grouper2Almaco Jack2Spinner Shark2Bluegill2Hogfish2Yellowfin Tuna1Cubera Snapper1Snowy Grouper1Speckled Hind1Tilefish1Blackfin Snapper1Lesser Amberjack1Banded Rudderfish1White Marlin1Schoolmaster Snapper1Crappie1Vermilion Snapper1Channel Catfish1Yellowtail1Warmouth1Bowfin1Redear Sunfish1Swordfish1Blacknose Shark1Albacore1Snakehead1Rock Hind1Bigeye Tuna1

What a deep sea trip costs in Fort Myers Beach

The rates Fort Myers Beach charters and guides 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)$450 – $800 16 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $550
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$700 – $1,500 6 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $825
  • Full day (8+ hours)$900 – $2,700 6 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $1,275

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.

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

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

Choose a date to see high and low tide

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 and guides in Fort Myers Beach

How much does it cost to go deep sea fishing in Fort Myers Beach?

6 Fort Myers Beach charters publish a full day rate on their own site, and they run $900 to $2,700 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $1,275. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $1,275 trip is about $215 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 — 41 of the 196 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 13 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 Fort Myers Beach?

They are different days on different water. 33 charters here list offshore only, 56 list inshore only, and 41 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.

How long is a trip out of Fort Myers Beach?

Three and four hours are the lengths Fort Myers Beach captains list most often, with longer days at six. The clock starts at the dock rather than at the fishing grounds, so the run out and back comes out of your time on the fish.

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to Fort Myers Beach?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Fort Myers Beach charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Excursions Charters puts it: “Departing from Pelican Bay, all necessary gear will be provided, just bring your Florida Saltwater fishing license.”

Do Fort Myers Beach 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 Luck o' The Irish Fishing Charters puts it: “We’ll also clean and fillet your catch when regulations allow.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on a Fort Myers Beach charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Sunscreen, snacks, drinks and food come up most often on Fort Myers Beach charter sites.

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

63 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.

How do I book a charter or guide 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.

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.

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.

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.

How many fishing charters and guides are in Fort Myers Beach?

This page lists 196 fishing charters and guides in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Charters & Guides near Fort Myers Beach

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