Charters in Fort Pierce
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5 charters in Fort Pierce
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Addiction Sportfishing
Fort Pierce, FL
Fishes for: AmberjackMahi-mahiKing mackerelSailfishSnook+12 more
Boat 47 ftUp to 4 peopleContact checked Sep 2026 on addiction-sportfishing.com · Details
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St Lucie Flats Fishing
Fort Pierce, FL
Fishes for: TarponSnookSheepsheadSpeckled troutJack crevalle+4 more
Contact checked Sep 2026 on stlucieflatsfishing.com · Details
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Smokin' Fish Fishing Charters
Fort Pierce, FL
Fishes for: GrouperMahi-mahiKing mackerelRed snapperSailfish+2 more
Boat 42 ftUp to 6 peopleContact checked Sep 2026 on smokinfish.com · Details
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SummerGirl Fishing Charters
Fort Pierce, FL
Fishes for: Mahi-mahiKing mackerelTunaSwordfishSnapper
Boat 36 ftContact checked Sep 2026 on summergirlfishingcharter.com · Details
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Y-B Normal Charters
Fort Pierce, FL
Fishes for: Jack crevalleTarponSnookRedfishBlack drum+6 more
Contact checked Sep 2026 on y-bnormalcharters.com · Details
Deep sea fishing in Fort Pierce
4 of the 5 charters in Fort Pierce list offshore trips on their own websites.
Offshore fish you can keep in September
Red SnapperClosed this month
GrouperDepends on the dates or the boat
AmberjackKeep one
King MackerelKeep one
Mahi-MahiKeep one
TunaKeep one
WahooKeep one
SailfishLegal with size and permit rules
CobiaKeep one
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.
Harvest status is September's rule for Fort Pierce from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.
Fishing trips in Fort Pierce by type
Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.
Inshore and bay fishing in Fort Pierce
3 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Addiction Sportfishing, St Lucie Flats Fishing, Y-B Normal Charters.
Half-day and full-day fishing trips
2 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 Pierce
3 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 Pierce
Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like, and see the closest airports.
Tides on your fishing day
NOAA tide predictions for Fort Pierce, South Beach Causeway.
Typical conditions by month
- Fewest rainy days: February and January
- Warmest air: July, highs near 89°F
Closest airports
With airline service
- VRBVero Beach Regional 17 miles away
- MLBMelbourne Orlando International 50 miles away
Local public airports
- FPRTreasure Coast International 5 miles away
- X52New Hibiscus Airpark 18 miles away
- SUAWitham Field 18 miles away
Straight-line miles from the centre of Fort Pierce.
See the month-by-month averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Sunset | 5:49 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:46 PM | 8:03 PM | 8:18 PM | 8:18 PM | 7:59 PM | 7:26 PM | 6:52 PM | 5:30 PM | 5:29 PM |
| Air (high) | 72° | 74° | 77° | 81° | 84° | 88° | 89° | 89° | 88° | 84° | 78° | 74° |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, FT PIERCE. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Fort Pierce, South Beach Causeway. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Fort Pierce, 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 Pierce city.
Questions about fishing charters in Fort Pierce
How many fishing charters are in Fort Pierce?
This page lists 5 fishing charters in Fort Pierce, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.
How many deep sea fishing charters are in Fort Pierce?
4 of the 5 charters listed in Fort Pierce say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 3 run inshore and bay trips.
What deep sea fish can I keep in Fort Pierce in September?
Under Florida's rules you can keep amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For grouper it depends on the dates or whether the boat holds a federal permit. Red snapper is closed to harvest. Sailfish 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. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.
Where do state waters end off Fort Pierce?
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.
How do I book a charter in Fort Pierce?
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 Pierce?
The closest airports with airline service are Vero Beach Regional (VRB), 17 miles away and Melbourne Orlando International (MLB), 50 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Treasure Coast International (FPR), 5 miles away, New Hibiscus Airpark (X52), 18 miles away and Witham Field (SUA), 18 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.
Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Fort Pierce?
3 charters in Fort Pierce 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 Pierce 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
Depends on the dates or the boat
GrouperAtlantic: gag: closed ยท Atlantic: red and black: open
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.
Florida state records caught at Fort Pierce
3 saltwater all-tackle records list Fort Pierce as the catch location.
- Tripletail40.81 lb March 4, 1998 · Thomas D. Lewis
Spotted seatrout
17.44 lb
May 11, 1995 · Craig F. Carson
Spanish mackerel
12.00 lb
November 27, 1984 · John F. Colligan
From FWC Florida Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle), checked Sep 2026. The place is the catch location FWC recorded.
What these charters fish for
Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.
Charters near Fort Pierce
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