Gibsonton Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 261 fishing charters within 25 miles of Gibsonton, 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 Gibsonton

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261 charters in Gibsonton

Deep sea fishing in Gibsonton

108 of the 261 charters in Gibsonton 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 Gibsonton by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Gibsonton

160 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Fishin Magician Inshore Charters, Carbon Cat Charters, Family Ties Fishing Charters of Tampa Bay, Fesler Inc. Inshore Charters, Florida Reels Fishing Charters and 155 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

74 charters list half-day trips and 80 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 Gibsonton

91 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 Gibsonton

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • TPATampa International 14 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 20 miles away

Local public airports

  • TPFPeter O Knight 7 miles away
  • VDFTampa Executive 13 miles away
  • 48XManatee 15 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Gibsonton.

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, Gibsonton CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Gibsonton

How many fishing charters are in Gibsonton?

This page lists 261 fishing charters in Gibsonton, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Gibsonton?

108 of the 261 charters listed in Gibsonton say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 160 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Gibsonton 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 Gibsonton?

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 Gibsonton?

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 Gibsonton?

The closest airports with airline service are Tampa International (TPA), 14 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 20 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Peter O Knight (TPF), 7 miles away, Tampa Executive (VDF), 13 miles away and Manatee (48X), 15 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Gibsonton?

91 charters in Gibsonton 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 Gibsonton

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

Snook171Redfish161Speckled Trout153Tarpon152Cobia115King Mackerel113Mangrove Snapper88Shark83Spanish Mackerel81Grouper74Flounder71Gag Grouper69Sheepshead69Snapper67Hogfish57Red Snapper54Black Drum50Amberjack49Tripletail44Red Grouper39Mahi-Mahi34Pompano34Goliath Grouper33Jack Crevalle33Wahoo31Tuna27Grunt24Blacktip Shark24Sailfish22Hammerhead Shark20Ladyfish19Blackfin Tuna19Barracuda19Bull Shark18Gray Triggerfish15Lane Snapper15Scamp14Bonito14Black Grouper11Marlin11Swordfish9Skipjack Tuna9Yellowtail Snapper9Porgy8Bonnethead Shark7Catfish7Bluefish6Permit6Atlantic Sharpnose Shark5Yellowedge Grouper5Tiger Shark5Lemon Shark5Blue Marlin5Speckled Hind4Black Sea Bass4Snowy Grouper4Largemouth Bass4Channel Catfish3Tilefish3Nurse Shark3Shad2Spinner Shark2Cubera Snapper2Vermilion Snapper2Crappie2Mutton Snapper2Yellowfin Tuna2Bonefish2Mako Shark2Warsaw Grouper2White Marlin2Blue Runner2Gulf Flounder2Reef Shark1Yellow Jack1Rainbow Trout1Peacock Bass1Snakehead1Mahogany Snapper1Rainbow Runner1Schoolmaster Snapper1Perch1Silk Snapper1Southern Flounder1Yellowmouth Grouper1Yellowfin Grouper1Rock Hind1Coney1Bluefin Tuna1Great Barracuda1Atlantic Croaker1

Charters near Gibsonton

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