Goodland Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

119 captains within 25 miles of Goodland, 7 of them in Goodland itself, 45 running offshore. A half day is typically $525 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 119Captains within 25 miles
  • 45Deep sea boats
  • $450–$675Half day, typically

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Goodland

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

119 charters in Goodland

Deep sea fishing in Goodland

45 of the 119 charters in Goodland 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.

What a deep sea trip costs in Goodland

The rates Goodland charters 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 – $675 14 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $525

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.

Fishing trips in Goodland by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Goodland

47 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Family Friendly Charters, Marco Island Fishing Guide, CaptainAron, Wishin’ I Was Fishin Charters, SFP Fishing Outfitters and 42 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

38 charters list half-day trips and 35 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 Goodland

37 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 Goodland

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 43 miles away
  • PGDPunta Gorda 72 miles away

Local public airports

  • MKYMarco Island Executive 5 miles away
  • X01Everglades Airpark 17 miles away
  • APFNaples Municipal 18 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Goodland.

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, Goodland CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Goodland

How many fishing charters are in Goodland?

This page lists 119 fishing charters in Goodland, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Goodland?

45 of the 119 charters listed in Goodland say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 47 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Goodland 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 Goodland?

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 Goodland?

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 Goodland?

The closest airports with airline service are Southwest Florida International (RSW), 43 miles away and Punta Gorda (PGD), 72 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Marco Island Executive (MKY), 5 miles away, Everglades Airpark (X01), 17 miles away and Naples Municipal (APF), 18 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Goodland?

37 charters in Goodland 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 Goodland

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

Snook74Redfish69Tarpon67Speckled Trout54Cobia41Shark38Pompano31King Mackerel29Mangrove Snapper29Snapper28Sheepshead26Goliath Grouper26Grouper23Barracuda21Amberjack19Black Drum18Spanish Mackerel16Tripletail15Permit15Gag Grouper12Mahi-Mahi9Jack Crevalle9Ladyfish9Red Grouper9Red Snapper8Flounder7Wahoo7Lane Snapper7Bull Shark6Hammerhead Shark6Tuna6Blacktip Shark6Bonefish6Black Grouper6Yellowtail Snapper5Marlin4Bonito4Mutton Snapper4Peacock Bass4Largemouth Bass4Porgy3Grunt3Skipjack Tuna3Scamp3Hogfish2Blackfin Tuna2Speckled Hind2Gray Triggerfish2Blue Marlin1Bonnethead Shark1Catfish1Bluefin Tuna1Striped Bass1Tiger Shark1Sandbar Shark1Nassau Grouper1Bluefish1Yellowmouth Grouper1Swordfish1Shad1Rock Hind1Yellowedge Grouper1Warsaw Grouper1Bigeye Tuna1Spinner Shark1Lemon Shark1Blue Runner1Snakehead1Sailfish1Albacore1

Charters near Goodland

Marco Island123Winding Cypress132Naples Manor125Lely144Naples152Ochopee62

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