Gulfport Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

293 captains within 25 miles of Gulfport, 11 of them in Gulfport itself, 116 running offshore. A full day is typically $1,100 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 293Captains within 25 miles
  • 116Deep sea boats
  • $650–$2,600Full day, typically
  • Gulfport Municipal MarinaLeaving from

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Gulfport

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

293 charters in Gulfport

Deep sea fishing in Gulfport

116 of the 293 charters in Gulfport 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 Gulfport 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 Gulfport fleet posts it.

On Instagram 6 Gulfport boats

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

2 more Gulfport captains post there.

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.

What a deep sea trip costs in Gulfport

The rates Gulfport 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)$475 – $825 36 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $700
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$800 – $1,100 11 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $900
  • Full day (8+ hours)$650 – $2,600 18 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $1,100

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 Gulfport by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Gulfport

170 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Island Boat Adventures, Inspired Fishing Charters In St.Petersburg, Florida, Inshore Action Fishing Charters, Double Time Offshore, My Girls Adventures and 165 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

80 charters list half-day trips and 89 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 Gulfport

102 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Planning a trip to Gulfport

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 Gulfport.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: June to September
  • Fewest rainy days: November and April
  • Coolest water: January, around 63°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 11 miles away
  • TPATampa International 19 miles away

Local public airports

  • SPGAlbert Whitted 5 miles away
  • 48XManatee 14 miles away
  • CLWClearwater Executive 16 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Gulfport.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:58 PM6:22 PM7:39 PM7:56 PM8:13 PM8:28 PM8:29 PM8:09 PM7:36 PM7:02 PM5:39 PM5:38 PM
Water63°67°72°76°82°85°88°88°86°79°73°68°
Air (high)70°73°76°82°87°90°91°91°89°84°77°72°
Rainy days534339111110434

Water temperature: NOAA St. Petersburg station (4 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, ST PETERSBURG. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Gulfport. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Gulfport, 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, Gulfport city.

Questions about fishing charters in Gulfport

How much does it cost to go deep sea fishing in Gulfport?

18 Gulfport charters publish a full day rate on their own site, and they run $650 to $2,600 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $1,100. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $1,100 trip is about $185 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 — 77 of the 293 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 4 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 Gulfport?

They are different days on different water. 39 charters here list offshore only, 93 list inshore only, and 77 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 Gulfport?

Two and six hours are the lengths Gulfport captains list most often, with longer days at ten. 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 Gulfport?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Gulfport charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Gulfport Charters puts it: “All bait, tackle and equipment is provided by Gulfport Charters.”

Do Gulfport 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 Double Time Offshore puts it: “The captain can clean and fillet your catch after the trip.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on a Gulfport charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Drinks, snacks, food and towel come up most often on Gulfport charter sites.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Gulfport?

102 charters in Gulfport 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 in Gulfport?

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 Gulfport?

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 Gulfport?

June through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 85–88°F. It's coolest in January, around 63°F.

What airports are closest to Gulfport?

The closest airports with airline service are St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 11 miles away and Tampa International (TPA), 19 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Albert Whitted (SPG), 5 miles away, Manatee (48X), 14 miles away and Clearwater Executive (CLW), 16 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Gulfport?

This page lists 293 fishing charters in Gulfport, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Gulfport

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

Snook191Redfish181Speckled Trout174Tarpon165King Mackerel125Cobia124Mangrove Snapper93Spanish Mackerel91Shark88Grouper86Snapper79Sheepshead79Gag Grouper75Flounder74Hogfish67Amberjack56Red Snapper51Black Drum50Tripletail44Red Grouper42Mahi-Mahi39Pompano39Goliath Grouper36Tuna33Grunt31Wahoo31Jack Crevalle30Blacktip Shark25Barracuda24Hammerhead Shark24Sailfish23Bull Shark21Blackfin Tuna21Gray Triggerfish20Ladyfish19Lane Snapper16Bonito12Scamp12Porgy12Black Grouper11Marlin10Swordfish10Catfish9Yellowtail Snapper8Skipjack Tuna8Bonnethead Shark8Blue Marlin7Permit7Bluefish7Lemon Shark5Tiger Shark5Atlantic Sharpnose Shark5Black Sea Bass5Snowy Grouper4Speckled Hind4Yellowedge Grouper4Nurse Shark3Tilefish3Channel Catfish3Spinner Shark3Shad3Mako Shark2Bonefish2Cubera Snapper2Vermilion Snapper2White Marlin2Warsaw Grouper2Reef Shark2Largemouth Bass2Mutton Snapper2Gulf Flounder2Mahogany Snapper1Yellowfin Tuna1Perch1Silk Snapper1Peacock Bass1Snakehead1Yellowmouth Grouper1Yellowfin Grouper1Rock Hind1Coney1Rainbow Runner1Rainbow Trout1Yellow Jack1Great Barracuda1Atlantic Croaker1Dog Snapper1Blacknose Shark1Sandbar Shark1Bluefin Tuna1Southern Flounder1Blue Runner1Crappie1Sand Trout1Almaco Jack1

Charters near Gulfport

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