Gulfport Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 7 Gulfport fishing charters, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each charter's own website

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Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Gulfport

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7 charters in Gulfport

Deep sea fishing in Gulfport

5 of the 7 charters in Gulfport list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

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.

Harvest status is September's rule for Gulfport from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing trips in Gulfport by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Gulfport

6 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Double Time Offshore, My Girls Adventures, Gulfport Charters, Seein' Red Sport Fishing, Reel Estate Sportfishing and 1 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

4 charters list half-day trips and 6 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

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 Gulfport

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like, and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

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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 many fishing charters are in Gulfport?

This page lists 7 fishing charters in Gulfport, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

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.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Gulfport?

5 of the 7 charters listed in Gulfport say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 6 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Gulfport in September?

Under Florida's rules you can keep red snapper, grouper, amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. 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 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.

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.

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.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Gulfport?

3 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.

What you can keep out of Gulfport 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

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.

What these charters fish for

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Tarpon6Cobia5King Mackerel5Redfish5Speckled Trout5Snook4Flounder4Mangrove Snapper3Amberjack3Spanish Mackerel3

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