Gulfport Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 9 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 captain's own website

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

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.

9 charters in Gulfport

Deep sea fishing in Gulfport

5 of the 9 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.

What a 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 2026-09-23. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$475 – $825 25 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $700
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$775 – $1,650 7 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $900
  • Full day (8+ hours)$825 – $2,600 11 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $1,100

Prices move, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Where the boats leave from, and where they fish

Docks and fishing grounds named by Gulfport charters on their own websites. A place is listed when at least two of them name it.

Departure docks and marinas

  • Gulfport Municipal Marina2 charters

    “Double Time Offshore departs from Gulfport Municipal Marina, a convenient launch point for guests coming from Indian Rocks Beach, Clearwater, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St.”

Fishing grounds they name

  • Tampa Bay6 charters

    “Captain Kevin Lampman is a Tampa Bay native with 20+ years of experience guiding guests to local fishing spots, quiet hideaways, and scenic Gulf Coast water.”

  • Boca Ciega Bay2 charters

    “Double Time Offshore departs from Gulfport Municipal Marina, giving guests easy access to Boca Ciega Bay, Tampa Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico.”

  • Egmont Key2 charters

    “Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Clearwater, Tampa, Fort De Soto, Egmont Key, and Pass A Grille.”

Fishing trips in Gulfport by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their 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, Seein' Red Sport Fishing, Gulfport Charters, 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

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.

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.

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.

Questions about fishing charters in Gulfport

How many fishing charters are in Gulfport?

This page lists 9 fishing charters in Gulfport, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain'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 9 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.

Fish you can catch out of Gulfport

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website. Open each for the season and limits.