Harold Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 127 fishing charters within 25 miles of Harold, 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 Harold

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

127 charters in Harold

Deep sea fishing in Harold

79 of the 127 charters in Harold 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 Harold by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Harold

43 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Quiet Pro-FishOn-al Charters, Reelaxin Charters and Weddings, Destin-ation.com, Double D Fishing Charters of NW Florida, Native's Cove and 38 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

34 charters list half-day trips and 30 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 Harold

51 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 Harold

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Closest airports

With airline service

  • VPSEglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach 23 miles away
  • PNSPensacola International 24 miles away

Local public airports

  • 2R4Peter Prince Field 9 miles away
  • 1J9Fort Walton Beach 19 miles away
  • CEWBob Sikes 21 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Harold.

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, Harold CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Harold

How many fishing charters are in Harold?

This page lists 127 fishing charters in Harold, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Harold?

79 of the 127 charters listed in Harold say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 43 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Harold 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 Harold?

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 Harold?

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 Harold?

The closest airports with airline service are Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), 23 miles away and Pensacola International (PNS), 24 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Peter Prince Field (2R4), 9 miles away, Fort Walton Beach (1J9), 19 miles away and Bob Sikes (CEW), 21 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Harold?

51 charters in Harold 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 Harold

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

Red Snapper68King Mackerel65Amberjack65Gray Triggerfish62Mahi-Mahi56Cobia50Wahoo49Spanish Mackerel49Grouper46Redfish40Tuna33Flounder31Sailfish30Shark29Speckled Trout28Vermilion Snapper28Sheepshead24Marlin24Mangrove Snapper21Black Drum19Tarpon19Scamp18Blackfin Tuna18Jack Crevalle16Bluefish16Gag Grouper16Swordfish16Blacktip Shark15Hammerhead Shark14Pompano13Red Grouper13Bull Shark13Barracuda12Bonito12Blue Marlin11Snapper10Almaco Jack8Ladyfish8Yellowfin Tuna8Mako Shark8Tiger Shark8Lane Snapper6Nurse Shark6Spinner Shark6Tilefish5Catfish5Porgy5Skipjack Tuna5Reef Shark5Sandbar Shark5Snowy Grouper4Spadefish4White Marlin3Sand Trout2Lemon Shark2Blacknose Shark2Yellowedge Grouper2Snook2Schoolmaster Snapper1Southern Flounder1Wenchman Snapper1Black Grouper1Rock Hind1Bonnethead Shark1Speckled Hind1Banded Rudderfish1Tripletail1Permit1Bonefish1

Charters near Harold

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