Heritage Bay Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 166 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Heritage Bay, 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 & Guides in Heritage Bay

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166 charters and guides in Heritage Bay

Deep sea fishing in Heritage Bay

70 of the 166 charters in Heritage Bay 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 Heritage Bay by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Heritage Bay

70 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Gulf Coast Guide Services, SWFL AQUAHUNTER CHARTERS, Everglades Fishing Adventures, Glades Fly Fishing, Anchor Charters of Naples and 65 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

57 charters list half-day trips and 44 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 Heritage Bay

48 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 Heritage Bay

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 18 miles away
  • PGDPunta Gorda 48 miles away

Local public airports

  • APFNaples Municipal 12 miles away
  • IMMImmokalee Regional 19 miles away
  • MKYMarco Island Executive 20 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Heritage Bay.

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, Heritage Bay CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Heritage Bay

How many fishing charters and guides are in Heritage Bay?

This page lists 166 fishing charters and guides in Heritage Bay, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Heritage Bay?

70 of the 166 charters listed in Heritage Bay say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 70 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Heritage Bay 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 Heritage Bay?

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 or guide in Heritage Bay?

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 Heritage Bay?

The closest airports with airline service are Southwest Florida International (RSW), 18 miles away and Punta Gorda (PGD), 48 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Naples Municipal (APF), 12 miles away, Immokalee Regional (IMM), 19 miles away and Marco Island Executive (MKY), 20 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Heritage Bay?

48 charters in Heritage Bay 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 Heritage Bay

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

Snook104Redfish93Tarpon91Speckled Trout74Shark56Cobia55King Mackerel46Pompano44Mangrove Snapper42Sheepshead41Snapper40Goliath Grouper34Barracuda31Grouper30Spanish Mackerel27Amberjack25Black Drum23Permit22Tripletail20Gag Grouper20Jack Crevalle17Red Snapper17Red Grouper16Mahi-Mahi15Ladyfish13Tuna12Hammerhead Shark11Flounder10Lane Snapper10Wahoo10Blacktip Shark9Bull Shark9Black Grouper9Yellowtail Snapper8Bonefish7Peacock Bass7Mutton Snapper7Largemouth Bass6Skipjack Tuna6Scamp5Porgy5Grunt5Bonito4Lemon Shark4Marlin4Gray Triggerfish3Catfish3Blue Runner3Warsaw Grouper3Sailfish3Blackfin Tuna3Bluefish3Speckled Hind3Tiger Shark3Bonnethead Shark3Great Barracuda2Swordfish2Yellowedge Grouper2Hogfish2Bluegill2Nurse Shark2Spinner Shark1Albacore1Yellowtail1Rock Hind1Bigeye Tuna1Snakehead1Warmouth1Bowfin1Redear Sunfish1Yellowmouth Grouper1Almaco Jack1Lesser Amberjack1Banded Rudderfish1Crappie1Nassau Grouper1Sandbar Shark1Yellowfin Tuna1Cubera Snapper1Snowy Grouper1Tilefish1Blackfin Snapper1White Marlin1Bluefin Tuna1Striped Bass1Blue Marlin1

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