Hobe Sound Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 103 fishing charters within 25 miles of Hobe Sound, 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 Hobe Sound

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

103 charters in Hobe Sound

Deep sea fishing in Hobe Sound

50 of the 103 charters in Hobe Sound list offshore trips on their own websites.

State or federal water

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 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

Boats with a federal South Atlantic snapper-grouper permit follow federal closures in state waters too, such as the April closure for amberjack. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Fishing trips in Hobe Sound by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Hobe Sound

35 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Take It Slow Sportfishing, Hate 2 Lose Fishing Charter, Sweet Relief Fishing Charters, Night Heron Fishing Charters, Gettin Lucky Sportfishing and 30 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

28 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 Hobe Sound

28 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 Hobe Sound

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • DJTPresident Donald J Trump International 27 miles away
  • VRBVero Beach Regional 44 miles away

Local public airports

  • SUAWitham Field 9 miles away
  • F45North Palm Beach County General Aviation 16 miles away
  • X58Indiantown 19 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Hobe Sound.

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, Hobe Sound CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Hobe Sound

How many fishing charters are in Hobe Sound?

This page lists 103 fishing charters in Hobe Sound, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Hobe Sound?

50 of the 103 charters listed in Hobe Sound say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 35 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Hobe Sound in October?

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

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 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 Hobe Sound?

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 Hobe Sound?

The closest airports with airline service are President Donald J Trump International (DJT), 27 miles away and Vero Beach Regional (VRB), 44 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Witham Field (SUA), 9 miles away, North Palm Beach County General Aviation (F45), 16 miles away and Indiantown (X58), 19 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Hobe Sound?

28 charters in Hobe Sound 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 Hobe Sound

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

Sailfish58Mahi-Mahi57King Mackerel45Wahoo45Snook44Snapper40Cobia40Tarpon38Grouper37Redfish35Tuna25Speckled Trout24Pompano23Shark23Barracuda22Amberjack20Spanish Mackerel20Blackfin Tuna18Jack Crevalle18Swordfish17Sheepshead17Black Drum15Bonito14Mutton Snapper13Flounder12Bluefish11Mangrove Snapper11Bonefish10Ladyfish9Blue Marlin9Goliath Grouper9Yellowfin Tuna8Marlin7Gray Triggerfish7Yellowtail Snapper7Permit6Tripletail6Hogfish5Blacktip Shark5Lane Snapper5Red Grouper5Bull Shark5Red Snapper4Bluefin Tuna4Striped Bass4Skipjack Tuna4Largemouth Bass4Blue Runner4Tilefish3Black Grouper3Peacock Bass3Porgy3Spinner Shark3Hammerhead Shark3White Marlin2Black Bullhead Catfish2Rainbow Runner2Sandbar Shark2Lemon Shark2Catfish2Gag Grouper2Mako Shark2Black Sea Bass1Speckled Hind1Wenchman Snapper1Atlantic Sharpnose Shark1Snowy Grouper1Blackfin Snapper1Dog Snapper1Yellow Jack1Tiger Shark1Reef Shark1Nassau Grouper1Grunt1Great Barracuda1Schoolmaster Snapper1Warmouth1Crappie1Southern Flounder1Gulf Flounder1Cubera Snapper1

Charters near Hobe Sound

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