Holmes Beach Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 13 Holmes Beach 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

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Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Holmes Beach

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13 charters in Holmes Beach

Fish you can catch out of Holmes Beach

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

Speckled Trout10Snook9Tarpon8King Mackerel7Redfish7Hogfish6Cobia6Spanish Mackerel6Mangrove Snapper5Sheepshead5

Deep sea fishing in Holmes Beach

5 of the 13 charters in Holmes Beach 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 Holmes Beach from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing in Holmes Beach, month by month

What 7 Holmes Beach charters say on their own websites about when each fish is around. Each number is how many different charters name that fish in that month; three is the fewest we print.

FishJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecCharters
Tarpon···3443·····4
Mangrove snapper·····333····3
Gag grouper········3···3

Read down a column for a month, across a row for a season. A dot means fewer than three charters name it.

  • Tarpon — “Tarpon season around Anna Maria Island typically peaks from late April through July, with the most consistent action occurring during warmer water temperatures and strong tidal movements.” www.fishnami.com
  • Mangrove snapper — “Mangrove snapper turn on nearshore beginning in late spring and bite hard through the summer — June through August is the heart of the run — before tapering as the water cools.” www.amicharters.com
  • Gag grouper — “They're a fun summer target (July–August), and the bite is strongest in fall — September through November is prime for gag grouper over the nearshore structure.” www.amicharters.com

Where the boats leave from, and where they fish

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

Fishing grounds they name

  • Tampa Bay7 charters

    “AMI Charters targets snook around Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, the passes, and the southern reaches of Tampa Bay, and our captains know where they stage with the season and tide.”

  • Sarasota Bay6 charters

    “Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Anna Maria Island Waters”

  • Egmont Key6 charters

    “Accessible only by boat, Egmont Key has a unique natural and cultural history, including a lighthouse that has stood since 1858.”

  • Longboat Key5 charters

    “Ideal for friends, couples, or celebrations, our boat tours to waterfront bars in Bradenton Beach, Cortez and Longboat Key deliver relaxed, exclusive vibes and unforgettable island flavors.”

  • Lido Key2 charters

    “Several barrier islands lie adjacent to the city including, Lido Key , Longboat Key , and Siesta Key .”

  • Siesta Key2 charters

    “Several barrier islands lie adjacent to the city including, Lido Key , Longboat Key , and Siesta Key .”

  • Passage Key2 charters

    “Take a trip around Anna Maria Island or popular Egmont Key, hang on Passage Key sandbar for the day, cruise down Sarasota Bay.”

Planning a trip to Holmes Beach

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 Anna Maria Key, Bradenton Beach.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to September
  • Fewest rainy days: November and April
  • Coolest water: January, around 62°F
  • Warmest air: August, highs near 92°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 13 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 28 miles away

Local public airports

  • 48XManatee 15 miles away
  • SPGAlbert Whitted 18 miles away
  • CLWClearwater Executive 32 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Holmes Beach.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:58 PM6:22 PM7:39 PM7:56 PM8:13 PM8:28 PM8:28 PM8:09 PM7:36 PM7:02 PM5:39 PM5:38 PM
Water62°66°72°76°83°86°89°88°86°79°72°67°
Air (high)72°75°78°82°88°90°91°92°90°86°80°75°
Rainy days43434911128433

Water temperature: NOAA Port Manatee station (13 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, SARASOTA BRADENTON AP. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Anna Maria Key, Bradenton Beach. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Holmes Beach, 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, Holmes Beach city.

What you can keep out of Holmes Beach 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.

Questions about fishing charters in Holmes Beach

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 4 of the 13 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. Ask what the captain does with weather, and what the cancellation terms are.

What happens if the weather turns before my Holmes Beach trip?

It is the captain's call on the morning, and the terms differ boat to boat: some refund the deposit, some reschedule. Worth reading the policy of the boat you are booking before you pay one.

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to Holmes Beach?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Holmes Beach charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Seafood Charters: Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters puts it: “​Yes, all gear including live bait, tackle, rods, and license are provided.”

What should I bring on a Holmes Beach charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Jacket, snacks, water and camera come up most often on Holmes Beach charter sites. As Big Wili Water Adventures puts it: “You do not need to bring your own life jacket unless you feel more comfortable using it or it serves a special need.”

How many people can come along in Holmes Beach?

Six is the usual limit on a private boat here — it is set by the captain's licence and the boat, not by how many will fit.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Holmes Beach?

6 charters in Holmes Beach 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.

How do I book a charter in Holmes Beach?

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.

Where do state waters end off Holmes Beach?

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.

When is the water warmest near Holmes Beach?

May through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–89°F. It's coolest in January, around 62°F.

What airports are closest to Holmes Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 13 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 28 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Manatee (48X), 15 miles away, Albert Whitted (SPG), 18 miles away and Clearwater Executive (CLW), 32 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Holmes Beach?

This page lists 13 fishing charters in Holmes Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Charters near Holmes Beach

Anna Maria4Bradenton Beach9Bradenton15Palmetto10Ellenton3Longboat Key7

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