Holmes Beach Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

244 captains within 25 miles of Holmes Beach, 13 of them in Holmes Beach itself, 109 running offshore. A half day is typically $750 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 244Captains within 25 miles
  • 109Deep sea boats
  • $299–$1,000Half day, typically

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Holmes Beach

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

244 charters in Holmes Beach

Deep sea fishing in Holmes Beach

109 of the 244 charters in Holmes Beach 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.

Where to find current Holmes Beach fishing reports

We don’t publish a daily report and we won’t reprint one. What’s biting this week comes from the boats — here is where the Holmes Beach fleet posts it.

On Instagram 6 Holmes Beach boats

Most captains put the day’s catch here, not on their website.

2 more Holmes Beach captains post there.

Handles and report pages come from each charter’s own website; every link goes to the captain and nothing of theirs is reproduced here. Boats are ordered by how established they are locally.

Fish you can catch out of Holmes Beach

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

Snook147Redfish143Speckled Trout138Tarpon129King Mackerel115Cobia112Mangrove Snapper80Shark79Grouper73Spanish Mackerel69Sheepshead68Snapper68Gag Grouper64Flounder62Amberjack53Hogfish49Red Snapper44Pompano43Red Grouper41Tripletail41Mahi-Mahi36Tuna33Black Drum33Goliath Grouper32Barracuda29Wahoo28Jack Crevalle24Sailfish22Grunt20Blacktip Shark20Ladyfish19Gray Triggerfish18Blackfin Tuna18Lane Snapper16Bluefish16Bull Shark14Hammerhead Shark14Porgy12Bonito12Permit11Black Grouper10Skipjack Tuna10Catfish10Scamp10Marlin10Bonnethead Shark8Swordfish8Yellowtail Snapper7Blue Marlin6Lemon Shark5Snowy Grouper5Channel Catfish4Tiger Shark4Gulf Flounder3Largemouth Bass3Bluegill3Yellowedge Grouper3Reef Shark2Spinner Shark2Shad2Rainbow Trout2Crappie2Cubera Snapper2Vermilion Snapper2Mako Shark2Yellowfin Tuna2Nurse Shark2Bonefish2Tilefish2Speckled Hind2Blacknose Shark1Sandbar Shark1Dog Snapper1Great Barracuda1Atlantic Croaker1Sand Trout1Perch1Mutton Snapper1Black Sea Bass1Mahogany Snapper1Striped Bass1Pickerel1Warmouth1Redear Sunfish1Warsaw Grouper1Southern Flounder1Yellowtail1White Marlin1Atlantic Sharpnose Shark1Black Crappie1Sunshine Bass1Silk Snapper1Yellow Jack1Peacock Bass1Snakehead1

What a deep sea trip costs in Holmes Beach

The rates Holmes Beach 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 2026-10-01. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$299 – $1,000 5 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $750

What a trip costs moves with fuel prices, the size of the boat and how far out it runs, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

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

Choose a date to see high and low tide

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.

Questions about fishing charters in Holmes Beach

How much does it cost to go deep sea fishing in Holmes Beach?

5 Holmes Beach charters publish a half day rate on their own site, and they run $299 to $1,000 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $750. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $750 trip is about $125 each. Shorter trips cost less; ask the captain, because fewer of them publish those rates.

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 70 of the 244 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 5 of them publish a weather or cancellation policy on their own site — read the one belonging to the boat you book.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Holmes Beach?

They are different days on different water. 39 charters here list offshore only, 68 list inshore only, and 70 list both. Offshore means a longer run and bigger fish; inshore means calmer water, shorter runs and sight-fishing. The month-by-month table above shows which fish the fleet says are around when you are coming.

How long is a trip out of Holmes Beach?

Three and four hours are the lengths Holmes Beach captains list most often, with longer days at six. The clock starts at the dock rather than at the fishing grounds, so the run out and back comes out of your time on the fish.

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.”

Do Holmes Beach charters clean your catch?

Most do, at the dock when you come in, and a good few say so plainly on their own sites. As FishNAMI Fishing Charters puts it: “Our boat is fully equipped with premium tackle, bait, and safety equipment, and we clean and bag your catch at the end of the trip so you can enjoy it fresh.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on a Holmes Beach charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Snacks, jacket, drinks and water come up most often on Holmes Beach charter sites.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Holmes Beach?

94 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 244 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 Maria246Cortez238Bradenton Beach236Palma Sola250West Bradenton248Bradenton251

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