Homestead Base Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 78 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Homestead Base, 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 Homestead Base

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78 charters and guides in Homestead Base

Deep sea fishing in Homestead Base

29 of the 78 charters in Homestead Base list offshore trips on their own websites.

State or federal water

The Keys sit between both: state waters run 9 miles out on the Gulf side and 3 miles out on the Atlantic side; 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 Homestead Base by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Homestead Base

31 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Endless Flat Charters, JP's Fishing Charters, Off the Hook Fishing Charters, Splash & Boom Outfitters, All Three Sides Charters and 26 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

22 charters list half-day trips and 24 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 Homestead Base

21 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 Homestead Base

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • MIAMiami International 22 miles away
  • FLLFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International 43 miles away

Local public airports

  • X51Miami Homestead General Aviation 10 miles away
  • TMBMiami Executive 11 miles away
  • OPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive 29 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Homestead Base.

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, Homestead Base CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Homestead Base

How many fishing charters and guides are in Homestead Base?

This page lists 78 fishing charters and guides in Homestead Base, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Homestead Base?

29 of the 78 charters listed in Homestead Base say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 31 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Homestead Base 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 Homestead Base?

The Keys sit between both: state waters run 9 miles out on the Gulf side and 3 miles out on the Atlantic side; 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 Homestead Base?

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 Homestead Base?

The closest airports with airline service are Miami International (MIA), 22 miles away and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL), 43 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Miami Homestead General Aviation (X51), 10 miles away, Miami Executive (TMB), 11 miles away and Miami-Opa Locka Executive (OPF), 29 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Homestead Base?

21 charters in Homestead Base 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 Homestead Base

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

Tarpon42Snook37Grouper26Mahi-Mahi26Sailfish25Redfish21Barracuda21King Mackerel21Speckled Trout20Bonefish20Shark18Permit18Wahoo18Tuna15Snapper15Marlin14Mangrove Snapper13Swordfish13Mutton Snapper12Cobia12Amberjack10Black Drum8Yellowtail Snapper8Blackfin Tuna8Peacock Bass7Pompano7Hogfish7Largemouth Bass6Jack Crevalle6Sheepshead5Porgy5Yellow Jack4Gag Grouper4Catfish4Bull Shark4Hammerhead Shark4Red Snapper4Red Grouper3Black Grouper3Blacktip Shark3Goliath Grouper2Spanish Mackerel2Tripletail2Crappie2Lemon Shark2Snakehead2Yellowtail2Yellowfin Tuna2Blue Marlin2Nurse Shark2Ladyfish1Carp1Bluegill1Sunshine Bass1Alligator Gar1Redear Sunfish1Black Crappie1Cubera Snapper1Bonito1Warsaw Grouper1Tilefish1Snowy Grouper1Grunt1Bluefin Tuna1Tiger Shark1Lionfish1Nassau Grouper1

Charters & Guides near Homestead Base

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