Horseshoe Beach Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 17 fishing charters within 25 miles of Horseshoe Beach, 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

Charters in Horseshoe 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.

17 charters in Horseshoe Beach

Deep sea fishing in Horseshoe Beach

4 of the 17 charters in Horseshoe 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.

Fishing trips in Horseshoe Beach by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Horseshoe Beach

8 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Up The Limit Fishing Adventures, Chosen Waters Fishing Charters, OTF Inshore Charters, Old Florida Outdoors, Hatch Snatch Charters and 3 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

5 charters list half-day trips and 4 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 Horseshoe Beach

5 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 Horseshoe Beach

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • GNVGainesville Regional 63 miles away
  • TLHTallahassee International 92 miles away

Local public airports

  • CTYCross City 17 miles away
  • CDKGeorge T Lewis 26 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Horseshoe Beach.

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, Horseshoe Beach town.

Questions about fishing charters in Horseshoe Beach

How many fishing charters are in Horseshoe Beach?

This page lists 17 fishing charters in Horseshoe Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Horseshoe Beach?

4 of the 17 charters listed in Horseshoe Beach say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 8 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Horseshoe Beach in October?

Under Florida's rules you can keep king mackerel, mahi-mahi and cobia. For red snapper and grouper it depends on the dates or whether the boat holds a federal permit. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Horseshoe 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.

How do I book a charter in Horseshoe 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.

What airports are closest to Horseshoe Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are Gainesville Regional (GNV), 63 miles away and Tallahassee International (TLH), 92 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Cross City (CTY), 17 miles away and George T Lewis (CDK), 26 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Horseshoe Beach?

5 charters in Horseshoe 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.

Fish you can catch out of Horseshoe Beach

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

Redfish9Speckled Trout8Flounder5Cobia4Tarpon4Shark3Sheepshead3Spanish Mackerel3Grouper2Red Snapper2King Mackerel2Mangrove Snapper2Snapper2Mahi-Mahi2Black Drum1Snook1Jack Crevalle1Bluefish1Ladyfish1Lane Snapper1Gag Grouper1Red Grouper1Gray Triggerfish1Sand Trout1Black Sea Bass1Porgy1

Charters near Horseshoe Beach

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