Hudson Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 77 fishing charters within 25 miles of Hudson, 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 Hudson

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

77 charters in Hudson

Deep sea fishing in Hudson

28 of the 77 charters in Hudson 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 Hudson by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Hudson

53 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Florida Fish Invaders Charters, American Fishing Outfitters, Florida Backwater Charters, Florida Flats Guide, Florida Fishing Excursions and 48 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

27 charters list half-day trips and 23 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 Hudson

27 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 Hudson

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 Hudson, Hudson Creek.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to September
  • Fewest rainy days: November and April
  • Coolest water: January, around 64°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • TPATampa International 28 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 31 miles away

Local public airports

  • X05Pilot Country 12 miles away
  • BKVBrooksville-Tampa Bay Regional 16 miles away
  • X39Tampa North Aero Park 21 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Hudson.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:56 PM6:21 PM7:39 PM7:56 PM8:14 PM8:29 PM8:30 PM8:10 PM7:36 PM7:01 PM5:37 PM5:36 PM
Water64°66°73°78°84°88°89°89°86°79°72°68°
Air (high)71°74°78°83°88°90°91°91°90°84°78°73°
Rainy days444341113128433

Water temperature: NOAA Clearwater Beach station (29 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, BROOKSVILLE HERNANDO CO AP. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Hudson, Hudson Creek. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Hudson, 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, Hudson CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Hudson

How many fishing charters are in Hudson?

This page lists 77 fishing charters in Hudson, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

When is the water warmest near Hudson?

May through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 84–89°F. It's coolest in January, around 64°F.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Hudson?

28 of the 77 charters listed in Hudson say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 53 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Hudson in October?

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

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 Hudson?

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 Hudson?

The closest airports with airline service are Tampa International (TPA), 28 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 31 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Pilot Country (X05), 12 miles away, Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional (BKV), 16 miles away and Tampa North Aero Park (X39), 21 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Hudson?

27 charters in Hudson 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 Hudson

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

Snook50Redfish48Tarpon46Speckled Trout45Cobia34Grouper26Mangrove Snapper25King Mackerel25Shark23Snapper18Sheepshead17Spanish Mackerel15Flounder15Jack Crevalle14Gag Grouper13Hogfish13Black Drum12Red Snapper11Amberjack10Tripletail9Pompano8Red Grouper7Ladyfish7Grunt6Goliath Grouper6Blacktip Shark5Mahi-Mahi4Tuna4Largemouth Bass4Wahoo4Crappie4Blackfin Tuna3Gray Triggerfish3Bull Shark3Bluefish3Hammerhead Shark3Yellowtail Snapper2Scamp2Cubera Snapper2Nurse Shark2Black Sea Bass2Atlantic Sharpnose Shark2Catfish2Sailfish2Marlin2Permit2Dog Snapper1Yellowfin Tuna1Tilefish1Mutton Snapper1Tiger Shark1Barracuda1Black Grouper1Snowy Grouper1Mako Shark1Swordfish1Bluegill1Bonito1Schoolmaster Snapper1Skipjack Tuna1Blue Runner1Bonnethead Shark1Porgy1Almaco Jack1Lemon Shark1

Charters near Hudson

Moon Lake92Shady Hills76Port Richey116Hernando Beach66New Port Richey137Spring Hill59

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