Indian Rocks Beach Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 198 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Indian Rocks 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.

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Charters & Guides in Indian Rocks Beach

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198 charters and guides in Indian Rocks Beach

Deep sea fishing in Indian Rocks Beach

85 of the 198 charters in Indian Rocks 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 Indian Rocks Beach by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Indian Rocks Beach

114 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Thread Reds Fishing Charters, Contagious Deep Sea Fishing Charters, Hog HandlerZ Sportfishing Charters, Florida Guides Association, Coastal Native Fishing Charters and 109 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

60 charters list half-day trips and 66 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 Indian Rocks Beach

73 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 Indian Rocks Beach

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Closest airports

With airline service

  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 10 miles away
  • TPATampa International 20 miles away

Local public airports

  • CLWClearwater Executive 8 miles away
  • SPGAlbert Whitted 16 miles away
  • TPFPeter O Knight 24 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Indian Rocks 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, Indian Rocks Beach city.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Indian Rocks Beach

How many fishing charters and guides are in Indian Rocks Beach?

This page lists 198 fishing charters and guides in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Indian Rocks Beach?

85 of the 198 charters listed in Indian Rocks Beach say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 114 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Indian Rocks Beach 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 Indian Rocks 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 or guide in Indian Rocks 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 Indian Rocks Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 10 miles away and Tampa International (TPA), 20 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Clearwater Executive (CLW), 8 miles away, Albert Whitted (SPG), 16 miles away and Peter O Knight (TPF), 24 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Indian Rocks Beach?

73 charters in Indian Rocks 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 Indian Rocks Beach

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

Snook120Tarpon115Redfish114Speckled Trout103King Mackerel89Cobia83Mangrove Snapper67Shark66Spanish Mackerel60Grouper55Gag Grouper53Flounder52Sheepshead48Snapper47Hogfish46Red Snapper45Amberjack41Black Drum39Red Grouper33Tripletail32Mahi-Mahi30Wahoo26Pompano25Goliath Grouper24Jack Crevalle22Tuna21Grunt21Blacktip Shark18Sailfish18Blackfin Tuna17Barracuda16Hammerhead Shark16Bull Shark16Scamp12Ladyfish12Lane Snapper11Gray Triggerfish11Marlin9Swordfish9Bonito9Black Grouper9Yellowtail Snapper7Catfish6Skipjack Tuna6Porgy5Blue Marlin5Black Sea Bass4Tiger Shark4Bonnethead Shark4Atlantic Sharpnose Shark4Snowy Grouper3Speckled Hind3Tilefish3Nurse Shark3Lemon Shark3Crappie3Yellowedge Grouper2Mako Shark2White Marlin2Largemouth Bass2Channel Catfish2Bonefish2Permit2Bluefish1Yellowmouth Grouper1Yellowfin Grouper1Rock Hind1Warsaw Grouper1Coney1Mutton Snapper1Rainbow Runner1Peacock Bass1Snakehead1Silk Snapper1Bluefin Tuna1Blue Runner1Yellowfin Tuna1Southern Flounder1Almaco Jack1Mahogany Snapper1Cubera Snapper1Vermilion Snapper1Spinner Shark1Perch1Bluegill1Shad1Reef Shark1

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