Trips they run
- OffshoreUsually farther from shore than bay trips
- InshoreBay and back-water fishing
- Bottom fishingFishing on the bottom over reefs and wrecks
- TrollingBaits pulled behind a moving boat
- Family friendlyTheir website mentions kids or families
The boat
Federal charter permits
NOAA Fisheries lists the vessel Contagious, hailing from Indian Rocks Beach, with these current permits:
- Atlantic Dolphin Wahoo Charter/HeadboatValid through December 2026
- Gulf Coastal Migratory Pelagics CharterValid through December 2026
- South Atlantic Coastal Migratory Pelagic CharterValid through December 2026
- Gulf Reef Fish Charter/HeadboatValid through December 2026
- South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper Charter/HeadboatValid through December 2026
Because this boat holds the Gulf reef fish charter permit, the federal season applies aboard for red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters.
Because this boat holds the South Atlantic snapper-grouper charter permit, federal closures apply aboard in state waters too, such as the April closure for amberjack.
From NOAA Fisheries Southeast permit records, checked Sep 2026, matched to this charter by the vessel's name. Permit names are NOAA's own.
What they fish for
- Snapper
Grouper
Amberjack
Cobia
King mackerel
Tarpon
Snook
Barracuda
Shark
Mahi-mahi
Wahoo
Tuna
Marlin
Swordfish
Redfish
Speckled trout
Taken from what the charter lists on its own website, so it may not be every fish they catch. Ask the captain about anything you're hoping to target. Tap a fish for its Florida season and limits.
Good to ask when you call
- What will we likely catch in the month I'm going?
- How long is the trip, and what time do we leave?
- Is bait, tackle and a fishing license included?
- Can we keep and clean our catch?
- What's the cancellation policy if the weather turns?
Contact details and the trip, boat and fish listed here were checked against flfishin.com in Sep 2026. Details can change, so confirm with the captain before booking. Is this your charter? Confirm or correct it.