Lake Magdalene Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 197 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Lake Magdalene, 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 Lake Magdalene

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197 charters and guides in Lake Magdalene

Deep sea fishing in Lake Magdalene

70 of the 197 charters in Lake Magdalene 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 Lake Magdalene by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Lake Magdalene

123 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Fish with Captain Gary, Florida Raised Fishing Adventures, Best Life Charters, Bushline Fishing Charters, DivineFishingCharters and 118 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

62 charters list half-day trips and 61 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 Lake Magdalene

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 Lake Magdalene

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • TPATampa International 8 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 17 miles away

Local public airports

  • VDFTampa Executive 10 miles away
  • TPFPeter O Knight 12 miles away
  • X39Tampa North Aero Park 12 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Lake Magdalene.

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, Lake Magdalene CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Lake Magdalene

How many fishing charters and guides are in Lake Magdalene?

This page lists 197 fishing charters and guides in Lake Magdalene, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Lake Magdalene?

70 of the 197 charters listed in Lake Magdalene say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 123 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Lake Magdalene 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 Lake Magdalene?

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 Lake Magdalene?

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 Lake Magdalene?

The closest airports with airline service are Tampa International (TPA), 8 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 17 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Tampa Executive (VDF), 10 miles away, Peter O Knight (TPF), 12 miles away and Tampa North Aero Park (X39), 12 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Lake Magdalene?

73 charters in Lake Magdalene 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 Lake Magdalene

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

Snook136Redfish128Tarpon125Speckled Trout119Cobia85King Mackerel75Grouper61Mangrove Snapper61Shark61Spanish Mackerel61Snapper52Sheepshead52Flounder46Gag Grouper45Black Drum42Hogfish40Red Snapper33Tripletail33Amberjack28Jack Crevalle27Pompano24Goliath Grouper23Grunt20Red Grouper19Mahi-Mahi17Wahoo16Hammerhead Shark15Ladyfish14Tuna14Blacktip Shark14Sailfish13Bull Shark11Blackfin Tuna11Gray Triggerfish10Barracuda9Bonito8Marlin7Skipjack Tuna7Lane Snapper7Black Grouper6Scamp6Yellowtail Snapper5Catfish5Swordfish5Bonnethead Shark5Crappie4Permit4Black Sea Bass4Atlantic Sharpnose Shark4Largemouth Bass3Bluefish3Lemon Shark3Yellowedge Grouper3Tiger Shark3Blue Marlin3Blue Runner2Porgy2Mutton Snapper2Cubera Snapper2Mako Shark2Speckled Hind2Channel Catfish2Schoolmaster Snapper1Shad1Spinner Shark1Nurse Shark1Yellowfin Tuna1Southern Flounder1Almaco Jack1Bluegill1Snowy Grouper1Rainbow Runner1Bluefin Tuna1Bonefish1White Marlin1Peacock Bass1Snakehead1Reef Shark1Yellow Jack1

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