Lake Panasoffkee Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 19 fishing charters within 25 miles of Lake Panasoffkee, 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 in Lake Panasoffkee

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19 charters in Lake Panasoffkee

Records caught at Lake Panasoffkee

Florida's all-tackle list names Lake Panasoffkee as the catch location for one species.

Heaviest on the list

Longnose Gar

41 lb

Evan Merritt · 4/14

1 Lake Panasoffkee captain names longnose gar

Why this one is here

The record names Lake Panasoffkee as the catch location, which is why it sits on this page rather than the state's. A record is what came over the rail once — it is not what to expect on a trip.

See the record

From Florida's own records page, linked on each row. Records are certified by the state and can be broken at any time.

Deep sea fishing in Lake Panasoffkee

6 of the 19 charters in Lake Panasoffkee 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 Panasoffkee by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Lake Panasoffkee

9 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Renegade Sport Fishing, West Florida Sportfishing, Crystal River Fishing Pros, Southern Fishing Guide Service, chase n tails fishing charters and 4 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

6 charters list half-day trips and 5 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 Panasoffkee

7 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 Panasoffkee

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SFBOrlando Sanford International 54 miles away
  • MCOOrlando International 55 miles away

Local public airports

  • INFInverness 12 miles away
  • LEELeesburg International 19 miles away
  • X35Marion County 25 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Lake Panasoffkee.

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 Panasoffkee CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Lake Panasoffkee

How many fishing charters are in Lake Panasoffkee?

This page lists 19 fishing charters in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Lake Panasoffkee?

6 of the 19 charters listed in Lake Panasoffkee say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 9 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Lake Panasoffkee in October?

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

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 Lake Panasoffkee?

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 Panasoffkee?

The closest airports with airline service are Orlando Sanford International (SFB), 54 miles away and Orlando International (MCO), 55 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Inverness (INF), 12 miles away, Leesburg International (LEE), 19 miles away and Marion County (X35), 25 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Lake Panasoffkee?

7 charters in Lake Panasoffkee 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 Panasoffkee

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

Snook12Redfish12Speckled Trout12Tarpon9Cobia7Grouper5Black Drum5Sheepshead5Mangrove Snapper5Spanish Mackerel4King Mackerel3Gag Grouper3Red Grouper3Pompano2Snapper2Skipjack Tuna2Hogfish2Red Snapper2Largemouth Bass1Bowfin1Permit1Rockfish1Flounder1Ladyfish1Longnose Gar1Shark1Mahi-Mahi1Tuna1Peacock Bass1Amberjack1Grunt1Gray Triggerfish1Mahogany Snapper1

Charters near Lake Panasoffkee

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