Lake Wales Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 22 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Lake Wales, 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

Charters & Guides in Lake Wales

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

22 charters and guides in Lake Wales

Deep sea fishing in Lake Wales

4 of the 22 charters in Lake Wales list offshore trips on their own websites.

State or federal water

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 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

Boats with a federal South Atlantic snapper-grouper permit follow federal closures in state waters too, such as the April closure for amberjack. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Fishing trips in Lake Wales by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Lake Wales

5 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Glo #1 Fishing charters, Bass Online Fishing Guides, Twisted Limbs Bowfishing, Orlando Florida Bass Fishing, Bass Fishing Florida.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

11 charters list half-day trips and 11 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 Wales

15 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 Wales

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • LALLakeland Linder International 26 miles away
  • MCOOrlando International 39 miles away

Local public airports

  • X25Chalet Suzanne Air Strip 2 miles away
  • X07Lake Wales Municipal 2 miles away
  • BOWBartow Executive 11 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Lake Wales.

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 Wales city.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Lake Wales

How many fishing charters and guides are in Lake Wales?

This page lists 22 fishing charters and guides in Lake Wales, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Lake Wales?

4 of the 22 charters listed in Lake Wales say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 5 run inshore and bay trips.

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

Under Florida's rules you can keep amberjack, mahi-mahi and wahoo. For red snapper and grouper 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 Wales?

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 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 Wales?

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 Wales?

The closest airports with airline service are Lakeland Linder International (LAL), 26 miles away and Orlando International (MCO), 39 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Chalet Suzanne Air Strip (X25), 2 miles away, Lake Wales Municipal (X07), 2 miles away and Bartow Executive (BOW), 11 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Lake Wales?

15 charters in Lake Wales 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 Wales

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

Largemouth Bass12Crappie8Catfish6Bluegill4Skipjack Tuna3Black Crappie3Snook3Redfish3Redear Sunfish3Smallmouth Bass3Striped Bass3Red Snapper2Grouper2Amberjack2Tarpon2Speckled Trout2Sheepshead2Peacock Bass2Pickerel2Mangrove Snapper1Spanish Mackerel1Tripletail1Snapper1Permit1Walleye1Lake Trout1Pike1Perch1Longnose Gar1Bowfin1Black Drum1Flounder1Ladyfish1Shad1Mahi-Mahi1Wahoo1Sailfish1Marlin1Sunshine Bass1Chain Pickerel1Warmouth1Redbreast Sunfish1Channel Catfish1

Charters & Guides near Lake Wales

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