Land O' Lakes Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 132 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Land O' Lakes, 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 Land O' Lakes

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132 charters and guides in Land O' Lakes

Deep sea fishing in Land O' Lakes

46 of the 132 charters in Land O' Lakes 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 Land O' Lakes by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Land O' Lakes

87 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Blacked Out Fishing Charters, Funked Up Fishing Charters, Salty Knots Fishing Charters, Blackneck Adventures Tampa Bay Fishing Charters, Nordic Fishing Charters and Excursions and 82 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

40 charters list half-day trips and 36 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 Land O' Lakes

49 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 Land O' Lakes

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • TPATampa International 17 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 25 miles away

Local public airports

  • X39Tampa North Aero Park 4 miles away
  • X05Pilot Country 9 miles away
  • VDFTampa Executive 15 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Land O' Lakes.

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, Land O' Lakes CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Land O' Lakes

How many fishing charters and guides are in Land O' Lakes?

This page lists 132 fishing charters and guides in Land O' Lakes, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Land O' Lakes?

46 of the 132 charters listed in Land O' Lakes say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 87 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Land O' Lakes 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 Land O' Lakes?

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 Land O' Lakes?

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 Land O' Lakes?

The closest airports with airline service are Tampa International (TPA), 17 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 25 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Tampa North Aero Park (X39), 4 miles away, Pilot Country (X05), 9 miles away and Tampa Executive (VDF), 15 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Land O' Lakes?

49 charters in Land O' Lakes 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 Land O' Lakes

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website — the number is how many Land O' Lakes captains name that fish.

Snook93Redfish88Tarpon83Speckled Trout80Cobia57Grouper41King Mackerel41Mangrove Snapper38Shark38Snapper36Spanish Mackerel34Sheepshead31Flounder30Black Drum26Jack Crevalle25Gag Grouper23Hogfish22Red Snapper19Amberjack16Pompano15Tripletail14Goliath Grouper12Red Grouper11Ladyfish10Grunt10Wahoo9Blacktip Shark9Tuna8Mahi-Mahi8Gray Triggerfish6Sailfish6Hammerhead Shark6Largemouth Bass5Crappie5Bonito5Bull Shark5Blackfin Tuna4Marlin3Permit3Yellowtail Snapper3Bluefish3Lemon Shark3Black Sea Bass3Barracuda3Black Grouper3Scamp3Atlantic Sharpnose Shark3Skipjack Tuna2Cubera Snapper2Catfish2Swordfish2Nurse Shark2Bonnethead Shark2Porgy2Yellowfin Tuna2Mutton Snapper2Yellowedge Grouper2Lane Snapper2Schoolmaster Snapper1Blue Runner1Snowy Grouper1Mako Shark1Bluegill1Almaco Jack1Dog Snapper1Tilefish1Shad1Tiger Shark1Spinner Shark1Southern Flounder1

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