Laurel Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 141 fishing charters within 25 miles of Laurel, 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 Laurel

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

141 charters in Laurel

Deep sea fishing in Laurel

65 of the 141 charters in Laurel 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 Laurel by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Laurel

76 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Reel Kings Sport Fishing, Scales N Tails Charters, Quiet Waters Fishing, Angling with Adria Charters, Soflo Fishing and Adventures and 71 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

38 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 Laurel

54 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 Laurel

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 18 miles away
  • PGDPunta Gorda 33 miles away

Local public airports

  • VNCVenice Municipal 6 miles away
  • X36Buchan 12 miles away
  • 48XManatee 34 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Laurel.

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, Laurel CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Laurel

How many fishing charters are in Laurel?

This page lists 141 fishing charters in Laurel, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Laurel?

65 of the 141 charters listed in Laurel say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 76 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Laurel 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 Laurel?

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 Laurel?

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 Laurel?

The closest airports with airline service are Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 18 miles away and Punta Gorda (PGD), 33 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Venice Municipal (VNC), 6 miles away, Buchan (X36), 12 miles away and Manatee (48X), 34 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Laurel?

54 charters in Laurel 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 Laurel

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

Snook90Redfish89Speckled Trout81Tarpon77Cobia69King Mackerel61Snapper45Shark43Mangrove Snapper41Grouper40Sheepshead39Pompano38Spanish Mackerel37Flounder35Gag Grouper29Amberjack28Tripletail26Barracuda25Jack Crevalle23Red Snapper21Red Grouper21Tuna20Black Drum18Goliath Grouper17Mahi-Mahi17Bluefish16Hogfish15Ladyfish15Wahoo14Sailfish13Blacktip Shark12Permit12Bonito11Lane Snapper11Grunt11Gray Triggerfish8Blackfin Tuna8Catfish7Porgy7Bull Shark5Hammerhead Shark5Marlin5Scamp4Spinner Shark4Skipjack Tuna4Yellowtail Snapper4Bluegill4Bonnethead Shark4Snowy Grouper3Swordfish3Lemon Shark3Channel Catfish3Nurse Shark2Black Grouper2Crappie2Blue Marlin2Largemouth Bass2Yellowfin Tuna2Tiger Shark2Mako Shark2Black Sea Bass2Sandbar Shark2Speckled Hind1Tilefish1Black Crappie1Sunshine Bass1Yellowedge Grouper1Yellowtail1Southern Flounder1Gulf Flounder1Bonefish1Rainbow Trout1Striped Bass1Pickerel1Warmouth1Redear Sunfish1Mutton Snapper1Sand Trout1Vermilion Snapper1Shad1Blue Runner1Mahogany Snapper1

Charters near Laurel

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