Lealman Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 283 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Lealman, 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 Lealman

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283 charters and guides in Lealman

Deep sea fishing in Lealman

114 of the 283 charters in Lealman 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 Lealman by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Lealman

163 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Sea Dawgs Fishing Charters, C’est La Vie Fishing Charters, Nautical Souls Sportfishing, TI Charters, DayBreaker inshore charters and 158 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

82 charters list half-day trips and 88 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 Lealman

101 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 Lealman

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Closest airports

With airline service

  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 6 miles away
  • TPATampa International 14 miles away

Local public airports

  • SPGAlbert Whitted 5 miles away
  • CLWClearwater Executive 12 miles away
  • TPFPeter O Knight 16 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Lealman.

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, Lealman CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Lealman

How many fishing charters and guides are in Lealman?

This page lists 283 fishing charters and guides in Lealman, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Lealman?

114 of the 283 charters listed in Lealman say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 163 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Lealman 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 Lealman?

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 Lealman?

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 Lealman?

The closest airports with airline service are St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 6 miles away and Tampa International (TPA), 14 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Albert Whitted (SPG), 5 miles away, Clearwater Executive (CLW), 12 miles away and Peter O Knight (TPF), 16 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Lealman?

101 charters in Lealman 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 Lealman

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

Snook181Redfish170Speckled Trout164Tarpon156Cobia118King Mackerel117Mangrove Snapper87Spanish Mackerel85Shark84Grouper82Snapper76Gag Grouper71Sheepshead70Flounder69Hogfish62Amberjack54Red Snapper51Black Drum47Tripletail40Red Grouper40Mahi-Mahi37Pompano36Goliath Grouper32Tuna31Wahoo29Grunt28Jack Crevalle25Barracuda23Blacktip Shark23Hammerhead Shark22Sailfish22Blackfin Tuna21Bull Shark19Gray Triggerfish19Ladyfish18Lane Snapper15Scamp12Bonito11Black Grouper11Porgy11Marlin10Catfish9Swordfish9Skipjack Tuna8Bonnethead Shark7Yellowtail Snapper7Blue Marlin6Atlantic Sharpnose Shark5Permit4Lemon Shark4Tiger Shark4Snowy Grouper4Speckled Hind4Bluefish4Yellowedge Grouper4Black Sea Bass4Channel Catfish3Nurse Shark3Tilefish3Largemouth Bass3Crappie3Bonefish2Mako Shark2White Marlin2Cubera Snapper2Vermilion Snapper2Warsaw Grouper2Spinner Shark2Reef Shark2Shad2Gulf Flounder2Yellowfin Tuna1Peacock Bass1Snakehead1Silk Snapper1Mahogany Snapper1Yellowmouth Grouper1Yellowfin Grouper1Rock Hind1Coney1Rainbow Runner1Perch1Mutton Snapper1Bluefin Tuna1Southern Flounder1Blue Runner1Yellow Jack1Rainbow Trout1Almaco Jack1Great Barracuda1Atlantic Croaker1Dog Snapper1Blacknose Shark1Sandbar Shark1Bluegill1

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