Lely Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 144 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Lely, 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 Lely

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144 charters and guides in Lely

Deep sea fishing in Lely

64 of the 144 charters in Lely 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 Lely by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Lely

60 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Backcountry culture fishing, Two Thumbs Up Fishing, Naples Saltwater Fishing, Artistic Angler Charters, Down South Charters and 55 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

48 charters list half-day trips and 38 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 Lely

43 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 Lely

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Closest airports

With airline service

  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 30 miles away
  • PGDPunta Gorda 58 miles away

Local public airports

  • APFNaples Municipal 4 miles away
  • MKYMarco Island Executive 8 miles away
  • X01Everglades Airpark 27 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Lely.

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, Lely CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Lely

How many fishing charters and guides are in Lely?

This page lists 144 fishing charters and guides in Lely, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Lely?

64 of the 144 charters listed in Lely say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 60 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Lely 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 Lely?

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 Lely?

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 Lely?

The closest airports with airline service are Southwest Florida International (RSW), 30 miles away and Punta Gorda (PGD), 58 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Naples Municipal (APF), 4 miles away, Marco Island Executive (MKY), 8 miles away and Everglades Airpark (X01), 27 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Lely?

43 charters in Lely 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 Lely

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

Snook92Tarpon81Redfish81Speckled Trout64Shark50Cobia49King Mackerel41Pompano41Mangrove Snapper36Snapper35Sheepshead35Goliath Grouper32Barracuda30Grouper26Amberjack23Spanish Mackerel22Permit22Black Drum20Tripletail18Gag Grouper17Red Grouper15Jack Crevalle14Mahi-Mahi14Red Snapper13Ladyfish11Flounder10Tuna10Black Grouper9Wahoo9Hammerhead Shark9Yellowtail Snapper8Lane Snapper8Peacock Bass7Blacktip Shark7Bull Shark7Bonefish7Mutton Snapper6Scamp5Largemouth Bass5Marlin4Grunt4Porgy4Skipjack Tuna4Warsaw Grouper3Bonito3Blackfin Tuna3Blue Runner3Sailfish3Speckled Hind3Catfish3Swordfish2Yellowedge Grouper2Hogfish2Lemon Shark2Gray Triggerfish2Bluefish2Great Barracuda2Yellowmouth Grouper1Rock Hind1Bigeye Tuna1Snakehead1Albacore1Nassau Grouper1Tiger Shark1Sandbar Shark1Spinner Shark1Bluefin Tuna1Striped Bass1Yellowtail1Blue Marlin1Bonnethead Shark1Almaco Jack1Lesser Amberjack1Banded Rudderfish1Warmouth1Bowfin1Bluegill1Redear Sunfish1Yellowfin Tuna1Cubera Snapper1Snowy Grouper1Tilefish1Blackfin Snapper1White Marlin1

Charters & Guides near Lely

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