Longboat Key Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

168 captains within 25 miles of Longboat Key, 8 of them in Longboat Key itself, 73 running offshore. A half day is typically $625 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 168Captains within 25 miles
  • 73Deep sea boats
  • $350–$800Half day, typically

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Longboat Key

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

168 charters in Longboat Key

Deep sea fishing in Longboat Key

73 of the 168 charters in Longboat Key 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.

Where to find current Longboat Key fishing reports

We don’t publish a daily report and we won’t reprint one. What’s biting this week comes from the boats — here is where the Longboat Key fleet posts it.

On Instagram 5 Longboat Key boats

Most captains put the day’s catch here, not on their website.

1 more Longboat Key captains post there.

Handles and report pages come from each charter’s own website; every link goes to the captain and nothing of theirs is reproduced here. Boats are ordered by how established they are locally.

Records caught at Longboat Key

Florida's all-tackle list names Longboat Key as the catch location for one species.

Heaviest on the list

Shark

764.25 lb

Warren Girle · 1982

48 Longboat Key captains name shark

Why this one is here

The record names Longboat Key as the catch location, which is why it sits on this page rather than the state's. A record is what came over the rail once — it is not what to expect on a trip.

See the record

From Florida's own records page, linked on each row. Records are certified by the state and can be broken at any time.

What a deep sea trip costs in Longboat Key

The rates Longboat Key charters publish on their own websites, by trip length. These are the price of the whole boat, and a range across many boats rather than any one boat's rate. Read on 2026-10-01. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$350 – $800 6 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $625

What a trip costs moves with fuel prices, the size of the boat and how far out it runs, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Fishing trips in Longboat Key by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Longboat Key

93 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: RippinLips Fishing Charters, Captain Nate's Fishing Guide & Charter Services, ChaseTheBlueCharters, Dandy Charter Fishing, Captain Major Fishing Charters and 88 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

40 charters list half-day trips and 39 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 Longboat Key

65 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 Longboat Key

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 6 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 35 miles away

Local public airports

  • 48XManatee 18 miles away
  • SPGAlbert Whitted 25 miles away
  • VNCVenice Municipal 26 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Longboat Key.

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, Longboat Key town.

Questions about fishing charters in Longboat Key

How much does it cost to go deep sea fishing in Longboat Key?

6 Longboat Key charters publish a half day rate on their own site, and they run $350 to $800 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $625. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $625 trip is about $105 each. Shorter trips cost less; ask the captain, because fewer of them publish those rates.

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 50 of the 168 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. Ask what the captain does with weather, and what the cancellation terms are.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Longboat Key?

They are different days on different water. 23 charters here list offshore only, 43 list inshore only, and 50 list both. Offshore means a longer run and bigger fish; inshore means calmer water, shorter runs and sight-fishing. The month-by-month table above shows which fish the fleet says are around when you are coming.

How many people can come along in Longboat Key?

Four is the usual limit on a private boat here, though plenty take six — it is set by the captain's licence and the boat, not by how many will fit. As Captain Nate's Fishing Guide & Charter Services puts it: “The boat accommodates up to 4 guests, including children ages 3 and up, and everyone can fish at the same time.”

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Longboat Key?

65 charters in Longboat Key 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.

How do I book a charter in Longboat Key?

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.

Where do state waters end off Longboat Key?

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.

What airports are closest to Longboat Key?

The closest airports with airline service are Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 6 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 35 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Manatee (48X), 18 miles away, Albert Whitted (SPG), 25 miles away and Venice Municipal (VNC), 26 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Longboat Key?

This page lists 168 fishing charters in Longboat Key, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Longboat Key

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

Snook105Redfish102Speckled Trout96Tarpon85Cobia75King Mackerel72Snapper52Grouper48Shark47Mangrove Snapper47Spanish Mackerel47Sheepshead46Pompano38Flounder37Gag Grouper35Amberjack30Hogfish28Tuna23Tripletail23Barracuda21Red Snapper20Red Grouper19Jack Crevalle18Black Drum18Bluefish18Goliath Grouper17Mahi-Mahi16Ladyfish15Blacktip Shark13Permit12Grunt12Sailfish12Gray Triggerfish11Wahoo11Bonito9Porgy8Bull Shark8Lane Snapper8Hammerhead Shark8Blackfin Tuna6Lemon Shark5Catfish5Bonnethead Shark5Snowy Grouper4Black Grouper4Skipjack Tuna4Gulf Flounder3Bluegill3Marlin3Scamp3Blue Marlin3Largemouth Bass3Yellowtail Snapper3Swordfish3Spinner Shark3Yellowedge Grouper2Tiger Shark2Crappie2Shad2Southern Flounder1Yellowtail1Yellowfin Tuna1Mako Shark1Channel Catfish1Rainbow Trout1Striped Bass1Pickerel1Warmouth1Redear Sunfish1Mutton Snapper1Black Sea Bass1Sand Trout1Black Crappie1Sunshine Bass1Great Barracuda1Atlantic Croaker1Blacknose Shark1Sandbar Shark1Dog Snapper1Reef Shark1Warsaw Grouper1Speckled Hind1Tilefish1Nurse Shark1Perch1

Charters near Longboat Key

Sarasota170South Sarasota167Siesta Key170Whitfield212Fruitville177South Gate Ridge177

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