Lower Grand Lagoon Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 80 fishing charters within 25 miles of Lower Grand Lagoon, 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 Lower Grand Lagoon

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80 charters in Lower Grand Lagoon

Deep sea fishing in Lower Grand Lagoon

47 of the 80 charters in Lower Grand Lagoon 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 Lower Grand Lagoon by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Lower Grand Lagoon

27 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: B&B Charters, Kelley Girl Charters, Better Dayz Fishing Charter, Bloodline Charters, Queen Kate Charters and 22 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

30 charters list half-day trips and 28 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 Lower Grand Lagoon

37 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 Lower Grand Lagoon

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • ECPNorthwest Florida Beaches International 15 miles away
  • VPSEglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach 52 miles away

Local public airports

  • A51Costin 38 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Lower Grand Lagoon.

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, Lower Grand Lagoon CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Lower Grand Lagoon

How many fishing charters are in Lower Grand Lagoon?

This page lists 80 fishing charters in Lower Grand Lagoon, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Lower Grand Lagoon?

47 of the 80 charters listed in Lower Grand Lagoon say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 27 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Lower Grand Lagoon 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 Lower Grand Lagoon?

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 Lower Grand Lagoon?

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 Lower Grand Lagoon?

The closest airports with airline service are Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP), 15 miles away and Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), 52 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Costin (A51), 38 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Lower Grand Lagoon?

37 charters in Lower Grand Lagoon 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 Lower Grand Lagoon

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

Mahi-Mahi37Red Snapper37Amberjack37King Mackerel34Gray Triggerfish26Spanish Mackerel25Redfish23Shark22Cobia22Wahoo22Grouper22Flounder19Speckled Trout15Sheepshead15Vermilion Snapper14Sailfish14Tarpon13Red Grouper13Mangrove Snapper13Gag Grouper12Tuna10Bonito9Scamp8Blackfin Tuna6Marlin6Black Drum6Jack Crevalle5Hammerhead Shark5Pompano5Tiger Shark5Barracuda4Blacktip Shark4Bull Shark4Snapper4Bluefish4Swordfish4Black Grouper4Yellowfin Tuna3Blue Marlin3Striped Bass3Tripletail3Ladyfish3Lane Snapper3Almaco Jack3Mako Shark2Snowy Grouper2Yellowedge Grouper2Tilefish2Snook2Blue Runner2Sandbar Shark1Flathead Catfish1Peacock Bass1Channel Catfish1Goliath Grouper1Black Sea Bass1Black Bullhead Catfish1Nurse Shark1Warsaw Grouper1Porgy1White Marlin1Schoolmaster Snapper1Skipjack Tuna1Grunt1

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