Marco Island Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 14 Marco Island fishing charters, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each charter's own website

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Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Marco Island

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

14 charters in Marco Island

Deep sea fishing in Marco Island

7 of the 14 charters in Marco Island list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

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.

Harvest status is September's rule for Marco Island from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing trips in Marco Island by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Marco Island

6 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Wild Thing Charters, Miss Morgan Fishing Charters, Native Guided Fishing, Grassroots Guiding, CaptainAron and 1 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

6 charters list half-day trips and 8 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 Marco Island

8 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 Marco Island

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like, and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

Choose a date to see high and low tide

NOAA tide predictions for Marco, Big Marco River.

Typical conditions by month

  • Fewest rainy days: March and December
  • Warmest air: August, highs near 92°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 42 miles away
  • PGDPunta Gorda 70 miles away

Local public airports

  • MKYMarco Island Executive 5 miles away
  • APFNaples Municipal 16 miles away
  • X01Everglades Airpark 20 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Marco Island.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:57 PM6:20 PM7:36 PM7:50 PM8:06 PM8:20 PM8:21 PM8:03 PM7:31 PM6:59 PM5:38 PM5:38 PM
Air (high)74°76°79°83°88°90°91°92°90°87°80°77°
Rainy days3323610111312533

Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, MARCO IS. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Marco, Big Marco River. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Marco Island, 15th of each month. 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, Marco Island city.

Questions about fishing charters in Marco Island

How many fishing charters are in Marco Island?

This page lists 14 fishing charters in Marco Island, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Marco Island?

7 of the 14 charters listed in Marco Island say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 6 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Marco Island in September?

Under Florida's rules you can keep red snapper, grouper, amberjack, king mackerel, tuna, wahoo and cobia. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Marco Island?

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 Marco Island?

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 Marco Island?

The closest airports with airline service are Southwest Florida International (RSW), 42 miles away and Punta Gorda (PGD), 70 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Marco Island Executive (MKY), 5 miles away, Naples Municipal (APF), 16 miles away and Everglades Airpark (X01), 20 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Marco Island?

8 charters in Marco Island 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.

What you can keep out of Marco Island in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Harvest closed this month

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

What these charters fish for

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Tarpon9Snook9Speckled Trout9Cobia8Redfish8Pompano8Mangrove Snapper7Shark7Goliath Grouper5King Mackerel5

Charters near Marco Island

Naples33Everglades City7Bonita Springs4Fort Myers Beach15Fort Myers8Cape Coral8

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