Mary Esther Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 131 fishing charters within 25 miles of Mary Esther, 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 Mary Esther

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

131 charters in Mary Esther

Deep sea fishing in Mary Esther

79 of the 131 charters in Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Mary Esther

44 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Native's Cove, Lady Luck Adventures, Jack M Up Fishing Charters, RMR Watersports, Knot Working and 39 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

36 charters list half-day trips and 31 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 Mary Esther

53 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 Mary Esther

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • VPSEglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach 9 miles away
  • PNSPensacola International 32 miles away

Local public airports

  • 1J9Fort Walton Beach 10 miles away
  • DTSDestin Executive 11 miles away
  • 2R4Peter Prince Field 25 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Mary Esther.

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, Mary Esther city.

Questions about fishing charters in Mary Esther

How many fishing charters are in Mary Esther?

This page lists 131 fishing charters in Mary Esther, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Mary Esther?

79 of the 131 charters listed in Mary Esther say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 44 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther?

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 Mary Esther?

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 Mary Esther?

The closest airports with airline service are Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), 9 miles away and Pensacola International (PNS), 32 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Fort Walton Beach (1J9), 10 miles away, Destin Executive (DTS), 11 miles away and Peter Prince Field (2R4), 25 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Mary Esther?

53 charters in Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther

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

Red Snapper68Amberjack64King Mackerel64Gray Triggerfish61Mahi-Mahi54Cobia50Spanish Mackerel49Wahoo48Grouper47Redfish43Flounder34Tuna32Speckled Trout31Sailfish31Shark30Sheepshead28Vermilion Snapper28Black Drum23Marlin23Tarpon22Mangrove Snapper19Blackfin Tuna19Jack Crevalle18Scamp18Swordfish16Pompano15Gag Grouper15Blacktip Shark15Bluefish15Hammerhead Shark14Bull Shark13Red Grouper12Blue Marlin11Bonito11Barracuda10Snapper10Yellowfin Tuna8Mako Shark8Tiger Shark8Ladyfish8Almaco Jack7Nurse Shark6Spinner Shark6Catfish5Reef Shark5Lane Snapper5Sandbar Shark5Porgy5Skipjack Tuna5Tilefish5Spadefish4Snowy Grouper4White Marlin3Yellowedge Grouper2Sand Trout2Lemon Shark2Blacknose Shark2Black Grouper1Rock Hind1Speckled Hind1Banded Rudderfish1Tripletail1Wenchman Snapper1Snook1Permit1Bonefish1Bonnethead Shark1Schoolmaster Snapper1Southern Flounder1

Charters near Mary Esther

Fort Walton Beach133Wright133Shalimar139Lake Lorraine149Eglin AFB146Destin152

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