Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 201 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, 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 Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores

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201 charters and guides in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores

Deep sea fishing in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores

63 of the 201 charters in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores 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 Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores

113 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: All 4 Chuck Fishing Charters, iFish Fishing Charters, Reel Drag Fishing Charters, JJ Fishing Charters, Day Shape Charters and 108 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

54 charters list half-day trips and 48 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 Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores

61 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 Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores

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Closest airports

With airline service

  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 20 miles away
  • PGDPunta Gorda 20 miles away

Local public airports

  • FMYPage Field 12 miles away
  • F13Shell Creek Airpark 25 miles away
  • X36Buchan 32 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores.

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, Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores

How many fishing charters and guides are in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores?

This page lists 201 fishing charters and guides in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores?

63 of the 201 charters listed in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 113 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores 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 Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores?

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 Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores?

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 Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores?

The closest airports with airline service are Southwest Florida International (RSW), 20 miles away and Punta Gorda (PGD), 20 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Page Field (FMY), 12 miles away, Shell Creek Airpark (F13), 25 miles away and Buchan (X36), 32 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores?

61 charters in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores 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 Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores

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

Snook134Redfish123Tarpon121Speckled Trout112Cobia64Sheepshead59Snapper53Shark51King Mackerel48Mangrove Snapper46Grouper43Pompano36Spanish Mackerel34Jack Crevalle33Goliath Grouper33Hammerhead Shark28Amberjack28Tripletail27Blacktip Shark25Black Drum25Barracuda25Gag Grouper24Bull Shark23Ladyfish23Flounder22Red Snapper19Permit18Red Grouper16Mahi-Mahi14Tuna13Bluefish11Lemon Shark10Bonnethead Shark10Lane Snapper9Nurse Shark8Porgy8Yellowtail Snapper8Scamp7Gray Triggerfish7Bonefish7Catfish6Wahoo6Grunt6Skipjack Tuna6Tiger Shark5Bonito5Blackfin Tuna4Blue Runner4Peacock Bass3Hogfish3Spinner Shark3Sandbar Shark3Sailfish3Black Grouper3Almaco Jack2Blacknose Shark2Mutton Snapper2Vermilion Snapper2Great Barracuda2Speckled Hind2Largemouth Bass2Bluegill2Channel Catfish1Schoolmaster Snapper1Striped Bass1White Marlin1Yellowfin Tuna1Cubera Snapper1Warsaw Grouper1Snowy Grouper1Yellowedge Grouper1Tilefish1Blackfin Snapper1Shad1Crappie1Marlin1Lesser Amberjack1Banded Rudderfish1Black Sea Bass1Warmouth1Bowfin1Redear Sunfish1

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