Matlacha Fishing Charters & Guides

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

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201 charters and guides in Matlacha

Deep sea fishing in Matlacha

62 of the 201 charters in Matlacha 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 by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Matlacha

112 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Reel Drag Fishing Charters, All 4 Chuck Fishing Charters, iFish Fishing Charters, JJ Fishing Charters, Day Shape Charters and 107 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

55 charters list half-day trips and 49 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

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

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Closest airports

With airline service

  • PGDPunta Gorda 20 miles away
  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 21 miles away

Local public airports

  • FMYPage Field 14 miles away
  • F13Shell Creek Airpark 25 miles away
  • X36Buchan 31 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Matlacha.

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 CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Matlacha

How many fishing charters and guides are in Matlacha?

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

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Matlacha?

62 of the 201 charters listed in Matlacha say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 112 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Matlacha 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?

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?

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?

The closest airports with airline service are Punta Gorda (PGD), 20 miles away and Southwest Florida International (RSW), 21 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Page Field (FMY), 14 miles away, Shell Creek Airpark (F13), 25 miles away and Buchan (X36), 31 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Matlacha?

61 charters in Matlacha 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

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

Snook134Redfish124Tarpon122Speckled Trout113Cobia65Sheepshead59Snapper54Shark51King Mackerel49Mangrove Snapper47Grouper44Pompano38Spanish Mackerel36Jack Crevalle33Goliath Grouper32Amberjack29Hammerhead Shark28Tripletail27Blacktip Shark25Barracuda25Black Drum25Gag Grouper25Bull Shark23Ladyfish23Flounder22Red Snapper20Permit18Red Grouper17Mahi-Mahi15Tuna13Bluefish11Lemon Shark10Lane Snapper10Bonnethead Shark10Porgy9Yellowtail Snapper9Nurse Shark8Scamp8Gray Triggerfish8Wahoo8Bonefish7Grunt6Blackfin Tuna6Bonito6Skipjack Tuna6Catfish5Tiger Shark5Blue Runner4Hogfish3Spinner Shark3Sandbar Shark3Black Grouper3Sailfish3Vermilion Snapper3Peacock Bass2Almaco Jack2Channel Catfish2Blacknose Shark2Mutton Snapper2Great Barracuda2Yellowfin Tuna2Speckled Hind2Marlin2Schoolmaster Snapper1Shad1Striped Bass1White Marlin1Cubera Snapper1Warsaw Grouper1Snowy Grouper1Yellowedge Grouper1Tilefish1Blackfin Snapper1Largemouth Bass1Crappie1Bluegill1Black Sea Bass1Lesser Amberjack1Banded Rudderfish1Mako Shark1

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