Melbourne Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 78 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Melbourne, 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 captain's own website

Charters & Guides in Melbourne

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

78 charters and guides in Melbourne

State records from the water off Melbourne

Florida's all-tackle list records one species taken on Indian River, which the boats here fish.

Heaviest on the list

Striped Bass

43.56 lb

Carl R. Jackson · 2004

Why this one is here

The record was taken on Indian River, which is the water the boats on this page fish — not Melbourne itself. A record is what came over the rail once; it is not what to expect on a trip.

See the record

From Florida's own records page, linked on each row. Records are certified by the state and can be broken at any time.

Deep sea fishing in Melbourne

28 of the 78 charters in Melbourne list offshore trips on their own websites.

State or federal water

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 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

Boats with a federal South Atlantic snapper-grouper permit follow federal closures in state waters too, such as the April closure for amberjack. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Fishing trips in Melbourne by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Melbourne

26 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: East Coast Fishing Charters, Captain Kyler's Fishing Charters, Reel Kayak Fishing Charters, Fishing Devotion charters, Snookside Fishing Charters and 21 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

20 charters list half-day trips and 22 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 Melbourne

36 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 Melbourne

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • MLBMelbourne Orlando International 1 mile away
  • VRBVero Beach Regional 35 miles away

Local public airports

  • X59Valkaria 12 miles away
  • COIMerritt Island 16 miles away
  • X26Sebastian Municipal 23 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Melbourne.

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, Melbourne city.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Melbourne

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 14 of the 78 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 3 of them publish a weather or cancellation policy on their own site — read the one belonging to the boat you book.

What happens if the weather turns before my Melbourne trip?

It is the captain's call on the morning, and the terms differ boat to boat: some refund the deposit, some reschedule. As To The Sky Charters puts it: “Cancellations/Reschedules are accepted with at least a 24 hour notice with no penalty.” Worth reading the policy of the boat you are booking before you pay one.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Melbourne?

They are different days on different water. 14 charters here list offshore only, 12 list inshore only, and 14 list both. Offshore means a longer run and bigger fish; inshore means calmer water, shorter runs and sight-fishing. The month-by-month table above shows which fish the fleet says are around when you are coming.

What should I bring on a Melbourne charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Sunglasses, food and water come up most often on Melbourne charter sites. As Captain Kyler's Fishing Charters puts it: “Bring polarized sunglasses, weather-appropriate clothing, and any food / beverages you’d like.”

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Melbourne?

36 charters in Melbourne 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.

How do I book a charter or guide in Melbourne?

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.

Where do state waters end off Melbourne?

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 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.

What airports are closest to Melbourne?

The closest airports with airline service are Melbourne Orlando International (MLB), 1 mile away and Vero Beach Regional (VRB), 35 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Valkaria (X59), 12 miles away, Merritt Island (COI), 16 miles away and Sebastian Municipal (X26), 23 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters and guides are in Melbourne?

This page lists 78 fishing charters and guides in Melbourne, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Melbourne

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

Snook40Redfish40Tarpon39Speckled Trout31King Mackerel29Cobia28Mahi-Mahi26Grouper25Black Drum25Snapper19Sailfish19Amberjack18Wahoo17Shark14Bluefish13Pompano13Jack Crevalle12Barracuda12Mangrove Snapper12Sheepshead12Flounder11Gray Triggerfish10Catfish9Spanish Mackerel9Tripletail9Ladyfish8Blacktip Shark8Red Snapper8Blackfin Tuna8Hammerhead Shark7Goliath Grouper6Tilefish6Swordfish6Bull Shark5Skipjack Tuna5Bonito5Lane Snapper4Yellowfin Tuna4Gag Grouper4Black Grouper4Scamp4Spinner Shark4Bonnethead Shark4Largemouth Bass4Mutton Snapper3Atlantic Sharpnose Shark3Nurse Shark3Red Grouper3Snowy Grouper3Blue Marlin3Tuna3Bowfin2Black Sea Bass2Tiger Shark2Sandbar Shark2Bigeye Tuna2Vermilion Snapper2White Marlin2Blacknose Shark2Longnose Gar1Channel Catfish1Porgy1Mako Shark1Grunt1Yellowtail Snapper1Atlantic Croaker1Hardhead Catfish1Warsaw Grouper1Speckled Hind1Black Bullhead Catfish1Almaco Jack1Bonefish1Cubera Snapper1Crappie1Bluegill1

Charters & Guides near Melbourne

West Melbourne82Satellite Beach76Indialantic80Palm Shores77Palm Bay59Viera East79

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