Mexico Beach Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 72 fishing charters within 25 miles of Mexico Beach, 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

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Mexico Beach

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

72 charters in Mexico Beach

Deep sea fishing in Mexico Beach

43 of the 72 charters in Mexico Beach 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 Mexico Beach by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Mexico Beach

25 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Panhandle Adventures, Detour Charters, Fishhunter Enterprise, Florida Cracker Charter, Port St Joe Tarpon Fishing and 20 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

30 charters list half-day trips and 29 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 Mexico Beach

30 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 Mexico Beach

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 Overstreet.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: June to September
  • Fewest rainy days: October and November
  • Coolest water: January, around 58°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 89°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • ECPNorthwest Florida Beaches International 37 miles away
  • TLHTallahassee International 71 miles away

Local public airports

  • A51Costin 15 miles away
  • AAFApalachicola Regional-Cleve Randolph Field 28 miles away
  • F47St. George Island 36 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Mexico Beach.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:04 PM5:30 PM6:50 PM7:09 PM7:28 PM7:44 PM7:44 PM7:23 PM6:47 PM6:11 PM4:46 PM4:44 PM
Water58°63°68°73°79°84°87°87°84°77°69°62°
Air (high)63°66°72°78°85°88°89°89°86°80°72°65°
Rainy days766551113139456

Water temperature: NOAA Panama City station (20 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, WEWAHITCHKA. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Overstreet. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Mexico Beach, 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, Mexico Beach city.

Questions about fishing charters in Mexico Beach

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 19 of the 72 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. Ask what the captain does with weather, and what the cancellation terms are.

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

They are different days on different water. 24 charters here list offshore only, 6 list inshore only, and 19 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.

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to Mexico Beach?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on most trips here — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Panhandle Slam Kayak Fishing Excursions puts it: “All gear will be provided but you can also bring your own if you would like.”

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Mexico Beach?

30 charters in Mexico Beach 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 in Mexico Beach?

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 Mexico Beach?

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.

When is the water warmest near Mexico Beach?

June through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 84–87°F. It's coolest in January, around 58°F.

What airports are closest to Mexico Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP), 37 miles away and Tallahassee International (TLH), 71 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Costin (A51), 15 miles away, Apalachicola Regional-Cleve Randolph Field (AAF), 28 miles away and St. George Island (F47), 36 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Mexico Beach?

This page lists 72 fishing charters in Mexico Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Mexico Beach

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

Red Snapper32Amberjack31Mahi-Mahi30King Mackerel30Spanish Mackerel24Flounder23Shark23Redfish21Gray Triggerfish21Wahoo21Speckled Trout19Cobia19Grouper19Tarpon15Sheepshead10Tuna10Red Grouper10Vermilion Snapper10Bonito9Mangrove Snapper9Marlin8Sailfish8Bluefish7Hammerhead Shark7Pompano7Gag Grouper7Scamp7Black Drum6Blackfin Tuna6Bull Shark5Swordfish5Ladyfish4Barracuda4Blacktip Shark4Black Grouper4Snapper4Tiger Shark4Striped Bass3Yellowfin Tuna3Tripletail3Atlantic Sharpnose Shark2Snowy Grouper2Tilefish2Yellowedge Grouper2Goliath Grouper2Catfish2Snook2Blue Marlin2Jack Crevalle2Salmon1Spinner Shark1Bonnethead Shark1Warsaw Grouper1Lane Snapper1Almaco Jack1Porgy1White Marlin1Sandbar Shark1Mako Shark1Flathead Catfish1Peacock Bass1Channel Catfish1

Charters near Mexico Beach

Tyndall AFB84Port St. Joe40Cedar Grove78Panama City81Upper Grand Lagoon81Lower Grand Lagoon80

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