Moon Lake Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 92 fishing charters within 25 miles of Moon Lake, 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 Moon Lake

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

92 charters in Moon Lake

Deep sea fishing in Moon Lake

34 of the 92 charters in Moon Lake 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 Moon Lake by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Moon Lake

61 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Florida Flats Guide, Florida Fish Invaders Charters, Florida Backwater Charters, American Fishing Outfitters, Florida Fishing Excursions and 56 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

33 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 Moon Lake

32 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 Moon Lake

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • TPATampa International 23 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 27 miles away

Local public airports

  • X05Pilot Country 7 miles away
  • X39Tampa North Aero Park 15 miles away
  • BKVBrooksville-Tampa Bay Regional 15 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Moon Lake.

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, Moon Lake CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Moon Lake

How many fishing charters are in Moon Lake?

This page lists 92 fishing charters in Moon Lake, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Moon Lake?

34 of the 92 charters listed in Moon Lake say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 61 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Moon Lake 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 Moon Lake?

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 Moon Lake?

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 Moon Lake?

The closest airports with airline service are Tampa International (TPA), 23 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 27 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Pilot Country (X05), 7 miles away, Tampa North Aero Park (X39), 15 miles away and Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional (BKV), 15 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Moon Lake?

32 charters in Moon Lake 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 Moon Lake

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

Snook58Tarpon54Redfish54Speckled Trout50Cobia41King Mackerel30Grouper28Shark28Mangrove Snapper27Snapper21Spanish Mackerel21Sheepshead20Flounder18Gag Grouper17Jack Crevalle17Black Drum17Red Snapper14Hogfish14Amberjack13Pompano12Tripletail11Ladyfish9Red Grouper8Grunt7Goliath Grouper7Blacktip Shark6Mahi-Mahi5Tuna5Wahoo5Crappie5Blackfin Tuna4Hammerhead Shark4Largemouth Bass4Black Sea Bass3Gray Triggerfish3Atlantic Sharpnose Shark3Bull Shark3Bluefish3Bonito3Cubera Snapper2Catfish2Barracuda2Scamp2Sailfish2Marlin2Yellowtail Snapper2Nurse Shark2Permit2Lemon Shark2Black Grouper1Snowy Grouper1Mako Shark1Swordfish1Dog Snapper1Yellowfin Tuna1Tilefish1Mutton Snapper1Tiger Shark1Bluegill1Schoolmaster Snapper1Skipjack Tuna1Blue Runner1Bonnethead Shark1Porgy1Almaco Jack1Southern Flounder1

Charters near Moon Lake

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