Naples Fishing Charters & Guides
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 47 Naples fishing charters and guides, 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

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Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters & Guides in Naples

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

47 charters and guides in Naples

Deep sea fishing in Naples

23 of the 47 charters in Naples list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

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.

Harvest status is September's rule for Naples from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

What a trip costs in Naples

The rates Naples charters and guides publish on their own websites, by trip length. These are the price of the whole boat, and a range across many boats rather than any one boat's rate. Read on 2026-09-23. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$425 – $1,000 15 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $650
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$700 – $1,700 8 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $900

Prices move, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Where the boats leave from, and where they fish

Docks and fishing grounds named by Naples charters and guides on their own websites. A place is listed when at least two of them name it.

Departure docks and marinas

  • Call Marina2 charters and guides

    “Fishing charters depart from the Port O Call Marina in Naples, FL, for either full or half day deep sea fishing trips into The Gulf of Mexico.”

Fishing grounds they name

  • Naples Bay8 charters and guides

    “Some mornings favor mangrove creeks near Naples Bay, while others point toward oyster bars further south.”

  • Bonita Springs5 charters and guides

    “Thank you for your interest in our boat club in Naples, FL (near Bonita Springs)!”

  • Everglades National Park3 charters and guides

    “We fish the northern half of the Everglades National Park and the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge from Everglades City, FL.”

  • Wiggins Pass2 charters and guides

    “Join the professional crew at Smokin’ Hooks for a saltwater fishing adventure out of the famous Wiggins Pass in Naples, FL.”

  • Dollar Bay2 charters and guides

    “This 3-hour experience cruises guests through Naples Bay into Dollar Bay and Rookery Bay.”

  • Rookery Bay2 charters and guides

    “We fish the Naples, FL area, including Gulf of Mexico, Gullivan Bay, Georgia Fruit Farm Creek, Johnson Bay, Rookery Bay.”

  • Gordon Pass2 charters and guides

    “In late spring, nothing beats a live threadfin or crab drifted along the outgoing tide at Gordon Pass or Big Marco Pass.”

  • Gordon River2 charters and guides

    “Riders can easily access the Gordon River from our location.”

Fishing trips in Naples by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Naples

14 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Artistic Angler Charters, Anchor Charters of Naples, Down South Charters, Pure Florida, Watch Out Fishing Charters and 9 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

17 charters list half-day trips and 15 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 Naples

21 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 Naples

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 Naples, Naples Bay, north end.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to September
  • Fewest rainy days: February and March
  • Coolest water: January, around 67°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 27 miles away
  • PGDPunta Gorda 54 miles away

Local public airports

  • APFNaples Municipal 1 mile away
  • MKYMarco Island Executive 13 miles away
  • FMYPage Field 30 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Naples.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:57 PM6:20 PM7:36 PM7:51 PM8:06 PM8:21 PM8:22 PM8:03 PM7:32 PM6:59 PM5:38 PM5:38 PM
Water67°72°76°79°85°86°88°88°86°81°75°70°
Air (high)75°77°80°84°88°90°91°91°90°86°81°77°
Rainy days3223511121411422

Water temperature: NOAA Fort Myers station (36 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, NAPLES MUNI AP. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Naples, Naples Bay, north end. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Naples, 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, Naples city.

What you can keep out of Naples in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters and guides name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Harvest closed this month

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Naples

How many fishing charters and guides are in Naples?

This page lists 47 fishing charters and guides in Naples, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

When is the water warmest near Naples?

May through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 85–88°F. It's coolest in January, around 67°F.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Naples?

23 of the 47 charters listed in Naples say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 14 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Naples in September?

Under Florida's rules you can keep red snapper, grouper, amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. 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 Naples?

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 Naples?

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 Naples?

The closest airports with airline service are Southwest Florida International (RSW), 27 miles away and Punta Gorda (PGD), 54 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Naples Municipal (APF), 1 mile away, Marco Island Executive (MKY), 13 miles away and Page Field (FMY), 30 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Naples?

21 charters in Naples 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 Naples

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Snook31Tarpon26Redfish26Speckled Trout20Cobia20Shark19King Mackerel17Mangrove Snapper14Goliath Grouper14Pompano13

Charters & Guides near Naples

Marco Island25Bonita Springs7Goodland6Fort Myers Beach32Sanibel3Fort Myers18

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