Naples Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 33 Naples fishing charters, 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 charter's own website

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Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters 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.

33 charters in Naples

Deep sea fishing in Naples

19 of the 33 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.

Fishing trips in Naples by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Naples

12 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, Captain Ben Charters, On a Mission Fishing Charters and 7 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

15 charters list half-day trips and 13 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

18 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

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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.

Questions about fishing charters in Naples

How many fishing charters are in Naples?

This page lists 33 fishing charters in Naples, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter'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?

19 of the 33 charters listed in Naples say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 12 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 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?

18 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.

What you can keep out of Naples in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters 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.

What these charters fish for

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Snook20Tarpon18Redfish18Cobia15Goliath Grouper13Speckled Trout13Shark13King Mackerel13Barracuda11Mangrove Snapper10

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