North Fort Myers Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 151 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of North Fort Myers, 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 & Guides in North Fort Myers

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151 charters and guides in North Fort Myers

Deep sea fishing in North Fort Myers

45 of the 151 charters in North Fort Myers 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 North Fort Myers by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in North Fort Myers

85 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Feelin' The Mojo Fishing Charters, Flatfin Fishing Charters, BradsCharters, Salty Pirate Fishing Charters, Hooked4life fishing charters and 80 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

43 charters list half-day trips and 35 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 North Fort Myers

46 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 North Fort Myers

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 14 miles away
  • PGDPunta Gorda 16 miles away

Local public airports

  • FMYPage Field 9 miles away
  • F13Shell Creek Airpark 18 miles away
  • X14LA Belle Municipal 26 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of North Fort Myers.

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, North Fort Myers CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in North Fort Myers

How many fishing charters and guides are in North Fort Myers?

This page lists 151 fishing charters and guides in North Fort Myers, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in North Fort Myers?

45 of the 151 charters listed in North Fort Myers say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 85 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in North Fort Myers 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 North Fort Myers?

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 North Fort Myers?

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 North Fort Myers?

The closest airports with airline service are Southwest Florida International (RSW), 14 miles away and Punta Gorda (PGD), 16 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Page Field (FMY), 9 miles away, Shell Creek Airpark (F13), 18 miles away and LA Belle Municipal (X14), 26 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in North Fort Myers?

46 charters in North Fort Myers 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 North Fort Myers

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

Snook103Redfish93Tarpon87Speckled Trout84Sheepshead47Cobia46Snapper41Shark38Mangrove Snapper37Grouper34King Mackerel33Pompano28Jack Crevalle27Spanish Mackerel26Tripletail24Goliath Grouper23Black Drum22Blacktip Shark18Amberjack18Ladyfish18Flounder17Bull Shark17Barracuda17Hammerhead Shark17Gag Grouper16Red Snapper14Permit12Bluefish10Bonnethead Shark9Red Grouper9Mahi-Mahi9Tuna7Porgy6Catfish6Yellowtail Snapper6Lemon Shark6Nurse Shark5Skipjack Tuna5Bonefish5Scamp4Gray Triggerfish4Lane Snapper4Tiger Shark4Grunt4Bonito3Peacock Bass3Blackfin Tuna3Wahoo3Sandbar Shark3Black Grouper2Sailfish2Largemouth Bass2Bluegill2Mutton Snapper2Spinner Shark2Vermilion Snapper1Great Barracuda1Blue Runner1Hogfish1Striped Bass1Almaco Jack1Crappie1Marlin1Schoolmaster Snapper1White Marlin1Yellowfin Tuna1Cubera Snapper1Warsaw Grouper1Snowy Grouper1Yellowedge Grouper1Speckled Hind1Tilefish1Blackfin Snapper1Warmouth1Bowfin1Redear Sunfish1Channel Catfish1

Charters & Guides near North Fort Myers

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