Orlando Fishing Charters & Guides

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Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters & Guides in Orlando

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13 charters and guides in Orlando

Where the boats leave from, and where they fish

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

Fishing grounds they name

  • Lake Toho4 charters and guides

    “That is because most trophy bass are caught with them when fishing Lake Toho.”

  • Lake Tohopekaliga4 charters and guides

    “Let’s explore the famous Lake Tohopekaliga and many of the surrounding lakes in Orlando.”

  • Butler Chain3 charters and guides

    “We prefer to fish known lakes that produce great catches such as: The Conway Chain, Winter Park Chain, Johns Lake, and the Butler Chain to name a few.”

  • Lake Kissimmee3 charters and guides

    “These lakes including West Lake Toho, Lake Cypress, Lake Kissimmee, Butler Chain and other "secret lakes" are some of the best big bass lakes in the world.”

  • Indian River3 charters and guides

    “The Space Coast in Central Florida contains the Banana River, Indian River, and the Mosquito Lagoon.”

  • Winter Park Chain2 charters and guides

    “Experience a scenic, bass-filled adventure on the Winter Park Chain of Lakes.”

  • Johns Lake2 charters and guides

    “Johns Lake, located around 6 miles east of Clermont, Florida, sits on the Orange County/Lake County border and boasts some of the most dynamic bass fishing in the region.”

  • Lake County2 charters and guides

    “Johns Lake, located around 6 miles east of Clermont, Florida, sits on the Orange County/Lake County border and boasts some of the most dynamic bass fishing in the region.”

Fishing trips in Orlando by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

3 charters list half-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in Orlando

3 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 Orlando

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 Packwood Place, Mosquito Lagoon.

Typical conditions by month

  • Fewest rainy days: November and February
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 92°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • MCOOrlando International 4 miles away
  • SFBOrlando Sanford International 25 miles away

Local public airports

  • ORLOrlando Executive 11 miles away
  • ISMKissimmee Gateway 14 miles away
  • X04Orlando Apopka 29 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Orlando.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:51 PM6:16 PM7:34 PM7:51 PM8:09 PM8:24 PM8:25 PM8:05 PM7:31 PM6:56 PM5:32 PM5:31 PM
Air (high)71°74°78°83°88°91°92°92°90°84°78°73°
Rainy days4344512121210533

Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, ORLANDO EXECUTIVE AP. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Packwood Place, Mosquito Lagoon. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Orlando, 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, Orlando city.

What you can keep out of Orlando 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

Depends on the dates or the boat

  • GrouperAtlantic: gag: closed · Atlantic: red and black: open

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 Orlando

How many fishing charters and guides are in Orlando?

This page lists 13 fishing charters and guides in Orlando, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How do I book a charter or guide in Orlando?

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 Orlando?

The closest airports with airline service are Orlando International (MCO), 4 miles away and Orlando Sanford International (SFB), 25 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Orlando Executive (ORL), 11 miles away, Kissimmee Gateway (ISM), 14 miles away and Orlando Apopka (X04), 29 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Orlando?

3 charters in Orlando 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 Orlando

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

Largemouth Bass6Tarpon5Redfish5Snook4Crappie4Black Drum4Speckled Trout4Mangrove Snapper3Catfish3Cobia3

Charters & Guides near Orlando

St. Cloud5Titusville4Cocoa4Winter Haven4Oak Hill6Merritt Island5

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