Osprey Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 157 fishing charters within 25 miles of Osprey, 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 Osprey

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

157 charters in Osprey

Deep sea fishing in Osprey

69 of the 157 charters in Osprey 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 Osprey by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Osprey

80 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Reel Kings Sport Fishing, Quiet Waters Fishing, Scales N Tails Charters, Soflo Fishing and Adventures, Angling with Adria Charters and 75 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

40 charters list half-day trips and 37 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 Osprey

60 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 Osprey

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 15 miles away
  • PGDPunta Gorda 35 miles away

Local public airports

  • VNCVenice Municipal 9 miles away
  • X36Buchan 15 miles away
  • 48XManatee 31 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Osprey.

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, Osprey CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Osprey

How many fishing charters are in Osprey?

This page lists 157 fishing charters in Osprey, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Osprey?

69 of the 157 charters listed in Osprey say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 80 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Osprey 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 Osprey?

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 Osprey?

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 Osprey?

The closest airports with airline service are Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 15 miles away and Punta Gorda (PGD), 35 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Venice Municipal (VNC), 9 miles away, Buchan (X36), 15 miles away and Manatee (48X), 31 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Osprey?

60 charters in Osprey 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 Osprey

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

Snook98Redfish97Speckled Trout88Tarpon82Cobia73King Mackerel68Snapper50Grouper47Mangrove Snapper44Shark43Spanish Mackerel42Sheepshead42Pompano41Flounder36Amberjack30Gag Grouper30Tripletail27Barracuda26Tuna22Jack Crevalle22Red Snapper22Red Grouper20Mahi-Mahi18Bluefish17Ladyfish17Hogfish17Black Drum17Goliath Grouper16Wahoo15Sailfish13Blacktip Shark13Permit12Bonito11Grunt11Lane Snapper10Gray Triggerfish9Blackfin Tuna8Catfish7Porgy7Hammerhead Shark6Marlin5Scamp4Yellowtail Snapper4Bluegill4Bull Shark4Spinner Shark4Skipjack Tuna4Bonnethead Shark4Snowy Grouper3Swordfish3Black Grouper3Lemon Shark3Gulf Flounder3Channel Catfish3Blue Marlin2Crappie2Yellowfin Tuna2Tiger Shark2Largemouth Bass2Mako Shark2Black Sea Bass2Shad2Sandbar Shark2Speckled Hind1Tilefish1Black Crappie1Sunshine Bass1Nurse Shark1Yellowedge Grouper1Yellowtail1Southern Flounder1Rainbow Trout1Striped Bass1Pickerel1Warmouth1Redear Sunfish1Bonefish1Mutton Snapper1Sand Trout1Vermilion Snapper1Great Barracuda1Atlantic Croaker1Blue Runner1

Charters near Osprey

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