Palm Bay Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 59 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Palm Bay, 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 Palm Bay

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

59 charters and guides in Palm Bay

State records from the water off Palm Bay

Florida's all-tackle list records one species taken on Indian River, which the boats here fish.

Heaviest on the list

Striped Bass

43.56 lb

Carl R. Jackson · 2004

Why this one is here

The record was taken on Indian River, which is the water the boats on this page fish — not Palm Bay itself. A record is what came over the rail once; it is not what to expect on a trip.

See the record

From Florida's own records page, linked on each row. Records are certified by the state and can be broken at any time.

Deep sea fishing in Palm Bay

14 of the 59 charters in Palm Bay list offshore trips on their own websites.

State or federal water

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 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

Boats with a federal South Atlantic snapper-grouper permit follow federal closures in state waters too, such as the April closure for amberjack. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Fishing trips in Palm Bay by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Palm Bay

26 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Nauti Girl Sportfishing, Fishing Devotion charters, Whatever Turns U On Fishing Charters, Rogue Tide Charters, East Coast Fishing Charters and 21 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

10 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 Palm Bay

29 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 Palm Bay

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • MLBMelbourne Orlando International 10 miles away
  • VRBVero Beach Regional 26 miles away

Local public airports

  • X59Valkaria 7 miles away
  • X26Sebastian Municipal 14 miles away
  • X52New Hibiscus Airpark 24 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Palm Bay.

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, Palm Bay city.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Palm Bay

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 13 of the 59 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. Ask what the captain does with weather, and what the cancellation terms are.

How many people can come along in Palm Bay?

Four is the usual limit on a private boat here, though plenty take six and three — it is set by the captain's licence and the boat, not by how many will fit.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Palm Bay?

29 charters in Palm Bay 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.

How do I book a charter or guide in Palm Bay?

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.

Where do state waters end off Palm Bay?

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 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.

What airports are closest to Palm Bay?

The closest airports with airline service are Melbourne Orlando International (MLB), 10 miles away and Vero Beach Regional (VRB), 26 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Valkaria (X59), 7 miles away, Sebastian Municipal (X26), 14 miles away and New Hibiscus Airpark (X52), 24 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters and guides are in Palm Bay?

This page lists 59 fishing charters and guides in Palm Bay, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Palm Bay

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

Snook35Redfish33Tarpon30Speckled Trout27Black Drum18Cobia16Grouper15King Mackerel15Snapper13Mahi-Mahi13Bluefish10Pompano10Mangrove Snapper9Sheepshead9Jack Crevalle9Catfish9Sailfish8Amberjack8Ladyfish8Flounder8Spanish Mackerel7Wahoo6Tripletail6Largemouth Bass6Gray Triggerfish5Shark5Red Snapper4Goliath Grouper4Blacktip Shark4Crappie4Bluegill4Bull Shark3Mutton Snapper3Lane Snapper3Hammerhead Shark3Barracuda3Redear Sunfish3Swordfish2Nurse Shark2Atlantic Sharpnose Shark2Sandbar Shark2Blackfin Tuna2Yellowfin Tuna2Skipjack Tuna2Tilefish2Spinner Shark2Bowfin2Bonnethead Shark2Black Sea Bass1Gag Grouper1Red Grouper1Black Grouper1Tiger Shark1Scamp1Snowy Grouper1Porgy1Bigeye Tuna1Mako Shark1Grunt1Blue Marlin1Bonito1Yellowtail Snapper1Vermilion Snapper1White Marlin1Longnose Gar1Channel Catfish1Blacknose Shark1Atlantic Croaker1Hardhead Catfish1Cubera Snapper1Marlin1Black Crappie1Peacock Bass1Snakehead1Alligator Gar1

Charters & Guides near Palm Bay

West Melbourne82Malabar57Grant-Valkaria53Melbourne78Indialantic80Melbourne Beach57

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