Palm Harbor Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Guides & Trips

218 captains within 25 miles of Palm Harbor, 4 of them in Palm Harbor itself, 89 running offshore. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

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Charters & Guides in Palm Harbor

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

218 charters and guides in Palm Harbor

Deep sea fishing in Palm Harbor

89 of the 218 charters in Palm Harbor 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 Palm Harbor by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Palm Harbor

133 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Captain Jim Huddleston, Bailey's Charters, Liquid Gold Charters, Inshore Fishing Guide : Capt. Jim Bennett, Rebel Coast Charters and 128 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

66 charters list half-day trips and 68 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 Harbor

79 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Planning a trip to Palm Harbor

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

Choose a date to see high and low tide

NOAA tide predictions for Ozona.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to September
  • Fewest rainy days: November and May
  • Coolest water: January, around 64°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 13 miles away
  • TPATampa International 16 miles away

Local public airports

  • CLWClearwater Executive 7 miles away
  • TPFPeter O Knight 22 miles away
  • X05Pilot Country 23 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Palm Harbor.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:57 PM6:22 PM7:40 PM7:56 PM8:14 PM8:29 PM8:30 PM8:10 PM7:36 PM7:02 PM5:38 PM5:37 PM
Water64°66°73°78°84°88°89°89°86°79°72°68°
Air (high)69°72°76°81°86°90°91°91°89°84°76°71°
Rainy days54444811129434

Water temperature: NOAA Clearwater Beach station (7 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, TARPON SPGS SEWAGE PLT. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Ozona. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Palm Harbor, 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, Palm Harbor CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Palm Harbor

How many fishing charters and guides are in Palm Harbor?

This page lists 218 fishing charters and guides in Palm Harbor, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

When is the water warmest near Palm Harbor?

May through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 84–89°F. It's coolest in January, around 64°F.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Palm Harbor?

89 of the 218 charters listed in Palm Harbor say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 133 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Palm Harbor 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 Palm Harbor?

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 Palm Harbor?

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 Palm Harbor?

The closest airports with airline service are St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 13 miles away and Tampa International (TPA), 16 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Clearwater Executive (CLW), 7 miles away, Peter O Knight (TPF), 22 miles away and Pilot Country (X05), 23 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Palm Harbor?

79 charters in Palm Harbor 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 Palm Harbor

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

Snook136Redfish129Tarpon128Speckled Trout118King Mackerel94Cobia90Shark73Mangrove Snapper71Grouper66Spanish Mackerel60Snapper55Gag Grouper53Sheepshead52Flounder51Hogfish50Red Snapper43Amberjack41Black Drum40Jack Crevalle32Tripletail32Red Grouper29Pompano27Mahi-Mahi26Wahoo23Goliath Grouper22Grunt21Tuna21Blacktip Shark17Sailfish16Hammerhead Shark15Blackfin Tuna15Bull Shark14Ladyfish14Barracuda14Gray Triggerfish11Marlin10Black Grouper9Scamp9Bonito8Lane Snapper8Swordfish8Catfish7Yellowtail Snapper6Blue Marlin5Skipjack Tuna5Atlantic Sharpnose Shark4Black Sea Bass4Porgy4Crappie4Permit4Nurse Shark3Bonnethead Shark3Largemouth Bass3Tiger Shark3Speckled Hind3Snowy Grouper3Mako Shark3Lemon Shark3Bluefish3Tilefish3Blue Runner2White Marlin2Yellowedge Grouper2Bonefish2Almaco Jack1Southern Flounder1Bluegill1Bluefin Tuna1Rainbow Runner1Mutton Snapper1Cubera Snapper1Yellowmouth Grouper1Yellowfin Grouper1Rock Hind1Warsaw Grouper1Coney1Peacock Bass1Snakehead1Spinner Shark1Silk Snapper1Channel Catfish1Schoolmaster Snapper1Shad1Yellowfin Tuna1

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