Palma Sola Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 250 fishing charters within 25 miles of Palma Sola, 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 Palma Sola

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250 charters in Palma Sola

Deep sea fishing in Palma Sola

111 of the 250 charters in Palma Sola 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 Palma Sola by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Palma Sola

141 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Fishing With Salty, Skyway Sportfishing, Reel Time Fishing Charters, Wax’em fishing charters, Captain Rick Gross With Fishy Business and 136 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

61 charters list half-day trips and 73 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 Palma Sola

94 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 Palma Sola

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 10 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 28 miles away

Local public airports

  • 48XManatee 13 miles away
  • SPGAlbert Whitted 18 miles away
  • TPFPeter O Knight 31 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Palma Sola.

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, ZIP 34209.

Questions about fishing charters in Palma Sola

How many fishing charters are in Palma Sola?

This page lists 250 fishing charters in Palma Sola, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Palma Sola?

111 of the 250 charters listed in Palma Sola say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 141 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Palma Sola 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 Palma Sola?

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 Palma Sola?

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 Palma Sola?

The closest airports with airline service are Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 10 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 28 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Manatee (48X), 13 miles away, Albert Whitted (SPG), 18 miles away and Peter O Knight (TPF), 31 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Palma Sola?

94 charters in Palma Sola 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 Palma Sola

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

Snook151Redfish147Speckled Trout142Tarpon133King Mackerel116Cobia115Mangrove Snapper81Shark80Grouper74Spanish Mackerel71Snapper70Sheepshead68Gag Grouper63Flounder61Amberjack54Hogfish50Red Snapper45Pompano43Tripletail42Red Grouper41Mahi-Mahi36Black Drum34Tuna33Goliath Grouper32Barracuda30Wahoo28Jack Crevalle24Grunt22Sailfish22Blacktip Shark21Ladyfish19Blackfin Tuna19Gray Triggerfish18Hammerhead Shark16Bluefish16Lane Snapper16Bull Shark14Bonito12Porgy12Permit12Black Grouper10Skipjack Tuna10Scamp10Marlin10Bonnethead Shark9Catfish8Swordfish8Yellowtail Snapper7Blue Marlin6Lemon Shark5Snowy Grouper5Channel Catfish4Tiger Shark4Gulf Flounder3Largemouth Bass3Yellowedge Grouper3Bluegill3Atlantic Sharpnose Shark3Shad2Spinner Shark2Reef Shark2Rainbow Trout2Crappie2Mako Shark2Yellowfin Tuna2Cubera Snapper2Vermilion Snapper2Nurse Shark2Bonefish2Tilefish2Speckled Hind2Great Barracuda1Atlantic Croaker1Blacknose Shark1Sandbar Shark1Dog Snapper1Sand Trout1Mutton Snapper1Black Sea Bass1Warsaw Grouper1Perch1Striped Bass1Pickerel1Warmouth1Redear Sunfish1Yellowtail1Southern Flounder1Mahogany Snapper1Black Crappie1Sunshine Bass1Yellow Jack1White Marlin1Silk Snapper1Peacock Bass1Snakehead1

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