Palmer Ranch Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 183 fishing charters within 25 miles of Palmer Ranch, 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 Palmer Ranch

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

183 charters in Palmer Ranch

Deep sea fishing in Palmer Ranch

77 of the 183 charters in Palmer Ranch 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 Palmer Ranch by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Palmer Ranch

97 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Soflo Fishing and Adventures, Quiet Waters Fishing, The Mistress Fishing Charters, Scott K Green Fishing Charter, Hook One Fishing Charters and 92 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

47 charters list half-day trips and 42 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 Palmer Ranch

71 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 Palmer Ranch

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 13 miles away
  • PGDPunta Gorda 36 miles away

Local public airports

  • VNCVenice Municipal 11 miles away
  • X36Buchan 17 miles away
  • 48XManatee 29 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Palmer Ranch.

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, Palmer Ranch CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Palmer Ranch

How many fishing charters are in Palmer Ranch?

This page lists 183 fishing charters in Palmer Ranch, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Palmer Ranch?

77 of the 183 charters listed in Palmer Ranch say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 97 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Palmer Ranch 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 Palmer Ranch?

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 Palmer Ranch?

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 Palmer Ranch?

The closest airports with airline service are Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 13 miles away and Punta Gorda (PGD), 36 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Venice Municipal (VNC), 11 miles away, Buchan (X36), 17 miles away and Manatee (48X), 29 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Palmer Ranch?

71 charters in Palmer Ranch 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 Palmer Ranch

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

Snook113Redfish109Speckled Trout104Tarpon94Cobia84King Mackerel76Snapper58Grouper53Mangrove Snapper52Sheepshead51Spanish Mackerel49Shark49Flounder41Pompano40Gag Grouper35Amberjack31Tripletail28Barracuda26Tuna25Hogfish25Jack Crevalle22Red Snapper22Mahi-Mahi20Goliath Grouper20Red Grouper20Bluefish19Ladyfish19Black Drum19Wahoo16Blacktip Shark16Permit15Sailfish14Bonito13Gray Triggerfish12Grunt12Blackfin Tuna9Bull Shark9Lane Snapper8Porgy8Hammerhead Shark8Catfish7Spinner Shark6Marlin5Bonnethead Shark5Skipjack Tuna5Lemon Shark5Black Grouper4Bluegill4Snowy Grouper4Yellowtail Snapper3Largemouth Bass3Swordfish3Blue Marlin3Scamp3Tiger Shark3Gulf Flounder3Sandbar Shark3Crappie2Yellowfin Tuna2Yellowedge Grouper2Mako Shark2Channel Catfish2Shad2Black Crappie1Sunshine Bass1Speckled Hind1Tilefish1Yellowtail1Southern Flounder1Rainbow Trout1Striped Bass1Pickerel1Warmouth1Redear Sunfish1Nurse Shark1Mutton Snapper1Black Sea Bass1Sand Trout1Bonefish1Great Barracuda1Atlantic Croaker1Warsaw Grouper1Blacknose Shark1Dog Snapper1Reef Shark1Vermilion Snapper1

Charters near Palmer Ranch

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