Palmetto Bay Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 77 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Palmetto 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 Palmetto Bay

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77 charters and guides in Palmetto Bay

Deep sea fishing in Palmetto Bay

30 of the 77 charters in Palmetto 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 Palmetto Bay by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Palmetto Bay

29 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: JP's Fishing Charters, Splash & Boom Outfitters, All Three Sides Charters, Florida Sportfishing Charters and Tours, Endless Flat Charters and 24 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

24 charters list half-day trips and 26 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 Palmetto Bay

21 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 Palmetto Bay

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • MIAMiami International 12 miles away
  • FLLFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International 33 miles away

Local public airports

  • TMBMiami Executive 7 miles away
  • X51Miami Homestead General Aviation 17 miles away
  • OPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive 20 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Palmetto 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, Palmetto Bay village.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Palmetto Bay

How many fishing charters and guides are in Palmetto Bay?

This page lists 77 fishing charters and guides in Palmetto Bay, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Palmetto Bay?

30 of the 77 charters listed in Palmetto Bay say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 29 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Palmetto Bay in October?

Under Florida's rules you can keep amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For red snapper and grouper 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 Palmetto 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.

How do I book a charter or guide in Palmetto 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.

What airports are closest to Palmetto Bay?

The closest airports with airline service are Miami International (MIA), 12 miles away and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL), 33 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Miami Executive (TMB), 7 miles away, Miami Homestead General Aviation (X51), 17 miles away and Miami-Opa Locka Executive (OPF), 20 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Palmetto Bay?

21 charters in Palmetto 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.

Fish you can catch out of Palmetto Bay

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

Tarpon39Snook34Sailfish28Mahi-Mahi27Grouper25King Mackerel25Barracuda21Wahoo19Shark18Redfish17Speckled Trout16Amberjack16Bonefish16Permit15Snapper15Tuna14Swordfish14Mutton Snapper13Cobia13Marlin13Blackfin Tuna11Mangrove Snapper10Peacock Bass8Yellowtail Snapper7Pompano7Black Drum7Largemouth Bass6Jack Crevalle6Blacktip Shark5Hammerhead Shark5Sheepshead5Red Snapper5Porgy4Gag Grouper4Black Grouper4Catfish4Yellowfin Tuna4Bonito4Blue Marlin4Yellow Jack3Spanish Mackerel3Tripletail3Bull Shark3Tilefish3Red Grouper2Crappie2Lemon Shark2Yellowtail2Hogfish2Goliath Grouper2Snakehead2Ladyfish2Nurse Shark2Grunt2Bluefish2Carp1Bluegill1Cubera Snapper1Sunshine Bass1Alligator Gar1Redear Sunfish1Black Crappie1Warsaw Grouper1Snowy Grouper1Bluefin Tuna1Tiger Shark1Lionfish1Rainbow Runner1Schoolmaster Snapper1Skipjack Tuna1White Marlin1Gray Triggerfish1Mako Shark1Almaco Jack1

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