Palmetto Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 8 Palmetto fishing charters, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each charter's own website

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Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Palmetto

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

8 charters in Palmetto

Deep sea fishing in Palmetto

5 of the 8 charters in Palmetto list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

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.

Harvest status is September's rule for Palmetto from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing trips in Palmetto by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Palmetto

6 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Something Catchy Fishing Charters, Captain Rachel Fishing Charters, Down2Fish Charters, Five O'Clock Charlie Boat Tours and Charters, Tampa Bay Captain and 1 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

2 charters list half-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in Palmetto

4 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

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

Tides on your fishing day

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NOAA tide predictions for Bradenton, Manatee River.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to September
  • Fewest rainy days: November and December
  • Coolest water: January, around 62°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 92°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 9 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 27 miles away

Local public airports

  • 48XManatee 9 miles away
  • SPGAlbert Whitted 17 miles away
  • TPFPeter O Knight 28 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Palmetto.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:58 PM6:22 PM7:39 PM7:55 PM8:12 PM8:27 PM8:28 PM8:08 PM7:35 PM7:02 PM5:39 PM5:38 PM
Water62°66°72°76°83°86°89°88°86°79°72°67°
Air (high)72°75°78°83°88°91°92°92°90°85°79°74°
Rainy days434351012139433

Water temperature: NOAA Port Manatee station (8 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, BRADENTON 5 ESE. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Bradenton, Manatee River. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Palmetto, 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, Palmetto city.

Questions about fishing charters in Palmetto

How many fishing charters are in Palmetto?

This page lists 8 fishing charters in Palmetto, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

When is the water warmest near Palmetto?

May through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–89°F. It's coolest in January, around 62°F.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Palmetto?

5 of the 8 charters listed in Palmetto say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 6 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Palmetto in September?

Under Florida's rules you can keep red snapper, grouper, king mackerel and cobia. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Palmetto?

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 Palmetto?

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?

The closest airports with airline service are Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 9 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 27 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Manatee (48X), 9 miles away, Albert Whitted (SPG), 17 miles away and Peter O Knight (TPF), 28 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Palmetto?

4 charters in Palmetto 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.

What you can keep out of Palmetto in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

What these charters fish for

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Snook7Redfish7Speckled Trout7Tarpon5Grouper3Cobia3Mangrove Snapper3Sheepshead3King Mackerel2Gag Grouper2

Charters near Palmetto

Bradenton13Holmes Beach5Bradenton Beach3Sarasota27Ruskin9St. Pete Beach4

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