Palmetto Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 254 fishing charters within 25 miles of Palmetto, 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 captain's own website

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Palmetto

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254 charters in Palmetto

Where to find current Palmetto fishing reports

We don’t publish a daily report and we won’t reprint one. What’s biting this week comes from the boats — here is where the Palmetto fleet posts it.

On Instagram 6 Palmetto boats

Most captains put the day’s catch here, not on their website.

2 more Palmetto captains post there.

Written, on their own site 1 active

Dated reports the boat publishes itself.

Handles and report pages come from each charter’s own website; every link goes to the captain and nothing of theirs is reproduced here. Boats are ordered by how established they are locally.

Deep sea fishing in Palmetto

112 of the 254 charters in Palmetto 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 Palmetto by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Palmetto

143 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Palmetto Pat’s Fishing Charters, Something Catchy Fishing Charters, Captain Rachel Fishing Charters, Down2Fish Charters, Five O'Clock Charlie Boat Tours and Charters and 138 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

61 charters list half-day trips and 74 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

96 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

Choose a date to see high and low tide

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

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 73 of the 254 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. Ask what the captain does with weather, and what the cancellation terms are.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Palmetto?

They are different days on different water. 39 charters here list offshore only, 70 list inshore only, and 73 list both. Offshore means a longer run and bigger fish; inshore means calmer water, shorter runs and sight-fishing. The month-by-month table above shows which fish the fleet says are around when you are coming.

How long is a trip out of Palmetto?

Three and six hours are the lengths Palmetto captains list most often. The clock starts at the dock rather than at the fishing grounds, so the run out and back comes out of your time on the fish.

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to Palmetto?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Palmetto charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Tampa Bay Captain | Fishing Guide puts it: “The tackle provided is of higher end, and well maintained.”

What should I bring on a Palmetto charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Sunscreen, drinks, food and jacket come up most often on Palmetto charter sites. As Island Hoppers Boat Tours puts it: “In fall and winter months, bring a light jacket.”

How many people can come along in Palmetto?

Six is the usual limit on a private boat here, though plenty take ten and three — it is set by the captain's licence and the boat, not by how many will fit.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Palmetto?

96 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How many fishing charters are in Palmetto?

This page lists 254 fishing charters in Palmetto, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Palmetto

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

Snook154Redfish150Speckled Trout145Tarpon135Cobia118King Mackerel117Mangrove Snapper83Shark81Grouper74Spanish Mackerel72Snapper71Sheepshead69Gag Grouper65Flounder63Amberjack54Hogfish51Red Snapper46Tripletail43Pompano43Red Grouper42Mahi-Mahi36Black Drum34Goliath Grouper33Tuna33Barracuda30Wahoo28Jack Crevalle25Grunt23Sailfish22Blacktip Shark21Ladyfish19Gray Triggerfish19Blackfin Tuna19Hammerhead Shark17Lane Snapper17Bluefish16Bull Shark15Permit12Bonito12Porgy12Black Grouper10Skipjack Tuna10Scamp10Marlin10Bonnethead Shark9Catfish8Swordfish8Yellowtail Snapper7Blue Marlin6Snowy Grouper5Lemon Shark5Channel Catfish4Tiger Shark4Gulf Flounder3Largemouth Bass3Yellowedge Grouper3Bluegill3Atlantic Sharpnose Shark3Shad2Spinner Shark2Reef Shark2Rainbow Trout2Crappie2Mako Shark2Yellowfin Tuna2Cubera Snapper2Vermilion Snapper2Mahogany Snapper2Speckled Hind2Bonefish2Tilefish2Nurse Shark2Great Barracuda1Atlantic Croaker1Sand Trout1Warsaw Grouper1Blacknose Shark1Sandbar Shark1Dog Snapper1Mutton Snapper1Black Sea Bass1Striped Bass1Pickerel1Warmouth1Redear Sunfish1Perch1Yellowtail1Southern Flounder1Yellow Jack1Black Crappie1Sunshine Bass1White Marlin1Silk Snapper1Peacock Bass1Snakehead1

Charters near Palmetto

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