Patrick AFB Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 72 fishing charters within 25 miles of Patrick AFB, 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 Patrick AFB

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

72 charters in Patrick AFB

Deep sea fishing in Patrick AFB

27 of the 72 charters in Patrick AFB 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 Patrick AFB by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Patrick AFB

22 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Snookside Fishing Charters, Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters, Coastal Adventures Charters, Dirty Dolly Fishing Charters, Captain Eds Family Fishing & Nature Charter Company and 17 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

18 charters list half-day trips and 20 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 Patrick AFB

34 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 Patrick AFB

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • MLBMelbourne Orlando International 9 miles away
  • VRBVero Beach Regional 42 miles away

Local public airports

  • COIMerritt Island 9 miles away
  • X59Valkaria 19 miles away
  • TIXSpace Coast Regional 23 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Patrick AFB.

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, Patrick AFB CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Patrick AFB

How many fishing charters are in Patrick AFB?

This page lists 72 fishing charters in Patrick AFB, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Patrick AFB?

27 of the 72 charters listed in Patrick AFB say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 22 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Patrick AFB 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 Patrick AFB?

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 in Patrick AFB?

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 Patrick AFB?

The closest airports with airline service are Melbourne Orlando International (MLB), 9 miles away and Vero Beach Regional (VRB), 42 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Merritt Island (COI), 9 miles away, Valkaria (X59), 19 miles away and Space Coast Regional (TIX), 23 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Patrick AFB?

34 charters in Patrick AFB 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 Patrick AFB

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

Tarpon36Snook36Redfish36Speckled Trout27King Mackerel27Cobia25Black Drum24Mahi-Mahi24Grouper21Sailfish18Snapper17Wahoo17Amberjack16Shark13Pompano12Jack Crevalle11Sheepshead11Bluefish11Barracuda11Flounder11Mangrove Snapper10Tripletail9Blackfin Tuna8Gray Triggerfish8Spanish Mackerel8Ladyfish7Red Snapper7Blacktip Shark7Catfish7Hammerhead Shark7Goliath Grouper6Tilefish6Bull Shark5Bonito5Skipjack Tuna5Swordfish5Yellowfin Tuna4Bonnethead Shark4Lane Snapper4Scamp4Gag Grouper4Spinner Shark4Black Grouper4Snowy Grouper3Tuna3Blue Marlin3Red Grouper3Nurse Shark3Atlantic Sharpnose Shark3Largemouth Bass2Mutton Snapper2Bigeye Tuna2White Marlin2Blacknose Shark2Tiger Shark2Vermilion Snapper2Black Sea Bass2Sandbar Shark2Bonefish1Warsaw Grouper1Speckled Hind1Black Bullhead Catfish1Almaco Jack1Channel Catfish1Longnose Gar1Bowfin1Porgy1Mako Shark1Grunt1Yellowtail Snapper1Atlantic Croaker1Hardhead Catfish1

Charters near Patrick AFB

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