Pelican Marsh Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 199 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Pelican Marsh, 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 Pelican Marsh

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199 charters and guides in Pelican Marsh

Deep sea fishing in Pelican Marsh

76 of the 199 charters in Pelican Marsh 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 Pelican Marsh by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Pelican Marsh

95 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Wiggins Bay Charters, Naples Fishing Company, Watch Out Fishing Charters, Fred Gowdy Charters, Cross Em' Off Charters and 90 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

64 charters list half-day trips and 51 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 Pelican Marsh

60 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 Pelican Marsh

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 20 miles away
  • PGDPunta Gorda 48 miles away

Local public airports

  • APFNaples Municipal 7 miles away
  • MKYMarco Island Executive 19 miles away
  • FMYPage Field 24 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Pelican Marsh.

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, Pelican Marsh CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Pelican Marsh

How many fishing charters and guides are in Pelican Marsh?

This page lists 199 fishing charters and guides in Pelican Marsh, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Pelican Marsh?

76 of the 199 charters listed in Pelican Marsh say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 95 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Pelican Marsh 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 Pelican Marsh?

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 or guide in Pelican Marsh?

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 Pelican Marsh?

The closest airports with airline service are Southwest Florida International (RSW), 20 miles away and Punta Gorda (PGD), 48 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Naples Municipal (APF), 7 miles away, Marco Island Executive (MKY), 19 miles away and Page Field (FMY), 24 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Pelican Marsh?

60 charters in Pelican Marsh 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 Pelican Marsh

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

Snook126Redfish111Tarpon107Speckled Trout93Cobia61Shark59Sheepshead55Mangrove Snapper53King Mackerel53Pompano47Snapper46Goliath Grouper44Grouper37Barracuda34Spanish Mackerel31Amberjack29Tripletail27Black Drum26Permit26Jack Crevalle26Gag Grouper24Red Grouper20Red Snapper19Mahi-Mahi16Hammerhead Shark16Blacktip Shark16Bull Shark16Ladyfish15Tuna11Lane Snapper10Flounder10Black Grouper9Wahoo9Yellowtail Snapper8Scamp8Peacock Bass8Bonefish8Porgy7Bonnethead Shark7Mutton Snapper6Largemouth Bass6Catfish6Skipjack Tuna6Bluefish5Blue Runner4Sailfish4Lemon Shark4Bonito4Gray Triggerfish4Blackfin Tuna4Grunt4Tiger Shark4Great Barracuda3Marlin3Warsaw Grouper3Sandbar Shark3Swordfish2Almaco Jack2Bluegill2Yellowedge Grouper2Speckled Hind2Nurse Shark2Spinner Shark2Yellowtail1Albacore1Lesser Amberjack1Banded Rudderfish1Warmouth1Bowfin1Redear Sunfish1Snakehead1Hogfish1Rock Hind1Bigeye Tuna1Yellowfin Tuna1Cubera Snapper1Snowy Grouper1Tilefish1Blackfin Snapper1White Marlin1Crappie1Yellowmouth Grouper1Schoolmaster Snapper1Vermilion Snapper1Nassau Grouper1

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