Placida Fishing Charters

Compare 6 Placida fishing charters, with 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

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Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Placida

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6 charters in Placida

What a trip costs in Placida

The rates Placida charters publish on their own websites, by trip length. These are the price of the whole boat, and a range across many boats rather than any one boat's rate. Read on 2026-09-23. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$500 – $1,150 9 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $650
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$750 – $1,350 6 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $800

Prices move, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Where the boats leave from, and where they fish

Docks and fishing grounds named by Placida charters on their own websites. A place is listed when at least two of them name it.

Departure docks and marinas

  • Charlotte Harbor3 charters

    “Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor, Englewood, Fort Myers, Gasparilla, Placida, Punta Gorda, Venice”

  • Placida Harbor2 charters

    “The Placida Park Boat Ramp is a key spot for launching your boat, offering access to Placida Harbor and the surrounding area for fishing and leisurely exploration.”

  • Gasparilla Marina2 charters

    “We depart 10:15 AM from Gasparilla Marina in Placida for an arrival at Cabbage Key about 10:45 so your there at 11 when they open and beat the crowd.”

Fishing grounds they name

  • Boca Grande Pass4 charters

    “It’s name (Boca Grande) in Spanish means Big Mouth which is referencing the main channel (Boca Grande Pass) between Cayo Costa and the island of Boca Grande.”

  • Cabbage Key3 charters

    “We depart 10:15 AM from Gasparilla Marina in Placida for an arrival at Cabbage Key about 10:45 so your there at 11 when they open and beat the crowd.”

  • Gasparilla Sound2 charters

    “On this trip, we’ll fish inshore around Charlotte Harbor and Gasparilla Sound for Sharks, targeting species such as Blacktip, Spinner, Nurse, Hammerhead, and Bull Sharks.”

  • Pine Island Sound2 charters

    “This private excursion for up to 6 people will take you on a scenic cruise to Cabbage Key Restaurant for lunch, a historic spot on a car-free island near Pine Island Sound, accessible only by boat.”

  • Peace River2 charters

    “The community is nestled near the Peace River and is home to the northern base of the twin bridges that lead to Punta Gorda.”

  • Lemon Bay2 charters

    “The grass flats of Gasparilla Sound and Lemon Bay produce excellent trout fishing, especially in cooler months when fish stack up on deeper grass edges.”

  • Turtle Bay2 charters

    “We fish Charlotte Harbor, Boca Grande Pass, Bull Bay, Turtle Bay, and out into the Gulf of America.”

  • Bull Bay2 charters

    “We fish Charlotte Harbor, Boca Grande Pass, Bull Bay, Turtle Bay, and out into the Gulf of America.”

Fishing trips in Placida by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Placida

5 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: KB Charter Fishing, SWFL Fishing Charters, Anchors Away Charters, Florida Gulf Adventures, Reelshark Charters.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

2 charters list half-day trips and 3 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 Placida

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 Placida

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 Placida, Gasparilla Sound.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to September
  • Fewest rainy days: February and November
  • Coolest water: January, around 67°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 94°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • PGDPunta Gorda 19 miles away
  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 39 miles away

Local public airports

  • X36Buchan 11 miles away
  • VNCVenice Municipal 18 miles away
  • F13Shell Creek Airpark 24 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Placida.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:58 PM6:21 PM7:38 PM7:53 PM8:10 PM8:24 PM8:25 PM8:06 PM7:34 PM7:01 PM5:38 PM5:38 PM
Water67°72°76°79°85°86°88°88°86°81°75°70°
Air (high)77°80°83°87°91°93°94°94°92°89°83°79°
Rainy days3334511121310533

Water temperature: NOAA Fort Myers station (27 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, PUNTA GORDA 4 ESE. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Placida, Gasparilla Sound. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Placida, 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, ZIP 33946.

What you can keep out of Placida 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

Harvest closed this month

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.

Questions about fishing charters in Placida

How many fishing charters are in Placida?

This page lists 6 fishing charters in Placida, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

When is the water warmest near Placida?

May through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 85–88°F. It's coolest in January, around 67°F.

How do I book a charter in Placida?

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 Placida?

The closest airports with airline service are Punta Gorda (PGD), 19 miles away and Southwest Florida International (RSW), 39 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Buchan (X36), 11 miles away, Venice Municipal (VNC), 18 miles away and Shell Creek Airpark (F13), 24 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Placida?

4 charters in Placida 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 Placida

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Snook5Redfish5Speckled Trout5Cobia5Tarpon5Sheepshead4Goliath Grouper3King Mackerel3Barracuda3Bull Shark3

Charters near Placida

Boca Grande10Englewood14Port Charlotte3Bokeelia12Punta Gorda15North Port3

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