Plantation Island Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 62 fishing charters within 25 miles of Plantation Island, 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 Plantation Island

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

62 charters in Plantation Island

Deep sea fishing in Plantation Island

19 of the 62 charters in Plantation Island 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 Plantation Island by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Plantation Island

23 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: ARF Charters, Capt. Ray Van Horn, Serenity Fly, Fishing The Everglades, Everglades City Fishing Charters and 18 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

20 charters list half-day trips and 15 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 Plantation Island

23 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 Plantation Island

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 53 miles away
  • MIAMiami International 68 miles away

Local public airports

  • X01Everglades Airpark 1 mile away
  • MKYMarco Island Executive 21 miles away
  • TNTDade-Collier Training and Transition 30 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Plantation Island.

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, Plantation Island CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Plantation Island

How many fishing charters are in Plantation Island?

This page lists 62 fishing charters in Plantation Island, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Plantation Island?

19 of the 62 charters listed in Plantation Island say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 23 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Plantation Island 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. Marlin can legally be kept, but only within strict rules: 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 Plantation Island?

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 Plantation Island?

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 Plantation Island?

The closest airports with airline service are Southwest Florida International (RSW), 53 miles away and Miami International (MIA), 68 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Everglades Airpark (X01), 1 mile away, Marco Island Executive (MKY), 21 miles away and Dade-Collier Training and Transition (TNT), 30 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Plantation Island?

23 charters in Plantation Island 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 Plantation Island

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

Snook40Tarpon39Redfish38Speckled Trout31Cobia20Shark20Pompano17Mangrove Snapper15Snapper15Goliath Grouper14Sheepshead13Black Drum12King Mackerel12Tripletail10Gag Grouper9Barracuda9Grouper8Amberjack8Ladyfish7Spanish Mackerel7Permit6Jack Crevalle5Red Grouper5Bonefish4Flounder4Hammerhead Shark4Tuna4Black Grouper4Lane Snapper4Red Snapper3Blacktip Shark3Wahoo3Bonito2Marlin2Bull Shark2Yellowtail Snapper2Grunt2Speckled Hind2Skipjack Tuna2Largemouth Bass1Shad1Bonnethead Shark1Catfish1Mahi-Mahi1Blue Marlin1Bluefin Tuna1Striped Bass1Hogfish1Blackfin Tuna1Mutton Snapper1Porgy1Gray Triggerfish1Tiger Shark1Sandbar Shark1Nassau Grouper1Bluefish1Spinner Shark1

Charters near Plantation Island

Everglades City62Ochopee62Chokoloskee57Goodland119Winding Cypress132Verona Walk134

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