Plantation Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 104 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Plantation, 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 Plantation

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104 charters and guides in Plantation

Deep sea fishing in Plantation

49 of the 104 charters in Plantation 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 by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Plantation

26 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Dockside Pros, ReeLit Charters, Flat Bottom Charters, Cool Runnings Sport Fishing, Bass Online and 21 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

30 charters list half-day trips and 37 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

36 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

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • FXEFort Lauderdale Executive 8 miles away
  • FLLFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International 8 miles away

Local public airports

  • HWONorth Perry 9 miles away
  • PMPPompano Beach Airpark 13 miles away
  • OPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive 15 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Plantation.

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 city.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Plantation

How many fishing charters and guides are in Plantation?

This page lists 104 fishing charters and guides in Plantation, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Plantation?

49 of the 104 charters listed in Plantation say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 26 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Plantation 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 Plantation?

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 or guide in Plantation?

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?

The closest airports with airline service are Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE), 8 miles away and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL), 8 miles away. Local public airports nearby: North Perry (HWO), 9 miles away, Pompano Beach Airpark (PMP), 13 miles away and Miami-Opa Locka Executive (OPF), 15 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Plantation?

36 charters in Plantation 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

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

Mahi-Mahi57Sailfish57King Mackerel53Wahoo48Grouper41Tarpon38Snapper36Snook32Barracuda31Swordfish27Tuna26Blackfin Tuna26Amberjack26Cobia21Shark20Mutton Snapper17Pompano16Marlin15Mangrove Snapper13Bonito13Yellowtail Snapper12Tilefish11Jack Crevalle11Porgy10Peacock Bass9Blacktip Shark9Hammerhead Shark9Redfish8Speckled Trout8Blue Marlin8Snakehead7Largemouth Bass7Yellowfin Tuna7Gray Triggerfish7Skipjack Tuna6Black Grouper5Mako Shark5Permit4Bonefish4Bull Shark4Red Snapper4Grunt4Carp3White Marlin3Snowy Grouper3Gag Grouper3Hogfish3Bluefish3Lionfish3Nurse Shark3Spanish Mackerel3Crappie2Goliath Grouper2Red Grouper2Vermilion Snapper2Warsaw Grouper2Blue Runner2Tiger Shark2Spinner Shark2Catfish2Schoolmaster Snapper2Lane Snapper2Ladyfish2Rainbow Runner2Sheepshead2Striped Bass1Longnose Gar1Black Crappie1Bowfin1Atlantic Sharpnose Shark1Reef Shark1Cubera Snapper1Walleye1Smallmouth Bass1Lake Trout1Pike1Perch1Sandbar Shark1Lemon Shark1Almaco Jack1Tripletail1Yellowtail1Yellow Jack1Bluefin Tuna1

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