Ponce Inlet Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 87 fishing charters within 25 miles of Ponce Inlet, 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 Ponce Inlet

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87 charters in Ponce Inlet

Deep sea fishing in Ponce Inlet

34 of the 87 charters in Ponce Inlet 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 Ponce Inlet by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Ponce Inlet

46 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Ponce Inlet Fishing Charters, Ponce Inlet Watersports - Manatee & Dolphin Boat Tours, New Smyrna Beach Fishing Charter, Limitless Fishing Charters, Rare Breed Charters and 41 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

24 charters list half-day trips and 23 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 Ponce Inlet

20 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 Ponce Inlet

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • DABDaytona Beach International 10 miles away
  • SFBOrlando Sanford International 28 miles away

Local public airports

  • EVBNew Smyrna Beach Municipal (jack Bolt Fld) 3 miles away
  • X50Massey Ranch Airpark 8 miles away
  • OMNOrmond Beach Municipal 18 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Ponce Inlet.

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, Ponce Inlet town.

Questions about fishing charters in Ponce Inlet

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 22 of the 87 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 4 of them publish a weather or cancellation policy on their own site — read the one belonging to the boat you book.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Ponce Inlet?

They are different days on different water. 12 charters here list offshore only, 24 list inshore only, and 22 list both. Offshore means a longer run and bigger fish; inshore means calmer water, shorter runs and sight-fishing. The month-by-month table above shows which fish the fleet says are around when you are coming.

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to Ponce Inlet?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Ponce Inlet charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Fishing-guy.com puts it: “Licenses, rods, reels and tackle are included; bait is not.”

Do Ponce Inlet charters clean your catch?

Most do, at the dock when you come in, and a good few say so plainly on their own sites. As Fishing-guy.com puts it: “You are back at the ramp around 11 am with your catch cleaned and bagged, which leaves the afternoon for the beach, Orlando or a nap.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on a Ponce Inlet charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Drinks, sunscreen, snacks and cooler come up most often on Ponce Inlet charter sites.

How many people can come along in Ponce Inlet?

Four is the usual limit on a private boat here, though plenty take six and two — it is set by the captain's licence and the boat, not by how many will fit.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Ponce Inlet?

20 charters in Ponce Inlet 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.

How do I book a charter in Ponce Inlet?

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.

Where do state waters end off Ponce Inlet?

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.

What airports are closest to Ponce Inlet?

The closest airports with airline service are Daytona Beach International (DAB), 10 miles away and Orlando Sanford International (SFB), 28 miles away. Local public airports nearby: New Smyrna Beach Municipal (jack Bolt Fld) (EVB), 3 miles away, Massey Ranch Airpark (X50), 8 miles away and Ormond Beach Municipal (OMN), 18 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Ponce Inlet?

This page lists 87 fishing charters in Ponce Inlet, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Ponce Inlet

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

Redfish60Snook48Cobia47Tarpon47Speckled Trout46King Mackerel44Flounder41Black Drum40Mahi-Mahi34Sheepshead33Amberjack30Wahoo29Grouper29Sailfish27Shark25Jack Crevalle24Mangrove Snapper24Gray Triggerfish24Red Snapper22Barracuda22Pompano20Tuna17Spanish Mackerel16Blacktip Shark15Bull Shark13Hammerhead Shark11Lane Snapper11Bluefish10Blackfin Tuna10Atlantic Sharpnose Shark10Snapper9Bonito9Goliath Grouper9Ladyfish8Bonnethead Shark8Lemon Shark7Mahogany Snapper7Nurse Shark6Gag Grouper6Red Grouper6Spinner Shark6Scamp6Marlin5Black Sea Bass5Tripletail5Spadefish5Mutton Snapper4Blacknose Shark4Crappie4Blue Marlin3Porgy3Yellowfin Tuna3Black Grouper3Yellowtail Snapper3Largemouth Bass3Tiger Shark3Mako Shark3Snowy Grouper3Warsaw Grouper3Permit3Hogfish3Shad2Skipjack Tuna2Nassau Grouper2Yellowfin Grouper2Catfish2Almaco Jack1Cubera Snapper1Speckled Hind1Vermilion Snapper1Silk Snapper1Yellowmouth Grouper1Yellowedge Grouper1Coney1Sandbar Shark1Sand Trout1Southern Flounder1Bluegill1Channel Catfish1Great Barracuda1Blue Runner1

Charters near Ponce Inlet

Port Orange87New Smyrna Beach88Glencoe88Edgewater87South Daytona87Daytona Beach88

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