Ponte Vedra Beach Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 83 fishing charters within 25 miles of Ponte Vedra Beach, 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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Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Ponte Vedra Beach

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83 charters in Ponte Vedra Beach

Deep sea fishing in Ponte Vedra Beach

36 of the 83 charters in Ponte Vedra Beach 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 Ponte Vedra Beach by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Ponte Vedra Beach

40 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: For What It's Worth Charters, First Coast Inshore Fishing, Coastal valley charters, Salt Air Charters, Jax Fishing Charters – El Cazador Charters and 35 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

15 charters list half-day trips and 14 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 Ponte Vedra Beach

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 Ponte Vedra Beach

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 Palm Valley, ICWW.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: July to August
  • Fewest rainy days: November and May
  • Coolest water: January, around 59°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 89°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • JAXJacksonville International 32 miles away
  • GNVGainesville Regional 61 miles away

Local public airports

  • SGJSt. Augustine 11 miles away
  • CRGJacksonville Executive at Craig 18 miles away
  • HEGHerlong Recreational 28 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Ponte Vedra Beach.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:48 PM6:14 PM7:34 PM7:53 PM8:12 PM8:28 PM8:29 PM8:07 PM7:31 PM6:55 PM5:29 PM5:27 PM
Water59°60°64°71°77°81°83°84°82°76°69°63°
Air (high)65°68°72°77°83°87°89°89°86°80°73°67°
Rainy days6654498109644

Water temperature: NOAA Mayport (Bar Pilots Dock) station (17 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, JACKSONVILLE BEACH. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Palm Valley, ICWW. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Ponte Vedra Beach, 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 32082.

Questions about fishing charters in Ponte Vedra Beach

How many fishing charters are in Ponte Vedra Beach?

This page lists 83 fishing charters in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

When is the water warmest near Ponte Vedra Beach?

July through August, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–84°F. It's coolest in January, around 59°F.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Ponte Vedra Beach?

36 of the 83 charters listed in Ponte Vedra Beach say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 40 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Ponte Vedra Beach 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 Ponte Vedra Beach?

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 Ponte Vedra Beach?

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 Ponte Vedra Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are Jacksonville International (JAX), 32 miles away and Gainesville Regional (GNV), 61 miles away. Local public airports nearby: St. Augustine (SGJ), 11 miles away, Jacksonville Executive at Craig (CRG), 18 miles away and Herlong Recreational (HEG), 28 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Ponte Vedra Beach?

20 charters in Ponte Vedra Beach 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 Ponte Vedra Beach

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

Redfish59Flounder45Speckled Trout44Cobia39King Mackerel35Sheepshead33Tarpon32Mahi-Mahi26Black Drum25Sailfish24Shark24Wahoo22Grouper20Red Snapper18Gray Triggerfish17Snook16Snapper14Barracuda11Amberjack11Tuna9Jack Crevalle9Pompano7Blackfin Tuna7Mangrove Snapper6Black Sea Bass6Yellowfin Tuna6Marlin6Porgy5Swordfish5Spanish Mackerel5Vermilion Snapper5Lane Snapper4Mutton Snapper4Tripletail4Blacktip Shark4Blue Marlin4Ladyfish3Largemouth Bass3Bluefish3Hammerhead Shark3Atlantic Sharpnose Shark2Scamp2Bar Jack2Bonito2Almaco Jack1Crappie1Bluegill1Gag Grouper1Striped Bass1Cubera Snapper1Red Grouper1Black Grouper1Mahogany Snapper1White Marlin1Lemon Shark1Tiger Shark1Blacknose Shark1Sandbar Shark1Snowy Grouper1Bonnethead Shark1Skipjack Tuna1

Charters near Ponte Vedra Beach

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