Port Charlotte Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

114 captains within 25 miles of Port Charlotte, 4 of them in Port Charlotte itself, 42 running offshore. A three-quarter day is typically $850 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 114Captains within 25 miles
  • 42Deep sea boats
  • $825–$900Three-quarter day, typically

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Port Charlotte

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

114 charters in Port Charlotte

Deep sea fishing in Port Charlotte

42 of the 114 charters in Port Charlotte list offshore trips on their own websites.

State or federal water

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 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

Aboard a charter with a federal Gulf reef fish permit, the federal season applies to red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Records caught at Port Charlotte

One of Florida's saltwater all-tackle records lists Port Charlotte as the catch location.

Heaviest on the list

Hardhead catfish

4.50 lb

Ethan Pillitteri · January 4, 2018

Why this one is here

The record names Port Charlotte as the catch location, which is why it sits on this page rather than the state's. A record is what came over the rail once — it is not what to expect on a trip.

See the record

From FWC Florida Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle), checked Sep 2026. Weights are printed as FWC prints them, in decimal pounds. The place is the catch location FWC recorded.

What a deep sea trip costs in Port Charlotte

The rates Port Charlotte 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 2026-10-01. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$550 – $650 6 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $600
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$825 – $900 7 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $850

What a trip costs moves with fuel prices, the size of the boat and how far out it runs, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Fishing trips in Port Charlotte by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Port Charlotte

58 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Boca Grande and Beyond, Boca Breeze Boat Tours & Fishing, Wiseguyfishingcharters, Reel excitement fishing charters, Beach & Backcountry Charters and 53 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

31 charters list half-day trips and 29 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 Port Charlotte

31 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Planning a trip to Port Charlotte

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

Choose a date to see high and low tide

NOAA tide predictions for El Jobean, Myakka River.

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 9 miles away
  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 38 miles away

Local public airports

  • F13Shell Creek Airpark 12 miles away
  • X36Buchan 16 miles away
  • VNCVenice Municipal 21 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Port Charlotte.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:57 PM6:21 PM7:37 PM7:53 PM8:10 PM8:24 PM8:25 PM8:06 PM7:33 PM7:00 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 (30 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 El Jobean, Myakka River. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Port Charlotte, 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, Port Charlotte CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Port Charlotte

How many fishing charters are in Port Charlotte?

This page lists 114 fishing charters in Port Charlotte, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

When is the water warmest near Port Charlotte?

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

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Port Charlotte?

42 of the 114 charters listed in Port Charlotte say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 58 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Port Charlotte in October?

Under Florida's rules you can keep king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For red snapper, grouper and amberjack 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 Port Charlotte?

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 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 Port Charlotte?

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 Port Charlotte?

The closest airports with airline service are Punta Gorda (PGD), 9 miles away and Southwest Florida International (RSW), 38 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Shell Creek Airpark (F13), 12 miles away, Buchan (X36), 16 miles away and Venice Municipal (VNC), 21 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Port Charlotte?

31 charters in Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte

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

Snook75Tarpon72Redfish72Speckled Trout67Cobia52Snapper39King Mackerel37Grouper33Shark29Pompano26Sheepshead26Flounder24Spanish Mackerel24Mangrove Snapper22Amberjack20Tripletail20Jack Crevalle19Goliath Grouper17Barracuda17Ladyfish17Blacktip Shark16Hammerhead Shark15Mahi-Mahi13Gag Grouper12Red Snapper12Black Drum12Bull Shark12Tuna11Wahoo9Bluefish9Bonito9Permit9Red Grouper8Lane Snapper7Gray Triggerfish6Yellowtail Snapper6Spinner Shark6Lemon Shark6Blackfin Tuna5Sailfish5Scamp4Nurse Shark4Skipjack Tuna4Bonefish4Grunt4Hogfish4Porgy3Marlin3Sandbar Shark3Vermilion Snapper2Tiger Shark2Bonnethead Shark2Blue Runner2Speckled Hind2Channel Catfish2Catfish2Mahogany Snapper1Mako Shark1Yellowfin Tuna1Bluegill1Black Sea Bass1Blacknose Shark1Striped Bass1Shad1Snowy Grouper1Swordfish1Tilefish1

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