Charters in Port Charlotte
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3 charters in Port Charlotte
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Boca Grande and Beyond
Port Charlotte, FL
Fishes for: Gag grouperGoliath grouperJack crevalleCobiaTarpon+8 more
Up to 4 peopleContact checked Sep 2026 on bocagrandeandbeyond.com · Details
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Florida Gulf Coast Outfitters
Port Charlotte, FL
Fishes for: Mangrove snapperRed grouperAmberjackCobiaTarpon+14 more
Contact checked Sep 2026 on fgcofishing.com · Details
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It's A Keeper Charters
Port Charlotte, FL
Fishes for: GrouperCobiaBlackfin tunaSharkSnapper
Up to 6 peopleContact checked Sep 2026 on itsakeepercharters.com · Details
Fishing trips in Port Charlotte by type
Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.
Inshore and bay fishing in Port Charlotte
2 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Boca Grande and Beyond, Florida Gulf Coast Outfitters.
Half-day and full-day fishing trips
2 charters list half-day trips and 2 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
2 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 Port Charlotte
Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like, and see the closest airports.
Tides on your fishing day
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
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset | 5:57 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:37 PM | 7:53 PM | 8:10 PM | 8:24 PM | 8:25 PM | 8:06 PM | 7:33 PM | 7:00 PM | 5:38 PM | 5:38 PM |
| Water | 67° | 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 days | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
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 3 fishing charters in Port Charlotte, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter'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?
2 of the 3 charters listed in Port Charlotte say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 2 run inshore and bay trips.
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?
2 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.
What you can keep out of Port Charlotte in September
Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.
You can keep one
Amberjack
Barracuda
Cobia
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Grouper
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel
Mangrove Snapper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Tuna
WahooHarvest closed this month
Goliath Grouper
SnookCatch and release only
TarponSeasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.
Florida state records caught at Port Charlotte
One saltwater all-tackle record lists Port Charlotte as the catch location.
- Hardhead catfish4.50 lb January 4, 2018 · Ethan Pillitteri
From FWC Florida Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle), checked Sep 2026. The place is the catch location FWC recorded.
What these charters fish for
Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.
Shark
Blackfin TunaCharters near Port Charlotte
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