Port Richey Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 116 fishing charters within 25 miles of Port Richey, 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 Port Richey

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

116 charters in Port Richey

Deep sea fishing in Port Richey

44 of the 116 charters in Port Richey 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.

Fishing trips in Port Richey by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Port Richey

73 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Island Paradise Charters, Rusty Bucket Baithouse and Charters, Coyote Fishing Charters, JC Fishin Charters, Florida Fish Invaders Charters and 68 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

40 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 Port Richey

40 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 Richey

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • TPATampa International 24 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 25 miles away

Local public airports

  • X05Pilot Country 14 miles away
  • CLWClearwater Executive 21 miles away
  • BKVBrooksville-Tampa Bay Regional 21 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Port Richey.

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 Richey city.

Questions about fishing charters in Port Richey

How many fishing charters are in Port Richey?

This page lists 116 fishing charters in Port Richey, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Port Richey?

44 of the 116 charters listed in Port Richey say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 73 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Port Richey 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 Richey?

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 Richey?

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 Richey?

The closest airports with airline service are Tampa International (TPA), 24 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 25 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Pilot Country (X05), 14 miles away, Clearwater Executive (CLW), 21 miles away and Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional (BKV), 21 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Port Richey?

40 charters in Port Richey 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 Richey

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

Snook73Redfish69Tarpon68Speckled Trout59Cobia48King Mackerel40Mangrove Snapper36Grouper33Shark33Spanish Mackerel28Sheepshead24Snapper23Gag Grouper23Hogfish21Red Snapper20Black Drum19Flounder19Amberjack18Jack Crevalle18Pompano17Tripletail13Red Grouper12Grunt10Blacktip Shark9Goliath Grouper8Ladyfish8Tuna7Wahoo7Mahi-Mahi7Hammerhead Shark6Sailfish6Blackfin Tuna6Bull Shark6Gray Triggerfish5Crappie5Largemouth Bass5Scamp4Black Sea Bass4Barracuda3Marlin3Atlantic Sharpnose Shark3Bonito3Bluefish3Yellowtail Snapper3Tiger Shark3Cubera Snapper2Catfish2Black Grouper2Nurse Shark2Permit2Blue Runner2Lemon Shark2Lane Snapper2Snowy Grouper1Mako Shark1Swordfish1Bluegill1Bonnethead Shark1Porgy1Almaco Jack1Dog Snapper1Yellowfin Tuna1Tilefish1Mutton Snapper1Schoolmaster Snapper1Skipjack Tuna1Southern Flounder1Bluefin Tuna1Blue Marlin1White Marlin1Speckled Hind1Rainbow Runner1

Charters near Port Richey

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