Port St. John Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 63 fishing charters within 25 miles of Port St. John, 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 St. John

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

63 charters in Port St. John

Deep sea fishing in Port St. John

25 of the 63 charters in Port St. John 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 Port St. John by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Port St. John

18 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Hana Hou Fishing Guide Service, Captain Bach Charters, Florida Big Fish Adventures, Local Lines Guide Services, Fin & Fly Fishing Charters and 13 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

19 charters list half-day trips and 18 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 St. John

25 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 St. John

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • MLBMelbourne Orlando International 28 miles away
  • MCOOrlando International 30 miles away

Local public airports

  • TIXSpace Coast Regional 3 miles away
  • X21Arthur Dunn Air Park 10 miles away
  • COIMerritt Island 12 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Port St. John.

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 St. John CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Port St. John

How many fishing charters are in Port St. John?

This page lists 63 fishing charters in Port St. John, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Port St. John?

25 of the 63 charters listed in Port St. John say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 18 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Port St. John 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 Port St. John?

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 Port St. John?

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 St. John?

The closest airports with airline service are Melbourne Orlando International (MLB), 28 miles away and Orlando International (MCO), 30 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Space Coast Regional (TIX), 3 miles away, Arthur Dunn Air Park (X21), 10 miles away and Merritt Island (COI), 12 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Port St. John?

25 charters in Port St. John 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 St. John

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

Tarpon33Redfish32Snook31Speckled Trout23King Mackerel22Black Drum21Cobia20Grouper18Mahi-Mahi17Wahoo17Sailfish15Snapper14Amberjack12Shark12Mangrove Snapper10Jack Crevalle9Barracuda9Sheepshead8Pompano8Flounder7Catfish7Blackfin Tuna7Gray Triggerfish7Blacktip Shark6Tripletail6Bluefish6Bull Shark5Hammerhead Shark5Red Snapper5Tilefish5Largemouth Bass4Bonito4Goliath Grouper4Swordfish4Ladyfish4Gag Grouper3Black Grouper3Scamp3Yellowfin Tuna3Skipjack Tuna3Tuna3Spanish Mackerel3Bonnethead Shark3Permit2Bonefish2Spinner Shark2Red Grouper2Blue Marlin2Snowy Grouper2Tiger Shark1Nurse Shark1Atlantic Sharpnose Shark1Vermilion Snapper1Black Sea Bass1Warsaw Grouper1Speckled Hind1Black Bullhead Catfish1Bigeye Tuna1White Marlin1Lane Snapper1Blacknose Shark1Almaco Jack1Crappie1Shad1

Charters near Port St. John

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