Pretty Bayou Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 80 fishing charters within 25 miles of Pretty Bayou, 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 Pretty Bayou

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80 charters in Pretty Bayou

Deep sea fishing in Pretty Bayou

47 of the 80 charters in Pretty Bayou 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 Pretty Bayou by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Pretty Bayou

27 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Nautical SeaZ Charters, Capt. Kyle Pitts, Reel Gulf Charters, Let’s Go Fishing-PCB, Reel Deal Fishing Charters and 22 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

30 charters list half-day trips and 28 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 Pretty Bayou

37 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 Pretty Bayou

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • ECPNorthwest Florida Beaches International 12 miles away
  • VPSEglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach 53 miles away

Local public airports

  • A51Costin 39 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Pretty Bayou.

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, Pretty Bayou CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Pretty Bayou

How many fishing charters are in Pretty Bayou?

This page lists 80 fishing charters in Pretty Bayou, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Pretty Bayou?

47 of the 80 charters listed in Pretty Bayou say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 27 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Pretty Bayou 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 Pretty Bayou?

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 Pretty Bayou?

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 Pretty Bayou?

The closest airports with airline service are Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP), 12 miles away and Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), 53 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Costin (A51), 39 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Pretty Bayou?

37 charters in Pretty Bayou 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 Pretty Bayou

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

Red Snapper37Amberjack37Mahi-Mahi37King Mackerel34Gray Triggerfish26Spanish Mackerel25Redfish23Cobia22Grouper22Wahoo22Shark22Flounder19Speckled Trout15Sheepshead15Vermilion Snapper14Sailfish14Red Grouper13Mangrove Snapper13Tarpon13Gag Grouper12Tuna10Bonito9Scamp8Black Drum6Blackfin Tuna6Marlin6Tiger Shark5Pompano5Jack Crevalle5Hammerhead Shark5Snapper4Black Grouper4Swordfish4Bull Shark4Blacktip Shark4Barracuda4Bluefish4Almaco Jack3Striped Bass3Lane Snapper3Tripletail3Yellowfin Tuna3Blue Marlin3Ladyfish3Snook2Blue Runner2Snowy Grouper2Yellowedge Grouper2Tilefish2Mako Shark2Schoolmaster Snapper1White Marlin1Black Bullhead Catfish1Nurse Shark1Porgy1Black Sea Bass1Warsaw Grouper1Flathead Catfish1Peacock Bass1Channel Catfish1Goliath Grouper1Sandbar Shark1Skipjack Tuna1Grunt1

Charters near Pretty Bayou

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