Punta Gorda Fishing Charters

Compare 8 Punta Gorda fishing charters, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each charter's own website

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Punta Gorda

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8 charters in Punta Gorda

Fishing trips in Punta Gorda by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Punta Gorda

7 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Reel Rich Fishing, Airborne Outdoors, High Tide Fishing Charters, Blackwater Charters, Fort Myers Florida Fishing Capt Andy Boyette and 2 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

2 charters list half-day trips and 3 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 Punta Gorda

4 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 Punta Gorda

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

Tides on your fishing day

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NOAA tide predictions for Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor.

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 5 miles away
  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 31 miles away

Local public airports

  • F13Shell Creek Airpark 10 miles away
  • X36Buchan 20 miles away
  • FMYPage Field 25 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Punta Gorda.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:57 PM6:20 PM7:37 PM7:52 PM8:09 PM8:23 PM8:24 PM8:05 PM7:33 PM7:00 PM5:37 PM5:37 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 (17 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 Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Punta Gorda, 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, Punta Gorda city.

Questions about fishing charters in Punta Gorda

How many fishing charters are in Punta Gorda?

This page lists 8 fishing charters in Punta Gorda, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

When is the water warmest near Punta Gorda?

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 Punta Gorda?

2 of the 8 charters listed in Punta Gorda say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 7 run inshore and bay trips.

How do I book a charter in Punta Gorda?

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 Punta Gorda?

The closest airports with airline service are Punta Gorda (PGD), 5 miles away and Southwest Florida International (RSW), 31 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Shell Creek Airpark (F13), 10 miles away, Buchan (X36), 20 miles away and Page Field (FMY), 25 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Punta Gorda?

4 charters in Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda 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

Harvest closed this month

Catch and release only

Seasons 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.

What these charters fish for

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Tarpon7Snook7Redfish7Speckled Trout7Cobia6Flounder6Pompano5Spanish Mackerel4Black Drum4Sheepshead4

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