Punta Rassa Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 198 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Punta Rassa, 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 & Guides in Punta Rassa

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198 charters and guides in Punta Rassa

Deep sea fishing in Punta Rassa

66 of the 198 charters in Punta Rassa 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 Punta Rassa by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Punta Rassa

111 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: South Florida Outfitters Fishing Charters, Venture Out Charters Bait & Tackle, Cape Coral FL, Reel EZ Charters, Captain Ray's Fishing Charter, Captain Pierce's Inshore Charters and 106 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

51 charters list half-day trips and 45 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 Rassa

60 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 Rassa

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Closest airports

With airline service

  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 15 miles away
  • PGDPunta Gorda 29 miles away

Local public airports

  • FMYPage Field 10 miles away
  • APFNaples Municipal 28 miles away
  • F13Shell Creek Airpark 33 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Punta Rassa.

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 Rassa CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Punta Rassa

How many fishing charters and guides are in Punta Rassa?

This page lists 198 fishing charters and guides in Punta Rassa, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Punta Rassa?

66 of the 198 charters listed in Punta Rassa say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 111 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Punta Rassa 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 Punta Rassa?

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 or guide in Punta Rassa?

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 Rassa?

The closest airports with airline service are Southwest Florida International (RSW), 15 miles away and Punta Gorda (PGD), 29 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Page Field (FMY), 10 miles away, Naples Municipal (APF), 28 miles away and Shell Creek Airpark (F13), 33 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Punta Rassa?

60 charters in Punta Rassa 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 Punta Rassa

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

Snook131Tarpon121Redfish119Speckled Trout107Cobia65Sheepshead59Shark53Snapper51King Mackerel51Mangrove Snapper46Grouper43Pompano37Goliath Grouper34Jack Crevalle33Spanish Mackerel33Tripletail28Hammerhead Shark28Barracuda27Black Drum26Amberjack25Gag Grouper25Bull Shark23Blacktip Shark22Ladyfish22Permit21Red Snapper20Flounder19Red Grouper17Tuna14Mahi-Mahi14Bluefish11Lemon Shark11Bonnethead Shark10Yellowtail Snapper8Lane Snapper8Scamp7Porgy7Wahoo7Catfish7Nurse Shark7Bonefish7Gray Triggerfish6Skipjack Tuna6Bonito5Grunt5Black Grouper5Peacock Bass4Tiger Shark4Sailfish4Blue Runner4Blackfin Tuna3Spinner Shark3Sandbar Shark3Mutton Snapper3Great Barracuda3Largemouth Bass3Almaco Jack2Hogfish2Vermilion Snapper2Warsaw Grouper2Speckled Hind2Blacknose Shark2Bluegill2Marlin2Schoolmaster Snapper1Channel Catfish1White Marlin1Yellowfin Tuna1Cubera Snapper1Snowy Grouper1Yellowedge Grouper1Tilefish1Blackfin Snapper1Crappie1Lesser Amberjack1Banded Rudderfish1Striped Bass1Warmouth1Bowfin1Redear Sunfish1Shad1Yellowtail1Swordfish1

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