Riverview Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 136 fishing charters within 25 miles of Riverview, 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 Riverview

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

136 charters in Riverview

Deep sea fishing in Riverview

50 of the 136 charters in Riverview 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 Riverview by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Riverview

90 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: True Story Fishing Charters, Florida Reels Fishing Charters, Chasing Tails Charters, Capt Scotty Roe Fishing Charters, Barefoot Fishing Charters and 85 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

38 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 Riverview

55 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 Riverview

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • TPATampa International 17 miles away
  • LALLakeland Linder International 21 miles away

Local public airports

  • TPFPeter O Knight 11 miles away
  • VDFTampa Executive 13 miles away
  • PCMPlant City 15 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Riverview.

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, Riverview CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Riverview

How many fishing charters are in Riverview?

This page lists 136 fishing charters in Riverview, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Riverview?

50 of the 136 charters listed in Riverview say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 90 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Riverview 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 Riverview?

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 Riverview?

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 Riverview?

The closest airports with airline service are Tampa International (TPA), 17 miles away and Lakeland Linder International (LAL), 21 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Peter O Knight (TPF), 11 miles away, Tampa Executive (VDF), 13 miles away and Plant City (PCM), 15 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Riverview?

55 charters in Riverview 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 Riverview

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

Snook95Redfish90Speckled Trout89Tarpon85Cobia60King Mackerel48Flounder42Spanish Mackerel40Mangrove Snapper40Shark40Snapper37Sheepshead36Grouper35Gag Grouper31Black Drum29Tripletail24Hogfish24Red Snapper23Goliath Grouper20Amberjack19Jack Crevalle19Red Grouper17Pompano13Hammerhead Shark12Wahoo12Mahi-Mahi11Bull Shark11Tuna10Grunt10Blacktip Shark10Blackfin Tuna9Lane Snapper8Barracuda8Sailfish8Ladyfish8Gray Triggerfish7Bonito7Skipjack Tuna6Scamp5Lemon Shark5Permit5Bonnethead Shark4Yellowedge Grouper4Catfish4Marlin4Yellowtail Snapper3Black Grouper3Channel Catfish3Tiger Shark3Atlantic Sharpnose Shark2Porgy2Vermilion Snapper2Bluefish2Cubera Snapper2Largemouth Bass2Shad2Swordfish2Spinner Shark2Snowy Grouper2Bonefish2Mutton Snapper1Yellowfin Tuna1Yellow Jack1Rainbow Trout1Speckled Hind1Reef Shark1Mahogany Snapper1Warsaw Grouper1Black Sea Bass1Crappie1Tilefish1Blue Marlin1Nurse Shark1Mako Shark1

Charters near Riverview

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