Rotonda Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

134 captains within 25 miles of Rotonda, 6 of them in Rotonda itself, 46 running offshore. A full day is typically $1,600 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 134Captains within 25 miles
  • 46Deep sea boats
  • $1,200–$2,000Full day, typically
  • Charlotte HarborLeaving from

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Rotonda

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

134 charters in Rotonda

Deep sea fishing in Rotonda

46 of the 134 charters in Rotonda 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.

What a deep sea trip costs in Rotonda

The rates Rotonda charters publish on their own websites, by trip length. These are the price of the whole boat, and a range across many boats rather than any one boat's rate. Read on 2026-10-01. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$475 – $1,000 5 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $700
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$600 – $1,200 8 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $1,050
  • Full day (8+ hours)$1,200 – $2,000 5 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $1,600

What a trip costs moves with fuel prices, the size of the boat and how far out it runs, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Fishing trips in Rotonda by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Rotonda

74 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Reel Intense Inshore Charters, Captain Bryce Greene fishing charters, Roger's Light Tackle Charters, Florida Gulf Adventures, Anchors Away Charters and 69 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

34 charters list half-day trips and 32 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 Rotonda

41 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 Rotonda

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • PGDPunta Gorda 18 miles away
  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 39 miles away

Local public airports

  • X36Buchan 9 miles away
  • VNCVenice Municipal 16 miles away
  • F13Shell Creek Airpark 23 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Rotonda.

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, Rotonda CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Rotonda

How many fishing charters are in Rotonda?

This page lists 134 fishing charters in Rotonda, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Rotonda?

46 of the 134 charters listed in Rotonda say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 74 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Rotonda 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 Rotonda?

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 Rotonda?

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 Rotonda?

The closest airports with airline service are Punta Gorda (PGD), 18 miles away and Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 39 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Buchan (X36), 9 miles away, Venice Municipal (VNC), 16 miles away and Shell Creek Airpark (F13), 23 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Rotonda?

41 charters in Rotonda 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 Rotonda

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

Snook89Tarpon86Redfish84Speckled Trout80Cobia56Snapper44Sheepshead35King Mackerel34Grouper34Shark32Mangrove Snapper28Pompano27Spanish Mackerel23Flounder22Amberjack22Hammerhead Shark21Jack Crevalle20Blacktip Shark20Goliath Grouper19Tripletail19Gag Grouper18Ladyfish18Bull Shark16Barracuda15Red Snapper14Black Drum14Mahi-Mahi13Tuna12Red Grouper12Bluefish11Wahoo10Lane Snapper9Permit9Lemon Shark9Gray Triggerfish8Scamp7Yellowtail Snapper7Bonito7Nurse Shark7Porgy6Grunt5Skipjack Tuna5Sailfish5Blackfin Tuna4Bonefish4Spinner Shark4Hogfish3Channel Catfish3Bonnethead Shark3Marlin3Catfish3Speckled Hind2Vermilion Snapper2Blue Runner2Blacknose Shark2Tiger Shark2Black Sea Bass1Shad1Mako Shark1Yellowfin Tuna1Sandbar Shark1Bluegill1Striped Bass1Mahogany Snapper1Black Grouper1Peacock Bass1Snowy Grouper1Swordfish1Tilefish1Almaco Jack1

Charters near Rotonda

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