Ruskin Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 12 Ruskin 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 captain's own website

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Ruskin

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

12 charters in Ruskin

Deep sea fishing in Ruskin

5 of the 12 charters in Ruskin list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

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.

Harvest status is September's rule for Ruskin from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

What a trip costs in Ruskin

The rates Ruskin 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 2026-09-23. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$700 – $800 5 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $800

Prices move, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Where the boats leave from, and where they fish

Docks and fishing grounds named by Ruskin charters on their own websites. A place is listed when at least two of them name it.

Fishing grounds they name

  • Tampa Bay11 charters

    “Winter Fishing in Tampa Bay: Experience the Best with Apollo Beach Fishing Charters”

  • Simmons Park2 charters

    “Apollo Beach; Simmons Park; Hook And Cooks; Cockroach Bay Boat Route”

  • Cockroach Bay2 charters

    “Apollo Beach; Simmons Park; Hooks Waterfront Bar and Grill; Cockroach Bay boat route.”

  • Little Manatee River2 charters

    “Situated at the mouth of the Little Manatee River and just minutes to the open waters of Tampa Bay.”

  • Skyway Bridge2 charters

    “Tarpon are especially popular in spring, as they congregate near the Skyway Bridge, the passes, and the beaches to feed and spawn.”

Fishing trips in Ruskin by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Ruskin

9 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Salty Scales Charter, Barefoot Fishing Charters, On The Spot Fishing Charters LLC-Ruskin, X-Head Fishing Charters, Lucky Lauren Charters, LLC. and 4 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

4 charters list half-day trips and 2 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 Ruskin

6 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 Ruskin

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

Tides on your fishing day

Choose a date to see high and low tide

NOAA tide predictions for Shell Point.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to September
  • Fewest rainy days: November and April
  • Coolest water: January, around 62°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • TPATampa International 20 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 21 miles away

Local public airports

  • 48XManatee 7 miles away
  • SPGAlbert Whitted 13 miles away
  • TPFPeter O Knight 15 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Ruskin.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:57 PM6:21 PM7:38 PM7:55 PM8:12 PM8:27 PM8:28 PM8:08 PM7:35 PM7:01 PM5:38 PM5:37 PM
Water62°66°72°76°83°86°89°88°86°79°72°67°
Air (high)72°75°78°83°88°90°91°91°90°85°79°74°
Rainy days444341012129434

Water temperature: NOAA Port Manatee station (8 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, TAMPA BAY AREA WFO. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Shell Point. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Ruskin, 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, Ruskin CDP.

What you can keep out of Ruskin 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.

Questions about fishing charters in Ruskin

How many fishing charters are in Ruskin?

This page lists 12 fishing charters in Ruskin, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

When is the water warmest near Ruskin?

May through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–89°F. It's coolest in January, around 62°F.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Ruskin?

5 of the 12 charters listed in Ruskin say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 9 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Ruskin in September?

Under Florida's rules you can keep red snapper, grouper, amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. 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 Ruskin?

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 Ruskin?

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 Ruskin?

The closest airports with airline service are Tampa International (TPA), 20 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 21 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Manatee (48X), 7 miles away, Albert Whitted (SPG), 13 miles away and Peter O Knight (TPF), 15 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Ruskin?

6 charters in Ruskin 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 Ruskin

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Tarpon12Snook12Speckled Trout12Redfish11Cobia9Mangrove Snapper7Spanish Mackerel6Sheepshead5Flounder5Grouper5

Charters near Ruskin

Apollo Beach4Ellenton3Gulfport9St. Petersburg26Palmetto10Tampa33

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