Santa Rosa Beach Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

140 captains within 25 miles of Santa Rosa Beach, 25 of them in Santa Rosa Beach itself, 74 running offshore. A half day is typically $700 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 140Captains within 25 miles
  • 74Deep sea boats
  • $600–$875Half day, typically
  • Destin HarborLeaving from

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Santa Rosa Beach

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

140 charters in Santa Rosa Beach

Deep sea fishing in Santa Rosa Beach

74 of the 140 charters in Santa Rosa Beach 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.

Where to find current Santa Rosa Beach fishing reports

We don’t publish a daily report and we won’t reprint one. What’s biting this week comes from the boats — here is where the Santa Rosa Beach fleet posts it.

On Instagram 16 Santa Rosa Beach boats

Most captains put the day’s catch here, not on their website.

12 more Santa Rosa Beach captains post there.

Written, on their own site 1 active

Dated reports the boat publishes itself.

Handles and report pages come from each charter’s own website; every link goes to the captain and nothing of theirs is reproduced here. Boats are ordered by how established they are locally.

Records caught at Santa Rosa Beach

One of Florida's saltwater all-tackle records lists Santa Rosa Beach as the catch location.

Heaviest on the list

Whiting (kingfish)

2.80 lb

Sidney H. Little · April 7, 2021

Why this one is here

The record names Santa Rosa Beach as the catch location, which is why it sits on this page rather than the state's. A record is what came over the rail once — it is not what to expect on a trip.

See the record

From FWC Florida Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle), checked Sep 2026. Weights are printed as FWC prints them, in decimal pounds. The place is the catch location FWC recorded.

What a deep sea trip costs in Santa Rosa Beach

The rates Santa Rosa Beach 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)$600 – $875 20 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $700

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 Santa Rosa Beach by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Santa Rosa Beach

54 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: 30A Bay Guide Service, South Walton Guide Service, Strictly Business Fishing Charters, Strictly Business Fishing Charters, Rising Son Expeditions and 49 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

42 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 Santa Rosa Beach

59 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Planning a trip to Santa Rosa Beach

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 Santa Rosa, Hogtown Bayou.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: June to September
  • Fewest rainy days: October and May
  • Coolest water: January, around 60°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • VPSEglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach 22 miles away
  • ECPNorthwest Florida Beaches International 23 miles away

Local public airports

  • DTSDestin Executive 17 miles away
  • 54JDefuniak Springs 26 miles away
  • CEWBob Sikes 35 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Santa Rosa Beach.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:06 PM5:33 PM6:53 PM7:12 PM7:32 PM7:48 PM7:48 PM7:26 PM6:50 PM6:14 PM4:48 PM4:46 PM
Water60°62°67°71°78°83°85°87°84°78°71°64°
Air (high)63°66°71°76°84°89°91°91°88°81°72°66°
Rainy days655446785447

Water temperature: NOAA Panama City Beach station (21 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, DESTIN FT WALTON AP. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Santa Rosa, Hogtown Bayou. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Santa Rosa Beach, 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, ZIP 32459.

Questions about fishing charters in Santa Rosa Beach

How much does it cost to go deep sea fishing in Santa Rosa Beach?

20 Santa Rosa Beach charters publish a half day rate on their own site, and they run $600 to $875 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $700. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $700 trip is about $115 each. Shorter trips cost less; ask the captain, because fewer of them publish those rates.

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 30 of the 140 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 8 of them publish a weather or cancellation policy on their own site — read the one belonging to the boat you book.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Santa Rosa Beach?

They are different days on different water. 44 charters here list offshore only, 24 list inshore only, and 30 list both. Offshore means a longer run and bigger fish; inshore means calmer water, shorter runs and sight-fishing. The month-by-month table above shows which fish the fleet says are around when you are coming.

How long is a trip out of Santa Rosa Beach?

Four and six hours are the lengths Santa Rosa Beach captains list most often. The clock starts at the dock rather than at the fishing grounds, so the run out and back comes out of your time on the fish.

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to Santa Rosa Beach?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Santa Rosa Beach charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Strictly Business Fishing Charters puts it: “Fishing gear, bait, tackle, and licenses are typically provided by the charter.”

Do Santa Rosa Beach charters clean your catch?

Most do, at the dock when you come in, and a good few say so plainly on their own sites. As High Tide Charters 30A puts it: “The captain will ice down, clean, and bag your catch if you are planning on cooking it or there are many local restaurants that will cook it for you.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on a Santa Rosa Beach charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Sunscreen, drinks, food and cooler come up most often on Santa Rosa Beach charter sites.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Santa Rosa Beach?

59 charters in Santa Rosa Beach 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.

How do I book a charter in Santa Rosa Beach?

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.

Where do state waters end off Santa Rosa Beach?

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.

When is the water warmest near Santa Rosa Beach?

June through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–87°F. It's coolest in January, around 60°F.

What airports are closest to Santa Rosa Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), 22 miles away and Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP), 23 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Destin Executive (DTS), 17 miles away, Defuniak Springs (54J), 26 miles away and Bob Sikes (CEW), 35 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Santa Rosa Beach?

This page lists 140 fishing charters in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Santa Rosa Beach

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

Red Snapper66Amberjack62King Mackerel61Gray Triggerfish60Mahi-Mahi55Cobia54Redfish50Spanish Mackerel49Grouper46Wahoo44Speckled Trout39Flounder36Sailfish36Shark32Sheepshead31Tarpon30Vermilion Snapper30Tuna28Black Drum26Blackfin Tuna23Mangrove Snapper22Marlin22Jack Crevalle20Scamp20Swordfish18Pompano17Gag Grouper16Red Grouper16Blacktip Shark15Bluefish14Blue Marlin14Ladyfish11Bull Shark11Hammerhead Shark11Snapper10Yellowfin Tuna9Lane Snapper8Bonito8Mako Shark8Almaco Jack7White Marlin6Tiger Shark6Spinner Shark6Skipjack Tuna5Barracuda5Sandbar Shark5Reef Shark4Nurse Shark4Snook3Tilefish3Yellowedge Grouper3Catfish3Porgy3Snowy Grouper3Tripletail2Lesser Amberjack1Lionfish1Black Grouper1Permit1Bonefish1Lemon Shark1Blacknose Shark1Banded Rudderfish1Speckled Hind1Blue Runner1Grunt1

Charters near Santa Rosa Beach

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