Shalimar Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 139 fishing charters within 25 miles of Shalimar, 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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Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Shalimar

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139 charters in Shalimar

Where to find current Shalimar 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 Shalimar fleet posts it.

On Instagram 3 Shalimar boats

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

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.

Deep sea fishing in Shalimar

80 of the 139 charters in Shalimar 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 Shalimar by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Shalimar

51 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Lady Luck Adventures, Destin Inshore Charters, Knot Working, Executive Saltwater Charters, Reel Job Charters and 46 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

43 charters list half-day trips and 36 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 Shalimar

57 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 Shalimar

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

Tides on your fishing day

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NOAA tide predictions for Shalimar, Garnier Bayou.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: June to September
  • Fewest rainy days: October and May
  • Coolest water: January, around 58°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • VPSEglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach 4 miles away
  • PNSPensacola International 36 miles away

Local public airports

  • DTSDestin Executive 7 miles away
  • 1J9Fort Walton Beach 15 miles away
  • CEWBob Sikes 23 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Shalimar.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:08 PM5:35 PM6:54 PM7:14 PM7:34 PM7:50 PM7:50 PM7:28 PM6:52 PM6:15 PM4:49 PM4:47 PM
Water58°60°68°73°79°85°87°87°84°76°69°62°
Air (high)63°66°71°76°84°89°91°91°88°81°72°66°
Rainy days655446785447

Water temperature: NOAA Pensacola station (37 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 Shalimar, Garnier Bayou. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Shalimar, 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, Shalimar town.

Questions about fishing charters in Shalimar

How many fishing charters are in Shalimar?

This page lists 139 fishing charters in Shalimar, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

When is the water warmest near Shalimar?

June through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 84–87°F. It's coolest in January, around 58°F.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Shalimar?

80 of the 139 charters listed in Shalimar say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 51 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Shalimar 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 Shalimar?

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 Shalimar?

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 Shalimar?

The closest airports with airline service are Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), 4 miles away and Pensacola International (PNS), 36 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Destin Executive (DTS), 7 miles away, Fort Walton Beach (1J9), 15 miles away and Bob Sikes (CEW), 23 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Shalimar?

57 charters in Shalimar 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 Shalimar

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

Red Snapper68King Mackerel65Amberjack63Gray Triggerfish62Mahi-Mahi57Cobia54Spanish Mackerel52Redfish51Wahoo49Grouper48Flounder40Speckled Trout39Sheepshead34Sailfish33Shark33Tuna32Vermilion Snapper27Tarpon26Black Drum26Marlin23Blackfin Tuna23Jack Crevalle21Mangrove Snapper19Swordfish19Scamp18Pompano18Bluefish15Gag Grouper15Blacktip Shark14Blue Marlin14Hammerhead Shark13Bull Shark12Red Grouper12Snapper10Yellowfin Tuna10Bonito9Ladyfish9Barracuda8Mako Shark8Tiger Shark7Catfish6Spinner Shark6White Marlin6Reef Shark5Nurse Shark5Sandbar Shark5Almaco Jack5Lane Snapper4Snowy Grouper4Skipjack Tuna4Tilefish4Porgy3Yellowedge Grouper3Snook3Spadefish2Black Grouper1Rock Hind1Speckled Hind1Banded Rudderfish1Tripletail1Lemon Shark1Blacknose Shark1Permit1Bonefish1Sand Trout1Wenchman Snapper1

Charters near Shalimar

Fort Walton Beach133Lake Lorraine149Wright133Eglin AFB146Mary Esther131Destin152

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