South Bay Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 15 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of South Bay, 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 & Guides in South Bay

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

15 charters and guides in South Bay

State records from the water off South Bay

Florida's all-tackle list records one species taken on Indian River, which the boats here fish.

Heaviest on the list

Striped Bass

43.56 lb

Carl R. Jackson · 2004

Why this one is here

The record was taken on Indian River, which is the water the boats on this page fish — not South Bay itself. A record is what came over the rail once; it is not what to expect on a trip.

See the record

From Florida's own records page, linked on each row. Records are certified by the state and can be broken at any time.

Deep sea fishing in South Bay

4 of the 15 charters in South Bay list offshore trips on their own websites.

State or federal water

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 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

Boats with a federal South Atlantic snapper-grouper permit follow federal closures in state waters too, such as the April closure for amberjack. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Fishing trips in South Bay by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in South Bay

5 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Rhino Diaries Adventures, Bass Flats & Beyond, Lake Worth Beach Fishing Charters, Oracle Expeditions Inshore Fly Fishing And Light Tackle Fishing Charters West Palm Beach, REEL E SEA Fishing Charters.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

5 charters list half-day trips and 8 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 South Bay

8 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 South Bay

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • DJTPresident Donald J Trump International 40 miles away
  • FXEFort Lauderdale Executive 49 miles away

Local public airports

  • X10Belle Glade State Municipal 5 miles away
  • PHKPalm Beach County Glades 7 miles away
  • 2ISAirglades 20 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of South Bay.

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, South Bay city.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in South Bay

How many fishing charters and guides are in South Bay?

This page lists 15 fishing charters and guides in South Bay, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in South Bay?

4 of the 15 charters listed in South Bay say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 5 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in South Bay in October?

Under Florida's rules you can keep king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna and wahoo. For grouper it depends on the dates or whether the boat holds a federal permit. Sailfish 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. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off South Bay?

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 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 or guide in South Bay?

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 South Bay?

The closest airports with airline service are President Donald J Trump International (DJT), 40 miles away and Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE), 49 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Belle Glade State Municipal (X10), 5 miles away, Palm Beach County Glades (PHK), 7 miles away and Airglades (2IS), 20 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in South Bay?

8 charters in South Bay 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 South Bay

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

Peacock Bass7Largemouth Bass5Snook4Crappie3Tarpon3Catfish3Grouper3Mahi-Mahi3Tuna3Sailfish3Wahoo3Redfish2Speckled Trout2Perch2Snakehead2King Mackerel2Bluegill1Bonefish1Jack Crevalle1Swordfish1Snapper1Bonito1Shark1

Charters & Guides near South Bay

Clewiston6Belle Glade16Lake Worth Beach51Wellington51Parkland49Indiantown90

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