South Daytona Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 87 fishing charters within 25 miles of South Daytona, 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 in South Daytona

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

87 charters in South Daytona

Deep sea fishing in South Daytona

34 of the 87 charters in South Daytona 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 Daytona by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in South Daytona

45 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Wild Fish Adventures, Reel Deal Fishin Charters, Floating Time Charters, Daytona Beach Fishing Charter, On The Hook Fishing Charters in Daytona Beach and 40 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

25 charters list half-day trips and 24 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 Daytona

20 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 Daytona

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • DABDaytona Beach International 3 miles away
  • SFBOrlando Sanford International 30 miles away

Local public airports

  • EVBNew Smyrna Beach Municipal (jack Bolt Fld) 8 miles away
  • OMNOrmond Beach Municipal 11 miles away
  • X50Massey Ranch Airpark 14 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of South Daytona.

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 Daytona city.

Questions about fishing charters in South Daytona

How many fishing charters are in South Daytona?

This page lists 87 fishing charters in South Daytona, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in South Daytona?

34 of the 87 charters listed in South Daytona say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 45 run inshore and bay trips.

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

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

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 in South Daytona?

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 Daytona?

The closest airports with airline service are Daytona Beach International (DAB), 3 miles away and Orlando Sanford International (SFB), 30 miles away. Local public airports nearby: New Smyrna Beach Municipal (jack Bolt Fld) (EVB), 8 miles away, Ormond Beach Municipal (OMN), 11 miles away and Massey Ranch Airpark (X50), 14 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in South Daytona?

20 charters in South Daytona 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 Daytona

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

Redfish56Snook46Speckled Trout46Cobia46Tarpon45King Mackerel43Flounder40Black Drum37Mahi-Mahi33Sheepshead32Amberjack29Wahoo29Grouper29Sailfish27Shark26Jack Crevalle25Gray Triggerfish24Mangrove Snapper23Barracuda21Red Snapper21Pompano20Tuna17Spanish Mackerel15Blacktip Shark14Bull Shark12Hammerhead Shark11Lane Snapper11Atlantic Sharpnose Shark10Bluefish10Blackfin Tuna10Goliath Grouper9Bonito9Snapper9Bonnethead Shark8Ladyfish8Lemon Shark7Mahogany Snapper7Scamp6Spadefish6Nurse Shark6Gag Grouper6Red Grouper6Spinner Shark5Black Sea Bass5Marlin5Crappie5Mutton Snapper4Tripletail4Blacknose Shark4Largemouth Bass4Hogfish3Mako Shark3Yellowtail Snapper3Black Grouper3Snowy Grouper3Warsaw Grouper3Blue Marlin3Yellowfin Tuna3Permit3Tiger Shark3Porgy3Catfish3Nassau Grouper2Yellowfin Grouper2Vermilion Snapper2Skipjack Tuna2Shad2Almaco Jack2Bluegill2Sand Trout1Southern Flounder1Speckled Hind1Silk Snapper1Yellowmouth Grouper1Yellowedge Grouper1Coney1Cubera Snapper1Sandbar Shark1Channel Catfish1Great Barracuda1Blue Runner1Longnose Gar1Redear Sunfish1Rainbow Runner1

Charters near South Daytona

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