South Gate Ridge Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

177 captains within 25 miles of South Gate Ridge, 1 of them in South Gate Ridge itself, 76 running offshore. A half day is typically $600 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 177Captains within 25 miles
  • 76Deep sea boats
  • $600–$750Half day, typically

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in South Gate Ridge

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

177 charters in South Gate Ridge

Deep sea fishing in South Gate Ridge

76 of the 177 charters in South Gate Ridge 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.

What a deep sea trip costs in South Gate Ridge

The rates South Gate Ridge 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 – $750 6 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $600

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 South Gate Ridge by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in South Gate Ridge

97 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: The Mistress Fishing Charters, Scott K Green Fishing Charter, Hook One Fishing Charters, Wild Catch Fishing Charters, Soflo Fishing and Adventures and 92 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

43 charters list half-day trips and 42 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 Gate Ridge

67 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 Gate Ridge

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 8 miles away
  • PGDPunta Gorda 40 miles away

Local public airports

  • VNCVenice Municipal 15 miles away
  • X36Buchan 22 miles away
  • 48XManatee 25 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of South Gate Ridge.

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 Gate Ridge CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in South Gate Ridge

How many fishing charters are in South Gate Ridge?

This page lists 177 fishing charters in South Gate Ridge, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in South Gate Ridge?

76 of the 177 charters listed in South Gate Ridge say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 97 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in South Gate Ridge 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 South Gate Ridge?

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 South Gate Ridge?

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 Gate Ridge?

The closest airports with airline service are Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 8 miles away and Punta Gorda (PGD), 40 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Venice Municipal (VNC), 15 miles away, Buchan (X36), 22 miles away and Manatee (48X), 25 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in South Gate Ridge?

67 charters in South Gate Ridge 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 Gate Ridge

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

Snook110Redfish106Speckled Trout101Tarpon91Cobia81King Mackerel74Snapper55Mangrove Snapper50Grouper50Spanish Mackerel49Sheepshead49Shark48Pompano40Flounder40Gag Grouper36Amberjack30Tripletail28Hogfish27Barracuda24Tuna23Jack Crevalle22Goliath Grouper21Red Snapper19Bluefish19Red Grouper19Black Drum18Ladyfish18Mahi-Mahi17Blacktip Shark15Permit15Sailfish13Grunt13Wahoo12Bonito12Gray Triggerfish11Bull Shark9Lane Snapper8Porgy8Hammerhead Shark8Catfish7Blackfin Tuna7Lemon Shark5Bonnethead Shark5Skipjack Tuna5Spinner Shark5Black Grouper4Marlin4Bluegill4Snowy Grouper4Blue Marlin3Largemouth Bass3Swordfish3Gulf Flounder3Sandbar Shark3Crappie2Yellowtail Snapper2Scamp2Yellowedge Grouper2Tiger Shark2Channel Catfish2Shad2Black Crappie1Sunshine Bass1Yellowfin Tuna1Mako Shark1Yellowtail1Rainbow Trout1Striped Bass1Pickerel1Warmouth1Redear Sunfish1Southern Flounder1Mutton Snapper1Black Sea Bass1Speckled Hind1Tilefish1Sand Trout1Nurse Shark1Great Barracuda1Atlantic Croaker1Warsaw Grouper1Blacknose Shark1Dog Snapper1Reef Shark1Bonefish1

Charters near South Gate Ridge

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