Southwest Ranches Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 87 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Southwest Ranches, 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 Southwest Ranches

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87 charters and guides in Southwest Ranches

Deep sea fishing in Southwest Ranches

40 of the 87 charters in Southwest Ranches 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 Southwest Ranches by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Southwest Ranches

23 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: MB Snookin Charters, Fishing LaFever, CaughtLookin Charters, Dockside Pros, Fetched Up Charters and 18 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

25 charters list half-day trips and 31 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 Southwest Ranches

27 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 Southwest Ranches

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • FLLFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International 14 miles away
  • FXEFort Lauderdale Executive 16 miles away

Local public airports

  • HWONorth Perry 9 miles away
  • OPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive 11 miles away
  • PMPPompano Beach Airpark 21 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Southwest Ranches.

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, Southwest Ranches town.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Southwest Ranches

How many fishing charters and guides are in Southwest Ranches?

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

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Southwest Ranches?

40 of the 87 charters listed in Southwest Ranches say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 23 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Southwest Ranches 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 Southwest Ranches?

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 Southwest Ranches?

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 Southwest Ranches?

The closest airports with airline service are Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL), 14 miles away and Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE), 16 miles away. Local public airports nearby: North Perry (HWO), 9 miles away, Miami-Opa Locka Executive (OPF), 11 miles away and Pompano Beach Airpark (PMP), 21 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Southwest Ranches?

27 charters in Southwest Ranches 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 Southwest Ranches

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

Sailfish45Mahi-Mahi44King Mackerel41Wahoo39Tarpon34Grouper30Snook28Snapper27Barracuda24Blackfin Tuna21Swordfish20Tuna20Amberjack20Shark17Cobia15Mutton Snapper14Pompano12Mangrove Snapper11Marlin11Jack Crevalle10Tilefish9Yellowtail Snapper9Bonito9Peacock Bass8Speckled Trout8Hammerhead Shark8Redfish7Porgy7Largemouth Bass6Snakehead6Gray Triggerfish6Blacktip Shark6Blue Marlin6Yellowfin Tuna5Mako Shark5Bonefish4Black Grouper4Bull Shark4Red Snapper4Permit3Carp3White Marlin3Snowy Grouper3Skipjack Tuna3Bluefish3Grunt3Crappie2Goliath Grouper2Catfish2Gag Grouper2Vermilion Snapper2Warsaw Grouper2Blue Runner2Tiger Shark2Schoolmaster Snapper2Hogfish2Ladyfish2Spanish Mackerel2Nurse Shark2Sheepshead2Lionfish2Striped Bass1Longnose Gar1Black Crappie1Bowfin1Atlantic Sharpnose Shark1Walleye1Smallmouth Bass1Lake Trout1Pike1Perch1Red Grouper1Reef Shark1Cubera Snapper1Spinner Shark1Lane Snapper1Lemon Shark1Sandbar Shark1Yellowtail1Almaco Jack1Tripletail1Rainbow Runner1Yellow Jack1Bluefin Tuna1

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