Steinhatchee Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

18 captains within 25 miles of Steinhatchee, 14 of them in Steinhatchee itself, 4 running offshore. A three-quarter day is typically $700 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 18Captains within 25 miles
  • 4Deep sea boats
  • $600–$700Three-quarter day, typically
  • Sea Hag MarinaLeaving from

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Steinhatchee

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

18 charters in Steinhatchee

Deep sea fishing in Steinhatchee

4 of the 18 charters in Steinhatchee 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.

Where to find current Steinhatchee 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 Steinhatchee fleet posts it.

On Instagram 4 Steinhatchee 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.

Records caught at Steinhatchee

One of Florida's saltwater all-tackle records lists Steinhatchee as the catch location.

Heaviest on the list

Red porgy

6.74 lb

Billy Ray Pierce · June 14, 2025

Why this one is here

The record names Steinhatchee as the catch location, which is why it sits on this page rather than the state's. A record is what came over the rail once — it is not what to expect on a trip.

See the record

From FWC Florida Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle), checked Sep 2026. Weights are printed as FWC prints them, in decimal pounds. The place is the catch location FWC recorded.

What a deep sea trip costs in Steinhatchee

The rates Steinhatchee 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)$495 – $550 6 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $500
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$600 – $700 5 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $700

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 Steinhatchee by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Steinhatchee

7 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: LFG Fishing Charters, Hatch Snatch Charters, Old Florida Outdoors, OTF Inshore Charters, YKnotFish.com and 2 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

5 charters list half-day trips and 4 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 Steinhatchee

5 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Planning a trip to Steinhatchee

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

Tides on your fishing day

Choose a date to see high and low tide

NOAA tide predictions for Steinhatchee River ent., Deadman Bay.

Typical conditions by month

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

Closest airports

With airline service

  • GNVGainesville Regional 66 miles away
  • VLDValdosta Regional 76 miles away

Local public airports

  • CTYCross City 17 miles away
  • FPYPerry-Foley 29 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Steinhatchee.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:57 PM6:23 PM7:42 PM8:00 PM8:19 PM8:35 PM8:36 PM8:14 PM7:39 PM7:03 PM5:38 PM5:36 PM
Water58°64°70°75°82°86°88°88°84°76°69°63°
Air (high)66°70°75°80°87°90°91°91°88°82°74°68°
Rainy days665451113149535

Water temperature: NOAA Cedar Key station (43 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, CROSS CITY 1 E. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Steinhatchee River ent., Deadman Bay. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Steinhatchee, 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, Steinhatchee CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Steinhatchee

How much does it cost to go deep sea fishing in Steinhatchee?

5 Steinhatchee charters publish a three-quarter day rate on their own site, and they run $600 to $700 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $700. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $700 trip is about $115 each. Shorter trips cost less; ask the captain, because fewer of them publish those rates.

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to Steinhatchee?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Steinhatchee charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As OTF Inshore Charters puts it: “All the fishing rods and reels will be supplied, Bait and tackle including artificial baits, live bait, frozen bait, and chum.”

Do Steinhatchee charters clean your catch?

Most do, at the dock when you come in, and a good few say so plainly on their own sites. Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on a Steinhatchee charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Drinks, snacks, food and sunscreen come up most often on Steinhatchee charter sites. As My Fishing Buddy Charters puts it: “Clients bring their own lunch, snacks and beverages.”

How many people can come along in Steinhatchee?

Eight is the usual limit on a private boat here, though plenty take six and 18 — it is set by the captain's licence and the boat, not by how many will fit.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Steinhatchee?

5 charters in Steinhatchee 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.

How do I book a charter in Steinhatchee?

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.

Where do state waters end off Steinhatchee?

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.

When is the water warmest near Steinhatchee?

June through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 84–88°F. It's coolest in January, around 58°F.

What airports are closest to Steinhatchee?

The closest airports with airline service are Gainesville Regional (GNV), 66 miles away and Valdosta Regional (VLD), 76 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Cross City (CTY), 17 miles away and Perry-Foley (FPY), 29 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Steinhatchee?

This page lists 18 fishing charters in Steinhatchee, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Steinhatchee

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

Redfish8Speckled Trout8Flounder5Cobia4Tarpon4Spanish Mackerel3Sheepshead3Shark3Snapper2Red Snapper2Mangrove Snapper2Mahi-Mahi2King Mackerel2Grouper2Lane Snapper1Gag Grouper1Red Grouper1Gray Triggerfish1Sand Trout1Black Sea Bass1Porgy1Jack Crevalle1Bluefish1Ladyfish1Black Drum1Snook1

Charters near Steinhatchee

Horseshoe Beach17Perry16High Springs5Cedar Key14Lamont8Archer4

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