Stuart Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 24 Stuart fishing charters, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Stuart

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

24 charters in Stuart

Fish you can catch out of Stuart

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Mahi-Mahi19Sailfish19King Mackerel15Cobia14Tarpon14Wahoo14Redfish13Snook13Grouper11Shark11

Deep sea fishing in Stuart

17 of the 24 charters in Stuart list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

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.

Harvest status is September's rule for Stuart from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing in Stuart, month by month

What 12 Stuart charters say on their own websites about when each fish is around. Each number is how many different charters name that fish in that month; three is the fewest we print.

FishJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecCharters
Sailfish55444334···67
Tarpon·····33·····5
Snook·····343····4
Mahi-mahi···3········3

Read down a column for a month, across a row for a season. A dot means fewer than three charters name it.

  • Sailfish — “If you’re looking for the best time to catch sailfish in South Florida, the Colossal Catch consensus is that the prime season is from December & to August.” colossalcatch.com
  • Tarpon — “The Tarpon fishing begins to fall off although usually some smaller fish still frequent the rivers.” chathamflyfishing.com
  • Snook — “July is a great time for some hard fighting action inshore, with Tarpon, Snook, and other species at their peak.” www.hate2losefishingcharters.com
  • Mahi-mahi — “The best time to catch Mahi Mahi in South Florida is during the summer months, from April to July.” colossalcatch.com

Where the boats leave from, and where they fish

Docks and fishing grounds named by Stuart charters on their own websites. A place is listed when at least two of them name it.

Departure docks and marinas

  • Sailfish Marina2 charters

    “Departing from Sailfish Marina of Stuart (closest marina to the inlet) Off the Chain gives you the most fishing time while you’re on the water.”

Fishing grounds they name

  • St Lucie Inlet3 charters

    “Lucie Inlet, around Stuart, Florida is incredible.”

  • Lucie River2 charters

    “Lucie River, the Indian River Lagoon, and nearby estuaries.”

  • Pirates Cove2 charters

    “River Palms Cottages, Hutchinson Island Shores and Pirates Cove are all great choices for lodging on the river/ocean.”

  • Manatee Bridge2 charters

    “This property is located just .25 miles from the famous Manatee Bridge!”

Planning a trip to Stuart

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 Port Salerno, Manatee Pocket.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: June to September
  • Fewest rainy days: February and January
  • Coolest water: January, around 75°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • VRBVero Beach Regional 34 miles away
  • DJTPresident Donald J Trump International 37 miles away

Local public airports

  • SUAWitham Field 2 miles away
  • X58Indiantown 16 miles away
  • FPRTreasure Coast International 22 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Stuart.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:49 PM6:13 PM7:29 PM7:45 PM8:02 PM8:17 PM8:17 PM7:58 PM7:25 PM6:52 PM5:30 PM5:29 PM
Water75°75°76°78°81°83°85°86°86°82°80°78°
Air (high)74°76°78°82°86°89°91°91°89°85°80°76°
Rainy days5456810101211966

Water temperature: NOAA Lake Worth Pier, Atlantic Ocean station (39 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, STUART. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Port Salerno, Manatee Pocket. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Stuart, 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, Stuart city.

What you can keep out of Stuart in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Depends on the dates or the boat

  • GrouperAtlantic: gag: closed · Atlantic: red and black: open

Harvest closed this month

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

Florida state records caught at Stuart

One saltwater all-tackle record lists Stuart as the catch location.

  • Atlantic bonito
    9.56 lb April 27, 2025 · Joel R. Hierholzer

From FWC Florida Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle), checked Sep 2026. The place is the catch location FWC recorded.

Questions about fishing charters in Stuart

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 8 of the 24 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. Ask what the captain does with weather, and what the cancellation terms are.

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to Stuart?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Stuart charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Floridian Fishing Charters puts it: “Fishing trips for up to 6 people with all gear included.”

Do Stuart charters clean your catch?

Most do, at the dock when you come in, and a good few say so plainly on their own sites. As Floridian Fishing Charters puts it: “At the end of your adventure, we’ll clean and bag your catch so it’s ready to take home.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on a Stuart charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Food, drinks, snacks and cooler come up most often on Stuart charter sites.

How many people can come along in Stuart?

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

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Stuart?

7 charters in Stuart 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 Stuart?

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 Stuart?

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.

When is the water warmest near Stuart?

June through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–86°F. It's coolest in January, around 75°F.

What airports are closest to Stuart?

The closest airports with airline service are Vero Beach Regional (VRB), 34 miles away and President Donald J Trump International (DJT), 37 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Witham Field (SUA), 2 miles away, Indiantown (X58), 16 miles away and Treasure Coast International (FPR), 22 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Stuart?

This page lists 24 fishing charters in Stuart, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Charters near Stuart

Jensen Beach8Port St. Lucie4Jupiter20West Palm Beach3Fort Pierce11Riviera Beach9

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