Upper Grand Lagoon Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 81 fishing charters within 25 miles of Upper Grand Lagoon, 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 Upper Grand Lagoon

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81 charters in Upper Grand Lagoon

Deep sea fishing in Upper Grand Lagoon

47 of the 81 charters in Upper Grand Lagoon 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.

Fishing trips in Upper Grand Lagoon by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Upper Grand Lagoon

27 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Off The Clock Fishing Charters, Capt. Kyle Pitts, Reel Gulf Charters, Reel Deal Fishing Charters, Tail Hunter and 22 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

30 charters list half-day trips and 29 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 Upper Grand Lagoon

37 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 Upper Grand Lagoon

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Closest airports

With airline service

  • ECPNorthwest Florida Beaches International 13 miles away
  • VPSEglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach 51 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Upper Grand Lagoon.

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, Upper Grand Lagoon CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Upper Grand Lagoon

How many fishing charters are in Upper Grand Lagoon?

This page lists 81 fishing charters in Upper Grand Lagoon, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Upper Grand Lagoon?

47 of the 81 charters listed in Upper Grand Lagoon say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 27 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Upper Grand Lagoon 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 Upper Grand Lagoon?

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 Upper Grand Lagoon?

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 Upper Grand Lagoon?

The closest airports with airline service are Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP), 13 miles away and Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), 51 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Upper Grand Lagoon?

37 charters in Upper Grand Lagoon 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 Upper Grand Lagoon

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

Red Snapper37Mahi-Mahi37Amberjack37King Mackerel34Spanish Mackerel26Gray Triggerfish26Redfish24Shark23Grouper22Cobia22Wahoo22Flounder20Speckled Trout16Sheepshead15Vermilion Snapper14Sailfish14Tarpon13Red Grouper13Mangrove Snapper13Gag Grouper12Tuna10Bonito9Scamp8Black Drum7Blackfin Tuna6Marlin6Tiger Shark5Jack Crevalle5Pompano5Hammerhead Shark5Bluefish5Snapper4Black Grouper4Swordfish4Bull Shark4Blacktip Shark4Barracuda4Tripletail3Striped Bass3Lane Snapper3Almaco Jack3Yellowfin Tuna3Blue Marlin3Ladyfish3Snook2Snowy Grouper2Yellowedge Grouper2Tilefish2Mako Shark2Blue Runner2White Marlin1Porgy1Warsaw Grouper1Goliath Grouper1Flathead Catfish1Peacock Bass1Channel Catfish1Sandbar Shark1Black Bullhead Catfish1Nurse Shark1Black Sea Bass1Schoolmaster Snapper1Skipjack Tuna1Grunt1

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