Valparaiso Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 132 fishing charters within 25 miles of Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso

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132 charters in Valparaiso

Deep sea fishing in Valparaiso

78 of the 132 charters in Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Valparaiso

46 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Destin-ation.com, Flat Attack Charters, Lady Luck Adventures, Executive Saltwater Charters, Reel Job Charters and 41 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

39 charters list half-day trips and 33 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 Valparaiso

53 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 Valparaiso

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • VPSEglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach 1 mile away
  • PNSPensacola International 40 miles away

Local public airports

  • DTSDestin Executive 7 miles away
  • 1J9Fort Walton Beach 20 miles away
  • CEWBob Sikes 20 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Valparaiso.

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, Valparaiso city.

Questions about fishing charters in Valparaiso

How many fishing charters are in Valparaiso?

This page lists 132 fishing charters in Valparaiso, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Valparaiso?

78 of the 132 charters listed in Valparaiso say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 46 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso?

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 Valparaiso?

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 Valparaiso?

The closest airports with airline service are Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), 1 mile away and Pensacola International (PNS), 40 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Destin Executive (DTS), 7 miles away, Fort Walton Beach (1J9), 20 miles away and Bob Sikes (CEW), 20 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Valparaiso?

53 charters in Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso

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

Red Snapper68King Mackerel65Amberjack62Gray Triggerfish62Mahi-Mahi57Cobia52Spanish Mackerel51Wahoo50Grouper47Redfish46Flounder36Speckled Trout35Sailfish33Tuna32Sheepshead30Shark30Vermilion Snapper28Tarpon24Black Drum24Marlin23Blackfin Tuna22Jack Crevalle20Scamp19Mangrove Snapper19Swordfish19Pompano15Gag Grouper15Bluefish14Blue Marlin14Blacktip Shark14Red Grouper13Hammerhead Shark13Bull Shark12Snapper10Bonito10Yellowfin Tuna10Barracuda9Ladyfish8Mako Shark8Tiger Shark7Catfish6Spinner Shark6White Marlin6Almaco Jack6Tilefish5Lane Snapper5Nurse Shark5Reef Shark5Sandbar Shark5Skipjack Tuna5Snowy Grouper4Porgy4Spadefish3Snook3Yellowedge Grouper3Sand Trout2Black Grouper1Rock Hind1Permit1Bonefish1Speckled Hind1Banded Rudderfish1Tripletail1Lemon Shark1Blacknose Shark1Wenchman Snapper1Schoolmaster Snapper1Southern Flounder1

Charters near Valparaiso

Eglin AFB146Wright133Shalimar139Niceville144Lake Lorraine149Crestview114

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