Valrico Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 101 fishing charters within 25 miles of Valrico, 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 Valrico

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

101 charters in Valrico

Deep sea fishing in Valrico

31 of the 101 charters in Valrico 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 Valrico by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Valrico

67 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Captain Ketch Charters, Chasing Tails Charters, Sunshine City Fishing Charters, Family Ties Fishing Charters, True Story Fishing Charters and 62 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

28 charters list half-day trips and 27 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 Valrico

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 Valrico

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Closest airports

With airline service

  • LALLakeland Linder International 14 miles away
  • TPATampa International 19 miles away

Local public airports

  • PCMPlant City 7 miles away
  • VDFTampa Executive 10 miles away
  • X49South Lakeland 11 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Valrico.

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, Valrico CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Valrico

How many fishing charters are in Valrico?

This page lists 101 fishing charters in Valrico, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Valrico?

31 of the 101 charters listed in Valrico say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 67 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Valrico 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 Valrico?

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 Valrico?

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 Valrico?

The closest airports with airline service are Lakeland Linder International (LAL), 14 miles away and Tampa International (TPA), 19 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Plant City (PCM), 7 miles away, Tampa Executive (VDF), 10 miles away and South Lakeland (X49), 11 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Valrico?

37 charters in Valrico 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 Valrico

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

Snook77Redfish71Speckled Trout70Tarpon66Cobia47Spanish Mackerel34King Mackerel33Snapper32Grouper32Mangrove Snapper30Flounder30Shark30Sheepshead27Black Drum22Tripletail20Gag Grouper18Jack Crevalle17Hogfish16Red Snapper15Goliath Grouper14Pompano11Red Grouper10Amberjack10Mahi-Mahi8Grunt8Wahoo8Gray Triggerfish7Blacktip Shark7Tuna7Ladyfish7Lane Snapper6Hammerhead Shark6Sailfish5Bull Shark5Bonito4Skipjack Tuna4Blackfin Tuna3Bonnethead Shark3Yellowedge Grouper3Lemon Shark3Permit3Marlin3Bluefish3Scamp2Porgy2Yellowtail Snapper2Black Grouper2Largemouth Bass2Catfish2Crappie2Channel Catfish2Barracuda1Mutton Snapper1Yellowfin Tuna1Atlantic Sharpnose Shark1Shad1Yellow Jack1Swordfish1Black Sea Bass1Rainbow Trout1Vermilion Snapper1Speckled Hind1Cubera Snapper1Spinner Shark1Reef Shark1Tiger Shark1Schoolmaster Snapper1Blue Runner1Mahogany Snapper1

Charters near Valrico

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