Bad habit offshore fishing charters

Fishing charter in Venice, Florida

Bad habit offshore fishing charters is a fishing charter in Venice, Florida. Their website lists offshore trips, with half day and overnight options. Trips take up to 6 people.

  • Contact checked on badhabitoffshore.com · Sep 2026
  • Federal charter permits · NOAA record, checked Sep 2026

Trips they run

  • Half dayShorter trip. Ask the captain how long
  • Night fishingFishing after dark
  • OffshoreUsually farther from shore than bay trips
  • OvernightTrips that stay out overnight

The boat

6People, at most

Federal charter permits

NOAA Fisheries lists the vessel Bad Habit, hailing from Venice, with these current permits:

  • Gulf Coastal Migratory Pelagics CharterValid through February 2027
  • Gulf Reef Fish Charter/HeadboatValid through February 2027

Because this boat holds the Gulf reef fish charter permit, the federal season applies aboard for red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters.

From NOAA Fisheries Southeast permit records, checked Sep 2026, matched to this charter by the vessel's name. Permit names are NOAA's own.

What they fish for

Taken from what the charter lists on its own website, so it may not be every fish they catch. Ask the captain about anything you're hoping to target. Tap a fish for its season and limits.

Good to ask when you call

  • What will we likely catch in the month I'm going?
  • How long is the trip, and what time do we leave?
  • Is bait, tackle and a fishing license included?
  • Can we keep and clean our catch?
  • What's the cancellation policy if the weather turns?

Contact details and the trip, boat and fish listed here were checked against badhabitoffshore.com in Sep 2026. Details can change, so confirm with the captain before booking. Is this your charter? Confirm or correct it.