Wellington Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 51 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Wellington, 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

Charters & Guides in Wellington

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

51 charters and guides in Wellington

Deep sea fishing in Wellington

34 of the 51 charters in Wellington list offshore trips on their own websites.

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.

Fishing trips in Wellington by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Wellington

22 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Lake Worth Beach Fishing Charters, Oracle Expeditions Inshore Fly Fishing And Light Tackle Fishing Charters West Palm Beach, Bass Flats & Beyond, REEL E SEA Fishing Charters, Glassactioncharters and 17 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

23 charters list half-day trips and 24 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 Wellington

21 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 Wellington

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • DJTPresident Donald J Trump International 11 miles away
  • FXEFort Lauderdale Executive 32 miles away

Local public airports

  • LNAPalm Beach County Park 12 miles away
  • F45North Palm Beach County General Aviation 14 miles away
  • BCTBoca Raton 21 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Wellington.

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, Wellington village.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Wellington

How many fishing charters and guides are in Wellington?

This page lists 51 fishing charters and guides in Wellington, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Wellington?

34 of the 51 charters listed in Wellington say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 22 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Wellington in October?

Under Florida's rules you can keep amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For red snapper and grouper 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 Wellington?

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.

How do I book a charter or guide in Wellington?

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 Wellington?

The closest airports with airline service are President Donald J Trump International (DJT), 11 miles away and Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE), 32 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Palm Beach County Park (LNA), 12 miles away, North Palm Beach County General Aviation (F45), 14 miles away and Boca Raton (BCT), 21 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Wellington?

21 charters in Wellington 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 Wellington

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

Mahi-Mahi30Sailfish30Wahoo28Grouper23King Mackerel23Cobia19Tuna18Snapper18Snook15Tarpon12Barracuda12Amberjack10Bonito9Blackfin Tuna9Largemouth Bass8Peacock Bass8Swordfish8Mutton Snapper8Redfish7Jack Crevalle6Shark6Bull Shark6Speckled Trout5Pompano5Spanish Mackerel5Skipjack Tuna5Yellowtail Snapper5Catfish4Crappie3Mangrove Snapper3Yellowfin Tuna3Blue Marlin3Porgy3Blacktip Shark3Hammerhead Shark3Gray Triggerfish3Gag Grouper3Red Grouper3Red Snapper3Tilefish3Snakehead2Hogfish2Goliath Grouper2Lane Snapper2Flounder2Sheepshead2Tripletail2Striped Bass2Mako Shark2Rainbow Runner2Blue Runner2Bluegill1Bonefish1Perch1Ladyfish1Black Drum1Carp1Permit1Spinner Shark1Tiger Shark1Sandbar Shark1Reef Shark1Black Grouper1Sunshine Bass1Scamp1Warsaw Grouper1Bar Jack1Nurse Shark1Almaco Jack1Yellow Jack1White Marlin1Grunt1Bluefish1Great Barracuda1Schoolmaster Snapper1Warmouth1Marlin1

Charters & Guides near Wellington

Lake Worth Beach51Belle Glade16Parkland49South Bay15Indiantown90West Palm Beach113

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