West Bradenton Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 248 fishing charters within 25 miles of West Bradenton, 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 West Bradenton

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

248 charters in West Bradenton

Deep sea fishing in West Bradenton

110 of the 248 charters in West Bradenton 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 West Bradenton by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in West Bradenton

140 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Tide & Seek Fishing Charters, Palmetto Pat’s Fishing Charters, Bradenton Fishing Charters, Florida Sport Fishing Outfitters, Reel Time Fishing Charters and 135 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

61 charters list half-day trips and 73 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 West Bradenton

94 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 West Bradenton

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 8 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 29 miles away

Local public airports

  • 48XManatee 11 miles away
  • SPGAlbert Whitted 18 miles away
  • TPFPeter O Knight 30 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of West Bradenton.

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, West Bradenton CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in West Bradenton

How many fishing charters are in West Bradenton?

This page lists 248 fishing charters in West Bradenton, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in West Bradenton?

110 of the 248 charters listed in West Bradenton say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 140 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in West Bradenton 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 West Bradenton?

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 West Bradenton?

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 West Bradenton?

The closest airports with airline service are Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 8 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 29 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Manatee (48X), 11 miles away, Albert Whitted (SPG), 18 miles away and Peter O Knight (TPF), 30 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in West Bradenton?

94 charters in West Bradenton 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 West Bradenton

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

Snook150Redfish146Speckled Trout140Tarpon132King Mackerel116Cobia114Mangrove Snapper80Shark79Grouper74Spanish Mackerel70Snapper70Sheepshead66Gag Grouper62Flounder60Amberjack54Hogfish49Red Snapper44Tripletail42Pompano42Red Grouper41Mahi-Mahi37Tuna34Black Drum33Goliath Grouper32Barracuda29Wahoo28Jack Crevalle24Sailfish22Grunt21Blacktip Shark20Ladyfish19Gray Triggerfish18Blackfin Tuna18Bluefish16Lane Snapper16Hammerhead Shark15Bull Shark14Porgy12Permit12Bonito12Black Grouper10Skipjack Tuna10Marlin10Scamp10Bonnethead Shark9Catfish8Swordfish8Yellowtail Snapper7Blue Marlin6Lemon Shark5Snowy Grouper5Channel Catfish4Tiger Shark4Gulf Flounder3Largemouth Bass3Yellowedge Grouper3Bluegill3Shad2Spinner Shark2Reef Shark2Rainbow Trout2Crappie2Mako Shark2Yellowfin Tuna2Cubera Snapper2Vermilion Snapper2Speckled Hind2Bonefish2Tilefish2Nurse Shark2Atlantic Sharpnose Shark2Great Barracuda1Atlantic Croaker1Sand Trout1Blacknose Shark1Sandbar Shark1Dog Snapper1Mutton Snapper1Black Sea Bass1Warsaw Grouper1Striped Bass1Pickerel1Warmouth1Redear Sunfish1Yellowtail1Southern Flounder1Perch1Mahogany Snapper1Black Crappie1Sunshine Bass1Yellow Jack1White Marlin1Silk Snapper1

Charters near West Bradenton

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