West Canaveral Groves Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 71 fishing charters within 25 miles of West Canaveral Groves, 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 Canaveral Groves

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71 charters in West Canaveral Groves

Deep sea fishing in West Canaveral Groves

26 of the 71 charters in West Canaveral Groves 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 West Canaveral Groves by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in West Canaveral Groves

22 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Local Lines Guide Services, Slightly Obsessed Fishing Charters, East Central Florida Outfitters, Indian River inshore charters, Spacefish and 17 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

19 charters list half-day trips and 21 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 Canaveral Groves

27 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 Canaveral Groves

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Closest airports

With airline service

  • MLBMelbourne Orlando International 24 miles away
  • MCOOrlando International 28 miles away

Local public airports

  • TIXSpace Coast Regional 9 miles away
  • COIMerritt Island 11 miles away
  • X21Arthur Dunn Air Park 16 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of West Canaveral Groves.

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 Canaveral Groves CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in West Canaveral Groves

How many fishing charters are in West Canaveral Groves?

This page lists 71 fishing charters in West Canaveral Groves, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in West Canaveral Groves?

26 of the 71 charters listed in West Canaveral Groves 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 West Canaveral Groves 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 West Canaveral Groves?

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 in West Canaveral Groves?

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 Canaveral Groves?

The closest airports with airline service are Melbourne Orlando International (MLB), 24 miles away and Orlando International (MCO), 28 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Space Coast Regional (TIX), 9 miles away, Merritt Island (COI), 11 miles away and Arthur Dunn Air Park (X21), 16 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in West Canaveral Groves?

27 charters in West Canaveral Groves 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 Canaveral Groves

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

Tarpon39Redfish38Snook37Speckled Trout28Black Drum25King Mackerel23Cobia21Grouper20Mahi-Mahi17Wahoo17Sailfish15Snapper15Shark12Amberjack12Mangrove Snapper11Jack Crevalle10Barracuda10Catfish9Sheepshead9Pompano9Bluefish8Flounder7Gray Triggerfish7Blackfin Tuna7Tripletail6Blacktip Shark6Bull Shark6Hammerhead Shark6Ladyfish6Spanish Mackerel5Red Snapper5Tilefish5Largemouth Bass4Goliath Grouper4Bonito4Swordfish4Skipjack Tuna4Bonnethead Shark4Yellowfin Tuna3Spinner Shark3Gag Grouper3Black Grouper3Scamp3Tuna3Nurse Shark2Red Grouper2Blue Marlin2Snowy Grouper2Blacknose Shark2Bonefish2Tiger Shark1Atlantic Sharpnose Shark1Vermilion Snapper1Black Sea Bass1Warsaw Grouper1Speckled Hind1Black Bullhead Catfish1Bigeye Tuna1White Marlin1Lane Snapper1Almaco Jack1Permit1Sandbar Shark1Atlantic Croaker1Hardhead Catfish1Mutton Snapper1

Charters near West Canaveral Groves

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