West Melbourne Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 82 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of West Melbourne, 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 West Melbourne

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

82 charters and guides in West Melbourne

Deep sea fishing in West Melbourne

29 of the 82 charters in West Melbourne 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 Melbourne by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in West Melbourne

27 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: East Coast Fishing Charters, Reel Kayak Fishing Charters, Captain Kyler's Fishing Charters, Fishing Devotion charters, zookeeper charters and 22 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

20 charters list half-day trips and 23 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 Melbourne

39 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 Melbourne

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • MLBMelbourne Orlando International 4 miles away
  • VRBVero Beach Regional 31 miles away

Local public airports

  • X59Valkaria 9 miles away
  • X26Sebastian Municipal 19 miles away
  • COIMerritt Island 20 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of West Melbourne.

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 Melbourne city.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in West Melbourne

How many fishing charters and guides are in West Melbourne?

This page lists 82 fishing charters and guides in West Melbourne, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in West Melbourne?

29 of the 82 charters listed in West Melbourne say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 27 run inshore and bay trips.

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

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 West Melbourne?

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 Melbourne?

The closest airports with airline service are Melbourne Orlando International (MLB), 4 miles away and Vero Beach Regional (VRB), 31 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Valkaria (X59), 9 miles away, Sebastian Municipal (X26), 19 miles away and Merritt Island (COI), 20 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in West Melbourne?

39 charters in West Melbourne 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 Melbourne

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

Snook40Redfish40Tarpon39Speckled Trout31King Mackerel29Cobia28Mahi-Mahi26Grouper25Black Drum25Sailfish20Snapper19Wahoo18Amberjack18Shark14Bluefish13Pompano13Jack Crevalle12Barracuda12Mangrove Snapper12Sheepshead12Flounder11Catfish10Gray Triggerfish10Spanish Mackerel9Tripletail9Ladyfish8Blacktip Shark8Red Snapper8Blackfin Tuna8Hammerhead Shark7Goliath Grouper6Swordfish6Tilefish6Bull Shark5Skipjack Tuna5Bonito5Lane Snapper4Gag Grouper4Black Grouper4Yellowfin Tuna4Scamp4Spinner Shark4Bonnethead Shark4Largemouth Bass4Mutton Snapper3Nurse Shark3Atlantic Sharpnose Shark3Red Grouper3Snowy Grouper3Blue Marlin3Tuna3Bowfin2Black Sea Bass2Tiger Shark2Sandbar Shark2Bigeye Tuna2Vermilion Snapper2White Marlin2Blacknose Shark2Crappie2Bluegill2Longnose Gar1Porgy1Mako Shark1Grunt1Yellowtail Snapper1Channel Catfish1Atlantic Croaker1Hardhead Catfish1Cubera Snapper1Warsaw Grouper1Speckled Hind1Black Bullhead Catfish1Almaco Jack1Bonefish1Marlin1Redear Sunfish1

Charters & Guides near West Melbourne

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