West Samoset Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 230 fishing charters within 25 miles of West Samoset, 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 Samoset

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230 charters in West Samoset

Deep sea fishing in West Samoset

96 of the 230 charters in West Samoset 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 Samoset by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in West Samoset

134 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Go Florida Fishing, Action Fishing Adventures, Tampa Inshore Fishing, Nautical Native Fishing Adventures, Inshore Slam Fishing Charters and 129 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

55 charters list half-day trips and 63 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 Samoset

91 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 Samoset

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 5 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 31 miles away

Local public airports

  • 48XManatee 12 miles away
  • SPGAlbert Whitted 21 miles away
  • VNCVenice Municipal 28 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of West Samoset.

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 Samoset CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in West Samoset

How many fishing charters are in West Samoset?

This page lists 230 fishing charters in West Samoset, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in West Samoset?

96 of the 230 charters listed in West Samoset say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 134 run inshore and bay trips.

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

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 Samoset?

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 Samoset?

The closest airports with airline service are Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 5 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 31 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Manatee (48X), 12 miles away, Albert Whitted (SPG), 21 miles away and Venice Municipal (VNC), 28 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in West Samoset?

91 charters in West Samoset 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 Samoset

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

Snook146Redfish143Speckled Trout137Tarpon126Cobia108King Mackerel99Shark71Mangrove Snapper71Grouper69Snapper64Spanish Mackerel63Sheepshead63Flounder58Gag Grouper52Pompano43Hogfish43Amberjack43Tripletail38Red Snapper35Red Grouper34Goliath Grouper30Tuna29Black Drum29Mahi-Mahi27Barracuda27Jack Crevalle23Wahoo22Grunt19Sailfish18Blacktip Shark18Ladyfish18Bluefish17Gray Triggerfish15Lane Snapper14Hammerhead Shark14Blackfin Tuna13Permit12Bull Shark12Bonito11Porgy10Catfish8Bonnethead Shark7Black Grouper7Marlin7Swordfish6Skipjack Tuna6Lemon Shark5Scamp5Yellowtail Snapper4Blue Marlin4Snowy Grouper4Tiger Shark4Gulf Flounder3Bluegill3Largemouth Bass3Channel Catfish3Yellowedge Grouper3Shad2Rainbow Trout2Crappie2Mako Shark2Reef Shark2Spinner Shark2Vermilion Snapper2Cubera Snapper2Mahogany Snapper2Mutton Snapper1Black Sea Bass1Sand Trout1Great Barracuda1Atlantic Croaker1Striped Bass1Pickerel1Warmouth1Redear Sunfish1Warsaw Grouper1Yellowfin Tuna1Yellowtail1Southern Flounder1Blacknose Shark1Sandbar Shark1Dog Snapper1Black Crappie1Sunshine Bass1Perch1Speckled Hind1Yellow Jack1Bonefish1Tilefish1Nurse Shark1Atlantic Sharpnose Shark1

Charters near West Samoset

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