Whitfield Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 212 fishing charters within 25 miles of Whitfield, 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 Whitfield

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

212 charters in Whitfield

Deep sea fishing in Whitfield

93 of the 212 charters in Whitfield 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 Whitfield by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Whitfield

120 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Action Fishing Adventures, Go Florida Fishing, Sarasota Family Friendly Fishing Charter Boat, Sarasota Fishing Charters, Tampa Inshore Fishing and 115 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

52 charters list half-day trips and 57 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 Whitfield

83 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 Whitfield

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 1 mile away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 35 miles away

Local public airports

  • 48XManatee 16 miles away
  • VNCVenice Municipal 25 miles away
  • SPGAlbert Whitted 25 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Whitfield.

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, Whitfield CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Whitfield

How many fishing charters are in Whitfield?

This page lists 212 fishing charters in Whitfield, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Whitfield?

93 of the 212 charters listed in Whitfield say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 120 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Whitfield 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 Whitfield?

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 Whitfield?

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 Whitfield?

The closest airports with airline service are Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 1 mile away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 35 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Manatee (48X), 16 miles away, Venice Municipal (VNC), 25 miles away and Albert Whitted (SPG), 25 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Whitfield?

83 charters in Whitfield 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 Whitfield

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

Snook134Redfish131Speckled Trout125Tarpon113Cobia100King Mackerel91Shark66Mangrove Snapper66Grouper64Sheepshead60Snapper60Spanish Mackerel58Flounder54Gag Grouper49Pompano41Amberjack40Hogfish38Tripletail34Red Grouper31Red Snapper30Tuna28Black Drum27Goliath Grouper26Barracuda26Mahi-Mahi25Jack Crevalle21Wahoo19Sailfish17Grunt17Bluefish17Blacktip Shark16Ladyfish16Gray Triggerfish15Lane Snapper14Permit11Bonito11Blackfin Tuna11Bull Shark10Hammerhead Shark10Porgy10Catfish7Bonnethead Shark6Skipjack Tuna6Scamp6Swordfish5Lemon Shark5Black Grouper5Snowy Grouper5Marlin5Yellowtail Snapper4Blue Marlin4Tiger Shark4Channel Catfish3Bluegill3Largemouth Bass3Yellowedge Grouper3Gulf Flounder3Rainbow Trout2Crappie2Mako Shark2Shad2Reef Shark2Spinner Shark2Vermilion Snapper2Speckled Hind2Cubera Snapper2Mahogany Snapper2Tilefish2Mutton Snapper1Black Sea Bass1Striped Bass1Pickerel1Warmouth1Redear Sunfish1Sand Trout1Yellowfin Tuna1Yellowtail1Southern Flounder1Great Barracuda1Atlantic Croaker1Black Crappie1Sunshine Bass1Blacknose Shark1Sandbar Shark1Dog Snapper1Warsaw Grouper1Perch1Yellow Jack1Bonefish1Nurse Shark1

Charters near Whitfield

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