Willow Oak Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 25 fishing charters within 25 miles of Willow Oak, 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 Willow Oak

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

25 charters in Willow Oak

Deep sea fishing in Willow Oak

9 of the 25 charters in Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Willow Oak

17 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Sunshine City Fishing Charters, Captain Ketch Charters, Chasing Tails Charters, Capt Scotty Roe Fishing Charters, True Story Fishing Charters and 12 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

6 charters list half-day trips and 8 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 Willow Oak

13 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 Willow Oak

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Closest airports

With airline service

  • LALLakeland Linder International 5 miles away
  • TPATampa International 31 miles away

Local public airports

  • X49South Lakeland 1 mile away
  • PCMPlant City 10 miles away
  • BOWBartow Executive 15 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Willow Oak.

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, Willow Oak CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Willow Oak

How many fishing charters are in Willow Oak?

This page lists 25 fishing charters in Willow Oak, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Willow Oak?

9 of the 25 charters listed in Willow Oak say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 17 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Willow Oak 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 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. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Willow Oak?

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 Willow Oak?

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 Willow Oak?

The closest airports with airline service are Lakeland Linder International (LAL), 5 miles away and Tampa International (TPA), 31 miles away. Local public airports nearby: South Lakeland (X49), 1 mile away, Plant City (PCM), 10 miles away and Bartow Executive (BOW), 15 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Willow Oak?

13 charters in Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak

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

Snook19Speckled Trout18Redfish18Tarpon14Spanish Mackerel11Cobia11Mangrove Snapper10King Mackerel8Snapper8Sheepshead8Gag Grouper7Grouper7Flounder6Black Drum5Grunt5Tripletail5Goliath Grouper5Shark5Red Grouper4Red Snapper4Lane Snapper4Hogfish4Amberjack4Gray Triggerfish4Largemouth Bass3Bonito3Scamp2Mahi-Mahi2Porgy2Skipjack Tuna2Jack Crevalle2Bonnethead Shark2Wahoo2Tuna2Crappie2Catfish2Blackfin Tuna1Blacktip Shark1Yellowedge Grouper1Barracuda1Mutton Snapper1Yellowtail Snapper1Black Grouper1Lemon Shark1Sailfish1Yellowfin Tuna1Hammerhead Shark1Atlantic Sharpnose Shark1Mahogany Snapper1Bull Shark1Bluegill1Redear Sunfish1Ladyfish1Yellow Jack1Rainbow Trout1Vermilion Snapper1Channel Catfish1

Charters near Willow Oak

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