Zellwood Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 35 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Zellwood, 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 & Guides in Zellwood

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35 charters and guides in Zellwood

Deep sea fishing in Zellwood

10 of the 35 charters in Zellwood 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 Zellwood by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Zellwood

10 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Central Florida Outdoors, Dirty Duck Outdoors, Southern Tackleworks, Freshwater & Inshore Tackle, Live Bait, & Gear, Reel Fintastic Charters, David Paycheck Fishing Guide Service and 5 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

13 charters list half-day trips and 7 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 Zellwood

17 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 Zellwood

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SFBOrlando Sanford International 21 miles away
  • MCOOrlando International 26 miles away

Local public airports

  • X04Orlando Apopka 1 mile away
  • X61Bob White Field 4 miles away
  • X55Mid-Florida 9 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Zellwood.

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, Zellwood CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Zellwood

How many fishing charters and guides are in Zellwood?

This page lists 35 fishing charters and guides in Zellwood, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Zellwood?

10 of the 35 charters listed in Zellwood say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 10 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Zellwood in October?

Under Florida's rules you can keep king mackerel, mahi-mahi, wahoo and cobia. For grouper it depends on the dates or whether the boat holds a federal permit. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Zellwood?

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 or guide in Zellwood?

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 Zellwood?

The closest airports with airline service are Orlando Sanford International (SFB), 21 miles away and Orlando International (MCO), 26 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Orlando Apopka (X04), 1 mile away, Bob White Field (X61), 4 miles away and Mid-Florida (X55), 9 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Zellwood?

17 charters in Zellwood 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 Zellwood

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

Largemouth Bass13Crappie10Redfish9Snook8Speckled Trout7Grouper5Tarpon5Catfish4Shad4Chain Pickerel4Pickerel4Black Drum4Black Crappie3Bluegill3Striped Bass2Peacock Bass2Sunshine Bass2King Mackerel2Jack Crevalle2Mangrove Snapper2Carp2Cobia2Wahoo1Redear Sunfish1Shark1Alligator Gar1Mahi-Mahi1Snapper1Goliath Grouper1Flounder1Ladyfish1Bowfin1Skipjack Tuna1Spanish Mackerel1Permit1Rockfish1Pompano1

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