Zephyrhills Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 39 fishing charters within 25 miles of Zephyrhills, 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 Zephyrhills

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39 charters in Zephyrhills

Deep sea fishing in Zephyrhills

14 of the 39 charters in Zephyrhills 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 Zephyrhills by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Zephyrhills

29 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Blacked Out Fishing Charters, Funked Up Fishing Charters, Salty Knots Fishing Charters, Blackneck Adventures Tampa Bay Fishing Charters, Nordic Fishing Charters and Excursions and 24 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

13 charters list half-day trips and 10 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 Zephyrhills

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 Zephyrhills

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • LALLakeland Linder International 20 miles away
  • TPATampa International 28 miles away

Local public airports

  • ZPHZephyrhills Municipal 2 miles away
  • X39Tampa North Aero Park 12 miles away
  • PCMPlant City 17 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Zephyrhills.

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, Zephyrhills city.

Questions about fishing charters in Zephyrhills

How many fishing charters are in Zephyrhills?

This page lists 39 fishing charters in Zephyrhills, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Zephyrhills?

14 of the 39 charters listed in Zephyrhills say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 29 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Zephyrhills 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 Zephyrhills?

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 Zephyrhills?

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 Zephyrhills?

The closest airports with airline service are Lakeland Linder International (LAL), 20 miles away and Tampa International (TPA), 28 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Zephyrhills Municipal (ZPH), 2 miles away, Tampa North Aero Park (X39), 12 miles away and Plant City (PCM), 17 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Zephyrhills?

13 charters in Zephyrhills 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 Zephyrhills

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

Snook29Redfish27Speckled Trout27Tarpon25Cobia19King Mackerel18Grouper16Shark15Mangrove Snapper13Snapper12Sheepshead12Flounder11Spanish Mackerel10Jack Crevalle10Red Snapper9Black Drum8Hogfish8Gag Grouper7Tripletail7Goliath Grouper6Amberjack5Pompano5Ladyfish4Bonito4Wahoo3Grunt3Permit3Red Grouper3Blacktip Shark3Mahi-Mahi3Tuna2Skipjack Tuna2Gray Triggerfish2Yellowtail Snapper2Sailfish2Bluefish2Lane Snapper2Scamp2Marlin1Schoolmaster Snapper1Largemouth Bass1Crappie1Blue Runner1Porgy1Bonnethead Shark1Yellowedge Grouper1Barracuda1Mutton Snapper1Black Grouper1Lemon Shark1Yellowfin Tuna1Catfish1Longnose Gar1Bowfin1Pickerel1Blackfin Tuna1

Charters near Zephyrhills

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