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South Florida Fishing Charters
135 fishing charters and guides in Stuart, Jupiter, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Key Largo, Islamorada, Naples and Marco Island, each listed A to Z on its town page with boats, trip types, published prices and direct phone numbers. From Stuart down to Miami, the Gulf Stream runs close to shore, so offshore boats reach deep water fast. Biscayne Bay, the upper Keys and the Ten Thousand Islands add inshore and flats fishing.
Towns
Fishing charter towns in South Florida
Typical half day is the median published price for a private trip of about 4 hours, where at least 3 boats in that town publish one.
| Town | Captains | Typical half day | Charters | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Stuart, Jensen Beach, Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce | 13 | $887 | All 13 · Deep sea · Inshore | Conditions |
| Jupiter Jupiter, Juno Beach and Palm Beach Gardens | 15 | $550 | All 15 · Deep sea · Inshore | Conditions |
| Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Hillsboro Inlet and Dania Beach | 20 | $800 | All 20 · Deep sea · Inshore | Conditions |
| Miami Miami, Miami Beach, Haulover and Key Biscayne | 24 | $800 | All 24 · Deep sea · Inshore | Conditions |
| Key Largo Key Largo and North Key Largo | 18 | $1,100 | All 18 · Deep sea · Inshore | Conditions |
| Islamorada Islamorada, Tavernier and Plantation Key | 15 | $900 | All 15 · Deep sea · Inshore | Conditions |
| Naples Naples, Bonita Springs and Everglades City | 14 | $600 | All 14 · Deep sea · Inshore | Conditions |
| Marco Island Marco Island, Goodland and Isles of Capri | 16 | $587 | All 16 · Deep sea · Inshore | Conditions |
What you can fish
Deep sea, inshore and party boats: South Florida
The water: the Gulf Stream, Biscayne Bay, the upper Keys and the southwest Gulf coast.
93
Deep sea and offshore boats
Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.
85
Inshore and bay guides
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
13
Party boats
Party boats (head boats) sell spots per person, bait and tackle included. They are the cheapest way onto the water, and the crew helps beginners.
Fish the South Florida captains list most: Mahi-mahi, Sailfish, Tarpon, Snook, Grouper, Snapper, King mackerel, Wahoo, Redfish, Cobia. In season in October: Snook, Snapper, Wahoo, Redfish.
Prices
What a fishing charter costs: South Florida
Calculated from the private-trip prices captains publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $750 | $500 – $1,600 | 48 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,250 | $800 – $2,475 | 37 |
Compare: fishing charter prices across the US.
Questions
South Florida fishing charter questions
How many fishing charters are in the South Florida?
We list 135 captains and guides across 8 towns. Miami has the most, with 24. Each town page lists them A to Z – not ranked.
How much is a fishing charter in the South Florida?
Among 48 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $750 (from $500 to $1,600), and the median full day is $1,250. Prices are for the whole boat and vary by town, boat and season.
Which South Florida town should I fish from?
Pick the town closest to where you are staying – the runs to the fish are short from all of them. For offshore trips, look at the towns with the most deep sea boats in the table above; for calm water and kids, pick inshore. Inshore vs offshore explained.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
More fishing areas: Florida Keys · Florida Gulf Coast · Lake Michigan · Lake Erie · Outer Banks.
For captains and guides
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