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Deep Sea Fishing in Fort Myers
8 charter boats in Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, Sanibel and Pine Island that run offshore and deep sea trips, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The boats
Fort Myers deep sea fishing charters, A to Z
Every boat here lists offshore, reef or wreck trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Captiva Island Charters
Pickups: 15001 Punta Rassa Rd, Fort Myers; 6001 Maria Dr, St James City; Captiva
Targets: Tarpon, Red snapper, Snook, Redfish, Red grouper, Gag grouper, Amberjack, Cobia
Endless Summer Charters
Port Sanibel Marina (Fort Myers) or Sanibel Marina
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Permit, Cobia, Gag grouper, Mangrove snapper, King mackerel
Hawgwild Fishing Charters
Snook Bight Marina, 4765 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Red snapper, Red grouper, Mangrove snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Cobia, Permit, Tarpon, Snook
Jackpot Fishing & Ecotours
Fort Myers
Targets: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Permit, Shark, Mangrove snapper, Gag grouper, Cobia
Reel Rednecks Fishing Adventures
Fort Myers
Targets: Redfish, Tarpon, Snook, Red grouper, Gag grouper, Red snapper, Mangrove snapper, Yellowtail snapper
Salty Fishing Charters
Cape Coral
Targets: Mangrove snapper, Red grouper, Gag grouper, Red snapper, Amberjack, Goliath grouper, Speckled trout, Sheepshead
Tall Tails Charters
Fort Myers
Targets: Tarpon, Cobia, Redfish, Snook, Sheepshead, Spanish mackerel, Mangrove snapper, Red grouper
Captain Tony's Fishing Adventures
18800 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Targets: Red grouper, Gag grouper, Mangrove snapper, Lane snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Cobia, Sheepshead, Snook
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 25 operators: Fort Myers fishing charters.
What to expect
Deep sea fishing in Fort Myers at a glance
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.
- Trip lengths these boats publish: Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 3; Full day (8 hours or more) – 3; Half day (about 4 hours) – 2.
- Fish they list most: Snook, Redfish, Mangrove snapper, Tarpon, Gag grouper, Red grouper, Cobia, Red snapper.
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 2 of 8 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Offshore water is rougher than the bay. If you get seasick, read how to avoid seasickness on a charter before you go, and check the Fort Myers wind forecast – the captain always makes the final weather call.
Questions
Deep sea fishing in Fort Myers: questions
What fish can you catch deep sea fishing in Fort Myers?
The fish these boats list most often are Snook, Redfish, Mangrove snapper, Tarpon, Gag grouper, Red grouper. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is deep sea or inshore fishing better in Fort Myers?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Fort Myers also runs inshore trips: 24 inshore guides. 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.
For captains and guides
Your boat, listed free. No commission, ever.
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