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Port St. Joe, Florida
Port St. Joe Fishing Charters
5 charter captains and guides fishing from Port St. Joe, Mexico Beach, Cape San Blas and Apalachicola, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The captains
Port St. Joe fishing charters and guides, A to Z
Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.
Your boat, Port St. Joe
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Charisma Charters
104 Miramar Dr., Mexico Beach, FL 32456 (boat location)
Targets: Red snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, King mackerel, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Cobia, Spanish mackerel
Congo Charters
180 Pilot Drive, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Grouper, Red snapper, King mackerel, Amberjack, Wahoo, Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder
Lady J Charters
Port St. Joe
Targets: Swordfish, Tuna, Tripletail, Speckled trout, Redfish, Flounder, Shark
Robinson Brothers Guide Service
44 Avenue E, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Tarpon, Spanish mackerel, Sheepshead, Pompano, Tripletail
Shallow Seas Charters
Presnell's Bayside Marina, 2115 County Road 30A, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Flounder, Speckled trout, Spanish mackerel, Shark
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. How we list · Update or remove a listing
Trip types
Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Port St. Joe?
How the 5 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.
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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.
Usually after: Red snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, King mackerel.
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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.
Usually after: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Spanish mackerel.
Port St. Joe is part of Florida Gulf Coast fishing charters: compare towns, prices and trips across the area.
Today on the water
Conditions in Port St. Joe right now
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Live from NOAA tide station 8728912, NOAA station 8728690, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Port St. Joe.
Full tide table and what is biting: Port St. Joe fishing report.
Seasons
What is biting in Port St. Joe, month by month
The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.
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Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: floridaredfish.com, charismacharters.com.
Know before you go
Fishing in Port St. Joe: local notes
Source: ladyjcharterspsj.com
Source: shallowseascharters.com
Source: apalachicolabay.org
Source: charismacharters.com
Source: floridaredfish.com
Questions
Port St. Joe fishing charter questions
How many fishing charters are in Port St. Joe?
We list 5 charter captains and guides fishing from Port St. Joe, Mexico Beach, Cape San Blas and Apalachicola, A to Z – not ranked.
How much is a fishing charter in Port St. Joe?
0 of the 5 operators listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on trip length, the boat and how far offshore you go, so confirm with the captain.
What fish can you catch in Port St. Joe?
The species Port St. Joe captains list most often are Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Spanish mackerel, Tripletail and Shark. In October, the season calendar above shows Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Spanish mackerel, Pompano in season.
Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Florida?
Anglers on a for-hire vessel (guide, charter or party boat) with a valid charter license are exempt from the saltwater license and snook/lobster permits. A Florida resident annual license is $17 and a nonresident annual license $47. Florida fishing license prices and rules.
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.
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