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Stuart, Florida
Stuart Fishing Charters
13 charter captains and guides fishing from Stuart, Jensen Beach, Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The captains
Stuart 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, Stuart
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The Bounty Sportfishing
Sailfish Marina, 3565 SE St Lucie Blvd, Stuart, FL 34997
Targets: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Yellowfin tuna, King mackerel, Swordfish, Marlin, Cobia
Catch of the Day Charters
4905 SE Dixie Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997
Targets: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Blackfin tuna, Wahoo, King mackerel, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia
DayMaker Charters
Sailfish Marina, 3585 SE St Lucie Blvd, Stuart, FL 34997
Targets: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, King mackerel, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia
Funk Charters
Jensen Beach Boat Ramp Park, 2065 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Jack crevalle
Go Fishing Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce
Targets: Snook
Grey Ghost Fishing Charters
3443 SE St Lucie Blvd, Stuart, FL 34997
Targets: Tarpon, Redfish, Snook, Jack crevalle, Permit, Shark
Hate 2 Lose Sport Fishing Charters
4969 SE Railway Ave, Stuart, FL 34997 (Slip 4A)
Targets: Swordfish, Blue marlin, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Yellowfin tuna, Sailfish, King mackerel, Blackfin tuna
Lady Stuart Deep Sea Fishing
Hutchinson Island Marriott, 555 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996
Native Fishing Charters
Stuart
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Jack crevalle, Sailfish, King mackerel, Mahi-mahi, Shark
Night Heron Fishing Charters
Sandsprit Park, 3443 SE St Lucie Blvd, Stuart, FL 34997
Targets: Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Speckled trout, Sailfish, Cobia, Wahoo, Grouper
Off the Chain Fishing Charters
Sailfish Marina of Stuart, 3585 SE St Lucie Blvd, Stuart, FL
Targets: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Cobia, Marlin, Grouper, Snapper
Safari 1 Deep Sea Fishing
4307 SE Bayview Street, Stuart, FL 34997
Targets: Snapper, Grouper, Black sea bass, Triggerfish, Mahi-mahi, King mackerel, Tuna, Cobia
You're On Fishing Charters
Stuart
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Cobia, Jack crevalle, Tripletail, Pompano
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 Stuart?
How the 13 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: Mahi-mahi, Cobia, Sailfish, Wahoo.
Typical private half day: $1,350 (5 boats publish one).
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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: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Jack crevalle.
Typical private half day: $600 (5 boats publish one).
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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.
Usually after: Snapper, Grouper, Black sea bass, Triggerfish.
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Today on the water
Conditions in Stuart right now
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Live from NOAA tide station 8722371, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Stuart.
Full tide table and what is biting: Stuart fishing report.
Prices
What a fishing charter costs in Stuart
Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $887 | $600 – $1,450 | 8 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,750 | $900 – $2,000 | 5 |
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Seasons
What is biting in Stuart, month by month
The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Mahi-mahi | ||||||||||||
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| Sheepshead | ||||||||||||
| Bluefish |
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: nativefishingcharters.com, reelcandysportfishing.com, myfwc.com, jupiterinletdistrict.org.
Know before you go
Fishing in Stuart: local notes
Source: nightheronfishingcharters.com
Source: greyghostfishingcharters.com
Source: offthechainfishing.com
Source: funkcharters.com
Source: safari1deepseafishing.com
Questions
Stuart fishing charter questions
How many fishing charters are in Stuart?
We list 13 charter captains and guides fishing from Stuart, Jensen Beach, Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce, A to Z – not ranked.
How much is a fishing charter in Stuart?
Among 8 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $887 (from $600 to $1,450), and the median full day is $1,750. Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.
What fish can you catch in Stuart?
The species Stuart captains list most often are Mahi-mahi, Cobia, Sailfish, King mackerel, Wahoo and Grouper. In October, the season calendar above shows Snook, Black grouper 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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