Florida is renowned for its many fishing opportunities, but none are more exciting than the deep-sea fishing tours offered by experienced operators all along the state’s extensive coastline. Whether in northeast Florida, the Panhandle region, the Gulf Coast or the Florida Keys, deep-sea fishing is always productive and exciting. The state’s year-round sunshine and warm water make fishing in Florida’s waters an enjoyable and memorable experience.
The waters around Jacksonville and St. Augustine are rich in schools of grouper, cobia, kingfish, dolphin fish, amberjack and sailfish, according to TeamBuckRogers.com. Many operators provide rods, reels, bait and licenses for your Florida deep-sea fishing tour. Generally, all skill levels are welcomed on these tours. The captains and crews work hard at making the trips successful and enjoyable for all. Boats are U.S. Coast Guard-licensed and approved and have all safety equipment on board. Half-day and full-day charters are available. Northern Florida experiences cool winters, which may affect weather conditions and species of fish available.
Visitors to South Florida have a wealth of water activities to enjoy, and deep-sea fishing is one of the most exciting ways to enjoy a day on the water. From Fort Lauderdale down to the Florida Keys, operators offer day and night trips to offshore fishing grounds where swordfish, mahi-mahi, tuna, snapper, barracuda and grouper can be found, according to Ultimatesportfishing.com. The Gulf Stream in some places is no more than five miles offshore. You can take a half day, three-quarters of a day or full-day trips and try bait-kite fishing, trolling, bottom-fishing, wreck-fishing and trolling.
Florida’s Gulf Coast on the west side of the state offers great deep-sea fishing from the northern Panhandle area down to Naples and Marco Island. Snook, redfish, tarpon, cobia, tuna, sharks and other species of fish wait in fishing grounds that are the favorites of the Gulf’s charter captains. What fish you will catch depends on migration habits as they travel through the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Bait, tackle and deep-sea fishing licenses are provided, along with friendly crews that will even help clean and bag your fish. Families are welcome, according to charter-boatfishing.com. Take your pick from four-, six-, eight-, 10- or 12-hour trips. Credit cards are widely accepted by tour operators throughout the state.
