Our Top 15 Fishing Charters in the USA

1.Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 408 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Head from Key West’s Front Street to the reef aboard the 64-foot FishMonster Max. The five-hour trip includes fishing licenses, bait, tackle, crew help, and free fish cleaning. Chase, Donte, Dave, and the deck team are praised for helping beginners. Buy drinks aboard, bring a small cooler, and arrive 30 minutes early.

“These racist people insulted me, and pulled away from the dock while I was calling to them not to leave me. They did not care that I was right there and had paid like everyone else. They pulled away from the dock while I was telling them I was signed up for the fishing trip. They obviously did not want black people on their boat. Then, the agent insulted me. This was a horrible experience!!’ No one should ever use this service.”

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2.Private Fishing Charter in Ketchikan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 367 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $900Top rated

Spend about five hours on a private Ketchikan boat with guides such as Joey or Alex, fishing for salmon and halibut among protected islands. Gear, snacks, bottled water, and soda are included. Meet at your cruise berth, bring a fishing license and king salmon stamp, and expect real weather, changing tides, and no guaranteed catch.

“We did this as part of an Alaskan Cruise…and let me tell you, it was THE HIGHLIGHT of our trip! We caught so many salmon and were able to be completely hands on with the fishing (I’ve done trips where they don’t let you even reel in the fish all the way yourself). It was my boyfriend’s second time fishing ever, and he is now hooked! Memory of a lifetime with the perfect guide, perfect scenery, and perfect fishing!!!”

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3.4-Hour Day or Night-Time Reef Bottom Fishing Charter in Fort Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 365 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Board an air-conditioned boat at 301 Seabreeze Boulevard for four hours of reef fishing off Fort Lauderdale. The captain and mates provide bait, tackle, licenses, ice, and hands-on help. Fish for snapper, grouper, porgies, jacks, and kingfish, then have your catch cleaned at the dock.

“The ocean was ruff, we were advised and the crew Ace and Chelsea ( her first day) were very attentive and constantly helping any way they could. Fishing was OK what we did catch and kept was delicious. Ace was from Jamaica served in our US Navy and is a first class guy. Very knowledgeable. I would do this again with better sea conditions.”

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4.Ketchikan salmon and halibut fishing charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $700

Fish Ketchikan waters for salmon and halibut aboard a private boat with an Alaska King Charter captain. Your captain supplies rods, reels, tackle, bait, drinks, and fishing instruction. The trip lasts about four to six hours, begins near the cruise docks, and may include eagle, whale, shark, and rockfish sightings.

“We had a great time fishing with Reggie! It was late in the season, so we were warned well in advance of our trip we might not catch much of anything. We decided to go out anyway, and we are glad we did! We hooked a few halibut, dog sharks, and rockfish in 4 hours. Reggie was a great guide for our trip and helped us learn about the area he calls home. We definitely recommend this experience!”

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5.Blue Heron Drift Fishing Family Friendly Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 202 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80Best value

Blue Heron Fishing takes you from Jupiter into nearby Atlantic waters for a four-hour drift-fishing trip. Rods, reels, bait, tackle, and a fishing license are included. Crew members such as Ed, John, Solomon, and Captain Wally have earned praise for helping beginners, resetting drifts, and keeping lines clear. Choose a morning or afternoon departure.

“We had a good time, caught a few fish , staff was great Encountered a school of about 5 sharks that took alit of the fish but was so much fun”

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6.Miami Big Game Deep Sea Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Mark the Shark and crew for a private four-to-six-hour fishing charter off South Florida. You can bring food and drinks, use supplied ice, and have caught fish cleaned and prepared. The boat can accommodate up to eight or nine people, with underwater cameras adding a close view of the action.

“Mark the shark was terrible guide. We have been on a lot of fishing tours. This was worst by far. Would not recommend to anyone.”

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7.Private Sportfishing Charter For Up To 6 People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews

Head from Hollywood Marina on a private four-hour charter for up to six people. The captain and mate provide bait, tackle, licenses, ice, coolers, and fish cleaning while helping you target sharks that can weigh up to 1,000 pounds. Bring your own food and drinks, and expect a family-friendly trip with possible mahi-mahi, tuna, or sailfish.

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8.Fishing Charters – Fort Myers Beach / Naples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $275

Fish from Lovers Key with Captain Mike of BeeLine Fishing Charters. Your private group can choose back-bay fishing for snook, redfish, and trout, or head offshore for snapper, grouper, shark, and mackerel. Trips last about four to six hours, and the crew cleans your catch afterward.

“Captain Mike was awesome. He gave me an amazing experience fishing inland and outland catching various species of fish. Ended the trip with a whomper of a Grouper at 21 inches and Capt Mike was super chill, easy going and always made sure I was catching fish and making the experience a great time. Baiting the hook, using live bait and always answering any questions and keeping things running smooth. Super nice boat, good gear and just overall a top notch experience. I would highly recommend this guide to anyone looking for a great day fishing.”

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9.Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $615

Fish from a private boat with Oasis Alaska Charters for King, Coho, Pink, or Chum salmon near Ketchikan. Captains such as Schuyler, Josh, TJ, and Danny provide instruction and local help. The four-hour trip includes gear, snacks, drinks, and a marine toilet. Shuttle service is available from select locations, while licenses, processing, and taxes cost extra.

“Best guided fishing excursion. The staff was attentive from booking through drop off back at the ship. The guide, Schuyler, was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made our fishing experience that much better. Highly recommend.”

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10.Private Fishing Charter for Family and Friends in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $265

Set out from Kewalo Basin Harbor with up to five companions for a private two-hour bottom reef fishing trip. The crew provides rods, bait, safety instruction, ice chests, and hands-on help. Captains such as Sundance, Rick, Zach, and Marcus have helped families catch several species while watching for turtles and dolphins.

“🙂great experience and was very friendly and nice to our grandson. Very exciting fishing day and caught a lot of fish.”

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11.KeyWest Half-Day Inshore Fishing Private Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Start at 7:30 am from Stock Island for four hours of private fishing in Key West’s shallow channels and backcountry. Captain Justin or Captain Jagger may guide your group, using live crabs, pilchards, and pinfish for tarpon, sharks, snappers, jacks, barracuda, and permit. Rods, tackle, bottled water, and the fishing license are included.

“Trolling motor not working correctly, so lost lots of fishing time. Would not hold position, and was very noisy.wasted dayJustin was great guy.”

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12.Ketchikan Fishing Charter (salmon)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $395

Spend four hours salmon fishing from a private 28-foot boat with guide Nolan or another Alaska Strike Zone captain. Fish for King, Coho, Chum, Pink, and sometimes Sockeye salmon, while using a roomy fishing platform, enclosed marine toilet, onboard rain gear, and private transport from Ketchikan’s cruise docks.

“Nolan was awesome and super funny! He was very knowledgeable about salmon fishing and the area in general. He made our experience one of a kind! We caught around 20 salmon and had a great time reeling them in.”

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13.Kenai River Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $375

Spend about five hours fishing the Kenai or Kasilof River with Kenai Drift Anglers. Your guide adjusts the outing to your goals, using fly-fishing or conventional gear for seasonal salmon, rainbow trout, or Dolly Varden. Heated boat seats, rods, tackle, coffee, and tea are included. Meet in Soldotna and return to the same point.

“Catching Sockeye Salmon and being on the Kenai River!!!! A dream come true!!!! The people of Alaska are very nice and welcoming!!!! The weather here was exceptional during our visit.”

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14.Ketchikan Halibut Fishing Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $715

Fish Southeast Alaska’s famous halibut grounds on a private four-hour charter from Ketchikan. Your captain provides rods, tackle, bait, snacks, bottled water, and soda, while you enjoy a roomy boat, marine toilet, and rugged coastal views. The trip meets at North Point Higgins Road and may include hassle-free pickup from select locations.

“Fantastic time! It was just my husband and I and our charter captain! The captain was great! Caught 2 halibut off the rip and then even some rock fish and salmon but it isn’t in season yet so we couldn’t keep those!”

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15.4 hour Fishing Charter with a Tampa Native

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours on Tampa Bay with a private captain from Chasing Tails Charters. You will catch bait, fish for inshore species, watch for wildlife, and keep legal fish if you wish. Captains Jason, Buck, and Garrett are praised for moving quickly when the bite slows and helping both children and experienced anglers.

“Great experience. Got us on fish in Tampa Bay and we caught like 40 in 3+ hours'ish of actual fishing. Jason was knowledgeable and fun. Great morning on the water.”

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