Fishing charters in Biltmore Beach, FL

Biltmore Beach can be considered the fishing capital of Florida as it's home to a variety of exotic fish and a large fishing charter fleet.

Depending on the season, you can catch Red Snapper, King Mackerel, Amberjack, Cobia, and many more.

Inshore fishing charters in Biltmore Beach

Biltmore Beach is home to some of the best inshore fishing experiences. From the fishing on the flats to the Founder gigging, there’s something for anglers of all tastes and budgets.

There are a lot of options for your next fishing trip near Biltmore Beach. These waters a home to Cobia, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Gag Grouper, and many more.

Inshore fishing trips are good for families with kids, couples, and small groups of friends.

Inshore fishing trip prices

$465 is the average base price for a private 4-hour inshore fishing charter and 2 anglers. Add $50 for an each additional person. Fishing charters can accommodate up to 6 persons depending on the capacity of the boat.

The cheapest 2-hour inshore fishing trip in Biltmore Beach found on our platform costs $200 for 2 anglers.

You can find about 41 fishing charters in Biltmore Beach and nearby cities. It’s easy to find your next fishing outing in Biltmore Beach.

Best time for inshore fishing

The best months for inshore fishing near Biltmore Beach are September, August and July.

Popular inshore fish species

• Cobia
• Redfish
• Spanish Mackerel
• Gag Grouper
• Mangrove Snapper

Popular inshore fishing charters

• Advanced Fishing with James Pic from $500.00
• Complete Inshore Charters from $700.00
• Southern Renegade Charters from $600.00

Offshore fishing charters in Biltmore Beach

Nothing beats fishing in the open water. Biltmore Beach offshore fishing charters have unique access to nearshore and offshore fishing grounds.

Red Snapper, King Mackerel, Amberjack, Cobia, and Red Snapper can be your next catch.

Offshore fishing trips are good for experienced anglers, groups for friends, and those who want to reel in a bigger catch. Be ready to travel into the federal waters miles off the coast.

Offshore fishing trip prices

$770 is the average price for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip and 2 people. An extra angler fee is $50. Fishing charters can accommodate 2-6 anglers depending on the size of the craft.

The cheapest rates start at $595 for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip near Biltmore Beach.

There are more than 29 fishing companies in Biltmore Beach and nearby cities. It’s easy to book your next fishing retreat in Biltmore Beach.

Tip: It takes some time to get to the offshore fishing spots. So it’s better to take a 6-hour or 8-hour offshore fishing trip for the best fishing experience.

The average tips are 15-20% of the total fishing charter price.

Best time for offshore fishing

The best months for offshore fishing near Biltmore Beach are September, August and July.

Popular offshore fish species

• Red Snapper
• King Mackerel
• Amberjack
• Cobia
• Mahi Mahi

Popular offshore fishing charters

• Charter Boat Miss Mary from $1600.00

Family-friendly fishing charters in Biltmore Beach

Biltmore Beach family-friendly fishing charters offer a great opportunity to bring your family together and have a fun fishing trip. It’s the best way to introduce your children to sport fishing and show various saltwater fish species.

Your party will enjoy fun fishing in waters like creeks, flats, and small bays. These waters offer consistent fishing even on windy days.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

If you are planning a vacation to Biltmore Beach, take a quick 4-hour inshore fishing charter. The kids will learn more about fish species and won’t get bored.

On average, the base price for a private 4-hour family-friendly fishing charter is $436 for 2 anglers. Add $50 for each additional person. Fishing charters can accommodate 4-6 anglers depending on the size of the vessel.

Popular family-friendly fishing charters

Shark fishing charters in Biltmore Beach

Biltmore Beach waters have one of the most productive shark fisheries in the US. Biltmore Beach shark fishing charters are perfect for families with young children or those who are looking to try their hands at shark fishing.

Local shark fishing charters target a variety of sharks including species like Blacktip Shark, Bull Shark, Shortfin Mako Shark, Nurse Shark, and many more.

Note: some shark species are considered prohibited in Florida and cannot be kept as a trophy. These sharks have to be released. Fishing charter Captains will help you with shark identification.

Sharks inhabit tropical to subtropical coastal, shelf, and inland waters. Deep waters are home to adult sharks, while shallows are a playground for juveniles and pups.

Using dead bait is the most consistent way to catch sharks. Preferred live baits for shark fishing could be Blue Runner, Mullet, Bonita, or Ladyfish. Fishing charters prepare the bait depending on what shark species you want to catch.

Shark fishing trip prices

On average, the price for a 4-hour shark fishing trip is $522 for 2 guests. An extra person fee is $50. Fishing charters can accommodate 4-6 anglers depending on the size of the vessel.

In Biltmore Beach and nearby cities, there are about 13 shark fishing charters. It’s easy to find your next fishing outing in Biltmore Beach.

Best time for shark fishing in Biltmore Beach

You can target sharks all year round. March-October tends to be the best time to catch sharks in Biltmore Beach.

Popular shark species

• Blacktip Shark
• Bull Shark
• Shortfin Mako Shark
• Nurse Shark
• Porbeagle Shark

Popular shark fishing charters

• Charter Boat Miss Mary from $800.00

Tarpon fishing charters in Biltmore Beach

Tarpon is one of the most desired trophy fish in Biltmore Beach. Local fishing guides can help you to target Tarpon. They are ready to share their knowledge and fishing techniques with any potential angler on their fishing charters.

Tarpon occur in shallow waters, passes, inlets, channels, bays, and river mouths. Some of the most popular bait are crabs, pinfish, and mullet.

Note: Tarpon are a catch-and-release-only species. Tarpon over 40 inches must stay in the water. So be careful with a fish, take a few photos, and release your catch.

Tarpon fishing rates

$580 is the average price for a 6-hour Tarpon fishing trip and 2 guests. An extra guest fee is $50.

You can find 15 fishing companies specialized in Tarpon fishing in Biltmore Beach and nearby cities.

Best time for Tarpon fishing in Biltmore Beach

Late spring and summer are the best seasons to catch Tarpon in Biltmore Beach. September, August, and July are the best months.

Popular Tarpon fishing charters

FAQ

What is included in the price?

Most trips are all-inclusive. Captains provide everything you need for a fishing trip: tackle, rods, reels, bait, and a cooler with ice. Usually, Captains clean anything that you catch.

A Saltwater fishing license is included in the price. This license covers all the people on the vessel.

An offshore fishing charter has to have a federal permit to fish in the federal waters.

What to bring on a fishing charter trip?

Depending on the weather, Captains recommend bringing sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, long sleeve shirt, hat, windbreaker, waterproof jacket, waterproof pans, appropriate non-skid footwear, gloves, your medicines, bug bite cream, sanitizer, drinks, and snacks.

Bring your freshwater license if you are planning to fish in the freshwater.

Some Captains don’t recommend bringing spray sunscreen, liquor, weapons, fireworks, and inappropriate footwear.

How to book a fishing charter trip?

You can book a trip with a 10-20% deposit.

The remaining balance has to be paid directly to the Captain on the day of your trip or upon arrival.

The majority of the fishing charter deposits are refundable if you can cancel before the cancellation deadline. The cancellation deadline is usually 2-14 days before your trip date. Keep in mind that some of the bookings could be non-refundable.

What are the closest boat ramps and marinas to Biltmore Beach?

Here is the list of popular meeting points near Biltmore Beach:

• St. Andrews Marina, 3151 W 10th Street — 17 mins from Biltmore Beach
• Panama City Marina, 1 Harrison Avenue — 24 mins from Biltmore Beach
• 149 W Bayou Forest Dr — 59 mins from Biltmore Beach