Fishing charters in Cinco Bayou, FL

Whether you are planning an inshore fishing trip or a reef fishing, you’ll easily find a fishing charter in Cinco Bayou.

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

Inshore fishing charters in Cinco Bayou

Cinco Bayou is famous for its inshore fishing grounds. Bays, inlets, and shallow flats provide excellent fishing opportunities for an experience of a lifetime.

Cobia, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Gag Grouper, and Cobia can be your next catch.

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

Inshore fishing trip prices

$436 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 2-6 anglers depending on the size of the craft.

The cheapest rates start at $200 for a 2-hour inshore fishing trip near Cinco Bayou.

In Cinco Bayou and nearby cities, there are more than 41 inshore fishing charters. It’s easy to find your next fishing outing in Cinco Bayou.

Best time for inshore fishing

September, August and July are the best months for inshore fishing near Cinco Bayou.

Popular inshore fish species

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

Popular inshore fishing charters

• Lady Luck Adventures from $600.00
• Coastal Life Charters & Adventures from $260.00
• Buck Wild Inshore Fishing Charters from $600.00
• Last Cast Charters from $480.00
• Strike Hunter Adventures from $500.00

Offshore fishing charters in Cinco Bayou

Cinco Bayou is the perfect place to enjoy some of the best offshore fishing experiences. We have many charter companies to choose from, so you can find the perfect one for you.

There are a plenty of options for your next fishing trip near Cinco Bayou. Local waters a playground for Red Snapper, King Mackerel, Amberjack, Cobia, and many more.

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

$682 is the average base price for a private 4-hour offshore fishing charter and 2 anglers. An extra angler fee is $50. Fishing charters can accommodate 4-6 anglers depending on the size of the vessel.

The most affordable 4-hour offshore fishing trip in Cinco Bayou costs $350 for 2 anglers.

You can find more than 29 fishing charters in Cinco Bayou and nearby cities. So you'll have a lot of options to book your next fishing trip.

Keep in mind that it takes time to get to the best offshore fishing spots. It’s better to take a 6-hour offshore fishing trip if you want more fishing action.

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

Best time for offshore fishing

September, August and July will be your next best months for offshore fishing in Cinco Bayou.

Popular offshore fish species

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

Popular offshore fishing charters

• All Out Fishing Charters from $700.00
• Charter Boat Rewind from $1100.00
• Reel Irie Fishing Charters from $650.00
• Doubled Up Fishing Charters from $575.00

Family-friendly fishing charters in Cinco Bayou

Cinco Bayou family fishing charters allow families to have a fantastic fishing experience on a budget. Your children will learn the best fishing techniques and catch various types of fish.

If you choose to be away from the rough seas and stay close to the shore, inshore fishing could be your next choice. Inshore waters offer consistent year-round fishing through seasonal changes.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

A half-day inshore fishing trip is a perfect trip for a family. This short trip is perfect for kids because they will learn something new and won’t get tired.

$436 is the average price for a 4-hour family-friendly fishing trip and 2 guests. Add $50 for an extra angler. Captains can take 4-6 anglers depending on the length of the boat.

Popular family-friendly fishing charters

Shark fishing charters in Cinco Bayou

A wide variety of sharks are found in the waters near Cinco Bayou, making it a perfect destination for anglers who want to catch game fish. Cinco Bayou shark fishing charters have vast experience in targeting different shark species.

You can have a relaxing fishing adventure and a chance to target Blacktip Shark, Bull Shark, Shortfin Mako Shark, Nurse Shark, and many more.

Note: you can keep certain Florida shark species, but most sharks are off-limits for harvesting. These sharks have to be released. But don't worry about shark identification. Your Captain will assist you.

Sharks are known to inhabit shallows, reefs, shipwrecks, sandy bottoms, and even deep sea waters. Shallows are a playground for juveniles, while deep waters are home to adult sharks.

Sharks will eat almost any live bait. The perfect live or dead bait for targeting sharks could be Mullet, Little Tunny, Landyfish, or Blue Runner. Fishing charters prepare the bait depending on what shark species you want to catch.

Shark fishing trip prices

On average, the base price for a private 4-hour shark fishing charter is $522 for 2 anglers. Add $50 for an extra angler. Fishing charters can accommodate 4-6 anglers depending on the size of the vessel.

There are about 13 fishing guides in Cinco Bayou and nearby cities. It’s easy to find your next fishing trip in Cinco Bayou.

Best time for shark fishing in Cinco Bayou

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

Popular shark species

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

Popular shark fishing charters

• Strikers Fishing Company from $800.00

Tarpon fishing charters in Cinco Bayou

Cinco Bayou is a great destination for Tarpon fishing. You should have a very good chance at catching Tarpon by hiring one of the local guides. They will show you all the productive spots and fishing methods.

Tarpon can be found in inshore waters, sallows, and bays. It loves mullet, crab, and pinfish.

Note: Tarpon are a catch-and-release-only species. If you catch a Tarpon over 40 inches, avoid removing it from the water. So take a photo of a lifetime, measure your trophy, and let it go.

Tarpon fishing rates

On average, the price for a 6-hour Tarpon fishing trip is $580 for 2 guests. Add $50 for each additional person.

We found 15 fishing companies specialized in Tarpon fishing in Cinco Bayou and nearby cities.

Best time for Tarpon fishing in Cinco Bayou

Late spring and summer are the best seasons to go after Tarpon in Cinco Bayou waters. 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 rods, reels, tackle, bait, and a cooler with ice. Usually, Captains clean anything that you catch.

The trip price includes a saltwater fishing license. This license covers all the anglers on the vessel.

A Fishing charter has to have a federal permit if you are planning 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 deposit could be refunded if you cancel the trip before the cancellation deadline. It's usually within 2-14 days of your trip date. Keep in mind that some of the bookings could be non-refundable.

What are the closest boat ramps and marinas to Cinco Bayou?

Popular public boat ramps and marinas near Cinco Bayou are:

• Ross Marler Park Boat Ramp, 1275 Santa Rosa Blvd, — 9 mins from Cinco Bayou
• Two Georges Marina, 100 Old Ferry Rd — 7 mins from Cinco Bayou
• Giuseppi's Marina, 821 Bayshore Dr — 21 mins from Cinco Bayou