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Fishing charters in Englewood, FL

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

There are a plenty of options for your next fishing trip near Englewood. Local waters a playground for Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and many more.

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Inshore fishing charters in Englewood

Englewood is famous for its inshore fishing grounds. From grassy shallows to numerous bays, there’s something for anglers of all tastes and budgets.

You can reel_in Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and many more.

Inshore fishing trips are very popular with families, couples, and small groups of friends.

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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. Captains can take 4-6 anglers depending on the length of the boat.

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

There are about 41 fishing guides in Englewood and nearby cities. It’s easy to find your next fishing trip in Englewood.

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Best time for inshore fishing

The best time to go inshore fishing in Englewood are considered to be June, July and May.

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Offshore fishing charters in Englewood

Englewood offshore fishing charters offer easy access to some of the best fishing grounds in the open water: from nearshore reef fishing to offshore fishing at the Continental Shelf.

Cobia, King Mackerel, Gag Grouper, Jack Crevalle, and Cobia 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.

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Offshore fishing trip prices

On average, the base price for a private 4-hour offshore fishing charter is $770 for 2 anglers. An extra angler fee is $50. Captains can take 4-6 anglers depending on the length of the boat.

The cheapest 4-hour offshore fishing trip in Englewood found on our platform costs $595 for 2 anglers.

You can find 29 fishing charters in Englewood and nearby cities. So you'll have a variety of options for your next fishing adventure.

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.

Standard tips are 15-20% of the price you paid for your charter if the crew did a good job.

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Best time for offshore fishing

June, July and May are the best months for offshore fishing near Englewood.

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Family-friendly fishing charters in Englewood

Englewood family-friendly fishing charters offer a great opportunity to bring your family together and have a fun fishing trip. Local Captains know a lot about the species of fish you will be targeting. They can answer your questions about fishing and show you various fishing techniques.

In-shore fishing refers to inland waters like creeks, flats, and small bays. Inland waters provide consistent fishing even on windy days.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

Take a quick 4-hour inshore fishing trip. This trip is ideal for families. Your kids will learn about species of fish and won’t get tired.

$436 is the average base price for a private 4-hour family-friendly fishing charter and 2 anglers. An extra angler fee is $50. Captains can accommodate 4-6 persons depending on the capacity of the vessel.

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Shark fishing charters in Englewood

A wide variety of sharks are found in the waters near Englewood, making it a perfect destination for shark fishing. Englewood shark fishing charters are committed to providing you with an exciting fishing experience.

You can have an amazing fishing outing and a chance to catch Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Nurse Shark, Bull Shark, and many more.

Note: not all shark species can be caught or landed in Florida. Some species are considered prohibited. These sharks have to be released. Fishing charter Captains will help you with shark identification.

Coastal, shelf, and island waters are home to various species of sharks. Juvenile sharks use estuaries and lagoon areas as nursery grounds, while adults could be found in deeper waters.

Live bait is preferred for shark fishing. Top bait for shark fishing would be Mullet, Ladyfish, Bonita, and Blue Runner. The type of bait depends on the shark species you want to catch.

Shark fishing trip prices

$522 is the average price for a 4-hour shark fishing trip and 2 guests. An extra person fee is $50. Fishing charters can accommodate up to 6 persons depending on the capacity of the boat.

You can find 13 fishing charters in Englewood and nearby cities. So you'll have a variety of options for your next fishing adventure.

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Best time for shark fishing in Englewood

You can target sharks all year round. March through October are the best months for shark fishing in Englewood.

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Tarpon fishing charters in Englewood

Tarpon are known as one of the world’s best fighting fish. Local fishing guides can help you to target Tarpon. They will show you all the spots, techniques, and provide you with the best bait.

Tarpon prefer to reside in shallows, bays, flats, and rivers. Shrimp, pinfish, mullet, and crabs would be the ideal fishing bait.

Note: Tarpon fishing is catch-and-release-only. You can’t lift Tarpon out of the water if its length is over 40 inches. So be very delicate with your catch and release it as quickly as possible.

Tarpon fishing rates

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

We found 15 fishing companies specialized in Tarpon fishing in Englewood.

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Best time for Tarpon fishing in Englewood

The best seasons for Tarpon fishing in Englewood are spring and summer. The best months are August, July, and June.

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FAQ

What is included in the price?

Most trips are all-inclusive. Captains provide rods, reels, tackle, bait, and a cooler with ice. Usually, catch cleaning is free of charge.

The trip price includes a saltwater fishing license. 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 reserve a trip with a 10-30% 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. On average, a free cancellation deadline is 2-14 days before the trip date. Keep in mind that some of the bookings could be non-refundable.

What are the closest boat ramps and marinas to Englewood?

There are several boat ramps and marinas near Englewood. Most of the fishing charters launch from:

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