Fishing charters in Fort Pierce South, FL

Whether you are planning a family-friendly fishing charter or a deep sea fishing adventure Fort Pierce South fishing charters will show you the best fishing spots.

You can reel_in Snook, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, and many more.

Inshore fishing charters in Fort Pierce South

Fort Pierce South is popular with anglers, who come to explore the calm inshore waters. Bays, inlets, and shallow flats provide excellent fishing opportunities for a great trip.

These waters will yield anything from Snook and Mangrove Snapper to Cobia and Redfish.

Inshore fishing trips are very popular with families, 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 2-6 anglers depending on the size of the craft.

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

You can find about 41 fishing charters in Fort Pierce South and nearby cities. So you'll have a variety of options for your next fishing adventure.

Best time for inshore fishing

November, October and April are the best months for inshore fishing near Fort Pierce South.

Popular inshore fish species

• Snook
• Mangrove Snapper
• Cobia
• Redfish
• Jack Crevalle

Popular inshore fishing charters

• St Lucie Flats Fishing from $450.00
• Captain Charlie's Fish Tales Charters from $450.00
• Brevard County Tours from $175.00
• Local Waters from $400.00
• Phlats Guide Services from $450.00

Offshore fishing charters in Fort Pierce South

Are you looking for an offshore adventure? Fort Pierce South offshore fishing charters have quick access to the open water. They can put you in the best fishing spots

Depending on the season, you can catch King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Cobia, Sailfish, 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

$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 4-6 anglers depending on the size of the vessel.

The cheapest rates start at $595 for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip near Fort Pierce South.

You can find about 29 fishing charters in Fort Pierce South and nearby cities. It’s easy to book your next fishing break in Fort Pierce South.

Tip: It’s better to take a 6-hour or 8-hour offshore fishing trip for the best fishing experience. Offshore fishing spots are away from the coast, so you will need some time to get there.

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

Best time for offshore fishing

November, October and April will be your next best months for offshore fishing in Fort Pierce South.

Popular offshore fish species

• King Mackerel
• Mahi Mahi
• Cobia
• Sailfish
• Jack Crevalle

Popular offshore fishing charters

• Savage Pursuit Fishing Charters from $1100.00
• Apex Predator Sportfishing from $1100.00
• Latitude Sportfishing from $550.00
• Miss Fitz Fishing Charters from $750.00
• DayMaker Charters from $850.00

Family-friendly fishing charters in Fort Pierce South

Fort Pierce South family-friendly fishing charters offer unique fishing options for novice anglers of all ages. Your children will learn the best fishing techniques and catch various types of fish.

Your party will enjoy fun fishing in waters like creeks, flats, and small bays. If an unexpected weather change comes along with inshore fishing, getting to safety is generally minutes away.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

Select a 4-hour inshore fishing charter if you are planning a trip to Fort Pierce South. Your kids 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. An extra angler fee is $50. Captains can take 4-6 persons depending on the length of the craft.

Popular family-friendly fishing charters

Shark fishing charters in Fort Pierce South

A wide variety of sharks are found in the waters near Fort Pierce South, making it a perfect destination for shark fishing. Fort Pierce South shark fishing charters will help you target famous ocean predators of all sizes.

There are a lot of options for your next shark fishing trip near Fort Pierce South. These waters are filled with Blacktip Shark, Bull Shark, Nurse Shark, Bonnethead 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 can be found in offshore and inshore waters. Pups and juveniles occur in shallow waters, while larger sharks can be found in offshore waters.

Fresh bait is used for shark fishing. Live bait for shark fishing consists of Ladyfish, Mullet, Little Tunny, and Blue Runner. Usually, fishing charter Captains prepare the bait depending on the season and targeted shark species.

Shark fishing trip prices

On average, the price for a 4-hour shark fishing trip is $522 for 2 guests. Add $50 for each additional person. Captains can accommodate 4-6 persons depending on the capacity of the vessel.

In Fort Pierce South and nearby cities, there are about 13 shark fishing charters. So you'll have a lot of options to book your next fishing trip.

Best time for shark fishing in Fort Pierce South

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

Popular shark species

• Blacktip Shark
• Bull Shark
• Nurse Shark
• Bonnethead Shark

Popular shark fishing charters

Tarpon fishing charters in Fort Pierce South

Fort Pierce South is a great destination for Tarpon fishing. Local fishing charters specialize in Tarpon fishing. They will show you all the spots, techniques, and provide you with the best bait.

Tarpon reside in shallows, bays, inshore waters, and even rivers. The perfect bait for targeting the silver king could be crabs, shrimps, mullet, or pinfish.

Note: Tarpon are a protected catch-and-release-only species. Also, you can’t lift a 40+ inch Tarpon out of the water. So be very delicate with your catch and release it as quickly as possible.

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.

You can find 15 fishing charters in Fort Pierce South and nearby cities.

Best time for Tarpon fishing in Fort Pierce South

Tarpon season starts in late spring and lasts until the end of summer. The ideal months are September, August, and July.

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 the catch with no additional payments.

A Saltwater fishing license is included in the price. This license covers all the people 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 make a reservation 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. The average 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 Fort Pierce South?

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

• 601 Seaway Drive — 15 mins from Fort Pierce South
• Fisherman's Wharf & Boat Ramp, Indian River Drive and Seaway Drive — 13 mins from Fort Pierce South
• City Of Fort Pierce Marina, 1 Avenue A — 12 mins from Fort Pierce South