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Fishing charters in Fort Pierce, FL

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

Local fishing charters will do whatever it takes to reel in Snook, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, and many more.

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Inshore fishing charters in Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce is famous for its inshore fishing grounds. From the exciting Tarpon fishing to the night Snook fishing trips, there’s something for anglers of all tastes and all ages.

Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Cobia, Redfish, and Jack Crevalle can be your next trophy.

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

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Inshore fishing trip prices

On average, the base price for a private 4-hour inshore fishing charter is $465 for 2 anglers. An extra person fee is $50. Captains can take 4-6 persons depending on the length of the craft.

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

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

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Best time for inshore fishing

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

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Offshore fishing charters in Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce 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.

Fort Pierce fishing charters will put you on 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.

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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. Add $50 for an each additional person. Fishing charters can accommodate up to 6 persons depending on the capacity of the boat.

The most affordable 4-hour offshore fishing trip in Fort Pierce costs $595 for 2 anglers.

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

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

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

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Family-friendly fishing charters in Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce family-friendly fishing charters offer a great opportunity to bring your family together and have a fun fishing trip. Help your children catch their first fish, a memory that will last a lifetime. Your Captain will show you how to bait a hook and catch different species of fish.

Inland waters include creeks, flats, harbors, and small bays. Inshore waters offer consistent year-round fishing through seasonal changes.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

Take a quick 4-hour inshore fishing trip if you are traveling with your family. Your children will learn more about fish and won’t feel exhausted after a quick adventure.

On average, the base price for a private 4-hour family-friendly fishing charter is $436 for 2 anglers. Add $50 for each additional guest. Captains can take 4-6 persons depending on the length of the craft.

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Shark fishing charters in Fort Pierce

Millions of sharks migrate through Fort Pierce waters, making it a perfect shark-fishing destination. Fort Pierce shark fishing charters provide safe and fun adventures for anglers looking to try their hands at shark fishing.

Some of the more common sharks you can catch include: Blacktip Shark, Bull Shark, Nurse Shark, Bonnethead 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. But don't worry about shark identification. Your Captain will assist you.

Sharks inhabit offshore and inshore waters, from mangrove swamps to reef dropoffs. Young sharks reside in shallow waters, while deep waters are home to adult species.

Oily and bloody bait is the best bet for appealing to sharks. Top bait for shark fishing would be Mullet, Ladyfish, Bonita, and Blue Runner. Usually, fishing charter Captains prepare the bait depending on the season and targeted shark species.

Shark fishing trip prices

$522 is the average base price for a private 4-hour shark fishing charter and 2 anglers. Add $50 for each additional person. Captains can take 4-6 persons depending on the length of the craft.

You can find more than 13 fishing charters in Fort Pierce and nearby cities. It’s easy to find your next fishing getaway in Fort Pierce.

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Best time for shark fishing in Fort Pierce

Sharks are active all year round. The best months for targeting sharks in Fort Pierce are from March through October.

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Tarpon fishing charters in Fort Pierce

Tarpon are known as one of the world’s best fighting fish. Fort Pierce Tarpon fishing charters can help you to catch your next trophy fish. They are ready to share productive spots and methods with their clients.

Tarpon prefer to reside in shallows, bays, flats, and rivers. The go-to bait for Tarpon fishing would be shrimps, pinfish, mullet, and crabs.

Note: Catch-and-release-only when fishing for Tarpon. You are not allowed to lift Tarpon out of the water if its length is greater than 40 inches. So be careful with your trophy, take a memorable photo, and release the fish.

Tarpon fishing rates

$580 is the average base price for a private 6-hour Tarpon fishing charter and 2 anglers. An extra guest fee is $50.

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

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Best time for Tarpon fishing in Fort Pierce

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

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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, Captains clean anything that you catch.

Captains provide a saltwater fishing license. It 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. 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 Fort Pierce?

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