Fishing charters in Lakewood Park, FL

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

Lakewood Park fishing charters will put you on Snook, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, and many more.

Inshore fishing charters in Lakewood Park

Lakewood Park 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.

Local fishing charters will do whatever it takes to reel in Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Cobia, Redfish, and many more.

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

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. Fishing charters can accommodate up to 6 persons depending on the capacity of the boat.

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

There are more than 41 fishing companies in Lakewood Park and nearby cities. You will have a lot of choices to book your next fishing retreat.

Best time for inshore fishing

The best time to go inshore fishing in Lakewood Park are considered to be November, October and April.

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
• Southern Thunder Charters from $500.00

Offshore fishing charters in Lakewood Park

Lakewood Park offers some of the best offshore fishing in the country. With knowledgeable guides, you'll be sure to have a great time.

These waters will yield anything from King Mackerel and Mahi Mahi to Cobia and Sailfish.

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. Captains can accommodate 4-6 persons depending on the capacity of the vessel.

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

There are more than 29 fishing companies in Lakewood Park and nearby cities. It’s easy to find your next fishing outing in Lakewood Park.

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

The best time to go offshore fishing in Lakewood Park are considered to be November, October and April.

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
• DayMaker Charters from $850.00

Family-friendly fishing charters in Lakewood Park

Lakewood Park family-friendly fishing charters provide trips for 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. Inshore waters offer consistent year-round fishing through seasonal changes.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

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

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

Popular family-friendly fishing charters

Shark fishing charters in Lakewood Park

A wide variety of sharks are found in the waters near Lakewood Park, making it a perfect destination for shark fishing. You can target these famous ocean predators by hiring one of the Lakewood Park shark fishing charters.

There are plenty of options for your next shark fishing trip near Lakewood Park. These waters are home to Blacktip Shark, Bull Shark, Nurse Shark, Bonnethead 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. But don't worry about shark identification. Your Captain will assist you.

Sharks inhabit nearshore waters around river mouths, bays, mangrove swamps, and shallow flats. Juvenile sharks use estuaries and lagoon areas as nursery grounds, while adults could be found in deeper waters.

There are many options for bait. Mullet, Ladyfish, Bonita, and Blue Runner would be the ideal bait for shark fishing. Fishing charters prepare the bait depending on what shark species you want to catch.

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 guest. Fishing charters can accommodate up to 6 persons depending on the capacity of the boat.

There are more than 13 fishing companies in Lakewood Park and nearby cities. You will have a lot of choices to book your next fishing retreat.

Best time for shark fishing in Lakewood Park

You can catch sharks all year round. March-October can be an optimal time for shark fishing in Lakewood Park.

Popular shark species

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

Popular shark fishing charters

Tarpon fishing charters in Lakewood Park

Lakewood Park is a great destination for Tarpon fishing. Local fishing charters specialize in Tarpon fishing. They are ready to share productive spots and methods with their clients.

Tarpon reside in shallows, bays, inshore waters, and even rivers. Pinfish, mullet, and crabs are the go-to bait for Tarpon fishing.

Note: Tarpon are a protected catch-and-release-only species. Tarpon over 40 inches must remain in the water. So be delicate with your catch, take a memorable photo, and let it go.

Tarpon fishing rates

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

We found 15 fishing companies specialized in Tarpon fishing in Lakewood Park.

Best time for Tarpon fishing in Lakewood Park

Tarpon fishing season in Lakewood Park is late spring through summer. September, August, and July are the best months.

Popular Tarpon fishing charters

FAQ

What is included in the price?

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

The trip price includes a saltwater fishing license. It covers all the anglers on the boat.

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 deposit could be refunded if you cancel the trip 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 Lakewood Park?

Here is the list of popular meeting points near Lakewood Park:

• 601 Seaway Drive — 18 mins from Lakewood Park
• Fisherman's Wharf & Boat Ramp, Indian River Drive and Seaway Drive — 16 mins from Lakewood Park
• City Of Fort Pierce Marina, 1 Avenue A — 18 mins from Lakewood Park