Fishing charters in New Port Richey, FL

New Port Richey is an excellent fishing destination for those who want to try inshore, flats, and offshore fishing.

There are a lot of options for your next fishing trip near New Port Richey. These waters a home to Redfish, Southern Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and many more.

Inshore fishing charters in New Port Richey

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

Local fishing charters will do whatever it takes to reel in Redfish, Southern Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and many more.

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

Inshore fishing trip prices

$465 is the average price for a 4-hour inshore fishing trip and 2 people. An extra person fee is $50. Fishing charters can accommodate 2-6 anglers depending on the size of the craft.

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

You can find more than 41 fishing companies in New Port Richey and nearby cities. You will have a lot of choices to book your next fishing retreat.

Best time for inshore fishing

August, May and September are the best months for inshore fishing near New Port Richey.

Popular inshore fish species

• Redfish
• Southern Flounder
• Spanish Mackerel
• Cobia
• Spotted Seatrout

Popular inshore fishing charters

• Florida Reels Fishing Charters from $300.00
• Pocket Change Inshore Fishing Charters from $300.00
• Imperial Sportfishing from $300.00
• Skinny Water Charters from $470.00
• Barracudaville Charters from $595.00

Offshore fishing charters in New Port Richey

There are many different offshore fishing charters in New Port Richey, each offering its own unique experience. Some charters focus on specific catch, while others target various reef fish.

New Port Richey fishing charters target variety of fish including species like Cobia, King Mackerel, Red Snapper, Gag Grouper, 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 person fee is $50. Captains can accommodate 4-6 persons depending on the capacity of the vessel.

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

You can find about 29 fishing charters in New Port Richey and nearby cities. It’s easy to find your next fishing getaway in New Port Richey.

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

August, May and September will be your next best months for offshore fishing in New Port Richey.

Popular offshore fish species

• Cobia
• King Mackerel
• Red Snapper
• Gag Grouper
• Black Sea Bass

Popular offshore fishing charters

• Barracudaville Charters from $595.00
• Simply Hooked Sport Fishing from $700.00
• Seminole Wind Charters from $595.00
• Pura Vida Charters from $700.00
• Bottom Line Sportfishing from $800.00

Family-friendly fishing charters in New Port Richey

Getting kids on the water for a family-friendly fishing trip is a great way to spend your time in New Port Richey. 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.

You can fish in the inland waters during the fishing trip. Because of the shallower depths, the calm inland waters are great for family fishing.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

The perfect choice for a family with kids will be an inshore fishing trip. 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 person. Captains can accommodate 4-6 persons depending on the capacity of the vessel.

Popular family-friendly fishing charters

• Florida Reels Fishing Charters from $395.00
• Pocket Change Inshore Fishing Charters from $500.00
• Skinny Water Charters from $470.00
• Light Tackle Adventures from $600.00

Shark fishing charters in New Port Richey

A wide variety of sharks are found in the waters near New Port Richey, making it a perfect destination for anglers who want to catch game fish. New Port Richey shark fishing charters are experienced in targeting various species of sharks.

Depending on the season, New Port Richey shark fishing charters will help you to target Blacktip Shark, Bull 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. Fishing charter Captains will help you with shark identification.

Sharks inhabit inshore and deep water near reef dropoffs. Young sharks reside in shallow waters, while deep waters are home to adult species.

Fresh bait is used for shark fishing. Mullet, Ladyfish, Bonita, and Blue Runner would be the ideal bait for shark fishing. The type of bait depends on the 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. An extra person fee is $50. Captains can take 4-6 persons depending on the length of the craft.

You can find 13 fishing charters in New Port Richey and nearby cities. You will have plenty of choices to find your next fishing outing.

Best time for shark fishing in New Port Richey

Sharks are active all year round. March through October is the best time for shark fishing in New Port Richey.

Popular shark species

• Blacktip Shark
• Bull Shark
• Bonnethead Shark

Popular shark fishing charters

• Florida Reels Fishing Charters from $395.00
• Pocket Change Inshore Fishing Charters from $500.00
• Imperial Sportfishing from $600.00
• Skinny Water Charters from $470.00
• Capt. Jared Fishing Charters from $1000.00

Tarpon fishing charters in New Port Richey

Tarpon are one of the top species you can target in New Port Richey waters. Local guides specialize in putting anglers on the best Tarpon spots. They are ready to share their knowledge and fishing techniques with any potential angler on their fishing charters.

Tarpon inhabit flats, inshore, and backcountry waters. The go-to bait for Tarpon fishing would be shrimps, pinfish, mullet, and crabs.

Note: Tarpon are a protected catch-and-release-only species. By law, Tarpon over 40 inches must remain in the water. So be very careful with your trophy, take a quick photo, and release your catch.

Tarpon fishing rates

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

In New Port Richey and nearby cities, there are about 15 fishing companies specialized in Tarpon fishing.

Best time for Tarpon fishing in New Port Richey

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

Popular Tarpon fishing charters

• Florida Reels Fishing Charters from $700.00
• Pocket Change Inshore Fishing Charters from $900.00
• Imperial Sportfishing from $800.00
• Light Tackle Adventures from $950.00
• Tampa Bay Flats Fishing from $900.00

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 the catch with no additional payments.

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 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 deposit could be refunded if you cancel the trip 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 New Port Richey?

Popular meeting points near New Port Richey are:

• Gandy Boat Ramp, 5108 West Gandy Blvd — 56 mins from New Port Richey
• Maximo Boat Ramp, Pinellas Point Dr S & Sunshine Skyway Ln S — 57 mins from New Port Richey
• Seminole Boat Ramp, 198 Seminole St — 44 mins from New Port Richey