Fishing charters in St. James City, FL

St. James City fishing charters have unique access to inshore and offshore fishing grounds.

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

Inshore fishing charters in St. James City

Inshore fishing is one of St. James City's key attractions. Bays, inlets, and shallow flats provide excellent fishing opportunities for an experience of a lifetime.

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

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 most affordable rates start at $200 for a 2-hour inshore fishing trip near St. James City.

You can find more than 41 fishing charters in St. James City and nearby cities. It’s easy to book your next fishing break in St. James City.

Best time for inshore fishing

The best months for inshore fishing near St. James City are April, June and September.

Popular inshore fish species

• Snook
• Redfish
• Mangrove Snapper
• Tarpon
• Spotted Seatrout

Popular inshore fishing charters

• JJ Fishing Charters from $500.00
• Capt. Scotty Roe Fishing Charters from $500.00
• Blue Line Fishing Charters from $500.00
• Fast Cast Fishing from $550.00

Offshore fishing charters in St. James City

St. James City 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.

St. James City fishing charters will put you on Cobia, Jack Crevalle, Gag Grouper, King Mackerel, 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. Captains can accommodate 4-6 persons depending on the capacity of the vessel.

$595 is the lowest price for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip in St. James City.

In St. James City and nearby cities, there are about 29 offshore fishing charters. So you'll have a lot of options to book your next fishing trip.

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

April, June and September will be your next best months for offshore fishing in St. James City.

Popular offshore fish species

• Cobia
• Jack Crevalle
• Gag Grouper
• King Mackerel
• Blacktip Shark

Popular offshore fishing charters

• Salty C Pirates from $1800.00

Family-friendly fishing charters in St. James City

St. James City family-friendly fishing charters provide trips for anglers of all ages. The Captain will show you and your family various fishing techniques and teach you about different fish species.

Try inshore fishing because it takes place in waters like bays, harbors, flats, and creeks. Since the waters are calm, your family can focus on relaxing fishing.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

Select a 4-hour inshore fishing charter if you are planning a trip to St. James City. It’s a short trip for a quick outing — perfect for kids because they 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 person fee is $50. Captains can take 4-6 anglers depending on the length of the boat.

Popular family-friendly fishing charters

Shark fishing charters in St. James City

St. James City is one of the best destinations for shark fishing because a wide variety of sharks are found in local waters. Hiring a St. James City shark fishing charter is an excellent idea if you want to target famous ocean predators.

You can have a relaxing fishing adventure and a chance to target Blacktip Shark, Bull Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Nurse 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. Fishing charter Captains will help you with shark identification.

Sharks inhabit tropical to subtropical coastal, shelf, and inland waters. Juvenile sharks use estuaries and lagoon areas as nursery grounds, while adults could be found in deeper waters.

Using dead bait is the most consistent way to catch sharks. Mullet, Ladyfish, Bonita, and Blue Runner would be the ideal bait for shark fishing. Fishing charter will prepare the correct bait for your shark fishing trip.

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. Fishing charters can accommodate 4-6 anglers depending on the size of the vessel.

There are about 13 fishing guides in St. James City and nearby cities. It’s easy to find your next fishing outing in St. James City.

Best time for shark fishing in St. James City

Sharks are active all year round. March through October is the best time for shark fishing in St. James City.

Popular shark species

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

Popular shark fishing charters

• JJ Fishing Charters from $500.00
• Capt. Scotty Roe Fishing Charters from $700.00
• Fast Cast Fishing from $700.00

Tarpon fishing charters in St. James City

St. James City attracts ambitious anglers looking to target Tarpon. You can experience Tarpon fishing by hiring one of the local guides. They will provide you with the best bait and show you all the productive spots.

Tarpon are primarily found in coastal waters, bays, and shallows. Top fishing bait would be mullet, carb, pinfish, and shrimp.

Note: Tarpon are a protected catch-and-release-only species. You can’t lift Tarpon out of the water if its length is over 40 inches. 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.

In St. James City and nearby cities, there are about 15 fishing companies specialized in Tarpon fishing.

Best time for Tarpon fishing in St. James City

Tarpon fishing season in St. James City is late spring through summer. The peak months for Tarpon fishing are July, June, and May.

Popular Tarpon fishing charters

• Capt. Scotty Roe Fishing Charters from $500.00

FAQ

What is included in the price?

Most trips are all-inclusive. Captains provide all the necessary fishing equipment, bait, and cooler with ice. Usually, Captains clean the catch for free.

A Saltwater fishing license is included in the price. 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 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 St. James City?

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

• 318 SW 13 St — 30 mins from St. James City
• Pineland Marina, 13921 Waterfront Drive — 19 mins from St. James City
• Port Charlotte Beach Park Boat Ramp, 4500 Harbor Blvd — 58 mins from St. James City