Fishing · FISHING CHARTERS IN THE USA
Shared decks out of Florida, private boats out of Alaska, and everything between. These 15 are compared on price per head, hours on the water and party size, with a note on which ones fillet and bag your catch before you leave the dock.
Fish Key West’s reef aboard the 64-foot FishMonster Max catamaran. The crew helps beginners and seasoned anglers, while Chase and Donte are among the friendly deckhands praised for their humor and care. The $95 trip includes gear, bait, licenses, and catch filleting.
“FANTASTIC! Best vacation trip ever! Charter & crew were awesome! Donte rocks!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re coming back with the kids & grandson!”
Spend about five hours on a private Ketchikan boat with guides such as Joey or Alex, targeting salmon and halibut in protected waters. Gear, snacks, water, and soda are included. You meet near your cruise ship, but fishing licenses, king stamps, and gratuity cost extra.
“We felt good about our trip because Captain Mike had 5 Stars, but when we got to the dock it wasn’t Captain Mike it was someone else. Our Captain that day was very kind with great manners but he did not know where the fish was located that day. We did try three different places he thought maybe they were located. For the money we paid this wasn’t good. I’m thinking, maybe Captain Mike didn’t care enough about us catching to share this information with the captain who took us out that day. Just not sure to be honest. But for sure, their excuse of TIDE issues just wasn’t the…”
Fish Fort Lauderdale reefs, wrecks, and changing depths aboard an air-conditioned boat with a licensed captain and helpful mates. Bait, tackle, licenses, coolers, ice, and fish cleaning are included. Choose a morning, afternoon, or night departure, and expect snapper, grouper, porgies, jacks, and other reef fish.
“Although I got seasick and couldn't fish the last hour everything else was fantastic! The staff was amazing with helping with the bait and teaching how to fish, which you will get don't so quickly as it is very easy and kid friendly too! I caught at least 3 fishes in a row ! Definitely nice to do just watch for the weather as I went during the windy times so it was rough out there!”
Meet your Alaska King Charter captain at the Ketchikan cruise dock, then fish for salmon and halibut from a private boat for four to six hours. Gear, bait, drinks, and dock pickup are included. Your captain may also point out eagles, whales, and other wildlife.
“We had a great time fishing with Reggie! It was late in the season, so we were warned well in advance of our trip we might not catch much of anything. We decided to go out anyway, and we are glad we did! We hooked a few halibut, dog sharks, and rockfish in 4 hours. Reggie was a great guide for our trip and helped us learn about the area he calls home. We definitely recommend this experience!”
Spend about five hours offshore with Captain Mark the Shark and his crew, including Russ, while targeting big game fish. The private boat holds up to eight or nine people, with fishing gear, ice, snacks, underwater cameras, and fish cleaning included. Confirm the departure dock before booking.
“I highly recommend this boat trip. Mark is amazing, he helped us to catch 2 monsters fish. If your passion is fishing rhis trip is for you 🎣”
Join Captain and Mate aboard Lady Pamela II from Hollywood for a private four-hour Fort Lauderdale fishing trip. Your group of up to six fishes for sharks that can reach 1,000 pounds, with chances for mahi-mahi, tuna, and sailfish. Bring your own food and drinks.
Captain Mike takes your private group from Lovers Key Boat Ramp into Fort Myers waters for back-bay or offshore fishing. Target snook and redfish inshore, or grouper, snapper, shark, and mackerel farther out. Your catch can be cleaned for later.
“I loved all of it! I was so excited about the dolphins following the boat and the opportunity to catch beautiful fish-namely the nurse shark my boyfriend caught!”
Spend four hours on a private Ketchikan boat targeting King, Coho, Pink, and Chum salmon. Captains such as Schuyler, Danny, TJ, and Joshua handle the fishing, while gear, snacks, and drinks are provided. Shuttle service from select locations can simplify a cruise-day schedule.
“Best guided fishing excursion. The staff was attentive from booking through drop off back at the ship. The guide, Schuyler, was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made our fishing experience that much better. Highly recommend.”
Set out from Kewalo Basin Harbor with up to six family members or friends for a relaxed two-hour reef fishing trip. Captains such as Sundance, Zach, Rick, and Hannah help beginners, bait lines, identify fish, and keep children involved. Bring your own drinks and snacks, and watch for turtles, dolphins, and whales.
“Was a great experience Captain Sundance, was funny outgoing educational very helpful the only thing I would change is the amount of time that we got out there definitely want more time... Go!”
Spend about four hours salmon fishing from a 28-foot boat with Captain Nolan, a roomy cabin, a comfortable fishing platform, and an enclosed marine toilet. Fish for king, coho, chum, pink, and occasional sockeye salmon, with rain gear supplied and private transport from the cruise docks.
“Nolan was awesome and super funny! He was very knowledgeable about salmon fishing and the area in general. He made our experience one of a kind! We caught around 20 salmon and had a great time reeling them in.”
Meet Kenai Drift Anglers in Soldotna for about five hours on the Kenai or Kasilof River. Your private guide matches the trip to your goals, using fly or conventional gear for seasonal salmon, rainbow trout, or Dolly Varden. Jared is one named guide, and coffee or tea is provided.
“Catching Sockeye Salmon and being on the Kenai River!!!! A dream come true!!!! The people of Alaska are very nice and welcoming!!!! The weather here was exceptional during our visit.”
Spend about four hours on a private Ketchikan fishing boat with your own captain and group. Gear, water, snacks, and soda are included. Fish for halibut, salmon, and rockfish while enjoying Southeast Alaska scenery. A shuttle may be available from select locations, but licenses and fish processing cost extra.
“Fantastic time! It was just my husband and I and our charter captain! The captain was great! Caught 2 halibut off the rip and then even some rock fish and salmon but it isn’t in season yet so we couldn’t keep those!”
Book a private Tampa Bay fishing trip for up to six people with Captains Jason, Buck, or Garrett. You will catch bait, visit inshore fishing spots, and target trout, redfish, snook, mackerel, jacks, snapper, sharks, and tarpon. Gear, licenses, water, ice, and fish cleaning are included.
“Such a wonderful trip! Captain Buck knows his playing field. He put us on fish first thing and everywhere else he took us too. We caught snook, crevalle jack, lady fish, Spanish mackerel, speckled trout, catfish and about a two and a half ft shark. Captain Buck is not only knowledgeable, but is also extremely personable and attentive. He'll let you do as much or as little you're comfortable with. At the end he cleaned and bagged the couple of fish we actually kept. We had a wonderful day!!”
Set out from Nawiliwili Harbor at 6 a.m. with Imua Fishing Charters for roughly six hours of private fishing. Your captain may use trolling, live bait, bottom fishing, or deep jigging, with tackle, water, and soft drinks supplied. You can keep part of your catch.
“The Imua, Ikena, and Chas are names that will forever be burned into my memory. Great fishing, knowledgeable, friendly, determined captain, hardworking and passionate crew. We caught Wahoo (unfortunately didn't boat), a couple of nice Mahi Mahi, some Skip Jack tunRead more”
Captain Shawn and the Kona Cowboy crew take up to four people from Finger Pier J-8 for a four-hour morning charter. You choose the goal, from Aku with children to a trophy blue marlin. Gear, tackle, a cooler, and ice are included.
“Shawn and Bo at Kona Cowboy we’re great. They took us on a nice fishing trip down the Kona coast and told us so much about the island and history. We even caught a Wahoo and had it for dinner. The boat was in great shape and provided us with plenty of room and shade out of the sun. Well worth it and highly recommended.”
Pick a coast, a lake, or a hole in the ice.
