7 Private Fishing Charters in the USA Worth Booking

1.Private Fishing Charter in Ketchikan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 367 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $900Our pick

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…”

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2.Private Fishing Charter for Family and Friends in Honolulu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $265Best value

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!”

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3.KeyWest Half-Day Inshore Fishing Private Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Start at 7:30 am from Stock Island with Captain Justin or Captain Jagger for four hours in Key West’s shallow channels. Use live crabs, pilchards, and pinfish for tarpon, sharks, snappers, jacks, barracuda, and more. The private boat carries up to four people.

“We had such an amazing time. Captain Jagger was awesome! Went to a few spots and caught a number of fish and two sharks (released). The kids had an awesome time and reeled in a few!”

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4.Private Fishing Boat Charters in Naples Bay and the Gulf

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Paul of Mangroveman Charters for a private Naples fishing trip aboard a 22-foot center-console boat. Fish Naples Bay and nearby Gulf waters with gear, bait, licenses, snacks, drinks, and safety equipment included. You can keep legal fish, and the captain cleans and bags your catch before returning to shore.

“Wonderful experience. Very helpful, friendly and professional. Very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.”

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5.Private Fishing Charter from Ramrod Key

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Captain Jim takes your private party of up to two into the lower Keys backcountry from Ramrod Key. Fish two to eight feet of clear water for snapper, tarpon, barracuda, shark, and more. Gear, bait, license, ice, and water are included.

“Captain Jim was very personable and knowledgeable. The equipment was great, boat was clean. He worked very hard to make sure we caught fish! Thank you Captain Jim for a great time. We took the fish to Dante’s in Key West. Best fish dinner ever!”

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6.Full Day Private Fishing Trip (8 Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews

Set out from Hollywood on Lady Pamela II for an eight-hour private fishing charter. Your captain and mate supply bait, tackle, licenses, ice, and coolers, then adjust tactics through the day. Break for lunch in air conditioning while lines stay in the water. Food is not included.

“Our favourite part of the charter was how friendly Captain Mike and First Mate Kyle were. They put us on some big fish and were phenomenal in their communication in regards to what needed to be done and how it was to be performed. We will most definitely be back!”

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7.Private Fishing Charter in Tampa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Joe of Slobby Joe Charters for a private four-hour fishing trip across Tampa Bay’s flats and backwaters. Your group of up to four gets rods, reels, tackle, bait help, and a chance at snook, redfish, snapper, mackerel, trout, tarpon, and more.

“Captin Joe knows where the fish are! We caught all kinds of different fish like Mackerel, Snook, Spotted and Silver Trout, Lady fish and Needle fish. We would definitely book another trip with Joe.”

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