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Where to Book a Fishing Charter: the 15 Best Worldwide

70 trips  ·  from $81 a head

A shared charter puts four to twenty people on one boat and divides the fuel bill. The 15 below sort the party boats from the six-seat sportfishers on price, rail space and what the skipper does with your catch.

Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter - What the 45-minute ride adds to the morning
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Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter

1.Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 408 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Review of Key West’s $95 half-day reef fishing charter, with crew tips, boat details, catches, timing, value, and booking advice.

“They know where the fish are, are so helpful and friendly. My husband caught 2 sharks and was elated. I caught no less than 20 fish, at one spot they hit at each cast. One of the best charters we’ve ever done.”

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Private Fishing Charter in Ketchikan - Salmon and halibut on a five-hour schedule
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Private Fishing Charter in Ketchikan

2.Private Fishing Charter in Ketchikan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 367 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $900Top rated

Review of Ketchikan’s private fishing charter, with salmon, halibut, gear, cruise pickup, pricing, guides, comfort, and booking advice.

“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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4-Hour Day or Night-Time Reef Bottom Fishing Charter in Fort Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale Beach, Las Olas, and Port Everglades
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4-Hour Day or Night-Time Reef Bottom Fishing Charter in Fort Lauderdale

3.4-Hour Day or Night-Time Reef Bottom Fishing Charter in Fort Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 365 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Fort Lauderdale reef fishing review with boat views, helpful crew, family-friendly action, night trips, fish targets, and practical tips.

“Although we didn't catch anything, a lot of others did. The sea was rough and windy but the crew and captain were very knowledgeable and kept us all safe and comfortable. We will go again!”

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Ketchikan salmon and halibut fishing charter - Four to six hours chasing salmon and halibut
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Ketchikan salmon and halibut fishing charter

4.Ketchikan salmon and halibut fishing charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $700

Review of Ketchikan salmon and halibut fishing, with boat details, pricing, catches, weather tips, licenses, and advice on who should book.

“This trip was a disaster from the beginning. Captain Tim was expecting 3 not 4 people in our confirmed reservation. He was prepared to take us on a 6 hour halibut trip instead of the 4 hour salmon trip we had booked. Tim attempted to take us 4-5 miles off shore, but the seas were VERY rough and he kept saying, "I've never seen it like this before". Our boat was being tossed around to the point that I feared if it got much worse Tim would not be able to get us back safely. I asked to turn around and stay closer to the bay. With four lines in…”

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Light Tackle Tarpon & Snook Fishing Charter - Choosing light tackle or fly fishing
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Light Tackle Tarpon & Snook Fishing Charter

5.Light Tackle Tarpon & Snook Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews

Chase tarpon, snook, and jacks from a private boat in San Juan’s mangrove lagoons, with gear, bait, and expert guidance included.

“Took my two grandboys ages 14 and 19 on this trip. Each brought in tarpon, both caught a 50+ pounder that got away (one after a 40 minute fight!), plus numerous "hits". Captain Tommy was an outstanding guide and teacher. A good time was had by all!”

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Out n About Sportfishing for Share and Private Charters on Reef and Estuary - Leaving Port Douglas for the Great Barrier Reef
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Out n About Sportfishing for Share and Private Charters on Reef and Estuary

Blue Heron Drift Fishing Family Friendly Charter - What happens during the four-hour trip
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Blue Heron Drift Fishing Family Friendly Charter

Miami Big Game Deep Sea Fishing Charter - A five-hour fishing plan, with some flexibility
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Miami Big Game Deep Sea Fishing Charter

8.Miami Big Game Deep Sea Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Review of Miami Big Game Deep Sea Fishing with Captain Mark the Shark, covering cost, catch chances, pickup issues, timing, and who should book.

“We booked this charter and spoke with the captain ahead of time. We let Mark know that we wanted to go deep sea fishing for sailfish in advance. He said this is what we would be doing. The morning before our trip we were notified that there would not be a hotel pickup as advertised. He acted like he didn’t know what we were talking about even though the ad specifically states “hotel pickup”. Our scheduled fishing trip was for 12:30. The captain did arrive at the dock till after 1:00. He then wanted to know if it was ok if other guests of his rode on the boat that…”

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Private Sportfishing Charter For Up To 6 People - Chasing sharks and other possible catches
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Private Sportfishing Charter For Up To 6 People

World Class Fishing Charter Trip in Tenerife - How the four-hour outing works
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World Class Fishing Charter Trip in Tenerife

10.World Class Fishing Charter Trip in Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Review of Tenerife’s four-hour fishing charter with Captain Gavin, boat details, fish prospects, value, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Gavin’s bout was having mechanical issues but he hooked me up with one of his friends at no additional charge. Fish were caught and good times were had. Great customer service! Thank you!”

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Fishing Charters - Fort Myers Beach / Naples - Starting at Lovers Key Boat Ramp
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Fishing Charters – Fort Myers Beach / Naples

11.Fishing Charters – Fort Myers Beach / Naples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $275

Review of private Fort Myers fishing charters with Captain Mike, back-bay and offshore options, catch cleaning, pricing, weather policy, and booking tips.

“It was really good. Captain Mike is awesome. Really great host. Good fishing and Mike did it all. Great fishing and a beautiful day. Would highly recommend him.”

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Private fishing charter Bertram 31ft 6 pax max if you don't fish you don't pay - Meeting the boat at Cancun Sunset Marina
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Private fishing charter Bertram 31ft 6 pax max if you don’t fish you don’t pay

12.Private fishing charter Bertram 31ft 6 pax max if you don’t fish you don’t pay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Review of Cancun’s private Bertram fishing charter, with boat details, costs, catch expectations, sea conditions, tips, and booking advice.

“We chose the 4 hour option, then extended to 5 while we were on the water. Great morning of fishing. Round trip transportation and sack lunch add-ons were a nice addition. Fun and relaxing morning!”

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Santa Elena Fishing Charters in Punta Cana - Choosing between four hours offshore and the lagoon option
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Santa Elena Fishing Charters in Punta Cana

13.Santa Elena Fishing Charters in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews

Review of Santa Elena Fishing Charters in Punta Cana, covering costs, fishing options, crew, catch, weather rules, and who should book.

“We had a fantastic experience on this friendly charter. Elena, was exceptional. She was very organized, had everything meticulously planned, and kept us updated on weather and pickup times through frequent communication. UnfortunatelRead more”

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Private Afternoon Fishing Charter in Aruba - Choosing calm water or the rougher offshore route
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Private Afternoon Fishing Charter in Aruba

Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Charters - Getting to 708 North Point Higgins Road
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Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Charters

15.Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $615

Review of Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Charters, with pricing, boat details, salmon seasons, shuttle advice, catch handling, and booking tips.

“Fantastic trip. Captain Schuyler put us on salmon, making the 4 hours full of memories. Our 3rd visit to Oasis Charters. Would highly recommend!”

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