Top fishing trips in Stock Island, FL
Everything to Know About Booking a fishing charter in Stock Island
What are the best fishing charters in Stock Island?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 trips in Stock Island, and the most popular trips in the area are Nearshore / Offshore Key West guided by Mike and Overnight Trip - Dry Tortugas guided by Mike.
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Other popular fishing spots nearby for booking a charter include Key West, Cudjoe Key and Summerland Key.
What types of fishing charters are common in Stock Island?
Offshore fishing is the most popular in Stock Island as well as nearshore fishing.
The most commonly sought after species in Stock Island are: 1. amberjack, 2. barracuda, 3. blackfin tuna, 4. blue marlin, and 5. cobia.
The most common fishing techniques in Stock Island are bottom fishing, heavy tackle fishing, and jigging but kite fishing and light tackle fishing are popular as well.
How much do Stock Island fishing charters cost?
in Stock Island prices can range anywhere from $1,500 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day in Stock Island is $1,700. The average price for a full day in Stock Island is $5,470.
When is the best time to go fishing in Stock Island?
The most popular season for fishing in Stock Island is summer, and most anglers book their trips 73 days in advance.
Where can I get a Stock Island fishing license and what are the bag limits in Stock Island?
See here for more information on fishing licenses in Stock Island, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Stock Island. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Stock Island.
Stock Island Fishing Charters
You would be hard-pressed to find a fishing destination like Stock Island anywhere. People from around the world visit this island paradise to catch fish with various Stock Island fishing charters. The bays, flats, islands, and sandbars surrounding Stock Island make a perfect recipe for targeting a variety of inshore and shallow-water species. For those looking to leave land behind, there are countless shallow and deeper water wrecks and reefs to be fished. For the trophy hunters, Stock Island also offers fishing charters equipped with all the gear you need to land the pelagic monster of a lifetime on any of our Stock Island fishing trips.
Stock Island Inshore Fishing Charters
The inshore fishing around Stock Island is one of the main attractions that draw people to visit the island. Just pull up a map of Stock Island to see the endless bays, basins, islands, flats, and backcountry fishing Stock Island offers. Legendary Stock Island flats fishing charters target some of the most coveted inshore species in the world.
The "Grey Ghost", or Bonefish, can be found cruising these flats in pursuit of crabs and other tasty morsels. The best season to catch these elusive creatures is from April to October, but Bonefish fishing can also be great in warmer periods between cold fronts in the winter.
Tarpon Fishing Stock Island
Tarpon, or "The Silver King", make their yearly migratory stop in Stock Island as the water warms up in late spring. Of course, other inshore species inhabit these waters as well, like Redfish, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Permit, Jacks, and Speckled Trout. You can expect to cast for these species in the backwater channels, flats, or bays around Stock Island.
Stock Island Fly Fishing Guides
For the fly fisherman, there is no better place to sight fish for your bucket list species than Stock Island. Our Damn Good Guides have the local knowledge required to catch tarpon, bonefish, and permit all in a single day.
Stock Island Deep Sea and Offshore Fishing
In Stock Island, the quality of fishing doesn't end when you head further out to sea. Deep sea fishing Stock Island offers ample reefs, wrecks, and other seafloor structures for a lifetime of fishing. Offshore trips can expect to take a center console boat out 10+ miles to catch Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, and Kingfish. Shark fishing near Stock Island is also fantastic and can be a blast on nearshore and deep sea trips.
Stock Island has plenty of fishing charters for the deep sea angler: equipped with all the amenities needed for a half-day or more on the water, large Stock Island sport fishing boats are the bread and butter of Stock Island deep sea fishing charters.
Prized sport fish like Marlin, Sailfish, and other elusive pelagic species like Swordfish are often caught on these trips. They are generally found from the Gulfstream to the east and south to Dry Tortugas. Increase your odds of sizing up the fish of a lifetime with an overnight night fishing trip out of Stock Island.
Things to do in Stock Island
Whether you're a nature lover, bringing the whole family, or just want a relaxing day of fishing followed by a cold drink on the beach, Stock Island will keep the whole crew entertained beyond Stock Island charters. If you want to get back out on the water, rent a kayak or paddle board and explore the mangroves on an eco-tour. For the snorkelers and divers, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more accessible place to explore reefs and wrecks. For the 21+ crowd, there are countless local dive bars and seafood joints that keep the drinks flowing.
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