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Florida Pompano Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Naples

4 Hour Naples Inshore/Nearshore

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23 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Bradenton Beach

The Local Trip

93% (15)
25 ft 1 - 12 People From $300
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats in Port Aransas

Fishin' Fun With Captain Michael

100% (3)
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Destin

Spring & Summer Fishing Trips

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22 ft 1 - 12 People From $570
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Port Charlotte

Port Charlotte Fishing Frenzy

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $510
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Biloxi

Inshore / Nearshore Fishing Adventure!!!

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24 ft 1 - 12 People From $500
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Everything to Know About Booking a florida pompano fishing charter

What are the best florida pompano fishing charters?

Why should I book a florida pompano fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 110 florida pompano trips, and the most popular trips are Captain's Discretion guided by Joey, Everglades Inshore Trip guided by Mark, and Bay Fishing Trips guided by David.

Our guides are rated a 4.9 out of 5 based on 4490 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly florida pompano guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly florida pompano guides.

What types of florida pompano fishing charters are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for florida pompano as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but bottom fishing and cut bait fishing are popular as well.

How much do florida pompano fishing charters cost?

Prices for florida pompano can range anywhere from about $500 to $4,998, but the average price for a half day trip for florida pompano is $1,050. The average price for a full day trip for florida pompano is $2,586.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for florida pompano fishing?

The most popular season for florida pompano fishing is spring, and most anglers book their trips 30 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for florida pompano and what are the bag limits for florida pompano?

See here for more information on florida pompano fishing licenses, florida pompano bag limits, and fishing season regulations for florida pompano. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right florida pompano rules and regulations.

What is a Florida Pompano?

The Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus, sometimes called a cobblerfish), are a type of pompano within the jack family. They have a compressed body and short snout, that varies from blue to green to yellow with a silvery tint, and a deeply forked tail.

They are often confused with a permit, however a pompano will have a less forked tail, thinner pectoral fin, more pointed head (and a giant forehead), and have more yellow coloring, and are also smaller.

Florida pompano are a schooling, bottom feeding fish, are finicky eaters, and are very strong fighters for their size.

How big do Florida Pompano get?

Juvenile Florida pompano grow between 0.8 and 1.9 inches per month, growing to about 12 inches and weighing about a pound after a year. The maximum growth of an adult pompano will reach around three pounds, and have a length of up to 17 inches.

What's the biggest Florida Pompano ever caught?

On October 16th, 1999, Barry Hutson caught the all tackle world record Florida Pompano according to the IGFA. The monster weighed in at 8 pounds, 4 ounces, with a length of 18 inches. It was caught in Port St. Joe, Florida.

Where is the best place to catch Florida Pompano?

Florida pompano can be found in the western Atlantic from Massachusetts to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and West Indies, however they cannot be found in the Bahamas. They are most plentiful in Florida, as the name suggests, from New Smyrna Beach to Miami on the Atlantic coast, and St. Pete to the Panhandle on the Gulf Coast.

They prefer warm waters from 70-89 degrees, migrating north in the summer, and south in the fall. They can typically be found schooling in surf flats, feeding along the bottom, and will often avoid clear water regions.

When should I catch Florida Pompano?

Pompano are open year round, however their peak months are from October to December, and April to July. The best time to fish for them is either early in the morning, or at dusk, especially when the wind is blowing in towards the shore.

How do you catch Florida Pompano?

The Florida pompano is a picky little fish when it comes to eating, making them difficult to catch. When it comes to bait, the best natural options are mole crabs, clams, or shrimp, whereas the best artificial options are brightly colored jigs, plugs, or flies. No matter what you use, you’ll need small terminal tackle and hooks, as they have fairly small mouths.

The best technique is to cast your bait into the wave as it recedes, and then reel in with it. If you’re using artificial, you can twitch it along the bottom to make sand puffs every five seconds. No matter what you’re using, be ready for a terrific fight, despite their size!

Are Florida Pompano good to eat? What are the best Florida Pompano recipes?

Florida pompano are some of the most expensive seafood options in the United States, and have a delicious, white, and flaky meat. Fillets have a very even thickness, and are very popular among chefs. They have a very rich, but mild flavor.

One of the most well known dishes created from them is out of New Orleans, called pompano en papillote. It is wrapped in parchment paper with a white sauce made from wine, shrimp, and crab meat, which is then steamed.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with Mark! Had a lot of fun and he put us on fish. Caught Cobia, Jack Crevalle, a bunch of trout and a 150 lb Shark!! Hooked up 3 Tarpon!! He is your guy if you want to have fun and catch fish.

    Dave S. | May 5, 2025

    Trip: Everglades Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great captain. Had an awesome time on the water. Will be returning for another trip

    Joe G. | April 26, 2025

    Trip: Marco Island Charter Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a good time on the boat. Unfortunately we didn’t catch much due to weather but all in all Captain Leo and Neil were very personable and helped as much as they could to try and get us some fish.

    Jillian E. | April 25, 2025

    Trip: PASCAGOULA INSHORE AT ITS BEST

  • ★★★★★
    Started out as a beautiful day, then the wind picked up out of the East, this was not what the weatherman forecast. Greg took us to many places to fish, but with the wind it was a challenge. We caught a few junk fish then one of us caught a really nice Red. That was the best of the day. We all (3) had a lot of fun and learned a lot about the area. At the end of the day Capt. Greg was like family and we all decided to make this a yearly thing with Capt Greg, hopefully the fish and the weather will cooperate.

    Karen G. | April 25, 2025

    Trip: Pristine Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Couldn’t recommend enough. Kenny was really knowledgeable, a great coach, had a great set up and made sure we had plenty of decent catches. We also got the opportunity to spot some local wildlife along the way. Would definitely book with him again in the future.

    Lucy M. | April 23, 2025

    Trip: Half Day Melbourne

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Cooper elevated our experience. I thought he’d be good when we started, by the end he was great. 6 star review if possible. Thank you captain Cooper and Company

    Marc M. | April 18, 2025

    Trip: 3 - 4 Hour Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip with Cooper and Kyle Kids had a blast and the guides were a big part of it

    Charlie C. | April 18, 2025

    Trip: 3 - 4 Hour Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great, knowledgeable guide. Went above and beyond to make it a great family experience (2 adults and a 12 year old). Would absolutely recommend Colt and will book again when we are in Daytona again.

    David S. | April 18, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip 4-6-8 Hour Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Captwin Cooper was the best. On the fish right away and flexible to take us to the beach for a swim. 5 species including black tip shark. Will do it again for sure. Area is awesome as well!!!

    John S. | April 18, 2025

    Trip: 3 - 4 Hour Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great Trip! We caught 4 different species of fish and constant action. Taylor was very knowledgeable of the area, safe and fun to fish with!! I will book a trip with him again!

    Eric U. | April 18, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Bradenton

  • ★★★★★
    Great time and excellent fisherman!! Thank you, Captain Robbie!

    Cassie W. | April 9, 2025

    Trip: Destin Surf Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great half day charter we all landed a hand full of fish and some sharks! Would definitely go again next time I’m in town!

    Jason Z. | April 5, 2025

    Trip: 4 Hour Inshore/Near 8am-12

  • ★★★★★
    We had Kyle as a guide. He was really nice to work with.....as we had a group of 6 including a 7 and 10 year old. It was a tough bite and windy but we still caught fish. He moved around a lot which was appreciated. We had fun and would work with him again.

    Bruce M. | April 3, 2025

    Trip: 3 - 4 Hour Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    My husband and I enjoyed the fishing trip.Colt is an amazing guide,he is professional,courteous and knowledgeable about the area and types of fish. We will recommend him to other customers

    Elaine P. | March 31, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip 4-6-8 Hour Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Went out with Robert for a 4 hour trip targeting speckled trout. He was extremely knowledgeable of the area and knew exactly what to do throughout the whole day to keep us on the fish almost the entire time. Aside from the fishing we also just had a great time in general on the boat through the whole trip. We will be booking again on our future trips to Tarpon for a deep water excursion.

    Patrick B. | March 31, 2025

    Trip: In or Near Shore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Kenny was AMAZING! The fish weren’t biting but we had such a great time! Richard was unable to take us out due to a scheduling conflict but Kenny was there to take us out. He took us to several different spots and tried all the tricks but they just weren’t biting. Had the BEST time with him and would definitely book with Kenny again!

    Nick L. | March 30, 2025

    Trip: Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with Captain Sean! He is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced! I would highly recommend him for your next charter. When we come back we’ll definitely be calling him again!!

    Rebecca S. | March 29, 2025

    Trip: 4 Hour Naples Inshore/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time! Ron was a great guide, helped us adults, and the kids so much w the bait! We couldn’t have asked for a better time w him!

    Shelley Q. | March 27, 2025

    Trip: Daytona Beach: Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Angie obviously takes great pride in her work . It was a pleasure fishing with her . Her knowledge of the near shore fishing and the local area is amazing . We will certainly reach out to her again when we are in the Biloxi area .

    Brian V. | March 26, 2025

    Trip: Inshore / Nearshore Fishing Adventure!!!

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Mark, thanks again for the awesome day on the water! You were great with the girls and it was a memorable experience for all!! And we caught a bunch of fish too... God bless!

    Shaun H. | March 24, 2025

    Trip: Everglades Inshore Trip

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