Featured Cobia Guides

Expert captains ready to take you on your next adventure in Florida.

Nauti Girl Sportfishing - Scott Wigal
Verified
From $500
Scott Wigal

Nauti Girl Sportfishing

Palm Bay, FL

Captain Scott has been fishing Sebastian Inlet and the Space & treasure Coast since he moved here in 2002. But this is how his story started out, he saw the movie "Jaws" in June 1975 and found his calling, He started fishing along the Carolina coast and Gulf Stream at the age of 13. He fished around the world for 12 years in the US Navy, where he earned his 100 ton USCG Masters License. In 1993 in Port Aransas, Texas he was mentored by Captain Reese Green of Bill Buster's Sportfishing and he later went on to win some of the biggest fishing tournaments in the world. Island Mooring Pro Billfish Tournament 1993 and 1994 1997 Watermelon Classic Billfish Tournament 1997 Poco Bueno Blue Marlin Classic Texas Invitational Fishing Tournament 1995 Texas Women’s Anglers Tournament 1998 & 1999 Sharkey’s Pro Big Shark Tournament 1997-2000 Port Aransas Boatman “Deep Sea Round Up” 1997, 1999 and 2000 2007 Orange Beach Pro Billfish Tournament 2008 North Carolina Wahoo Shoot-Out He started Pure Pleasure Fishing in 1995 and ran it until 2003, when he moved to Melbourne, Florida and honed his skills on fishing Florida’s East Coast. Captain Scott is one of the world's top big shark fishing captains, having caught huge great whites, tiger sharks, mako sharks, bull sharks, hammerheads, blacktips, spinners and many more species. Captain Scott has caught 8 different species of billfish around the world, loves trolling and tuna fishing, bottom fishing, jigging and deep dropping. Captain Scott has caught 4 grander fish in his life (black marlin, mako shark, tiger shark and a great white). He has over a thousand + fish greater than 100 pounds boated under his skillful watch from wahoo, to blue and yellowfin tuna, thousands of sharks and many a blue marlin. Captain Scott is just missing a spearfish for his bucket list. Scott is a power production electrical engineer University of Texasand proud Long Horn. He works US Government civil service for the USAF with a TS-SCI Clearance and is retiring soon to pursue his love of fishing one last time. We are a veteran-owned company and offer Veteran and Military discounts

offshoreinshoredeep seaRed SnapperGag Grouper
Palm Bay, FL
Up to 4
High Tailin’ Offshore Fishing Charters - High Tailin’ Offshore Fishing Charters
High Tailin’ Offshore Fishing Charters

High Tailin’ Offshore Fishing Charters

Cape Canaveral, Florida

Port Canaveral Fishing Charter For Sailfish, Mahi, Barracuda, Wahoo, King Mackeral, Cobia, Amberjack, Grouper and Snapper. Port Canaveral, Space Coast

offshoreCobiaBarracuda
Cape Canaveral, Florida
West Florida Sportfishing - West Florida Sportfishing
West Florida Sportfishing

West Florida Sportfishing

Citrus Springs, Florida

Fathers Day Fishing Crystal River Fishing Charters Scallop Redfish Grouper Cobia Shark Snook Trout Inshore, Offshore and Flats Fishing With Capt. Ron Hipner

offshoreinshorefreshwaterSpeckled TroutRedfish
Citrus Springs, Florida
Entice Charters - Scott Theis
Scott Theis

Entice Charters

Fort Myers, Florida

Entice Charters offers light tackle inshore, nearshore and wreck fishing charters for snook, grouper, tarpon and cobia. Book your fishing charter now!

inshoreSnookCobia
Fort Myers, Florida
Hawkeyez Charters - Hawkeyez Charters
Hawkeyez Charters

Hawkeyez Charters

Tampa, Florida

Captain Brian Purcell guides customers on action packed fishing trips on inshore and nearshore trips for Snook, Redfish, Cobia and King Mackerel to name a few.

inshoreRedfishSnook
Tampa, Florida
Green Water Charters - Green Water Charters
Green Water Charters

Green Water Charters

5(10)Top Rated

Fishing Charters Venice Englewood Florida Captain Matt Glass Grouper tarpon Green Water Charters Fishing Venice Englewood Charlotte Harbor Placida Boca Grande redfish snook tarpon trout snapper grouper cobia king mackeral tripletail permit sharks spanish mackeral flounder jack cravelle Sight seeing tours

freshwaterinshoreSpeckled TroutRedfish
Venice, Florida
Reelin And Chillin Charters - Reelin And Chillin Charters
Reelin And Chillin Charters

Reelin And Chillin Charters

5(1)Top Rated

Sarasota, Florida, Fishing, visitor, visitors, center, gulf, coast,Florida's Charters, Guides, Captains, Sarasota Florida Fishing Charters, Charter Fishing Sarasota, Sarasota Florida Fishing Guides, Redfish, Tarpon, Trout, Grouper, King Mackerel, Shark, Cuda, Baracuda, Jack, Cobia, Whales, mullet, Children, Kids, Snook, Night fishing, Fishing Boats, Flats fishing, Backwater fishing, Fly fishing, Sport fishing, night fishing, trolling, casting, wading, wade, shore fishing, pier fishing, bridge fishing, bottom fishing, bait, live bait, sardines, shrimp, artificial, artificial lures, D.O.A., fishing reels, fishing rods, fishing poles, sunset, sunsets, magazine, angler, female angler, young anglers, fisherman, fishing clubs, fly fishing clubs, Catch and Release, Cooking fish, Fish Fry, recipes, smoked mullet, Outdoor, Adventure, fishing lures, hooks, sinkers, leaders, swivels, Gulf of Mexico, Ocean, Bay, Southwest Florida, West central Florida, Tampa, Bradenton, Venice, Englewood, Port Charlotte, Boca Grande, Sarasota, Casey Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Longboat Key, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Fishing information, Fishing Reports, Reel Reports, Fishing articles, Fishing Sarasota Florida, Photography, Photos, Pictures, Sight Seeing, Eco tours, vacation, Manatees, Dolphins, Birds, Birding, Bird watching, Shorebirds, Birding, Eagles, Egreats, Herons, Spoonbills, Pelicans, sea turtles

fly fishingfreshwaterinshoreSpeckled TroutRedfish
Sarasota, Florida
Reel Adventures - Reel Adventures
Reel Adventures

Reel Adventures

5(6)Top Rated

World class Boca Grande Tarpon Fishing Charters in Florida on the flats and back country of Tampa Bay,, Clearwater, St Petersburg, Tarpon Springs, and Charlotte Harbor for tarpon, snook, redfish, permit trout, cobia, and goliath grouper.

freshwaterinshoreSpeckled TroutRedfish
Boca Grande, Florida
North Marsh Guide - North Marsh Guide
North Marsh Guide

North Marsh Guide

5(1)Top Rated

Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Amelia Island's premier fly fishing guide and charter service for anglers looking to pursue redfish, trout, flounder, snook, tarpon, shark, or cobia.

fly fishingfreshwaterinshoreSpeckled TroutRedfish
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Stuart Fishing Charter JuliaG - Stuart Fishing Charter JuliaG
Stuart Fishing Charter JuliaG

Stuart Fishing Charter JuliaG

5(18)Top Rated

Charter fishing boat out of Stuart Florida. Fishing the Florida waters for, Whoo, Dolphin, King Fish, Cobia, Sword Fish, Sailfish and more. Stuart Florida Sport Fishing aboard My Other Honey. 772-631-2015

CobiaSailfish
Stuart, Florida
Homosassa Fishing - Homosassa Fishing
Homosassa Fishing

Homosassa Fishing

5(6)Top Rated

Homosassa Fishing specializes in Homosassa area inshore fishing trips. Redfish, Trout, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, and Scallop trips in season.

CobiaRedfishSpanish Mackerel
Homosassa, Florida
FinSanity Charters With Captain Chuck Rogers - FinSanity Charters With Captain Chuck Rogers
FinSanity Charters With Captain Chuck Rogers

FinSanity Charters With Captain Chuck Rogers

5(48)Top Rated

Join FinSanity Fishing Charters and Fish the beautiful waters of Tampa Bay for Snook, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Cobia, Pompano, Flounder, Tripletail & many more. Book a trip today.

CobiaRedfishSnook
Tampa, Florida

Seasonal Activity Chart

Cobia

Cobia

Various

How to Catch Cobia

Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Cobia in Florida.

Cobia Fishing Regulations in Florida

Open Season

Year-round

Daily Bag Limit

1 per person, 2 per vessel

Size Limit

33-inch fork length minimum

License Required

Saltwater fishing license

Vessel limit does not apply to for-hire operations. Certain areas may be closed to harvest.

⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.

Popular Cities for Cobia Fishing in Florida

Other Popular Species in Florida