Florida Gulf Coast Scuba · Bradenton & Sarasota
Spearfishing Charters
on the Florida Gulf Coast
Florida Gulf Coast Scuba holds a Federal Gulf Reef Fish Permit. A Private boat that is fully insured for your peace of mind. Real Gulf depths. A 31-ft Twin Vee with a US Coast Guard Certified Captain and NAUI Divemaster and a max of 6 hunters per trip. Lionfish gear welcome on every charter.
You passed your certification. You know the water. Now you need a boat that gets you to the fish — on a private platform, with a captain who dives these reefs and knows where species hold on Gulf structure. No strangers, no cattle boats, just your group and the Gulf.
Choose your hunt
Both charters are private — your group only, max 6 divers. Bring your own speargun, pole spear, or Hawaiian sling. Scuba gear rental available on request. Lionfish gear accepted on all charters.
2-Tank Spear Hunt
Two tanks over Gulf reef structure. Ideal for Lionfish, Snapper, and Grouper. A focused format for hunters getting dialed in on Gulf conditions or looking for a solid half-day on the water.
Call to Book3-Tank Spear Hunt
Three full tanks over Gulf reef. More bottom time, more dives across multiple sites, more chances at bigger fish. The go-to format for serious hunters and anyone targeting trophy reef species on the Gulf Coast.
Call to BookMinimum 4 divers required to depart · Certifications verified on every charter · FWC regulations apply — know your species, sizes, and bag limits
The Mexican Pride
There are wrecks — and then there's the Mexican Pride. A 200-foot cargo ship intentionally sunk in open Gulf water, resting at 130 feet, 20 miles offshore of Sarasota. Most hunters never reach structure like this. The size of the vessel alone creates habitat that draws fish in numbers you won't find on nearshore reef.
The depth and distance put it beyond casual reach — and that's exactly the point. Advanced certification and Nitrox are required. What you'll find down there is worth every preparation they represent: trophy Hogfish, Amberjack, Snapper and Grouper holding tight to a wreck that stretches longer than a football field.
The Spearfishing Trek is offered seasonally (May through September) as part of our standard charter lineup at $300/diver. Call to confirm availability.
Call About the Spearfishing TrekGulf spearfishing species
Gulf structure holds a wide variety of legal targets depending on depth, season, and conditions. Lionfish are welcome on every charter — no limit, all depths.
Always verify current FWC regulations before your dive. Florida spearfishing regulations apply to all charters. Size limits, bag limits, and closed seasons are the diver's responsibility.
What to bring
We handle tanks, weights, and the platform. You bring your spearfishing kit and your cert card.
- Certification card — verified on every charter
- Speargun, pole spear, or Hawaiian sling
- Lionfish tools — tickle stick, ZooKeeper or collection tube, cut-resistant gloves
- Wetsuit — 3mm minimum for Gulf diving
- Mask, fins, BCD, regulator (or rent scuba gear from us)
- Cooler and ice for your catch
- Sunscreen, hydration, seasickness meds if needed
- Valid Florida saltwater fishing license
Our platform
Ready to hunt the Gulf?
Private charters, max 6 divers. Call to check availability — we'll find the right charter for your group.