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  Home to over 1,190 miles of coastline and surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway and some of the largest coral reefs in the world, Florida features some of the best year-round, deep-sea fishing in the United States. With diverse underwater ecosystems and sport fishing in every corner of the state, choose from hundreds of private and public deep-sea-fishing charters of all sizes and shapes.
  
  

Miss Cape Canaveral

• The 85-foot Miss Cape Canaveral, with room for up to 100 people, is the largest deep-sea-fishing boat in Florida. Since setting sail in 1953, the family-owned and -operated vessel has carried people from all corners of the globe. The boat, which is docked in Port Canaveral, with access to Florida's entire central coast, features an air-conditioned and heated lounge, full galley, a bar and equipment for fishermen of all skill levels and sizes. Choose from half-day or full-day deep-sea-fishing excursions, or charter the entire boat and create your own perfect voyage.
  
  Miss Cape Canaveral
  
  670 Glen Cheek Drive
  
  Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
  
  321-783-5274
  
  misscape.com
  
  

Redfish Sport Fishing Charters

• Enjoy the warm waters of one of the top sport fishing destinations in the world while you catch mahi-mahi, amberjack, yellowtail and marlin on the 44-foot Redfish fishing vessel. Redfish Sport Fishing Charters, located in the abundant waters of Islamorada in the Florida Keys, features half-day and full-day reef and offshore deep-sea-fishing trips or an overnight swordfish excursion. With over 20 years of experience and stocked with the latest tackle and fish-finding equipment, Captain Merv Finch will guide any fisherman, regardless of his expertise.
  
  Redfish Sport Fishing Charters
  
  Bud 'n Mary's Marina
  
  Islamorada, Florida Keys 33036
  
  305-664-8497
  
  redfishsportfishing.com
  
  

Destin Fishing Charter Service

• Destin Fishing Charter Service offers one of the largest fishing fleets in Florida. Depending on your preferences and skill level, Destin can match you with a perfect boat and crew, equipped with the latest equipment, a bathroom and air-conditioned cabin. Private deep-sea-fishing charters range from four to 12 hours, with rates starting at $150 per hour for up to six guests (as of 2010). Catch red snapper, mackerel and blackfin tuna, or head offshore for wahoo, sailfish, marlin and tarpon.
  
  Destin Fishing Charter Service
  
  Destin, Florida
  
  850-685-1396
  
  destinfishingcharters.net