Best Fishing Boat Rentals in Florida

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1

Find the perfect boat

Enter your desired location and date to explore our fleet of boats.

2

Select a captain

Choose to drive yourself or select a USCG licensed captain.

3

Book with ease

Connect with your boat owner and complete your booking online.

4

Go fishing

Enjoy your day on the water with friends and family!


Why Boatsetter?

As the global leader in peer-to-peer boat rentals, Boatsetter offers an easy, safe and accessible way to experience on-the-water adventures including fishing trips. With boat rentals in 600+ locations, finding a boat is easy and with the option to tap into the largest network of USCG licensed captains, boating experience is not required.

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Get out on the water worry-free, knowing our insurance covers every boating trip

Choosing the right boat rental platform is essential to your peace of mind while on the water. That's why we've gone the extra mile to focus on safety through our exclusive partnership with GEICO Marine and BoatUS. As the first and only boat rental marketplace to offer insurance on every peer-to-peer rental, you are protected during all rentals with insurance coverage and on-water assistance through TowBoatUS.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a boat?

The cost to rent a boat depends on whether you are renting for a half-day or a full day, the boat features and the boat size can impact your boat rental price. Rental prices can range from $200 to $1,000 plus depending on the boat rental itself and the length of time of the rental.

How many people can fit on the boat rental?

The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat’s size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.

How old do you have to be to rent a boat?

You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat?

Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.

How much does it cost to rent a boat for the day?

The cost of renting a boat for the day on average ranges from $200 to $1200. The cost to rent a boat varies depending on the size of the boat and the length of time that you will be using the boat.

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Top fishing boat rentals reviews in Florida

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  • We had such an amazing time out on the water. Boris was very nice and gave great recommendations on where to take the...

    Linnea

    Aug 2025

  • The boat was clear and very beautiful.

    Alexandre

    Aug 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Lynn

    Aug 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Lynn

    Aug 2025

  • 2nd time with Josh & his son… amazing time, service, boat was amazing even helped us out again!!! Highly recommend...

    Michael

    Aug 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Had a great time on the water. Boat was a lot of fun and the host went the extra mile to make sure we knew the boat...

    Tom

    Aug 2025

  • First time renting a boat on Boatsetter, many thanks to Karym for making things very smooth. He was very responsive,...

    Brian

    Aug 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    The host was prompt when communicating and the boat was super easy to navigate my family had a blast and we’ll be...

    Julio

    Aug 2025

  • Great experience. Great owner. Would definitely recommend.

    Alain

    Aug 2025

  • Rob had the boat ready to go before we arrived. The boat was in great shape. We had a great day on the water. Rob...

    Kent

    Aug 2025

  • The boat was excellent, and Boris was a wonderful host. Everything was exactly as described; the boat was clean,...

    4orkam

    Aug 2025

  • Super nice boat! The owner is very easy to deal with, and super helpful! We had a great day fishing and cruising. The...

    James

    Aug 2025

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