Fishing Charters in Florida
Browse fishing charters in Florida that can help you catch almaco jack.
Island Baby Islamorada
Tavernier, Florida
Flying Thief Charters
Big Pine Key, Florida
Key West Tarpon Fishing with Flying Thief Charters. Let us be your guide to the best Bonefish Spin Fishing, and excellent Flats Fishing in the Florida Keys.
Fat Cat Charters
Big Pine Key, Florida
Sea Glass Excursions
Cudjoe Key, Florida
Sea Glass Excursions offers offshore and inshore fishing, snorkeling, sandbars, sunset cruise, or just a ride, I’m your guide. My Name is Captain Brian and I live in the Lower Florida Keys.
Double O Fishing Charter
Cudjoe Key, Florida
Tarpon Trips
Summerland Key, Florida
Shane Wood Fishing
Summerland Key, Florida
Shane Wood Fly Fishing Guide - Rates and Information. Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit Photo Gallery. Book your fishing charter now.
Stock Island Fishing Charters
Naval Air Station Key West, Florida
Stock Island fishing charters at the entrance to Key West. Many different charters offered for all types of anglers and vacationers.
Captain Eddie Griffiths Charters
Key West, Florida
Dry Tortugas fishing trips with Andy Griffiths charters out of Key West, Florida. Overnight fishing to Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas and Marquesas Keys. Enjoy fishing and diving on your private charter, 2 or 3 day fishing charters for snapper, grouper, mahi mahi, wahoo and more. Best reef and wreck fishing available year round in the Florida Keys and west of Key West near the Dry Tortugas National Park.
Captain Bill Lowman Anna Maria Sportfishing
Holmes Beach, Florida
Anna Maria Island Charter Fishing Guide
Destination Fish Charters
Marco Island, Florida
Danny Fabian is one of Southwest Florida's premier backwater and sport fishermen in Naples and Marco Island, Florida. As a professional fishing quide, Danny specializes in fishing in Everglades National Park and focuses on Snook, Grouper, Tarpon, Trout, Redfish.
Captain Rio Adventures
Marco Island, Florida
Go fish with fun catching Charter fishing at its best!
Best Time to Catch Almaco Jack
Peak season: June, July. Also good: April, May, August. Right now in February, activity is poor.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Almaco Jack
Destin, Florida, bills itself as the 'World's Luckiest Fishing Village,' and when it comes to targeting Almaco Jack, that luck can definitely come into play. These hard-fighting jacks are most reliably found around offshore structure like natural reefs, wrecks, and oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Spring and fall are prime times, as the water temperatures are moderate and the jacks are actively feeding during their migration. A key tip for success here is to pay attention to the current. Almaco Jacks often hold on the up-current side of structure, ambushing prey swept along by the flow. Using live bait such as pinfish or cigar minnows is highly effective, but jigs and deep-diving lures can also produce. Be aware that many popular spots are heavily fished, so explore less-pressured areas to increase your chances. The Destin jetties can also hold smaller jacks closer to shore.
How to Catch Almaco Jack
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Almaco Jack in Destin.
Almaco Jack Fishing Regulations in Florida
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
5 per person per day (aggregate with other jacks)
Size Limit
No size limit
License Required
Saltwater fishing license
Included in the 5-fish aggregate bag limit for jacks (African Pompano, Almaco Jack, Banded Rudderfish, Greater Amberjack, and Lesser Amberjack). No more than one Greater Amberjack greater than 28 inches fork length may be included in the aggregate bag limit.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the bag limit for Almaco Jack in Florida?
The bag limit for Almaco Jack in Florida is 5 per person per day, but this is an aggregate limit with other jack species. Make sure to check which species contribute to that limit.
Do I need a license to fish for Almaco Jack in Destin, Florida?
Yes, you'll need a valid Florida saltwater fishing license to target Almaco Jack in Destin and other saltwater areas.
Is there a size limit for Almaco Jack in Florida?
There is no size limit for Almaco Jack in Florida. However, it's always a good practice to release larger, mature fish to help maintain healthy populations.
What's the best way to catch Almaco Jack near Destin?
Almaco Jack are often caught trolling or jigging around reefs and wrecks. Live bait, cut bait, and artificial lures can all be effective.
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