Fishing Charters in Florida
Browse fishing charters in Florida that can help you catch black crappie.
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 Black Crappie
Peak season: April, May, June. Also good: March, July, August, September. Right now in February, activity is fair.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Black Crappie
If you're after slab-sized black crappie, look no further than the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes in Florida. These lakes, including Lake Kissimmee, Lake Tohopekaliga (Toho), and Lake Cypress, are legendary for their crappie fishing. The best time to target them is during the winter months (December-February) when they congregate in deeper channels and around submerged structure. As the water warms in late winter/early spring, they move into shallow grass flats to spawn. A crucial local tip is to use live shiners under a cork, especially during the spawn. Focus on areas with hydrilla, lily pads, and submerged trees. The crappie in Kissimmee are known for their impressive size, with many exceeding two pounds. Several public boat ramps provide access to these lakes, but be prepared for heavy boat traffic, especially on weekends. Don't forget your Florida fishing license and be aware of any specific regulations for the Kissimmee Chain.
How to Catch Black Crappie
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Black Crappie in Kissimmee.
Black Crappie Fishing Regulations in Florida
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
25 per day
Size Limit
No size limit
License Required
Freshwater fishing license
In Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River, only 10 crappie greater than or equal to 10 inches in total length may be included in the 25 fish daily bag limit.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best bait to use for crappie in Kissimmee, Florida?
Live minnows are a consistently effective bait for crappie in Kissimmee. Jigs, especially those tipped with minnows or crappie nibbles, are also popular choices.
What's the crappie bag limit in Kissimmee, Florida?
The daily bag limit for crappie in Florida is 25 fish per person.
Do I need a license to fish for crappie in Kissimmee?
Yes, you'll need a valid Florida freshwater fishing license to target crappie in Kissimmee's lakes and rivers.
Are there any size restrictions for keeping crappie in Florida?
No, there is no minimum size limit for crappie in Florida. You can keep what you catch as long as you don't exceed the daily bag limit of 25.
Other Species to Fish in Kissimmee
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