Fishing Charters in Florida
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Hammer Down Sportfishing
Clearwater, FL
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.
Best Time to Catch Flounder
Flounder can be caught year-round in Fruitland Park. Right now in March, activity is Excellent.
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Flounder
Fruitland Park’s location allows relatively easy access to the east coast and the renowned flounder fisheries of the Indian River Lagoon system. The lagoon's extensive shallow flats and abundant seagrass beds create ideal habitat for flounder. While not directly on the coast, a short drive puts you in prime flounder territory. Fall is the peak season as flounder migrate towards inlets to spawn. Focus your efforts around docks, bridges, and channel edges, where flounder ambush prey. Live shrimp or mud minnows Carolina-rigged or on a jig head are effective baits. Launching from Titusville or Cocoa Beach provides access to productive areas. Consider fishing near the NASA Causeway or the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. The flounder in the Indian River Lagoon are known for their larger average size compared to some other Florida locations. Patience and a slow presentation are essential for success.
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Flounder Fishing Regulations in Florida
Open Season
March 1 – October 15
Daily Bag Limit
5 per person
Size Limit
14-inch minimum total length
License Required
Saltwater fishing license
The open season is March 1 – October 15. Harvest of flounder is prohibited from October 16 – the end of February.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of year to fish for Flounder around Fruitland Park, Florida?
Flounder season is open from March 1st to October 15th, so that is the best time to target them.
What's the daily limit for Flounder in Fruitland Park?
You are allowed to keep 5 Flounder per person each day.
What's the minimum size a Flounder needs to be to keep it?
Any Flounder you keep must be at least 14 inches in total length.
Is a fishing license required to catch Flounder in Fruitland Park?
Yes, you'll need a valid Florida saltwater fishing license.
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