Fishing Charters in Florida
Browse fishing charters in Florida that can help you catch flounder.
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 Flounder
Flounder can be caught year-round in Gainesville. Right now in February, activity is Fair.
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Flounder
Flounder fishing near Gainesville requires a trip to the coast, but the effort is well worth it. Focus on the flats and muddy bottoms around areas like Jacksonville or St. Augustine. These fish are ambush predators, so target areas near docks, bridges, and other structures where they can hide. Fall is generally considered the best time to target Flounder, as they migrate inshore to spawn. A local trick is to slowly drag a jighead with a Gulp! shrimp or mud minnow along the bottom. The key is to keep it moving slowly, as Flounder often require a subtle presentation. Public boat ramps and kayak launches are readily available along the coast. Be patient and persistent, and you'll be rewarded with some delicious Flounder fillets. Remember to check the size and bag limits before you go.
How to Catch Flounder
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Flounder in Gainesville.
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
When is Flounder season open near Gainesville?
Flounder season is open from March 1st to October 15th.
What is the minimum size for Flounder I can keep?
The minimum size limit for Flounder is 14 inches total length.
How many Flounder can I keep per day in Florida?
The bag limit for Flounder is 5 per person.
What are some good baits for catching Flounder around Gainesville?
Live mud minnows, shrimp, and artificial lures like soft plastic grubs bounced along the bottom are effective for Flounder.
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