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 Gulfport. Right now in February, activity is Fair.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Flounder
Gulfport provides some excellent flounder fishing, particularly if you focus on the sandy bottom areas around docks, bridges, and channel edges in Boca Ciega Bay. These flatfish are masters of camouflage, so slow and deliberate presentations are key. The fall months, especially October and November, are prime time as flounder migrate inshore to spawn. Live shrimp on a jighead is a classic and effective bait, but artificial lures like grubs and swimbaits bounced along the bottom can also produce. A good place to start your search is around the docks and bridges near the Gulfport Municipal Marina. Flounder in this area can be surprisingly large, with some exceeding 5 pounds. Be sure to use a landing net, as their mouths are delicate and they can easily throw the hook. Also, be aware of the regulations regarding size and bag limits.
How to Catch Flounder
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Flounder in Gulfport.
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 open season for flounder in Gulfport, Florida?
Flounder season is open from March 1st to October 15th in Gulfport, Florida.
What's the minimum size for keeping flounder in Gulfport?
The minimum total length for flounder that you can keep is 14 inches.
How many flounder can I keep per day in Gulfport, Florida?
The bag limit for flounder is 5 per person per day.
What's the best bait for catching flounder around Gulfport?
Live bait like mud minnows and small shrimp are very effective. Artificial lures like jigs tipped with soft plastics also work well.
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