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 Hillcrest Heights. Right now in March, activity is Excellent.
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Flounder
To find flounder near Hillcrest Heights, Florida, you'll need to head west towards the Gulf Coast. While Hillcrest Heights is inland, it's a manageable drive to reach some excellent flounder fishing spots. Focus your attention on areas like Tampa Bay or Sarasota Bay. These bays provide the ideal habitat for flounder, with their sandy bottoms, seagrass beds, and plentiful baitfish. The best time to fish for flounder in this area is during the spring and fall months. These are the migration periods when flounder move inshore to spawn and then back offshore as the water cools. Look for areas with structure, such as docks, bridges, or oyster bars. A local tip for success is to use live bait, like mud minnows or shrimp, fished on a Carolina rig. Another proven technique is to slowly drag a jig head tipped with a Gulp! artificial bait along the bottom. Flounder in this region are known for their subtle strikes, so pay close attention to your line and be ready to set the hook at the slightest tap.
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How to Catch Flounder
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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
When can I fish for flounder near Hillcrest Heights?
Flounder season is open from March 1st to October 15th.
What's the limit on flounder I can keep when fishing near Hillcrest Heights?
You're allowed to keep 5 flounder per person.
What's the smallest size flounder I can keep in Hillcrest Heights?
The minimum size for flounder is 14 inches total length.
Do I need a fishing license to catch flounder near Hillcrest Heights, Florida?
Yes, you will need a Florida saltwater fishing license.
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