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 Lake Placid. Right now in March, activity is Excellent.
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Flounder
While Lake Placid is known for its freshwater fishing, targeting flounder requires venturing to nearby saltwater estuaries and coastal areas. The closest productive flounder fisheries are found closer to Florida's coasts, a bit of a drive from Lake Placid itself. Focus your efforts in Charlotte Harbor or around Fort Pierce, where the Peace River and Indian River Lagoon offer ideal habitat. These areas are renowned for their healthy flounder populations. Fall and early spring are prime times to target flounder as they migrate. Look for them around docks, oyster bars, and channel edges with sandy or muddy bottoms. Live shrimp or mud minnows fished on a jig head are highly effective. A local tip: many anglers wade the shallow flats at low tide, sight-casting to flounder. Be mindful of the tides and potential for strong currents. Remember that flounder prefer ambush points, so work your bait slowly and deliberately around structure. Flounder in this region are known to be aggressive feeders, so don't be afraid to use slightly larger bait.
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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
What is the legal size for Flounder I can keep in Florida?
In Florida, the minimum size limit for Flounder is 14 inches in total length. Any Flounder smaller than this must be released.
When is Flounder season open near Lake Placid?
Flounder season in Florida is open from March 1st to October 15th. Make sure you are targeting them during this open season.
How many Flounder am I allowed to keep per day in Florida?
The bag limit for Flounder is 5 per person per day. Be sure to stop fishing for Flounder once you reach this limit.
Do I need a saltwater license to fish for Flounder near Lake Placid?
Yes, you need a valid Florida saltwater fishing license to target Flounder in the saltwater areas near Lake Placid. Licenses can be purchased online or at most tackle shops.
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