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 Mayo. Right now in February, activity is Slow.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Flounder
If you're fishing near Mayo and want to target flounder, you'll need to head towards the Gulf Coast. Areas like Steinhatchee and Keaton Beach, are productive spots for flounder. These fish are ambush predators, so focus on areas with structure like grass flats, oyster bars, and docks. Fall is the prime time for flounder fishing, as they migrate towards the Gulf for spawning. Dragging a live mud minnow or a jig tipped with shrimp along the bottom is a classic technique. A local tip: slow down your retrieve and be patient; flounder often have a subtle bite. The flounder population along this stretch of the Gulf is generally good, with a mix of smaller 'doormats' and larger fish to be found. Be sure to check the current size and bag limits before heading out, as regulations can change.
How to Catch Flounder
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Flounder in Mayo.
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 bait for flounder near Mayo, FL?
Live bait like mud minnows and finger mullet are very effective for flounder. You can also try using soft plastic lures like Berkley Gulp! on a jig head.
What is the bag limit for flounder in Florida?
The current bag limit for flounder in Florida is 5 per person.
Is there a size restriction for flounder I catch near Mayo, FL?
Yes, the minimum size limit for flounder is 14 inches total length.
When is Flounder season open near Mayo, Florida?
Flounder season is open from March 1st to October 15th.
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