Fishing Charters in Florida
Browse fishing charters in Florida that can help you catch flounder.
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 Melbourne Village. Right now in March, activity is Excellent.
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Flounder
If you're looking for flounder around Melbourne Village, Florida, you'll want to focus your efforts in the Indian River Lagoon and its adjacent creeks and canals. This area offers a rich estuarine environment perfect for flounder ambush predators. The best time to target flounder here is during the fall and spring months as they migrate in and out of the inlets and spawn. Look for them around docks, bridges, and oyster bars. A productive technique is slowly dragging a live shrimp or mud minnow along the bottom. For bank access, try the areas around the Eau Gallie Causeway or any of the smaller bridges crossing the canals. Keep an eye on the tides; flounder often concentrate in areas with strong current. Local tip: many anglers find success using a Carolina rig with a short leader to keep their bait near the bottom.
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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 is flounder season open near Melbourne Village?
Flounder season in Florida is open from March 1st to October 15th.
What's a good way to catch flounder near Melbourne Village?
Flounder are often caught by slowly dragging live bait, such as mud minnows or shrimp, along the bottom near sandy or muddy areas. Artificial lures like soft plastics on a jig head can also be effective.
What size flounder can I keep in Florida?
The minimum size limit for flounder in Florida is 14 inches total length.
What's the bag limit for flounder in Florida?
The bag limit for flounder in Florida is 5 per person during the open season.
Do I need a license to fish for flounder in Florida?
Yes, you need a valid Florida saltwater fishing license to target flounder.
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