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 Monticello. Right now in March, activity is Excellent.
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Flounder
Flounder fishing near Monticello, Florida, requires a trip to the coast, but the effort can be very rewarding. The waters around Steinhatchee and Keaton Beach, easily accessible from Monticello, are known for holding good numbers of these flatfish. The fall months, particularly October and November, are prime time, as flounder migrate inshore before heading offshore to spawn. Focus your efforts on sandy or muddy bottoms near structure, such as docks, oyster bars, and creek mouths. Live bait, like mud minnows or finger mullet, fished on a Carolina rig is a classic and effective technique. A local tip is to use a very slow retrieve, bumping the bait along the bottom to entice a strike. Flounder are ambush predators, so patience is key. Be sure to use polarized sunglasses to spot flounder lying on the bottom in clear water. Also, be aware of the size and bag limits, as regulations can change.
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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 open season for Flounder near Monticello, Florida?
The Flounder season is open from March 1st to October 15th.
What's the daily bag limit for Flounder in the Monticello area?
You can keep up to 5 Flounder per person per day during the open season.
Is there a size limit for Flounder I catch near Monticello, FL?
Yes, Flounder must be at least 14 inches in total length to be legally harvested.
What's a good bait to use for Flounder in the saltwater near Monticello?
Live baitfish like mud minnows or finger mullet are excellent choices. You can also use artificial lures like soft plastic grubs bounced along the bottom.
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