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 Ocala. Right now in February, activity is Fair.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Flounder
Ocala anglers looking for flounder will need to head to the coast, but the drive is well worth it. Both the Gulf and Atlantic coasts offer excellent flounder fishing. Focus your efforts in areas with sandy or muddy bottoms near structure, such as docks, bridges, and oyster bars. These flatfish are ambush predators, lying in wait for unsuspecting prey. Spring and fall are prime times, as flounder migrate inshore to spawn. A popular technique is to slowly drag a jig head tipped with a shrimp or mud minnow along the bottom. The Crystal River area on the Gulf coast provides numerous inshore flats and channels ideal for targeting flounder. A good tip is to fish during periods of slack tide, as this allows your bait to stay on the bottom more effectively. Remember to use a sharp hook and set the hook quickly when you feel a bite, as flounder are notorious for spitting out baits.
How to Catch Flounder
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Flounder in Ocala.
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 Ocala, Florida?
Flounder season is open from March 1st to October 15th.
What's the minimum size flounder I can keep in the Ocala area?
The minimum size for flounder is 14 inches total length.
How many flounder can I keep per day near Ocala?
The bag limit for flounder is 5 per person per day.
Do I need a license to fish for flounder in saltwater near Ocala?
Yes, you'll need a valid Florida saltwater fishing license.
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