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 Paxton. Right now in February, activity is Fair.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Flounder
While Paxton isn't directly on the coast, targeting flounder requires a bit of a drive to the nearby saltwater inlets and bays along the Florida Panhandle. Focus your efforts in areas like Choctawhatchee Bay or St. Andrews Bay. These areas offer the brackish water and muddy bottoms that flounder prefer. Fall is prime time as flounder migrate inshore. Look for them around docks, bridges, and submerged structure. The key is a slow presentation of your bait. Live mud minnows or shrimp on a Carolina rig dragged slowly along the bottom often produce the best results. A local tip: many anglers wade fish the shallow grass flats on the edges of the bays at low tide. Be mindful of stingrays when wading. Also, check the regulations for the specific bay you're fishing in, as they can vary slightly.
How to Catch Flounder
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Flounder in Paxton.
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 Paxton, Florida?
Flounder season in Florida is open from March 1st to October 15th.
What's the best bait to use for flounder around Paxton?
Live baitfish like mud minnows or finger mullet are excellent choices for flounder. You can also use artificial lures that mimic small fish or crustaceans.
What is the size limit for flounder in Florida?
The minimum size limit for flounder in Florida is 14 inches total length.
How many flounder can I keep per day in Florida?
The bag limit for flounder is 5 per person per day.
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