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
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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 Sopchoppy. Right now in February, activity is Fair.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Flounder
Flounder fishing around Sopchoppy, Florida, is all about working the shallow, grassy flats and muddy bottom areas where these flatfish like to ambush prey. The coastal areas around the mouth of the Ochlockonee River and the numerous creeks that feed into Apalachee Bay are prime locations. The best time to target flounder here is during the fall (October-November) as they migrate offshore to spawn. Focus on the outgoing tide, as this pulls baitfish out of the creeks and into the waiting mouths of flounder. A local tactic is to slowly drag a jig head tipped with a live shrimp or mud minnow along the bottom. Another effective method is gigging at night. Several boat ramps provide access to these productive areas, but be mindful of shallow water and oyster bars. Flounder in this region average a good size, with some exceeding five pounds.
How to Catch Flounder
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Flounder in Sopchoppy.
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's the best bait to use for flounder in Sopchoppy?
Live baitfish like mullet or pinfish are excellent choices for targeting flounder in the saltwater areas around Sopchoppy. Artificial lures that mimic these baitfish can also be effective.
When is flounder season open near Sopchoppy?
Flounder season in Florida saltwater, including near Sopchoppy, is open from March 1st to October 15th.
What's the size and bag limit for flounder in Sopchoppy?
You can keep up to 5 flounder per person, and they must be at least 14 inches in total length to be legally harvested.
Do I need a license to fish for flounder in Sopchoppy's saltwater?
Yes, you'll need a valid Florida saltwater fishing license to legally target flounder in the waters around Sopchoppy.
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