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 Sweetwater. Right now in March, activity is Good.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Flounder
Sweetwater, Florida, provides a convenient jumping-off point for some fantastic Flounder fishing along the Gulf Coast. While you won't find them directly in the city's freshwater canals, a short drive west to areas like Tampa Bay or the flats near Chokoloskee in Everglades National Park will put you in prime flounder territory. Fall and winter are generally considered the best times to target flounder as they migrate inshore. Focus on areas with sandy or muddy bottoms near docks, bridges, or channel edges. A Carolina-rigged live shrimp or mud minnow is a classic and effective presentation. A local tip: flounder are ambush predators, so slow and deliberate retrieves are key. Consider using a scent attractant to entice strikes. Flounder in this region can range from smaller 'doormats' to impressive specimens, so be prepared for a varied catch.
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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 Sweetwater, Florida?
Flounder season in Florida is open from March 1st to October 15th. Be sure to check for any changes to regulations before you head out.
What's the minimum size Flounder I can keep in Florida?
The minimum size limit for Flounder in Florida is 14 inches in total length. Any Flounder smaller than this must be released.
What's a good bait for catching Flounder around Sweetwater?
Live baitfish like mud minnows or finger mullet are excellent choices for Flounder. You can also try using soft plastic lures that mimic small baitfish.
How many Flounder am I allowed to keep per day in Florida?
The bag limit for Flounder in Florida is 5 per person per day, but only during the open season of March 1st to October 15th.
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