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 Welaka. Right now in March, activity is Excellent.
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Flounder
If you're targeting flounder in Welaka, Florida, you'll want to focus your efforts in the St. Johns River and its associated creeks and backwaters. Welaka's location along this major waterway provides excellent access to the brackish water conditions that flounder thrive in. The fall months, particularly October and November, are prime time as flounder migrate towards the ocean to spawn. Look for them around docks, submerged structure, and along muddy or sandy bottoms near creek mouths. A local tip: try using live mud minnows or finger mullet rigged on a jig head and slowly bounce them along the bottom. The flounder in this area tend to be ambush predators, so presentation is key. Public boat ramps are available in Welaka, providing easy access to the river. Be mindful of the tides, as flounder often move with the current to find feeding opportunities. The St. Johns River is known for its healthy flounder population, but be sure to check the latest regulations regarding size and bag limits.
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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 Welaka, Florida?
Flounder season is open from March 1st to October 15th.
What is the minimum size for keeping flounder in Florida?
The minimum size limit for flounder is 14 inches total length.
What's the flounder bag limit in the Welaka area?
You can keep up to 5 flounder per person.
Do I need a saltwater license to fish for flounder in Welaka?
Yes, you need a valid Florida saltwater fishing license.
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