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 West Park. Right now in March, activity is Excellent.
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Flounder
Flounder fishing around West Park, Florida, means exploring the shallow, sandy-bottomed areas of the Intracoastal Waterway and associated canals. These flatfish are ambush predators, so focus your efforts near structure like docks, seawalls, and channel edges. The fall and early winter are particularly productive as flounder migrate into these areas. A live shrimp or small baitfish fished on a Carolina rig or jig head is a classic and effective presentation. Slow, deliberate retrieves are crucial, as flounder often lie motionless on the bottom. A helpful tip for this area is to target areas with slightly murky water, as this provides flounder with better camouflage. Public access points along the Intracoastal and some of the larger canals offer good opportunities for both boat and shore-based anglers. The flounder population in this area consists mainly of Gulf flounder, and keeping a close eye on size and bag limits is important.
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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 in West Park, Florida?
Flounder season in Florida is open from March 1st to October 15th.
What's the daily limit for Flounder in West Park?
You can keep up to 5 Flounder per person each day.
What size Flounder can I keep in West Park?
The minimum size limit for Flounder is 14 inches in total length.
What's a good bait for Flounder fishing around West Park?
Live baitfish like mullet or mud minnows are excellent choices for Flounder. Artificial lures like soft plastic grubs can also be effective.
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