Fishing Charters in Florida
Browse fishing charters in Florida that can help you catch jolthead porgy.
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 Jolthead Porgy
Peak season: May, June. Also good: March, April, July, August. Right now in February, activity is fair.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Jolthead Porgy
Destin, Florida, known as the 'World's Luckiest Fishing Village,' offers excellent Jolthead Porgy fishing opportunities, especially on the numerous artificial reefs and natural bottom structures within a reasonable boat ride from shore. These fish, locally called 'white snapper,' thrive in these areas. The best time to target them is during the cooler months, from late fall through early spring, when the water temperatures are more favorable. Focus your efforts in depths of 80 to 150 feet. A helpful tip for fishing around Destin is to use a fish finder to locate productive spots and be prepared to move if you're not getting bites within 20-30 minutes. The Jolthead Porgy in Destin are known to be aggressive feeders, so standard bottom fishing rigs baited with squid, cut bait, or live shrimp work well. Be aware of strong currents in the area and adjust your weight accordingly to keep your bait on the bottom.
How to Catch Jolthead Porgy
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Jolthead Porgy in Destin.
Jolthead Porgy Fishing Regulations in Florida
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
5 per person per day within the 5-fish snapper/grouper aggregate
Size Limit
12-inch minimum total length
License Required
Saltwater fishing license
Part of the snapper/grouper aggregate bag limit. Always check for any area-specific closures or gear restrictions.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the bag limit for Jolthead Porgy in Destin, Florida?
You can keep up to 5 Jolthead Porgy per person per day, but they count toward the 5-fish snapper/grouper aggregate limit. So, make sure your total catch of snappers and groupers, including porgy, doesn't exceed five.
What size Jolthead Porgy can I keep when fishing near Destin?
The minimum size limit for Jolthead Porgy in Florida is 12 inches in total length. Any fish smaller than that must be released.
Do I need a saltwater fishing license to catch Jolthead Porgy in Destin?
Yes, a valid Florida saltwater fishing license is required to legally fish for Jolthead Porgy and other saltwater species in the Destin area.
What's the best bait for catching Jolthead Porgy around Destin?
Jolthead Porgy are bottom feeders, so try using cut bait, shrimp, or squid fished near the bottom. They're often found around reefs and rocky structures.
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