Fishing Charters in Florida
Browse fishing charters in Florida that can help you catch redfin pickerel.
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 Redfin Pickerel
Peak season: May, June. Also good: April, July, August. Right now in February, activity is poor.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Redfin Pickerel
While largemouth bass get most of the attention in Kissimmee, Florida, the redfin pickerel offers a fun and often overlooked alternative. These slender predators inhabit the weedy margins and canals surrounding the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. Think of them as smaller, feistier versions of northern pike. Winter and early spring are prime times to target them, as they become more active in the cooler water. Focus on areas with thick vegetation, such as hydrilla or lily pads, and use lures that mimic small baitfish. Jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, and small swimbaits are all effective choices. A local tip: try fishing near culverts or bridges, as these areas often attract baitfish and, in turn, redfin pickerel. Be prepared for a quick strike and a spirited fight, as these fish are known for their aggressive nature. The redfin pickerel in the Kissimmee area are relatively small, typically ranging from 12 to 18 inches, but they provide a welcome change of pace from bass fishing.
How to Catch Redfin Pickerel
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Redfin Pickerel in Kissimmee.
Redfin Pickerel Fishing Regulations in Florida
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
No limit
Size Limit
No size limit
License Required
Freshwater fishing license
General statewide regulations apply.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best way to catch Redfin Pickerel near Kissimmee?
Target them with small lures or live minnows around vegetation in lakes, canals, and slow-moving streams. Pickerel are ambush predators, so focus on areas with cover.
Are there any restrictions on keeping Redfin Pickerel in Florida?
No, there are no size or bag limits for Redfin Pickerel in Florida. You can keep what you catch.
Do I need a fishing license to target Redfin Pickerel in Kissimmee?
Yes, you'll need a valid Florida freshwater fishing license to legally fish for Redfin Pickerel and other freshwater species.
Can I fish for Redfin Pickerel all year round in the Kissimmee area?
Yes, the season for Redfin Pickerel is open year-round in Florida, giving you ample opportunity to target them whenever you'd like.
Other Species to Fish in Kissimmee
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