Fishing Charters in Florida
Browse fishing charters in Florida that can help you catch scalloped hammerhead.
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 Scalloped Hammerhead
Peak season: May, June. Also good: April, July, August. Right now in February, activity is poor.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Scalloped Hammerhead
Destin, Florida, known as the 'World's Luckiest Fishing Village,' provides opportunities to encounter Scalloped Hammerheads in the Gulf of Mexico. These sharks are most commonly found during the warmer months, typically from late spring to early fall, as they follow migratory patterns and warmer water. The deep waters off the coast of Destin offer a suitable habitat for these pelagic predators. To target them, consider booking a charter boat that specializes in offshore shark fishing. These charters are equipped with the necessary gear and expertise to locate and attract these sharks. Chumming is often used to entice them closer to the boat. Remember to practice ethical angling techniques, such as using circle hooks and being prepared to safely release the shark after the fight. Before your trip, review the current Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regulations regarding shark fishing, including any size or gear restrictions. Access to offshore fishing is readily available through the Destin Harbor and surrounding marinas.
How to Catch Scalloped Hammerhead
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Scalloped Hammerhead in Destin.
Scalloped Hammerhead Fishing Regulations in Florida
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
1 per harvester per day or 1 per vessel per trip, whichever is more restrictive
Size Limit
83-inch fork length minimum
License Required
Saltwater fishing license
Part of the shark regulations; see myfwc.com for details.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the legal size I can keep for Scalloped Hammerhead in Destin, Florida?
The minimum size limit for Scalloped Hammerhead is 83 inches fork length.
What is the daily bag limit for Scalloped Hammerhead in Destin, Florida?
You can keep one Scalloped Hammerhead per harvester per day, or one per vessel per trip, whichever is more restrictive.
Is a fishing license required to catch Scalloped Hammerhead in Destin, Florida?
Yes, you will need a valid Florida saltwater fishing license.
Is there a closed season for Scalloped Hammerhead fishing near Destin, Florida?
No, the season is open year-round for Scalloped Hammerhead in Florida.
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