Fishing Charters in Florida
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North Florida Fishing Charters
Experience world class charter fishing charter along Northeast Florida scenic inshore waterways and saltwater marshes in Jacksonville, St Augustine, Ponte Vedra beach, Amelia Island and Fernandina. Roaming these waters are states most sought after game fish, redfish, spotted seatrout, flounder, tarpon, sharks, drum and cobia which are available year round. Your adventure begins while fishing within the beautiful extensive network of bays, spartina islands and tidal creeks that permeate the region. Welcome to North Florida Fishing Charters. I am Captain Ron Schurr your fishing guide. I have been fishing the waters of Jacksonville, St Augustine, Amelia Island and Fernandina for over 30 years specializing in light tackle inshore and backwater fishing.Capt. Ron will arrange to meet you at a boat ramp near your location, downtown and beaches area. I have two boats to choose from, 18 ft inshore/backwater and 22 foot Bay boat for inlet, river and near shore ocean trips with bimini top
Best Time to Catch Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout can be caught year-round in Pensacola. Right now in February, activity is low.
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Spotted Seatrout
Pensacola Bay and its surrounding estuaries offer fantastic opportunities for Spotted Seatrout. What makes this area special is the vast network of grass flats, oyster bars, and mangrove shorelines that provide ideal habitat for these speckled beauties. Spring and fall are prime times, as the trout move into shallower waters to feed. Topwater lures worked over grass flats at dawn and dusk are deadly. Soft plastic shrimp imitations under a popping cork are also highly effective. A local tip: try fishing the flats around the Pensacola Naval Air Station – access is limited, but the fishing can be exceptional. Be mindful of the tides; seatrout tend to be more active during moving water. Pensacola's seatrout population is known for its healthy size, with many anglers reporting catches of gator trout.
How to Catch Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout Fishing Regulations in Florida
Open Season
Year-round, subject to closures
Daily Bag Limit
5 per person per day
Size Limit
15-19 inch slot limit; only one over 19 inches allowed
License Required
Saltwater fishing license
Certain areas may have different size and bag limits. Check current regulations for specific location.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the size limit for spotted seatrout in Pensacola, Florida?
Spotted seatrout in Pensacola have a slot limit of 15-19 inches, and you can only keep one fish over 19 inches.
What's the daily bag limit for spotted seatrout in Pensacola?
You can keep up to 5 spotted seatrout per person per day in Pensacola, Florida.
What's the best bait to catch spotted seatrout in Pensacola?
Live shrimp is a popular and effective bait for spotted seatrout. Artificial lures like soft plastics and topwater plugs also work well.
Do I need a license to fish for spotted seatrout in Pensacola?
Yes, you need a valid Florida saltwater fishing license to fish for spotted seatrout in Pensacola.
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