Fishing Charters in Florida
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Nauti Girl Sportfishing
Palm Bay, FL
Captain Scott has been fishing Sebastian Inlet and the Space & treasure Coast since he moved here in 2002. But this is how his story started out, he saw the movie "Jaws" in June 1975 and found his calling, He started fishing along the Carolina coast and Gulf Stream at the age of 13. He fished around the world for 12 years in the US Navy, where he earned his 100 ton USCG Masters License. In 1993 in Port Aransas, Texas he was mentored by Captain Reese Green of Bill Buster's Sportfishing and he later went on to win some of the biggest fishing tournaments in the world. Island Mooring Pro Billfish Tournament 1993 and 1994 1997 Watermelon Classic Billfish Tournament 1997 Poco Bueno Blue Marlin Classic Texas Invitational Fishing Tournament 1995 Texas Women’s Anglers Tournament 1998 & 1999 Sharkey’s Pro Big Shark Tournament 1997-2000 Port Aransas Boatman “Deep Sea Round Up” 1997, 1999 and 2000 2007 Orange Beach Pro Billfish Tournament 2008 North Carolina Wahoo Shoot-Out He started Pure Pleasure Fishing in 1995 and ran it until 2003, when he moved to Melbourne, Florida and honed his skills on fishing Florida’s East Coast. Captain Scott is one of the world's top big shark fishing captains, having caught huge great whites, tiger sharks, mako sharks, bull sharks, hammerheads, blacktips, spinners and many more species. Captain Scott has caught 8 different species of billfish around the world, loves trolling and tuna fishing, bottom fishing, jigging and deep dropping. Captain Scott has caught 4 grander fish in his life (black marlin, mako shark, tiger shark and a great white). He has over a thousand + fish greater than 100 pounds boated under his skillful watch from wahoo, to blue and yellowfin tuna, thousands of sharks and many a blue marlin. Captain Scott is just missing a spearfish for his bucket list. Scott is a power production electrical engineer University of Texasand proud Long Horn. He works US Government civil service for the USAF with a TS-SCI Clearance and is retiring soon to pursue his love of fishing one last time. We are a veteran-owned company and offer Veteran and Military discounts
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
Best Time to Catch Striped Bass
Striped Bass can be caught year-round in Tavares. Right now in April, activity is high.
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Striped Bass
Tavares, Florida, offers a shot at Striped Bass in the Harris Chain of Lakes, though they're not as prevalent as other species. Targeting them requires specific tactics. Stripers here are often found around deeper channels and points within the lakes, especially during the cooler months (late fall through early spring). They'll school up, so if you catch one, work the area thoroughly. Live shad is a top bait, but trolling deep-diving crankbaits can also be effective. Focus on areas with submerged timber or grass lines. Local knowledge is key. Talk to the folks at local bait shops; they can pinpoint recent hotspots and advise on current conditions. Lake Eustis and Lake Harris are good starting points. Be mindful of the hydrilla growth, which can be thick and snag your lines. The Florida strain of striped bass tends to be more heat-tolerant than northern strains, but they still seek cooler, deeper water during the hotter months.
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How to Catch Striped Bass
Striped Bass Fishing Regulations in Florida
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
3 per day
Size Limit
18-inch minimum
License Required
Freshwater fishing license
Only one can be longer than 24 inches. This regulation applies to sunshine bass and white bass as well, in any combination.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum size for Striped Bass I can keep in Tavares, Florida?
In Florida, the minimum size limit for Striped Bass is 18 inches. Any fish shorter than that must be released.
How many Striped Bass can I keep in a day in Tavares?
The daily bag limit for Striped Bass in Florida is 3 fish. Make sure to check for any local regulations that might be more restrictive.
Do I need a license to fish for Striped Bass in Tavares, Florida?
Yes, you need a valid Florida freshwater fishing license to legally fish for Striped Bass in Tavares.
What are some good baits for catching Striped Bass in Tavares?
Striped Bass in Florida often respond well to live shad, large shiners, and artificial lures that imitate baitfish. Try using swimbaits, crankbaits, or topwater lures.
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