Fishing Charters in Florida
Browse fishing charters in Florida that can help you catch striped bass.
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
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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 Striped Bass
Striped Bass can be caught year-round in Tavares. Right now in February, activity is low.
Seasonal Activity Chart
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.
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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