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Alachua, FL Fishing Trip — December

Your Alachua, FL Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 48°F1.6" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

SnookLow
Snook
Various
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various
FlounderLow
Flounder
Various

December Weather in Alachua

69°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
1.6"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

8 Guides Near Alachua

No guides are based in Alachua, but these guides operate nearby.

West Shore Outfitters - West Shore Outfitters
West Shore Outfitters

West Shore Outfitters

4.9(672)Top Rated

West Shore Outfitters is your place in Central Florida to hunt Wild Boar Hogs. We are centrally located near Ocala, Florida.

Fort McCoy, Florida
Black Tine Outfitters LLC. - Black Tine Outfitters LLC.
Black Tine Outfitters LLC.

Black Tine Outfitters LLC.

4.6(135)Top Rated

Black Tine Outfitters LLC call us at 352-816-5809 for questions.

Citra, Florida
Captain Nate Weber - Captain Nate Weber
Captain Nate Weber

Captain Nate Weber

5(22)Top Rated

Captain Nate Weber is a hunting and fishing guide located along Florida's Nature Coast (Cedar Key, Waccasassa, Yankeetown, Crystal River and Homosassa). Specializing in Fly Fishing for Tarpon and Redfish as well as Waterfowl. As a 4th Generation North-Floridan Captain Nate Weber has a wealth of knowledge in this region.

RedfishTarpon
Gainesville, Florida
A Cruising Down The River - A Cruising Down The River
A Cruising Down The River

A Cruising Down The River

5(19)Top Rated
Fort McCoy, Florida
B And B Fishing Adventures - B And B Fishing Adventures
B And B Fishing Adventures

B And B Fishing Adventures

Archer, Florida

inshore
Archer, Florida
Saltwater Bowfishing - Saltwater Bowfishing
Saltwater Bowfishing

Saltwater Bowfishing

Citra, Florida

Welcome to Florida Bowfishing Addiction. Guided saltwater & freshwater bowfishing trips in Central Florida near Ocala. Call us at 352-816-5809.

freshwaterbowfishing
Citra, Florida
Dixie Charters - Dixie Charters
Dixie Charters

Dixie Charters

Cross City, Florida

offshore fishing in north florida

offshore
Cross City, Florida
Ganglers Fly In Lodges U S Office - Ganglers Fly In Lodges U S Office
Ganglers Fly In Lodges U S Office

Ganglers Fly In Lodges U S Office

Ocala, Florida

We are ranked one of top ten fishing lodges in the world for trophy pike, lake trout, walleye and grayling fishing. Offering five star rated accommodations, meals & service at our Canadian lodges and outposts. We offer top of the line equipment and guiding..

freshwaterSpeckled TroutNorthern Pike
Ocala, Florida
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Snook

Various
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M
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A
S
O
N
D

King Mackerel

Various
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Flounder

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Crystal River41 guides · 62 miSt. Augustine40 guides · 70 miJacksonville19 guides · 71 miSteinhatchee18 guides · 55 miHomosassa15 guides · 70 miCedar Key9 guides · 55 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / freshwater / bowfishing / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Florida Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$47
Requirements

Required for ages 16-65. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Charter trips often include license.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

Snook
Season:March 1 – April 30 and September 1 – December 14
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:28-32 inch slot limit

Must have a snook permit and saltwater fishing license. Harvest is only allowed during specific open seasons.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
Flounder
Season:March 1 – October 15
Bag Limit:5 per person
Size Limit:14-inch minimum total length

The open season is March 1 – October 15. Harvest of flounder is prohibited from October 16 – the end of February.

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