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Apalachicola, FL Fishing Trip — May

Your Apalachicola, FL Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 82°F / Low 69°F4.6" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
RedfishExcellent
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
TarponExcellent
Tarpon
Various
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
SnookExcellent
Snook
Various
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Gag GrouperExcellent
Gag Grouper
Various
Red SnapperExcellent
Red Snapper
Various
Spanish MackerelExcellent
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling

May Weather in Apalachicola

82°F
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
4.6"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

14 Guides Matched

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Apalachicola and St. George Island Fishing and Cruises - Apalachicola and St. George Island Fishing and Cruises
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Apalachicola and St. George Island Fishing and Cruises

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St. George Island, Apalachicola, Cape San Blas, & Indian Pass fishing charters & cruises. Inshore & offshore fishing, dolphin cruise, Tripletail charters, Flounder gigging, bowfishing, sunset cruises, shelling trips, & eco-tours. Salty Charters Florida

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Apalachicola, Florida
Apalachicola Charters - Apalachicola Charters
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Apalachicola Charters

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Contact Apalachicola Charters today for you next guided fishing charter, dolphin, river, or sunset cruise today for memories that last a lifetime! Apalachicola Bay, Florida [email protected] (850) 653-5028

Apalachicola, Florida
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Apalachicola, Florida
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Book Me A Charter

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Apalachicola fishing charters, St. George Island Fishing, Cape San Blas Florida. Inshore Offshore fishing Apalachicola, FL

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Apalachicola Saltwater Charters

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Discover the best of Apalachicola & St. George Island Fishing Charters with Captain Zach! Awesome fishing & boating adventures in the Bay & the Gulf.

Apalachicola, Florida
Williams Fishing Adventures - Williams Fishing Adventures
Williams Fishing Adventures

Williams Fishing Adventures

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Book Now - Williams Fishing Adventures| Experience a unique fishing adventure the beautiful Gulf of Mexico coastline, catch your own dinner and explore local wildlife - all from the comfort of our experienced guides. Come join us and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Apalachicola, Florida
Captain JB Charters Inc. - Captain JB Charters Inc.
Captain JB Charters Inc.

Captain JB Charters Inc.

5(40)Top Rated

Captjb.com Is the go to Charter for Saint George Island, Apalachicola, Port Saint Joe, Saint Vincent Island, East Point.

Apalachicola, Florida
Tideline Charters - Tideline Charters
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Apalachicola, Florida
LuckyFly Charters - LuckyFly Charters
LuckyFly Charters

LuckyFly Charters

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Fly Fishing and Light Tackle inshore and Back Country fishing in Big Bend, Forgotten Coast and the surrounding waters of North Florida Panhandle

Apalachicola, Florida
Forgotten Coast Fly Company & Guide Service - Forgotten Coast Fly Company & Guide Service
Forgotten Coast Fly Company & Guide Service

Forgotten Coast Fly Company & Guide Service

4.9(28)Top Rated

Top of the line Fly Fishing Flies, Fly Materials, and Gear. Specializing in Saltwater Flies for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Pompano, Sheepshead, and Tripletail.

RedfishSheepsheadSpeckled Trout
Apalachicola, Florida
Lady Guide Fly Fishing - Lady Guide Fly Fishing
Lady Guide Fly Fishing

Lady Guide Fly Fishing

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Professional fishing charter service in Apalachicola, Florida. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

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Tripletail Charters - Capt. Mark Butler - Tripletail Charters - Capt. Mark Butler
Tripletail Charters - Capt. Mark Butler

Tripletail Charters - Capt. Mark Butler

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Apalachicola, Florida
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Prepare for Your Trip

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
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Apalachicola from ~$150/night
Rent a Car
Pickup in Apalachicola

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

Things to Do in Apalachicola

Activities for your non-fishing days

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What's Biting By Month

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Redfish

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

Tarpon

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

King Mackerel

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

Snook

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

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.

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Species Regulations

Redfish
Season:Year-round, subject to closures
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:18-27 inch slot limit

Certain areas may be closed to redfish harvest. Check current regulations for specific location.

Tarpon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Catch-and-release only, except for harvest with a Tarpon tag
Size Limit:Must possess a Tarpon tag to harvest

Tarpon tags are obtained through a lottery or purchase for certain circumstances. There are gear restrictions; use of treble hooks to harvest tarpon is prohibited.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
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.

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