Big Pine Key, FL Fishing Trip — August

Your Big Pine Key, FL Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 87°F / Low 82°F4.5" rain · 18 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

8 species
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
TarponExcellent
Tarpon
Various
BonefishExcellent
Bonefish
Various
SailfishGood
Sailfish
Various
Black GrouperGood
Black Grouper
Various
Yellowtail SnapperGood
Yellowtail Snapper
Various
PermitGood
Permit
Various
BarracudaGood
Barracuda
Trolling · Casting

August Weather in Big Pine Key

87°F
Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
4.5"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

12 Guides Matched

$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 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 / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • 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

Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day or 30 per vessel, whichever is less. Only 2 over 20 inches.
Size Limit:No size limit

Vessel limit does not apply to for-hire vessels.

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.

Bonefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Catch-and-release only
Size Limit:Catch-and-release only

All bonefish are catch-and-release only. Use of multiple hooks with natural bait is prohibited.

Sailfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Prohibited to possess or land sailfish in Atlantic coastal waters north of the St. Lucie Inlet.

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