Big Pine Key, FL Fishing Trip — March

Your Big Pine Key, FL Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 71°F0.5" rain · 3 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in March

8 species
SailfishExcellent
Sailfish
Various
Black GrouperGood
Black Grouper
Various
Yellowtail SnapperGood
Yellowtail Snapper
Various
BonefishGood
Bonefish
Various
PermitGood
Permit
Various
BarracudaGood
Barracuda
Trolling · Casting
Mahi MahiFair
Mahi Mahi
Various
TarponFair
Tarpon
Various

March Weather in Big Pine Key

75°F
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
0.5"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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.

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Species Regulations

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.

Black Grouper
Season:May 1 - December 31
Bag Limit:1 per harvester per day within the Grouper Aggregate
Size Limit:24-inch minimum total length

Check FWC regulations for any potential emergency closures or changes to the season. The Grouper Aggregate includes gag, red, scamp, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and black grouper.

Yellowtail Snapper
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:12-inch total length minimum

Included within the snapper aggregate bag limit of 10 fish per person per day.

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.

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