Big Pine Key, FL Fishing Trip — September

Your Big Pine Key, FL Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 80°F10" rain · 23 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in September

8 species
Mahi MahiGood
Mahi Mahi
Various
TarponGood
Tarpon
Various
Black GrouperGood
Black Grouper
Various
Yellowtail SnapperGood
Yellowtail Snapper
Various
BonefishGood
Bonefish
Various
BarracudaGood
Barracuda
Trolling · Casting
SailfishFair
Sailfish
Various
PermitFair
Permit
Various

September Weather in Big Pine Key

85°F
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
10"
Rainfall
23
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.

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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.

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.

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