Bristol, FL Fishing Trip — January
Your Bristol, FL Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 36°F4.8" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in January
LowTarpon
Various
LowFlounder
Various
LowSnook
Various
January Weather in Bristol
57°F
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
4.8"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
117 Guides Near Bristol
No guides are based in Bristol, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
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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.
Species Regulations
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.
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.
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.