Brooksville, FL Fishing Trip — August
Your Brooksville, FL Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 89°F / Low 74°F6.7" rain · 23 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in August
ExcellentSpanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
ExcellentSpeckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodKing Mackerel
Various
August Weather in Brooksville
89°F
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
6.7"
Rainfall
23
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
2 in Brooksville + 212 Nearby
$850
Estimated total for 2 people
$425
per person
Charter $450
Tip $90
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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What to Bring
your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:
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 / nearshore Fishing
- 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.
Species Regulations
Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person
Size Limit:12-inch fork length minimum
Speckled Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person north and west of the Suwannee River, 4 per person south and east of the Suwannee River
Size Limit:15-19 inch slot limit; only one trout over 19 inches may be kept per person
Certain areas may have different regulations. Check local regulations before fishing.
King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum