Bushnell, FL Fishing Trip — August
Your Bushnell, FL Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 90°F / Low 74°F7.8" rain · 24 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in August
ExcellentSpeckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentSpanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
FairFlounder
Various
August Weather in Bushnell
90°F
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
7.8"
Rainfall
24
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
133 Guides Near Bushnell
No guides are based in Bushnell, but these guides operate 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
Also Consider Fishing In...
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
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.
Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person
Size Limit:12-inch fork length minimum
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.