Cape Coral, FL Fishing Trip — December

Your Cape Coral, FL Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in December

8 species
Spotted SeatroutFair
Spotted Seatrout
Various
RedfishLow
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
TarponLow
Tarpon
Various
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various
SnookLow
Snook
Various
Gag GrouperLow
Gag Grouper
Various
Red SnapperLow
Red Snapper
Various
Spanish MackerelLow
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling

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$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 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.

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Species Regulations

Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round, subject to closures
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:15-19 inch slot limit; only one over 19 inches allowed

Certain areas may have different size and bag limits. Check current regulations for specific location.

Redfish
Season:Year-round, subject to closures
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:18-27 inch slot limit

Certain areas may be closed to redfish harvest. Check current regulations for specific location.

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.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
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