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Cape Coral, FL Fishing Trip — October

Your Cape Coral, FL Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 88°F / Low 69°F2.8" rain · 11 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in October

8 species
RedfishFair
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
TarponFair
Tarpon
Various
King MackerelFair
King Mackerel
Various
SnookFair
Snook
Various
Spotted SeatroutFair
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Gag GrouperFair
Gag Grouper
Various
Red SnapperFair
Red Snapper
Various
Spanish MackerelFair
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling

October Weather in Cape Coral

88°F
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
2.8"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

17 Guides Matched

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Banana Bay Tour Company - Banana Bay Tour Company
Banana Bay Tour Company

Banana Bay Tour Company

4.9(263)Top Rated

Observe Dolphins in their ecological habitat with Banana Bay Boat Tour Company in Cape Coral and Ft. Myers, FL. Enjoyment for all ages!

Cape Coral, Florida
Hooked4life fishing charters - Hooked4life fishing charters
Hooked4life fishing charters

Hooked4life fishing charters

5(203)Top Rated
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Salty Native Charters - Salty Native Charters
Salty Native Charters

Salty Native Charters

5(169)Top Rated

Check out our latest Cape Coral and Fort Myers fishing adventures with Capt. Jay! Salty Native is a full time fishing and boating charter operation owned and operated by a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. This means we are on the water every day of the week! We

Cape Coral, Florida
Conway Charters - Conway Charters
Conway Charters

Conway Charters

5(136)Top Rated

FIN-tastic Experiences

inshore
Cape Coral, Florida
Jump On Charters - Jump On Charters
Jump On Charters

Jump On Charters

5(70)Top Rated

Jump On Charters offers Inshore Fishing (Flats to Open Bays), Boat Cruise (See Wildlife / Waterfront Eateries) and Captain for Hire (Your Boat) at an affordable rate. Please contact us or visit our site. So what are you waiting for, Jump On!

Cape Coral, Florida
SWFL's Jupiter Kayak Fishing LLC - SWFL's Jupiter Kayak Fishing LLC
SWFL's Jupiter Kayak Fishing LLC

SWFL's Jupiter Kayak Fishing LLC

5(54)Top Rated
Cape Coral, Florida
Thrill Of It All Fishing Charters - Thrill Of It All Fishing Charters
Thrill Of It All Fishing Charters

Thrill Of It All Fishing Charters

5(50)Top Rated
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Patriot Boat Rentals and Fishing Charters - Patriot Boat Rentals and Fishing Charters
Patriot Boat Rentals and Fishing Charters

Patriot Boat Rentals and Fishing Charters

5(37)Top Rated

Patriot Boat Rentals - Home

Cape Coral, Florida
All 4 Chuck Fishing Charters - All 4 Chuck Fishing Charters
All 4 Chuck Fishing Charters

All 4 Chuck Fishing Charters

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Cape Coral, Florida
Crushin’ It Fishing Charters LLC - Crushin’ It Fishing Charters LLC
Crushin’ It Fishing Charters LLC

Crushin’ It Fishing Charters LLC

5(30)Top Rated
Cape Coral, Florida
Spirit Fly Charters - Spirit Fly Charters
Spirit Fly Charters

Spirit Fly Charters

5(28)Top Rated

Inshore fly fishing and light tackle charters in Pine Island Sound, Matlacha, Ft. Myers and Charlotte Harbor Florida.

Cape Coral, Florida
Come Florida Fishing - Come Florida Fishing
Come Florida Fishing

Come Florida Fishing

5(26)Top Rated

The BEST Charter Fishing Guide in Sanibel Florida

Cape Coral, Florida
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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's Biting By Month

Peak
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Redfish

saltwater
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M
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Tarpon

Various
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

King Mackerel

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Snook

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
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O
N
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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.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

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
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.

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