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Captiva, FL Fishing Trip — December

Your Captiva, FL Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 61°F1.5" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in December

8 species
TarponLow
Tarpon
Various
SailfishLow
Sailfish
Various
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various
SnookLow
Snook
Various
Mahi MahiLow
Mahi Mahi
Various
WahooLow
Wahoo
Various
Blackfin TunaLow
Blackfin Tuna
Various
Red SnapperLow
Red Snapper
Various

December Weather in Captiva

77°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

8 Guides Matched

Capt. Shawn Kelly's Sanibel Captiva Charters - Capt. Shawn Kelly's Sanibel Captiva Charters
Capt. Shawn Kelly's Sanibel Captiva Charters

Capt. Shawn Kelly's Sanibel Captiva Charters

5(181)Top Rated

My name is Captain Shawn Kelly. I’ve been a Professional USCG registered Captain for more than 16 years. I have dedicated my career to the waters of Pine Island Sound with a special focus on fishing charters in Sanibel and Captiva.

Captiva, Florida
Boats and Fun - Boats and Fun
Boats and Fun

Boats and Fun

4.9(126)Top Rated

BOATS and FUN offers Boat Rentals, Jetski rentals, Fishing, Tours, and Scuba Charters in North Captiva, Cape Coral, Pine Island, Captiva Island, Sanibel Island, Bokeelia, St James City and Fort Myers

Captiva, Florida
Fish Old School, LLC - Fish Old School, LLC
Fish Old School, LLC

Fish Old School, LLC

5(60)Top Rated

Sanibel and Captiva Island Private Charters

Captiva, Florida
Andrews Fishing - Andrews Fishing
Andrews Fishing

Andrews Fishing

5(58)Top Rated

Sanibel fishing with sanibel fishing guide David Andrews. Enjoy your next fishing charter on the pristine waters of Sanibel Island, FL.

Captiva, Florida
Captiva Island Charters - Captiva Island Charters
Captiva Island Charters

Captiva Island Charters

5(30)Top Rated
Captiva, Florida
Captain Joe’s Charters - Captain Joe’s Charters
Captain Joe’s Charters

Captain Joe’s Charters

5(20)Top Rated
Captiva, Florida
J S Outfitters - Capt. Josh Schardin - J S Outfitters - Capt. Josh Schardin
J S Outfitters - Capt. Josh Schardin

J S Outfitters - Capt. Josh Schardin

5(6)Top Rated

Sanibel/Captiva Fishing guide offering fishing, shelling, luncheon and wildlife cruises around Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

Captiva, Florida
Captain John Houstons Native Guides Fishing - Captain John Houstons Native Guides Fishing
Captain John Houstons Native Guides Fishing

Captain John Houstons Native Guides Fishing

4(4)
inshore
Captiva, Florida
$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
1 / 2

Tarpon

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

Sailfish

Various
J
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
A
S
O
N
D

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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

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.

Sailfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Prohibited to possess or land sailfish in Atlantic coastal waters north of the St. Lucie Inlet.

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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