Cedar Key, FL Fishing Trip — January
Your Cedar Key, FL Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 42°F3.4" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in January
8 species
GoodSailfish
Various
GoodYellowtail Snapper
Various
FairBonefish
Various
FairPermit
Various
FairBlack Grouper
Various
FairBarracuda
Trolling · Casting
LowMahi Mahi
Various
LowTarpon
Various
January Weather in Cedar Key
59°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
3.4"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
9 Guides Matched
$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
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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.
Species Regulations
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.
Yellowtail Snapper
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:12-inch total length minimum
Included within the snapper aggregate bag limit of 10 fish per person per day.
Bonefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Catch-and-release only
Size Limit:Catch-and-release only
All bonefish are catch-and-release only. Use of multiple hooks with natural bait is prohibited.
Permit
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per angler per day or 2 per vessel per day, whichever is less
Size Limit:11-inch to 20-inch fork length
Harvest is prohibited in some areas; check current regulations.