Cedar Key, FL Fishing Trip — March

Your Cedar Key, FL Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 57°F3.7" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in March

8 species
SailfishExcellent
Sailfish
Various
Yellowtail SnapperGood
Yellowtail Snapper
Various
BonefishGood
Bonefish
Various
PermitGood
Permit
Various
Black GrouperGood
Black Grouper
Various
BarracudaGood
Barracuda
Trolling · Casting
Mahi MahiFair
Mahi Mahi
Various
TarponFair
Tarpon
Various

March Weather in Cedar Key

71°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
3.7"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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 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

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.

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