Clearwater Beach, FL Fishing Trip — January

Your Clearwater Beach, FL Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 47°F2.1" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in January

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

January Weather in Clearwater Beach

64°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
2.1"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

6 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.

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.

Gag Grouper

Regulations vary by area and season. Check current Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations before fishing.

Red Snapper
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum total length

Open season is typically a limited number of days in the summer; check current regulations for exact dates. Regulations apply in state and federal waters.

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.

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