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Cocoa Beach, FL Fishing Trip — October

Your Cocoa Beach, FL Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 70°F4.8" rain · 14 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

8 species
TarponFair
Tarpon
Various
Mahi MahiFair
Mahi Mahi
Various
SailfishFair
Sailfish
Various
SnookFair
Snook
Various
King MackerelFair
King Mackerel
Various
WahooFair
Wahoo
Various
Blackfin TunaFair
Blackfin Tuna
Various
Red SnapperFair
Red Snapper
Various

October Weather in Cocoa Beach

81°F
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
4.8"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

4 Guides Matched

SunTime Charter Boats - SunTime Charter Boats
SunTime Charter Boats

SunTime Charter Boats

5(87)Top Rated

SunTime Charter Boats. Fully Licensed and Local Private Boat Captain with Complete Boat Tours in Cocoa Beach For the Ultimate Boating Experience. Maritime Tours include birds, dolphin, manatee and more. From Sunrise to Sunset and every time in between we have the complete Experience for you and your family, friends or special event. Experience Why We Are The Best Boat Charter On The Water.

Cocoa Beach, Florida
Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters LLC - Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters LLC
Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters LLC

Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters LLC

5(36)Top Rated
Cocoa Beach, Florida
Space Coast Charters - Space Coast Charters
Space Coast Charters

Space Coast Charters

5(15)Top Rated

Join us for an unforgettable experience near Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, and Orlando Florida.

Cocoa Beach, Florida
Hook N Reel Charters Cocoa Beach - Hook N Reel Charters Cocoa Beach
Hook N Reel Charters Cocoa Beach

Hook N Reel Charters Cocoa Beach

5(9)Top Rated

Fishing with HooknReelCharters in the Indian River and Banana River

freshwater
Cocoa Beach, 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

Mahi Mahi

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

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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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.

Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day or 30 per vessel, whichever is less. Only 2 over 20 inches.
Size Limit:No size limit

Vessel limit does not apply to for-hire vessels.

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.

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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