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Dunnellon, FL Fishing Trip — August

Your Dunnellon, FL Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 90°F / Low 74°F5.3" rain · 21 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

TarponExcellent
Tarpon
Various
King MackerelGood
King Mackerel
Various
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various

August Weather in Dunnellon

90°F
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
5.3"
Rainfall
21
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

1 in Dunnellon + 108 Nearby

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Estuary Adventures charter service - Neil Cipolla
Claimed
From $450
Neil Cipolla

Estuary Adventures charter service

5(3)Top Rated

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Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center - Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center
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In The Slot Fishing Charters Cedar Key - In The Slot Fishing Charters Cedar Key
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West Shore Outfitters - West Shore Outfitters
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Crystal River Guide Service - Crystal River Guide Service
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River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental - River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental
River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental

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Florida Bowfishing Adventures - Florida Bowfishing Adventures
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Ozello Keys Marina - Ozello Keys Marina
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Pete's Pier Marina - Pete's Pier Marina
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Hernando Beach Marina - Hernando Beach Marina
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$850
Estimated total for 2 people
$425
per person
Charter $450
Tip $90
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

King Mackerel

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Flounder

Various
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M
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Tarpon

Various
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M
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What to Bring

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:

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 / nearshore 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.

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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.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
Flounder
Season:March 1 – October 15
Bag Limit:5 per person
Size Limit:14-inch minimum total length

The open season is March 1 – October 15. Harvest of flounder is prohibited from October 16 – the end of February.

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