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Everglades City, FL Fishing Trip — December

Your Everglades City, FL Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 78°F / Low 62°F0.6" rain · 2 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in December

8 species
TarponLow
Tarpon
Various
Mahi MahiLow
Mahi Mahi
Various
SailfishLow
Sailfish
Various
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various
SnookLow
Snook
Various
WahooLow
Wahoo
Various
Red SnapperLow
Red Snapper
Various
Blackfin TunaLow
Blackfin Tuna
Various

December Weather in Everglades City

78°F
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
0.6"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

10 Guides Matched

Everglades Fishing Co - Everglades Fishing Co
Everglades Fishing Co

Everglades Fishing Co

4.8(178)Top Rated

Shade and style meet in perfect harmony with EFC's bucket hat! Whether you're casting a line or exploring nature, our hats provide the perfect blend of functionality and fashion. Elevate your outdoor look and stay protected from the sun in style.  Lays flat for perfect packing Quick dry  Lightweight  Unisex

Everglades City, Florida
Everglades City Fishing Charters - Everglades City Fishing Charters
Everglades City Fishing Charters

Everglades City Fishing Charters

5(82)Top Rated

Everglades City Fishing Charters is a family owned and operated fishing guide company. Experience the wonders of the 10,000 islands! 239-253-9926

Everglades City, Florida
Get Some Charters - Get Some Charters
Get Some Charters

Get Some Charters

5(45)Top Rated

"Get Some" Charters of southwest Florida offers local fishing knowledge & a quality fishing charter in Everglades City, Marco Island gulf waters.

Everglades City, Florida
Naples fishing adventures - Naples fishing adventures
Naples fishing adventures

Naples fishing adventures

5(29)Top Rated

Book a fun day of backwater fishing in Naples, Marco Island, 10000 Islands and Everglades National Park with Capt. Bobby Miller Jr.

Everglades City, Florida
Waterboy Charters - Waterboy Charters
Waterboy Charters

Waterboy Charters

5(22)Top Rated
Everglades City, Florida
Redfish Landing Fishing Guide Service - Redfish Landing Fishing Guide Service
Redfish Landing Fishing Guide Service

Redfish Landing Fishing Guide Service

5(17)Top Rated

Contact

Everglades City, Florida
Everglades Fishing charters - Everglades Fishing charters
Everglades Fishing charters

Everglades Fishing charters

4.7(22)Top Rated

Explore Everglades Charters with Everglades Fishing Charters. Catch snook, tarpon, redfish, and more. Book now!

RedfishSnookTarpon
Everglades City, Florida
Salty Bird Fishing Charters - Salty Bird Fishing Charters
Salty Bird Fishing Charters

Salty Bird Fishing Charters

5(3)Top Rated

Book An Everglades Fly Fishing Charter For 2 Anglers Starting At $350! Half And Full-Day Guided Trips Available. Based In Everglades City, Florida.

Everglades City, Florida
Fish Capt Mitch In The Everglades - Fish Capt Mitch In The Everglades
Fish Capt Mitch In The Everglades

Fish Capt Mitch In The Everglades

Everglades City, Florida

Led by third-generation Capt. Mitch, offering authentic Everglades fishing charters and local expertise.

inshore
Everglades City, Florida
Laid Up Charters - Laid Up Charters
Laid Up Charters

Laid Up Charters

Everglades City, Florida

Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Spin fishing in Everglades National Park and the 10,000 Islands. Learn to Fly Fish or Light Tackle fishing for Tarpon, Redfish and Snook.

fly fishinginshoreRedfishSnook
Everglades City, 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

King Mackerel

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 inshore / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • 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

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.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
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