Fanning Springs, FL Fishing Trip — December

Your Fanning Springs, FL Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 48°F1.7" rain · 4 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

FlounderLow
Flounder
Various
TarponLow
Tarpon
Various
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various

December Weather in Fanning Springs

69°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

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

42 Guides Near Fanning Springs

No guides are based in Fanning Springs, but these guides operate nearby.

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$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

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.

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
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