Fort Lauderdale, FL Fishing Trip — August
Your Fort Lauderdale, FL Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 91°F / Low 77°F6.6" rain · 21 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in August
39 speciesAugust Weather in Fort Lauderdale
91°F
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
6.6"
Rainfall
21
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
34 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.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Spinner Shark
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person or 1 per vessel, whichever is more restrictive
Size Limit:54-inch fork length minimum
Harvest allowed only from shore. Regulations are subject to change, so consult the latest guidelines.








































