Fort Lauderdale, FL Fishing Trip — October
Your Fort Lauderdale, FL Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 74°F8.3" rain · 21 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in October
39 speciesOctober Weather in Fort Lauderdale
83°F
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
8.3"
Rainfall
21
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
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
Spiny Dogfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Spiny dogfish are an unregulated species in Florida. Check federal regulations for any applicable rules in federal waters.
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.
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








































