Fort Walton Beach, FL Fishing Trip — October

Your Fort Walton Beach, FL Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 61°F5.4" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

8 species
SailfishFair
Sailfish
Various
SnookFair
Snook
Various
TarponFair
Tarpon
Various
King MackerelFair
King Mackerel
Various
Mahi MahiFair
Mahi Mahi
Various
WahooFair
Wahoo
Various
Blackfin TunaFair
Blackfin Tuna
Various
Red SnapperFair
Red Snapper
Various

October Weather in Fort Walton Beach

80°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
5.4"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

12 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 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 offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)

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

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.

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.

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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