Gainesville, FL Fishing Trip — August

Your Gainesville, FL Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 91°F / Low 73°F6.4" rain · 24 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

Speckled TroutExcellent
Speckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various

August Weather in Gainesville

91°F
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
6.4"
Rainfall
24
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

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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

Speckled Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person north and west of the Suwannee River, 4 per person south and east of the Suwannee River
Size Limit:15-19 inch slot limit; only one trout over 19 inches may be kept per person

Certain areas may have different regulations. Check local regulations before fishing.

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.

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