Howey-in-the-Hills, FL Fishing Trip — February

Your Howey-in-the-Hills, FL Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in February

King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various
TarponLow
Tarpon
Various

65 Guides Near Howey-in-the-Hills

No guides are based in Howey-in-the-Hills, but these guides operate nearby.

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$850
Estimated total for 2 people
$425
per person
Charter $450
Tip $90
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:

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 inshore / nearshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
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.

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