Jacksonville Beach, FL Fishing Trip — October
Your Jacksonville Beach, FL Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 64°F5" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in October
8 species
FairTarpon
Various
FairSailfish
Various
FairKing Mackerel
Various
FairSnook
Various
FairMahi Mahi
Various
FairRed Snapper
Various
FairBlackfin Tuna
Various
FairWahoo
Various
October Weather in Jacksonville Beach
77°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
5"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
5 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
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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.
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
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.