Key Biscayne, FL Fishing Trip — July
Your Key Biscayne, FL Fishing Trip
July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 88°F / Low 78°F5.1" rain · 17 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in July
8 species
ExcellentMahi Mahi
Various
ExcellentTarpon
Various
ExcellentBonefish
Various
ExcellentBarracuda
Trolling · Casting
GoodSailfish
Various
GoodBlack Grouper
Various
GoodYellowtail Snapper
Various
GoodPermit
Various
July Weather in Key Biscayne
88°F
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
5.1"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
14 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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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 fly fishing / inshore Fishing
- Waders (if not provided)
- Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
- Bug spray
- 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.
Species Regulations
Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day or 30 per vessel, whichever is less. Only 2 over 20 inches.
Size Limit:No size limit
Vessel limit does not apply to for-hire vessels.
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.
Bonefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Catch-and-release only
Size Limit:Catch-and-release only
All bonefish are catch-and-release only. Use of multiple hooks with natural bait is prohibited.
Barracuda
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:15-inch minimum to 36-inch maximum fork length
Harvest prohibited in Collier, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.