Kissimmee, FL Fishing Trip — October

Your Kissimmee, FL Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 82°F / Low 67°F3.4" rain · 11 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

25 species
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rock BassFair
Rock Bass
Various
TilapiaFair
Tilapia
Various
Shortnose GarFair
Shortnose Gar
Various
Longnose GarFair
Longnose Gar
Various
White CrappieFair
White Crappie
Various
White PerchFair
White Perch
Various
Yellow BassFair
Yellow Bass
Various
Redear SunfishFair
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelFair
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Chain PickerelFair
Chain Pickerel
Various
Freshwater DrumFair
Freshwater Drum
Various
Green SunfishFair
Green Sunfish
Various
Guadalupe BassFair
Guadalupe Bass
Various
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Black CrappieFair
Black Crappie
Various
BowfinFair
Bowfin
Various
White BassFair
White Bass
Various
Redbreast SunfishFair
Redbreast Sunfish
Various

October Weather in Kissimmee

82°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
3.4"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

4 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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Part of the 5-fish aggregate bass limit. Check for local regulations.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Only one can be longer than 24 inches. This regulation applies to sunshine bass and white bass as well, in any combination.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Part of the 5-fish aggregate bass limit. Smallmouth bass are rare in Florida, primarily found in the northwest panhandle.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

In Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, only 10 crappie may be less than 10 inches in total length.

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