Lake Butler, FL Fishing Trip — October

Your Lake Butler, FL Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 61°F1.5" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

8 species
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassFair
White Bass
Various
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

October Weather in Lake Butler

80°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

13 Guides Near Lake Butler

No guides are based in Lake Butler, but these guides operate nearby.

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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.

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 inshore 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

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.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit, except for channel catfish which is 5 per day in specific Fish Management Areas.
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific Fish Management Area regulations for channel catfish limits.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

In the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, only one bass can be over 22 inches. Consult specific regulations for trophy bass waters.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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