Lake Hamilton, FL Fishing Trip — October
Your Lake Hamilton, FL Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in October
8 species
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairWhite Bass
Various
FairHybrid Striped Bass
Various
43 Guides Near Lake Hamilton
No guides are based in Lake Hamilton, but these guides operate nearby.
$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.
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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 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.
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.
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Carp are considered a non-native species in Florida.
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.