Lakeland, FL Fishing Trip — October

Your Lakeland, FL Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 66°F2.4" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

Spanish MackerelFair
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
SnookFair
Snook
Various
King MackerelFair
King Mackerel
Various

October Weather in Lakeland

83°F
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

147 Guides Near Lakeland

No guides are based in Lakeland, 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.

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

Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person
Size Limit:12-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.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
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