Lantana, FL Fishing Trip — August
Your Lantana, FL Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 91°F / Low 77°F7.1" rain · 24 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in August
ExcellentSpeckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodKing Mackerel
Various
FairSheepshead
Various
August Weather in Lantana
91°F
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
7.1"
Rainfall
24
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
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's Biting By Month
Peak
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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 offshore Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
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
Speckled Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person north and west of the Suwannee River, 4 per person south and east of the Suwannee River
Size Limit:15-19 inch slot limit; only one trout over 19 inches may be kept per person
Certain areas may have different regulations. Check local regulations before fishing.
King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:8 per person
Size Limit:12-inch minimum total length
No more than two sheepshead exceeding 16 inches total length may be harvested per person, per day. This species is included in the FWC's saltwater recreational creel limit of no more than 50 fish per person per trip.