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Leesburg, FL Fishing Trip — August

Your Leesburg, FL Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 90°F / Low 75°F7.4" rain · 25 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

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

August Weather in Leesburg

90°F
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
7.4"
Rainfall
25
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

1 in Leesburg + 128 Nearby

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Estuary Adventures charter service - Neil Cipolla
Claimed
From $450
Neil Cipolla

Estuary Adventures charter service

5(3)Top Rated

Exclusive charter company offering anything and everything on the water! Fishing, snorkeling manatee and dolphin tours, scalloping and everything in between! If we can't do what you need,we know somebody who can!

inshorenearshoreRedfishSpotted Seatrout
Homosassa, Florida
Up to 4
David Paycheck Fishing Guide Service - David Paycheck Fishing Guide Service
David Paycheck Fishing Guide Service

David Paycheck Fishing Guide Service

5(1192)Top Rated

With Over 1,600 - 5 star reviews! 600 - 5 star Google reviews! 375 - 5 star Guidesly reviews! 355 - 5 star Fishing Booker reviews! 325 - 5 star Tripadvisor Reviews! • Also rated #1 in Tours/Activities on Tripadvisor in Orlando!!! • Awarded Tripadvisor’s “2024 Travelers Choice Award” Which is awarded to the Top 10% of businesses on Tripadvisor!

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Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center - Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center
Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center

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Go Castaway Fishing Charters - Go Castaway Fishing Charters
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iOutdoor Fishing Adventures - iOutdoor Fishing Adventures
iOutdoor Fishing Adventures

iOutdoor Fishing Adventures

4.9(550)Top Rated

Outdoor was founded by avid Outdoors men and women who love to hunt, fish, boat and enjoy the great outdoors! While cruising inter-coastal founded iOutdoor.

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West Shore Outfitters - West Shore Outfitters
West Shore Outfitters

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AJ's Bass Guides - AJ's Bass Guides
AJ's Bass Guides

AJ's Bass Guides

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Family Adventure Charters - Family Adventure Charters
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Crystal River Guide Service - Crystal River Guide Service
Crystal River Guide Service

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5(234)Top Rated

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Revolution Adventures - Revolution Adventures
Revolution Adventures

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4.7(1157)Top Rated

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Big Toho Marina - Big Toho Marina
Big Toho Marina

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River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental - River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental
River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental

River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental

4.7(640)Top Rated

Airboat and Pontoon Boat Tours and Boat Rentals, Swim with Manatees, Manatee Tours on the Homosassa River at River Safaris in Homosassa Florida.

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$850
Estimated total for 2 people
$425
per person
Charter $450
Tip $90
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
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Bluegill

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

White Bass

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:

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 / nearshore 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.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

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

This regulation applies to sunshine bass and striped bass as well, in any combination, with a limit of 3 fish per day and only one can be longer than 24 inches.

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.

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

Carp are considered a non-native species in Florida.

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