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Madison, FL Fishing Trip — September

Your Madison, FL Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 90°F / Low 69°F1" rain · 4 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in September

TarponGood
Tarpon
Various
SnookGood
Snook
Various
Spanish MackerelGood
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
SheepsheadFair
Sheepshead
Various

September Weather in Madison

90°F
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Madison

No guides are based in Madison, but these guides operate nearby.

One More Cast Guide Service - One More Cast Guide Service
One More Cast Guide Service

One More Cast Guide Service

3.9(43)
inshore
Perry, Florida
Salty Tails Charters by Cajun and Cracker Outdoors - Salty Tails Charters by Cajun and Cracker Outdoors
Salty Tails Charters by Cajun and Cracker Outdoors

Salty Tails Charters by Cajun and Cracker Outdoors

4.7(13)Top Rated

Join Salty Tails Charters for a Florida fishing trip you will never forget.

Perry, Florida
Reel Hard Charters - Reel Hard Charters
Reel Hard Charters

Reel Hard Charters

5(6)Top Rated
Perry, Florida
Seatrout Shootout - Seatrout Shootout
Seatrout Shootout

Seatrout Shootout

1(1)
inshore
Tallahassee, Florida
$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

Tarpon

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

Snook

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

Spanish Mackerel

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

Sheepshead

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

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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 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.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

Tarpon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Catch-and-release only, except for harvest with a Tarpon tag
Size Limit:Must possess a Tarpon tag to harvest

Tarpon tags are obtained through a lottery or purchase for certain circumstances. There are gear restrictions; use of treble hooks to harvest tarpon is prohibited.

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.

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

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