Maitland, FL Fishing Trip — December

Your Maitland, FL Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 54°F2.3" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in December

Speckled TroutFair
Speckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
SheepsheadFair
Sheepshead
Various
SnookLow
Snook
Various
TarponLow
Tarpon
Various

December Weather in Maitland

73°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

161 Guides Near Maitland

No guides are based in Maitland, 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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