Marco Island, FL Fishing Trip — August

Your Marco Island, FL Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 89°F / Low 76°F10" rain · 24 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

8 species
TarponExcellent
Tarpon
Various
SnookExcellent
Snook
Various
Spanish MackerelExcellent
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
RedfishGood
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
King MackerelGood
King Mackerel
Various
Gag GrouperGood
Gag Grouper
Various
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Red SnapperGood
Red Snapper
Various

August Weather in Marco Island

89°F
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
10"
Rainfall
24
Rainy Days

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

25 Guides Matched

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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.

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
Redfish
Season:Year-round, subject to closures
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:18-27 inch slot limit

Certain areas may be closed to redfish harvest. Check current regulations for specific location.

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