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Marco Island, FL Fishing Trip — March

Your Marco Island, FL Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 78°F / Low 60°F2.3" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in March

8 species
Gag GrouperGood
Gag Grouper
Various
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Red SnapperGood
Red Snapper
Various
RedfishFair
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
TarponFair
Tarpon
Various
King MackerelFair
King Mackerel
Various
SnookFair
Snook
Various
Spanish MackerelFair
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling

March Weather in Marco Island

78°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

25 Guides Matched

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Sand Dollar Shelling - Sand Dollar Shelling
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Native Guided Fishing

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Captain Nick Thorstenson, owner of Native Guided Fishing Charters, is a true Marco Island Native who takes pride in sharing his local knowledge with clients while providing a great fishing adventure in the backwater of the 10,000 islands or offshore in the Gulf of Mexico.

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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's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Redfish

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

Tarpon

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

King Mackerel

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

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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.

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Species Regulations

Gag Grouper

Regulations vary by area and season. Check current Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations before fishing.

Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round, subject to closures
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:15-19 inch slot limit; only one over 19 inches allowed

Certain areas may have different size and bag limits. Check current regulations for specific location.

Red Snapper
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum total length

Open season is typically a limited number of days in the summer; check current regulations for exact dates. Regulations apply in state and federal waters.

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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