Merritt Island, FL Fishing Trip — February
Your Merritt Island, FL Fishing Trip
February2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in February
8 species
GoodSailfish
Various
FairWahoo
Various
FairRed Snapper
Various
LowTarpon
Various
LowKing Mackerel
Various
LowSnook
Various
LowMahi Mahi
Various
LowBlackfin Tuna
Various
8 Guides Matched
$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.
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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.
Species Regulations
Sailfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:No size limit
Prohibited to possess or land sailfish in Atlantic coastal waters north of the St. Lucie Inlet.
Wahoo
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per person per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Regulations apply in state and federal waters.
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.
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.