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North Port, FL Fishing Trip — October

Your North Port, FL Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 87°F / Low 68°F2.5" rain · 9 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in October

8 species
TarponFair
Tarpon
Various
SailfishFair
Sailfish
Various
King MackerelFair
King Mackerel
Various
Mahi MahiFair
Mahi Mahi
Various
SnookFair
Snook
Various
Red SnapperFair
Red Snapper
Various
Blackfin TunaFair
Blackfin Tuna
Various
WahooFair
Wahoo
Various

October Weather in North Port

87°F
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Matched

Serenity Charters - Serenity Charters
Serenity Charters

Serenity Charters

5(27)Top Rated
North Port, Florida
Kayak Fishing with Bob - Kayak Fishing with Bob
Kayak Fishing with Bob

Kayak Fishing with Bob

4.7(7)Top Rated

Welcome to Kayak Fishing With Bob. I offer kayak fishing trips in the beautiful waters of Boca Grande and Charlotte Harbor in Southwest Florida. For the

North Port, Florida
Sliprock Charters Port Charlotte - Sliprock Charters Port Charlotte
Sliprock Charters Port Charlotte

Sliprock Charters Port Charlotte

5(2)Top Rated

Welcome to Suncoast Expeditions with Capt. Phil, your premier fishing charter in Clearwater Beach, Florida! Whether you're a seasoned angler or a first-time fisherman, we specialize in inshore and nearshore fishing adventures targeting snook, redfish, trout, and the mighty tarpon. Lets go fishing in the GULF OF AMERICA from Clearwater Beach!

inshorefreshwaterSpeckled TroutRedfish
North Port, 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
1 / 2

Tarpon

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

Sailfish

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

Mahi Mahi

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 / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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.

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.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day or 30 per vessel, whichever is less. Only 2 over 20 inches.
Size Limit:No size limit

Vessel limit does not apply to for-hire vessels.

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