Okeechobee, FL Fishing Trip — August
Your Okeechobee, FL Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 93°F / Low 76°F6.6" rain · 26 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in August
8 speciesAugust Weather in Okeechobee
93°F
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
6.6"
Rainfall
26
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
9 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.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
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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 freshwater / inshore 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.
Species Regulations
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit, except for channel catfish which is 5 per day in specific Fish Management Areas.
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific Fish Management Area regulations for channel catfish limits.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Part of the 5-fish aggregate bass limit. Smallmouth bass are rare in Florida, primarily found in the northwest panhandle.
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
This regulation applies to sunshine bass and striped bass as well, in any combination, with a limit of 3 fish per day and only one can be longer than 24 inches.









