Orlando, FL Fishing Trip — October
Your Orlando, FL Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 82°F / Low 67°F3.3" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in October
8 species
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
FairWhite Bass
Various
October Weather in Orlando
82°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
3.3"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
12 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
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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
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Part of the 5-fish aggregate bass limit. Check for local regulations.
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum
Only one can be longer than 24 inches. This regulation applies to sunshine bass and white bass as well, in any combination.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
In Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, only 10 crappie may be less than 10 inches in total length.
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit