Palm Beach Gardens, FL Fishing Trip — December
Your Palm Beach Gardens, FL Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 65°F0.8" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in December
8 species
LowTarpon
Various
LowMahi Mahi
Various
LowKing Mackerel
Various
LowSnook
Various
LowSailfish
Various
LowRed Snapper
Various
LowBlackfin Tuna
Various
LowWahoo
Various
December Weather in Palm Beach Gardens
79°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
0.8"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
214 Guides Near Palm Beach Gardens
No guides are based in Palm Beach Gardens, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
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.
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.
King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
Snook
Season:March 1 – April 30 and September 1 – December 14
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:28-32 inch slot limit
Must have a snook permit and saltwater fishing license. Harvest is only allowed during specific open seasons.