Palm Harbor, FL Fishing Trip — March

Your Palm Harbor, FL Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 58°F1.8" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in March

8 species
SailfishExcellent
Sailfish
Various
Red SnapperGood
Red Snapper
Various
WahooGood
Wahoo
Various
King MackerelFair
King Mackerel
Various
SnookFair
Snook
Various
TarponFair
Tarpon
Various
Mahi MahiFair
Mahi Mahi
Various
Blackfin TunaFair
Blackfin Tuna
Various

March Weather in Palm Harbor

76°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
1.8"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

5 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 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.

Buy License Online — Florida

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.

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.

Wahoo
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per person per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations apply in state and federal waters.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
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