Panama City Beach, FL Fishing Trip — December
Your Panama City Beach, FL Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 48°F6.4" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in December
9 species
FairSpotted Seatrout
Various
LowRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
LowKing Mackerel
Various
LowSnook
Various
LowTarpon
Various
LowGag Grouper
Various
LowRed Snapper
Various
LowSpanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
LowFlorida Pompano
Various
December Weather in Panama City Beach
65°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
6.4"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
30 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 / offshore Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
- 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 Seatrout
Season:Year-round, subject to closures
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:15-19 inch slot limit; only one over 19 inches allowed
Certain areas may have different size and bag limits. Check current regulations for specific location.
Redfish
Season:Year-round, subject to closures
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:18-27 inch slot limit
Certain areas may be closed to redfish harvest. Check current regulations for specific location.
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.