Panama City Beach, FL Fishing Trip — February

Your Panama City Beach, FL Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in February

9 species
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
RedfishFair
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
Gag GrouperFair
Gag Grouper
Various
Red SnapperFair
Red Snapper
Various
Florida PompanoFair
Florida Pompano
Various
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various
SnookLow
Snook
Various
TarponLow
Tarpon
Various
Spanish MackerelLow
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling

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$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 / 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.

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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.

Gag Grouper

Regulations vary by area and season. Check current Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations before fishing.

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.

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