Paxton, FL Fishing Trip — February
Your Paxton, FL Fishing Trip
February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 48°F4.3" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in February
GoodSheepshead
Various
FairFlounder
Various
LowSpanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
February Weather in Paxton
69°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
4.3"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
153 Guides Near Paxton
No guides are based in Paxton, 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
Peak
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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
Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:8 per person
Size Limit:12-inch minimum total length
No more than two sheepshead exceeding 16 inches total length may be harvested per person, per day. This species is included in the FWC's saltwater recreational creel limit of no more than 50 fish per person per trip.
Flounder
Season:March 1 – October 15
Bag Limit:5 per person
Size Limit:14-inch minimum total length
The open season is March 1 – October 15. Harvest of flounder is prohibited from October 16 – the end of February.
Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person
Size Limit:12-inch fork length minimum