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Sanibel, FL Fishing Trip — October

Your Sanibel, FL Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 87°F / Low 71°F2.4" rain · 12 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in October

8 species
TarponFair
Tarpon
Various
SailfishFair
Sailfish
Various
King MackerelFair
King Mackerel
Various
SnookFair
Snook
Various
Mahi MahiFair
Mahi Mahi
Various
WahooFair
Wahoo
Various
Blackfin TunaFair
Blackfin Tuna
Various
Red SnapperFair
Red Snapper
Various

October Weather in Sanibel

87°F
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

3 Guides Matched

Whitney's Bait & Tackle - Whitney's Bait & Tackle
Whitney's Bait & Tackle

Whitney's Bait & Tackle

4.7(434)Top Rated

Fly Fishing Equipment & Brands We Carry | Whitney's Bait & Tackle | For the Passionate Fisherman

Sanibel, Florida
The Bait Box - The Bait Box
The Bait Box

The Bait Box

4.4(199)

The Bait Box, (239) 472-1618, live bait and fishing supplies, Sanibel Island, FL. Live & frozen bait, fishing supplies, chartered boat rentals.

Sanibel, Florida
Sea Reed Charters - Sea Reed Charters
Sea Reed Charters

Sea Reed Charters

4.9(89)Top Rated

Sanibel Island Fishing Charters & Fort Myers ... enjoy your every moment with Sea Reed Charters. Affordable Prices - We don't just fish, we catch!

Sanibel, Florida
$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
1 / 2

Tarpon

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Sailfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

King Mackerel

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Snook

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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

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.

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.

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.

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