Siesta Key, FL Fishing Trip — December
Your Siesta Key, FL Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 59°F1.5" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in December
8 species
FairBonefish
Various
FairYellowtail Snapper
Various
LowTarpon
Various
LowMahi Mahi
Various
LowSailfish
Various
LowPermit
Various
LowBlack Grouper
Various
LowBarracuda
Trolling · Casting
December Weather in Siesta Key
75°F
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
2 in Siesta Key + 357 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
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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.
Species Regulations
Bonefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Catch-and-release only
Size Limit:Catch-and-release only
All bonefish are catch-and-release only. Use of multiple hooks with natural bait is prohibited.
Yellowtail Snapper
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:12-inch total length minimum
Included within the snapper aggregate bag limit of 10 fish per person per day.
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.
Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day or 30 per vessel, whichever is less. Only 2 over 20 inches.
Size Limit:No size limit
Vessel limit does not apply to for-hire vessels.