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Sopchoppy, FL Fishing Trip — October

Your Sopchoppy, FL Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 62°F1.7" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

SheepsheadGood
Sheepshead
Various
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
King MackerelFair
King Mackerel
Various
SnookFair
Snook
Various

October Weather in Sopchoppy

79°F
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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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's Biting By Month

Peak

Sheepshead

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Flounder

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King Mackerel

Various
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Snook

Various
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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.

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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.

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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