Summerland Key, FL Fishing Trip — September
Your Summerland Key, FL Fishing Trip
September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 80°F8.8" rain · 21 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in September
8 species
GoodMahi Mahi
Various
GoodTarpon
Various
GoodBonefish
Various
GoodYellowtail Snapper
Various
GoodBlack Grouper
Various
GoodBarracuda
Trolling · Casting
FairSailfish
Various
FairPermit
Various
September Weather in Summerland Key
85°F
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
8.8"
Rainfall
21
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
13 Guides Matched
$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.
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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 / offshore / fly fishing Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
- Waders (if not provided)
- Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
- Bug spray
- 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
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.
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.
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.