Tarpon Springs, FL Fishing Trip — April
Your Tarpon Springs, FL Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in April
8 species
ExcellentSpotted Seatrout
Various
ExcellentRed Snapper
Various
GoodRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
GoodTarpon
Various
GoodSnook
Various
GoodKing Mackerel
Various
GoodGag Grouper
Various
GoodSpanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
10 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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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
Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round, subject to closures
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:15-19 inch slot limit; only one over 19 inches allowed
Certain areas may have different size and bag limits. Check current regulations for specific location.
Red Snapper
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum total length
Open season is typically a limited number of days in the summer; check current regulations for exact dates. Regulations apply in state and federal waters.
Redfish
Season:Year-round, subject to closures
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:18-27 inch slot limit
Certain areas may be closed to redfish harvest. Check current regulations for specific location.
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.