Tarpon Springs, FL Fishing Trip — December
Your Tarpon Springs, FL Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 56°F2.8" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in December
8 species
FairSpotted Seatrout
Various
LowRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
LowTarpon
Various
LowSnook
Various
LowKing Mackerel
Various
LowGag Grouper
Various
LowRed Snapper
Various
LowSpanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
December Weather in Tarpon Springs
72°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
2.8"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
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.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
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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.
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.
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.