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West Palm Beach, FL Fishing Trip — December

Your West Palm Beach, FL Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 64°F1.2" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in December

9 species
Peacock BassFair
Peacock Bass
Various
TarponLow
Tarpon
Various
SailfishLow
Sailfish
Various
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various
SnookLow
Snook
Various
Mahi MahiLow
Mahi Mahi
Various
WahooLow
Wahoo
Various
Red SnapperLow
Red Snapper
Various
Blackfin TunaLow
Blackfin Tuna
Various

December Weather in West Palm Beach

79°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
1.2"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

11 Guides Matched

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Visit Palm Beach tours has it all! Enjoy boat tours, jet ski rentals, snorkeling and more. Book your West Palm Beach boat tours now!

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Rollin Deep Charter Fishing

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Byrd Dog Charters

Byrd Dog Charters

West Palm Beach, Florida

Charter fishing in Palm Beach, Florida. Offshore fishing with all equipment provided. Ice, bait and fishing License included. Located at Sailfish Marina.

offshoreSailfish
West Palm Beach, Florida
$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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Tarpon

Various
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M
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A
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O
N
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Sailfish

Various
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

King Mackerel

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Snook

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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 Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • 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.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

Peacock Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:Must be kept alive to be transported. Only one may be longer than 17 inches.

Peacock bass are only found in South Florida. Check specific regulations for the area you intend to fish.

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.

Sailfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Prohibited to possess or land sailfish in Atlantic coastal waters north of the St. Lucie Inlet.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum
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