White Springs, FL Fishing Trip — October

Your White Springs, FL Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 61°F1.5" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

Speckled TroutGood
Speckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
TarponFair
Tarpon
Various
Spanish MackerelFair
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling

October Weather in White Springs

80°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

187 Guides Near White Springs

No guides are based in White Springs, but these guides operate nearby.

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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 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

Speckled Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person north and west of the Suwannee River, 4 per person south and east of the Suwannee River
Size Limit:15-19 inch slot limit; only one trout over 19 inches may be kept per person

Certain areas may have different regulations. Check local regulations before fishing.

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.

Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person
Size Limit:12-inch fork length minimum
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