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Wildwood, FL Fishing Trip — April

Your Wildwood, FL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 63°F0.6" rain · 3 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in April

SheepsheadExcellent
Sheepshead
Various
Spanish MackerelGood
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
SnookGood
Snook
Various
Speckled TroutGood
Speckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Wildwood

85°F
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
0.6"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

121 Guides Near Wildwood

No guides are based in Wildwood, but these guides operate nearby.

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Estuary Adventures charter service - Neil Cipolla
Claimed
From $450
Neil Cipolla

Estuary Adventures charter service

5(3)Top Rated

Exclusive charter company offering anything and everything on the water! Fishing, snorkeling manatee and dolphin tours, scalloping and everything in between! If we can't do what you need,we know somebody who can!

inshorenearshoreRedfishSpotted Seatrout
Homosassa, Florida
Up to 4
Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center - Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center
Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center

Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center

5(3391)Top Rated

Discover Crystal River with our clear kayak rentals. Wondering where to rent kayaks? We offer top-quality kayak rental services in Crystal River, FL for every adventure.

Crystal River, Florida
David Paycheck Fishing Guide Service - David Paycheck Fishing Guide Service
David Paycheck Fishing Guide Service

David Paycheck Fishing Guide Service

5(1192)Top Rated

With Over 1,600 - 5 star reviews! 600 - 5 star Google reviews! 375 - 5 star Guidesly reviews! 355 - 5 star Fishing Booker reviews! 325 - 5 star Tripadvisor Reviews! • Also rated #1 in Tours/Activities on Tripadvisor in Orlando!!! • Awarded Tripadvisor’s “2024 Travelers Choice Award” Which is awarded to the Top 10% of businesses on Tripadvisor!

Orlando, Florida
Go Castaway Fishing Charters - Go Castaway Fishing Charters
Go Castaway Fishing Charters

Go Castaway Fishing Charters

5(301)Top Rated
Orlando, Florida
West Shore Outfitters - West Shore Outfitters
West Shore Outfitters

West Shore Outfitters

4.9(672)Top Rated

West Shore Outfitters is your place in Central Florida to hunt Wild Boar Hogs. We are centrally located near Ocala, Florida.

Fort McCoy, Florida
iOutdoor Fishing Adventures - iOutdoor Fishing Adventures
iOutdoor Fishing Adventures

iOutdoor Fishing Adventures

4.9(550)Top Rated

Outdoor was founded by avid Outdoors men and women who love to hunt, fish, boat and enjoy the great outdoors! While cruising inter-coastal founded iOutdoor.

Orlando, Florida
Family Adventure Charters - Family Adventure Charters
Family Adventure Charters

Family Adventure Charters

4.8(689)Top Rated
Crystal River, Florida
Crystal River Guide Service - Crystal River Guide Service
Crystal River Guide Service

Crystal River Guide Service

5(234)Top Rated

Located in the heart of Crystal River we are providing guests with fishing and scalloping experiences that last a lifetime. Call 352-322-6660 Today!

Crystal River, Florida
Revolution Adventures - Revolution Adventures
Revolution Adventures

Revolution Adventures

4.7(1157)Top Rated

Revolution Adventures offers you and your party ATV and buggy driving, fishing and archery, clay shooting and more! It's the Best Off Road Experience.

Clermont, Florida
River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental - River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental
River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental

River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental

4.7(640)Top Rated

Airboat and Pontoon Boat Tours and Boat Rentals, Swim with Manatees, Manatee Tours on the Homosassa River at River Safaris in Homosassa Florida.

Homosassa, Florida
Florida Bowfishing Adventures - Florida Bowfishing Adventures
Florida Bowfishing Adventures

Florida Bowfishing Adventures

5(214)Top Rated

Our Crystal River bowfishing charters combine both hunting and fishing into an adrenaline-pumping adventure in the heart of Florida’s Nature Coast!

Crystal River, Florida
Ozello Keys Marina - Ozello Keys Marina
Ozello Keys Marina

Ozello Keys Marina

4.8(262)Top Rated

Ozello Keys Marina in Crystal River is your one stop shop for bait, ice, boat ramp, RV campground, boat service and direct access to the St. Martins River.

Crystal River, Florida
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$850
Estimated total for 2 people
$425
per person
Charter $450
Tip $90
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

Spanish Mackerel

saltwater
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

Sheepshead

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

Speckled Trout

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

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What to Bring

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:

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 / nearshore 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.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:8 per person
Size Limit:12-inch minimum total length

No more than two sheepshead exceeding 16 inches total length may be harvested per person, per day. This species is included in the FWC's saltwater recreational creel limit of no more than 50 fish per person per trip.

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

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.

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