A Guide To Fishing Season in South Florida
South Florida Fishing Season Guide
The winds are starting to lie down and it’s a wonderful time for fishing in South Florida. With lobster season and stone crab season coming to its end, there are many other opportunities to go fishing as we come out of Spring. From the deep sea to Biscayne Bay there are plenty of opportunities to catch your next dinner or wall mount. It’s all fun until you get a fine, so whether you’re hunting for Wahoo or Mahi or grouper, we want you to be safe when it comes to size and season regulations. View our guide below to a successful 2016 Fishing Season in Miami and all of South Florida. And remember; to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), size and timing do matter. So pay attention to what’s in season and the size of your catch or be prepared to pay.
What’s in Season Now?
The big question everyone is asking us is when is Grouper Season in Miami? Offshore, the grouper are biting because they know that they’re untouchable! Grouper is off-limits until May 1st, in which the season will run until December 31. Learn more about Grouper Season in Miami at myfwc.com. Now is the season for Wahoo and for Blackfin Tuna as well. May through July is the peak season for Mahi and Amberjack.
Fishing Biscayne Bay and the Flats
If you’re not in the mood to be out in open water, fishing Biscayne Bay and the flats are great choices. If you’re fishing the bay make sure to have some live shrimp and get ready to catch the ravenous speckled trout that are chowing down this time of year. April through July is also a very good time to sharpen up on your fly fishing skills in the bay The tarpon are here in great abundance, and if you’re looking for the Slam (tarpon, permit, bonefish), it can happen during these next few months.
Fishing Regulations Cheat Sheet
There are many rules and regulations to be aware of when it comes to fishing in South Florida. Below is a rule and regulation cheat sheet for Saltwater Fishing from mywfc.com. It’s a great document to keep on your boat.
Download Cheat Sheet
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