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Fall on the Emerald Coast is one of our favorite times for a fishing trip! Cooler mornings take the sting out of the intense summer heat and the bays settle into a steady rhythm that turns the bite on. Captain Larry has been running these waters since he was a kid and October is the month Living Right Fishing Charters circles on the calendar for consistent action and easy boat rides.
When you book our 4-5 hour fishing charter, you’ll find that we have more flexibility, allowing us to fish the grass flats and bay edges. This trip also allows us to fish near the Destin bridge pilings and Destin Pass. With Living Right Fishing Charters, you can rest assured you’ll have a memorable trip!
October brings a solid variety of inshore and nearshore species, but knowing what you can keep vs. release is key to a successful and responsible trip. Captain Larry keeps up with the latest Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regulations to make sure every catch stays within legal size and bag limits.
Below are common species you’ll encounter in October around Fort Walton Beach and Destin, along with their current limits:
Redfish (Red Drum)
Season: Open year-round
Limit: 1 fish per person per day
Slot Size: 18–27 inches total length
Notes: Only one redfish per vessel in the Panhandle Management Zone
Speckled Trout (Spotted Seatrout)
Season: Open year-round
Limit: 3 per person per day in the Northwest Zone
Slot Size: 15–19 inches total length (one fish over 19” allowed per vessel)
Sheepshead
Season: Open year-round (closed March–April for spawning)
Limit: 8 per person per day
Size Limit: Minimum 12 inches fork length
Pompano
Season: Open year-round
Limit: 6 per person per day
Size Limit: Minimum 11 inches fork length
Spanish Mackerel
Season: Open year-round
Limit: 15 per person per day
Size Limit: Minimum 12 inches fork length
Flounder
Season: Open March 1–October 31 (closed November–December)
Limit: 5 per person per day
Size Limit: Minimum 14 inches total length
Regulations are subject to change by FWC. Captain Larry will always ensure your trip follows the most up-to-date rules for size and bag limits.
Living Right Fishing Charters offers both early morning and mid-afternoon trips; however, you’ll find early morning one of the best times to cast. Enjoy a beautiful sunrise or golden hour along the Gulf Coast when you’re fishing with us.
What we provide vs what you bring
When you book with Living Right Fishing Charters, we supply just about everything you’ll need!
Don’t forget to bring a hat, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen and a light layer for an early morning trip. Drinks or snacks are encouraged for longer trips.
Are you ready to book your fishing trip? Call us today!
Category: Fishing Trips