For those looking to keep a speckled trout, the size limit is not less than 15 inches or more than 20 inches, with one fish over 20 inches per angler statewide. That’s just the size limit. The daily bag limit is four fish per angler per day in the South Region and five fish per angler per day in the Northeast and Northwest Regions. Here in Florida there is a 15-to-20 inch slot limit, but you can possess one fish greater than 20 inches. There is a 4-fish bag limit in the southern region and 5-fish bag limit in the northern region. Trout season is open year-round, but be sure to check with the FWC because limits and seasons change often.
What’s Biting – November | Navarre Kayak Fishing
As temperatures along the Emerald Coast begin to decrease, the fishing is only getting better. November is one of the best months for kayak fishing and avid angler’s from across the country arrive in town to take advantage. This month the inshore waterways are full of action from Redfish, Bull Reds, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. Continue reading “What’s Biting – November” and let us help you catch more fish.
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Bull Redfish
The Bull Reds school up throughout November in large bodies of water, such as Pensacola Bay, the Santa Rosa Sound, and Choctawhatchee Bay. How do you find them? It’s simple. Look for birds, boats, and boiling water. Approach the areas carefully and always keep an eye out for boaters. Schooling Bull Reds are easily caught using 1-2 OZ. SPRO Saltwater Jigs and a 6-8” Curly Tail Grubs. Throw right into the commotion and hold on, it won’t take long before your line becomes tight. Apply as much pressure as possible and end the fight quickly. After landing the fish, snap a quick photo, and take the time to revive them properly. Bull Reds play a vital role in ensuring the future of our fishery. Without them, there won’t be any slot fish to keep.
Slot Redfish
Slot Red’s will school up like their larger brethren and can be found cruising the shallows throughout the upper bays and the Santa Rosa Sound. They primarily feed on smaller crustaceans and have a hard time resisting a well-placed soft plastic lure. Sight fishing for Redfish is an incredible experience and one of our favorite ways to catch them from the kayak. The ability to stand and cast makes sight fishing a breeze. Kayaks are small and allow you to approach areas quickly and quietly.
Speckled Trout
The Speckled Trout bite is full of actions in November. As the water temperature declines, the Speckled Trout will begin moving towards their winter time haunts. The fish will transition from the grass flats to protected bayous and canals throughout Northwest Florida. While transitioning, the Speckled Trout will feed heavily and are usually found around large schools of Mullet. November is an excellent month to throw topwater lures such as the Jackall Bonnie and the Rapala Skitter V. Speckled Trout can be finicky while transitioning and switching lures is often the key to success. If the fish are hesitant to eat, try switching over to a jerkbait or a twitchbait. The Rapala Shadow Rap Shad and MirrOlure MR17 are both excellent choices.
Flounder
The Inshore Flounder bite will be in full swing the first half of the month and will slowly die off as the month progresses. Understanding the fall migration pattern makes targeting Flounder fairly easy both inshore and nearshore. Throughout November, the fish will be staging near the passes, preparing to push offshore and spawn. We prefer to target Flounder by throwing soft plastic along the edge of grass flats, docks, and rock walls throughout the Santa Rosa Sound. Flounder are ambush predators and are always on the hunt for an easy meal. While targeting Flounder, your lure should maintain constant contact with the bottom of the sea floor. If you’re fishing in the middle of the water column you will greatly reduce your chances of enticing a Flounder to eat. We prefer to throw Matrix Shad’s in Ultra-Violet with a 5/16-3/8 OZ jighead while targeting Flounder on the grass flats.
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What’s Biting – November | Navarre Kayak Fishing
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At its December meeting in Panama City Beach, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rule changes for spotted seatrout. Changes will go into effect Feb. 1, 2020. These changes DO NOT replace the SW Florida red-tide-related closures listed below.
Monroe County Florida Keys will follow the South Florida guidelines.
Size limit statewide starting Feb. 1, 2020: More than 15″ and less than 19″ total length (may possess one over 19 inches per vessel included in bag limit)
Regional daily bag limits and seasons starting Feb. 1, 2020: South: 3 per harvester, open year-round. Zero captain and crew bag limit when on a for-hire trip.
Allowable Gear: Hook and line; cast net
SW FLORIDA
Spotted seatrout is catch-and-release only in state or federal waters from the Hernando/Pasco county line south to Gordon Pass in Collier County through May 31, 2020.
SW Florida Catch-and-Release Measures
Spotted seatrout is catch-and-release only in state and federal waters from the Hernando/Pasco county line south to Gordon Pass in Collier County through May 31, 2020.
This is a proactive change to conserve spotted seatrout impacted by the prolonged red tide in southwest Florida. While these species need additional time to recover, the red tide that was impacting southwest Florida has subsided.
These catch-and-release measures remain in effect through May 31, 2020, and are not replaced by the statewide regulations changes that go into effect Feb. 1, 2020.
Management Zones starting Feb. 1, 2020
Regulations extend into federal waters.
- Western Panhandle: Escambia County through the portions of Gulf County west of longitude 85 degrees, 13.76 minutes but NOT including Indian Pass/Indian Lagoon.
- Big Bend: Remaining portion of Gulf County plus Indian Lagoon, and Franklin County through Fred Howard Park Causeway in Pinellas County near the Pasco County line.
- South: Fred Howard Park Causeway in Pinellas County near the Pasco County line through Broward County.
- Central East: Palm Beach through Volusia counties.
- Northeast: Flagler through Nassau counties.
Size limit statewide starting Feb. 1, 2020:
More than 15″ and less than 19″ total length (may possess one over 19 inches per vessel included in bag limit)
Regional daily bag limits and seasons starting Feb. 1, 2020:
- Western Panhandle: 3 per harvester, closed February
- Big Bend: 5 per harvester, open year-round
- South: 3 per harvester, open year-round
- Central East: 2 per harvester, closed Nov. 1-Dec. 31 (starting in 2020)
- Northeast: 5 per harvester, open year-round
Speckled Trout Slot Limit Florida
Zero captain and crew bag limit when on a for-hire trip (starting Feb. 1, 2020)
NOTE: These changes, effective Feb. 1, 2020, DO NOT replace the current catch-and-release measures for SW Florida. Seatrout remain catch-and-release in SW Florida through May 31, 2020.
Allowable Gear: Hook and line; cast net
Speckled Trout Slot Limit Florida Keys
Source: Spotted Seatrout | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission