Florida fishing in October?

[Xi Bowhunter]

I may have the opportunity to make a short trip to Florida in early October. I have always visited Florida in the spring and summer, but never in the early fall. What do you think the air/water temps will be? will the fishing off the beach/pier/jetty still pretty good? I may try to take a boat trip on a party boat if I get the chance, but I don't know if that will happen or not. I just can't visit the beach and not wet a line or two, so if you have any info on fishing the gulf in the fall let me know.:)

[ceg4uk]

Beach fishing is as good or better. Usually the water is clearer, unless there has been a tropical storm nearby. Beach is less crowded as well. Finally, some of the species (e.g. snook) are now in season and not just catch-and-release!

[Xi Bowhunter]

I will at least be fishing off the beach every night I am there, hopefully catching some of those sharks again. I'm just glad to get the chance to go back one last time before winter hits.

[quackrstackr]

The fishing is usually pretty good in October. Like ceg4uk said though, it can depend on the weather.

The month long fishing rodeo in Destin is in October. I have caught more in October than I wanted to haul home in years past. I didn't go out last year because a cool snap and full moon had killed the bite the week we were there.

[Xi Bowhunter]

Hopefully the weather will be in my favor, and the seaweed will retreat since the last time I visited. I am also hoping to catch some last minute snapper and amberjack.