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Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are one of the most popular sportfish in North America, prized for both their fighting ability and excellent table fare. While not native to Florida's waters, they can be found in select river systems and managed waters where conditions are suitable. - Rainbow Trout typically measure 12-46 inches and weigh between 2-35 pounds - They belong to the Salmonidae family, related to salmon - They prefer cooler, oxygen-rich waters
This early morning Guided Fishing Trip in Florida City delivered some excellent Rainbow Trout action. Hitting the water before dawn at Butler Beach gave us perfect conditions for bottom fishing and jigging techniques. Saturday November trips like this showcase why Florida City's inshore waters are so productive - the structure holds fish well and the early morning bite can be spectacular. Ray Chaters specializes in these inshore fishing trips where we target structure that consistently holds quality fish. With multiple fishing techniques and local knowledge, we put clients on Rainbow Trout and Peacock Bass throughout the year, especially during the productive fall season.
Instructor Ray Shetty of Ray Charters on Saturday November offers our popular Rock Sea trip for inshore fishing enthusiasts. This guided experience accommodates up to 3 guests with all necessary fishing gear included. We specialize in targeting productive inshore waters where Rainbow Trout and other species thrive. Our early morning departures (as early as 4:00 am) maximize your chances at the best bite. As a licensed guide with extensive local knowledge, I'll put you on fish using proven bottom fishing, jigging, and casting techniques that work well in our Florida City waters.
Our Rock Sea trip delivers consistent action at productive spots like Butler Beach where structure holds fish year-round. This trip is perfect for anglers looking to target Rainbow Trout and Peacock Bass using various techniques including bottom fishing, jigging, and casting methods. The fall season has been particularly productive, with early morning starts yielding the best results.
What makes this trip special is the variety of fishing approaches we use. By employing multiple techniques, we can adjust to what the fish want on any given day, ensuring bent rods and tight lines. Butler Beach provides the perfect environment for this approach with its fish-holding structure and accessible waters.
While many anglers are surprised to find Rainbow Trout in Florida, these fish thrive in certain river systems where cooler water temperatures create suitable habitat. In Florida City, we target these fish using light tackle and small lures or natural baits. Rainbow Trout are particularly active during early morning hours when water temperatures are at their coolest, making our pre-dawn departures ideal for success.
The trout we catch are typically in the 12-20 inch range - perfect eating size with delicious, pink flesh that makes excellent table fare. The fall and winter months tend to be most productive as water temperatures moderate, creating ideal feeding conditions.
For your fishing trip, we recommend wearing comfortable clothing suitable for the weather, along with sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen). We provide all necessary fishing equipment including rods, reels, tackle, and bait. Our trips begin early - sometimes pre-dawn as with this 4:00 am departure - to capitalize on prime fishing times.
We'll meet at our designated launch point where you'll join your instructor for a day on the water. With a maximum of 3 guests per trip, everyone gets personalized attention and plenty of fishing opportunities. Our focus on multiple techniques ensures that even beginners can have success while experienced anglers will appreciate the technical approach to targeting these species.