Cocoa Beach Fishing Information

What are We Fishing For?

The question is really what are you looking to fish for? We offer light tackle inshore fishing trip's for redfish, trout, snook, black drum, and small tarpon. Talk to us, and let us know what your expectations are. This way we can plan the best trip we can for you. Please keep in mind that the season and skill can dictate what we are able to target.

What Should I Bring?

Depending on the length of charter consider bringing snacks, drinks, camera, hat, and a rain jacket if the weather looks like rain. Our boats are equipped with an ice chest for your food and drinks and we always fill with bottled water and fresh ice. Please pack light when packing for your trip, there is limited space on the boats for extra's. A small waterproof bag is also a great idea. Please, no extra coolers on the boats.

Do I Need to Buy a License?

No. We cover all of your fishing licenses that you will need while fishing here on the Space Coast. Our fishing Guides are both licensed inside of the Canaveral National Seashore, and Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, as well as a U.S.C.G approved Captain. And all of our charters are fully insured.

What Will We Be Fishing With?

Most of our fishing is done with artificials as well as live bait on light spinning tackle. Depending on your skill we will work with you throughout the day to help you spot the fish, and make the perfect cast. Its best to get a little practice if you can, because every shot counts.

When is the Best Time of the Year to Fish?

Depending on what you are looking to chase on the flat's, every month is great in that it brings us something a little different to fish for. Our Lagoons are special in the fact that most of our redfish, black drum, and trout never leave our lagoons to go offshore and spawn. That means we can find fish year round inside the Lagoons.

Spring and summer - months you can find schools of redfish in the 20-40 pound range tailing on the flat's in 2-4 foot of water. Tarpon move onto the flat's as well as the snook. During the spring and fall mullet runs, anglers can look foward to that slam three, even a few grand slams in the Sebastian back waters on light tackle.

Fall and winter - months the water becomes gin clear from the cooler water temps and the sight fishing is at it's best. The shrimp spawn on the flat's really fires up the redfish bite. You will also find trout, and black drum tailing in super shallow water. The tarpon are gone, and the snook get very picky around the cold fronts.

Can We Keep Our Fish?

We encourage catch, photo, and release fishing with our customers. This helps reduce the strain on our fishery and will greatly ensure our future success in fishing. If your looking to fill your cooler with fish to take home and freeze, then you might want to find a different Guide service.

 

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