Cape Canaveral Fishing Reports (January 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Cape Canaveral

Taylor Belinger
Winter Springs, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Fishing is on fire

Taylor Belinger Winter Springs, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Fishing is on fire

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Taylor Belinger
Winter Springs, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Sorry! Fishing has been GREAT, the cooler temps have the water clearing up, and the fish are in groups

Taylor Belinger Winter Springs, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Sorry! Fishing has been GREAT, the cooler temps have the water clearing up, and the fish are in groups

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Owen Whitehead
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

High water on the inshore side of things. The water is cooling off. Live shrimp and finger mullets.

Owen Whitehead Melbourne, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

High water on the inshore side of things. The water is cooling off. Live shrimp and finger mullets.

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Kenny Krause
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Fishing has been good for literally everything: Redfish, Snook, Seatrout, Black Drum, Mangrove Snappers, Jack's, you name it! Snook season is now open and we have been catching them. We supply large live baits for those who wish to target snook!

Kenny Krause Melbourne, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

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Greg Rapp with Sea Leveler Sport Fishing Charters
Cape Canaveral, Florida
Reported: 5 months ago

Greg Rapp with Sea Leveler Sport Fishing Charters Cape Canaveral, Florida Reported: 5 months ago

Our summertime live bait trolling has continued to produce fast action from a variety of species with king mackerel being the most dominant. In the mix we are catching nice size cobia, blackfin tuna and some bailer mahi. We are also getting some very nice bonus fish with a few large african pompano and wahoo being caught weekly. The calms seas and great fishing will stay consistent until our first tropical systems shows its face and that is typically late August but with a little luck maybe we will avoid that all together this year.

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Kenny Krause
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Kenny Krause Melbourne, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Redfishing has been strong the last few trips, but on hard, cold front days it is definitely more difficult to get them to eat. There are definitely Seatrout and Drum around if you are into it (I am!). Snook, Tarpon, Pompano, and a host of others are right around the corner in April as soon as we have sustained warm weather. April is really booking up, but we do have some dates still available, so don't wait too long!

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Rick Marchetti
Micco, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Monster specks it's great right now

Rick Marchetti Micco, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

Monster specks it's great right now

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Kenny Krause
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Redfishing has been red hot! We have also got some nice Black Drum, Jacks, and even snook in the mix. When we finally get the sustained warmer weather, the snooker bite will improve drastically.

Kenny Krause Melbourne, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

Redfishing has been red hot! We have also got some nice Black Drum, Jacks, and even snook in the mix. When we finally get the sustained warmer weather, the snooker bite will improve drastically.

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★★★★★
Just amazing couldn’t have gone any better
Carlos C. | January 7, 2026

Trip: 5,7,9 Hour Offshore
★★★★★
Captain Kenny will put you on the fish! Great experience! Definitely was great fishing
Shane G. | November 26, 2025

Trip: Half Day Melbourne
★★★★★
AWESOME!! Captain Brent and Garrett were phenomenal guides. Brent took us out to the right spots and Garrett showed us the right techniques to land our 7 king mackerel and 1 barracuda. Myself and my brothers all had an awesome time and will and book with Captain Brent and Garrett again!
Matthew H. | August 17, 2025

Trip: Port Canaveral Offshore
★★★★★
The family had a great time!!
Harry G. | July 31, 2025

Trip: Port Canaveral Offshore
★★★★★
Great day fishing! Captain Kyler put us on some fish - tarpon, snook, red. Beautiful morning. Will do it again.
Andrew D. | July 1, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Overall the trip with Richard was excellent. My party arrived at the prescribed time and Richard already had the boat off the ramp and in the water. We loaded out stuff and off we went. The trip to the spot he selected took about an hour to arrive. He kept the hooks baited and provided suggestions and helped our youngest (11 yo) to hook fish and bring them it. Richard had a great selection of live and frozen bait that worked very well. Of the four of us each pulled in at least two fish with some getting more. Good selection pulled in with at least 4 different breeds of fish being kept which Richard prepared for us after we arrived. Well worth the money spent. The captain became a friend.
Herman W. | June 11, 2025

Trip: Full Day Offshore
★★★★★
We had a blast on Captain Rick's boat. He took us straight out to a reef on top of wide open Mahi, sight fishing. Hes friendly, understanding, super knowledgeable, helpful and all around does it to make sure all types of anglers get an awesome chart with some big trophy catches. I would highly recommend getting on Captain Rick's boat for a fun day of big game fishing. Offers drinks om the boat. Filet, clean, and bag our catch. Next time we get back to the area, he will be our first choice for our next charter. Thank you, Captain Rick. Till next time!
Tanya T. | May 28, 2025

Trip: Full Day Offshore
★★★★★
Couldn’t recommend enough. Kenny was really knowledgeable, a great coach, had a great set up and made sure we had plenty of decent catches. We also got the opportunity to spot some local wildlife along the way. Would definitely book with him again in the future.
Lucy M. | April 23, 2025

Trip: Half Day Melbourne
★★★★★
Awesome guide, put us on fish, re-tied quickly after multiple shark breaks. Went past scheduled time to put us on a 10+ pound fish to finish the day. Made for a great experience!
Seth S. | March 2, 2025

Trip: 6-8 Hours Offshore Trips
★★★★★
Dam good trip with Cap. Kenny, enjoyed our opportunity to fish wit him it was a pleasure to be on his boat with an experienced Cap. THANKS Captain Kenny
Dan S. | November 5, 2024

Trip: 3/4 Day Trip Melbourne

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