Cape Canaveral Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Cape Canaveral

Kenny Krause
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Fishing has been consistently good for Redfish and Sheepshead, with a grab bag of other species. Black Drum, Seatrout, Jacks and Mangrove Snappers have all been in the mix. If the weather stays warm, expect Snook and Tarpon action to heat up quick!

Kenny Krause Melbourne, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

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Rick Marchetti
Micco, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Bottom fishing is great and the big dolphin and a few wahoo showed up out in 240 feet.

Rick Marchetti Micco, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Bottom fishing is great and the big dolphin and a few wahoo showed up out in 240 feet.

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Hunter Bach
Oak Hill, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Redfish are still schooled up and the large trout are getting on the flats in the warmer days. The schools of big black drum are still around as well. Fishing has been good!

Hunter Bach Oak Hill, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Redfish are still schooled up and the large trout are getting on the flats in the warmer days. The schools of big black drum are still around as well. Fishing has been good!

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Kenny Krause
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Fishing has been very good to epic for Sheepshead, Seatrout (sometimes 30+ fish per trip), Redfish, Black Drum, and Mangrove Snappers. Here are the last few trips in pictures.

Kenny Krause Melbourne, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

Fishing has been very good to epic for Sheepshead, Seatrout (sometimes 30+ fish per trip), Redfish, Black Drum, and Mangrove Snappers. Here are the last few trips in pictures.

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Owen Whitehead
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Sheepshead have been starting to bite as the cold weather begins to sink in. Fiddler crabs on a small hook have been producing

Owen Whitehead Melbourne, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

Sheepshead have been starting to bite as the cold weather begins to sink in. Fiddler crabs on a small hook have been producing

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Kenny Krause
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Fishing is excellent for Redfish, Sheepshead, and Seatrout. Fishing is good to very good for black drum as well.

Kenny Krause Melbourne, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

Fishing is excellent for Redfish, Sheepshead, and Seatrout. Fishing is good to very good for black drum as well.

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Owen Whitehead
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Cold water fishing has begun trout drum and sheepshead on the menu

Owen Whitehead Melbourne, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Cold water fishing has begun trout drum and sheepshead on the menu

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Owen Whitehead
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Been on a fun early morning topwater bite. Snook, jacks , and tarpon on artificial and fly before the sun comes up. Once the bright of daylight starts to shine the fly and lure bite dies and we have been switching to live bait.

Owen Whitehead Melbourne, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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★★★★★
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 Morning Trip
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Taylor was a great captain who was a joy to fish with and put us on the fish. He's an easy going guy who, despite being a younger captain, already has considerable experience in Mosquito Lagoon. He was right on time, the boat was clean and well-organized, and spotted so many fish for us. Taylor is your secret weapon in the Lagoon.
Scott K. | October 6, 2024

Trip: Half-day Fishing Charter

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