Melbourne Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Rio Sirju
Satellite Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Rio Sirju Satellite Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Surf fishing has been slow but productive unless you're after the toothy critters! We've been getting into whiting, and bluefish mostly but there are reports of pompano being caught here and there. Shark fishing has been as good as it gets for our area. The Trout family joined me for a night of shark fishing and they met their match with this Blacktip shark estimated around 70-80 pounds. Tight lines and good fishing!

Blacktip Shark Fishing in Melbourne Beach, Florida

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Rio Sirju
Satellite Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Rio Sirju Satellite Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

We’ve been seeing windows of good surf fishing conditions over the last few weeks. In those select opportunities, we are catching quality whiting and big bluefish for our area. Until the water cleans up for us, Pompano will be few and far between, however if you are feeling lucky like Jason was, you may get to catch a slot-sized Redfish out of the surf, which isn’t a very common catch for my area. Tight lines and good fishing.

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Rio Sirju
Satellite Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Rio Sirju Satellite Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing is hot right now on the Central Florida coast! We are seeing waves of Pompano migrating through with the schools of Mackerel and Bluefish. The seaweed has subsided for the most part, this is the best it's been all year for surf fishing. Find yourself some clean water, a good sandbar and you'll be on your way for some quality fishing.
My go-to lure for Bluefish and Mackerel and Big Jacks in the surf. 1oz Gunslinger Jig by Beach Bum Lures.
Pompano Rig - Pompano Rich "Pompano Catchers" Surfari Series- Color coordinate your floats to the water conditions.
Bait of Choice - Live sandfleas or shrimp cut into small pieces tipped with FishGum.
Tight Lines and Good fishing!

Florida Pompano, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Melbourne Beach, Florida

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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
★★★★★
Excellent experience with Capt Rick and his 1st mate for a full day trip. We caught 7 fish and kept 6. We didn’t see any other boat returning with fish on this hot day. Upon returning, Capt Rick cleaned the fish for us.
Ed M. | August 3, 2025

Trip: 5-8 Hour Sebastian Fishing
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Best Captain in the area! Works very hard to bring you the experience you’re looking for! Thanks Captain and crew!
Mahku M. | June 27, 2025

Trip: 5-8 Hour Sebastian Fishing
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Great trip and good fishing Thanks Mike
Michael P. | March 21, 2025

Trip: 5-8 Hour Sebastian Fishing

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