Port Canaveral Fishing Reports (January 2025)

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Kenneth Krause
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 1 week 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.

Kenneth Krause Melbourne, Florida Reported: 1 week 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: 1 month 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: 1 month 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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Kenneth Krause
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

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

Kenneth Krause Melbourne, Florida Reported: 1 month 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: 2 months ago

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

Owen Whitehead Melbourne, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

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

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Owen Whitehead
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 2 months 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: 2 months ago

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Greg Barrow
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

The snook bite is HOT HOT HOT! We've been able to limit out on snook just about every trip. Snook season ends on December 15th so you have until then to put some Snook in your freezer. As it cools down the big bull redfish will be showing up too...

Greg Barrow Melbourne, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

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Greg Barrow
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Snook season is open and the bite is consistently strong. Big bull redfish are starting to show up for their fall pattern. Fall is coming and it's the best time of year to fish the legendary Sebastian Inlet! The mullet run is heating up which is an awesome experience to...

Greg Barrow Melbourne, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

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Hunter Bach
Oak Hill, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Great night/evening trips for bull reds, snook and tarpon as well as cooking water temps on the flats for aggressive trout and redfish bites

Hunter Bach Oak Hill, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

Great night/evening trips for bull reds, snook and tarpon as well as cooking water temps on the flats for aggressive trout and redfish bites

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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Thank you Capt Neal for getting us in on short notice. Had a great time!
Mark C. | August 7, 2024

Trip: 2-Hour Oak Hill Quick Trip
★★★★★
My 9 year old son and I had a wonderful time. Captain Neal was friendly and informative. We caught trout, sailcat, and hooked and saw a tarpon but it broke the line about 10-15 feet from the boat. It was amazing. We are returning to Florida in December and we will be booking with Captain Neal again.
Jeremy P. | August 3, 2024

Trip: 2-Hour Oak Hill Quick Trip
★★★★★
Ken kept us moving all morning and kept us on fish. It was exactly what we hoped for and he delivered. Thanks!
Tyler B. | July 31, 2024

Trip: Half Day Melbourne
★★★★★
Captain Neal is a very knowledgeable Captain, very laid back and a great teacher. It was a slow bite at the beginning of our trip but Captain Neal put us on the fish. We caught many Trout, brought in 4 keepers, a ladyfish, several Kack " Crevalle, and the shark pictured. Great time. Plan on booking again when I am in town.
George S. | July 28, 2024

Trip: 2-Hour Oak Hill Quick Trip
★★★★★
Spent a half day out with Captain Kenneth! Had an amazing day fishing for black drum, mango snapper, tarpon, and snook. He did an awesome job running the boat and keeping everyone going and hooking the big ones! The questionable weather in Florida didn’t stop us from having a good time. Thank you for the great day!
Curtis D. | July 11, 2024

Trip: Half Day Melbourne
★★★★★
Capt Matt put us on the fish and we smashed it. Thanks Capt!
Tim B. | July 6, 2024

Trip: Mosquito Lagoon Backcountry
★★★★★
Captain Neal was an excellent guide and fisherman. We were on fish in the first thirty minutes and caught over 2 dozen fish. We absolutely recommend using his service and can’t wait to go back out with him again!
Matthew L. | June 29, 2024

Trip: Indian River Fishing Frenzy
★★★★★
Knowledgeable guide knows the waterways. Put us on a big snook and tarpon. Very enjoyable back water trip. Would definitely recommend Owen!
Glenn M. | May 27, 2024

Trip: Melbourne Inshore Assault

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