Port Canaveral Fishing Reports (November 2024)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Port Canaveral

Hunter Bach
Oak Hill, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Hunter Bach Oak Hill, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing in mosquito lagoon and around new Smyrna beach has been awesome post hurricane Ian. The cooler temps have the trout moving up on the flats and piling into the "trout holes" while the redfish are getting much more active throughout the day. We are still catching some snook although the size s dwindling for snook on the flats. The dock lights and nighttime bridge fish is still stellar. We are landing alot and over slot snook, bull redfish, and even some lingering tarpon around the 30 pound range. Fall is THE time of year for redfish. Let's go get some!

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Rio Sirju
Melbourne Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Rio Sirju Melbourne Beach, Florida Reported: 2 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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Hunter Bach
Oak Hill, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Hunter Bach Oak Hill, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The bull redfish are in! The mullet run is in full swing and the bite has been pretty hot from the flats to the beach. We are targeting bull redfish on the flats with light tackle in some areas and there is a consistent bull red bite in the inter coastal and around the jetties. Some snook are in the mix and a good number of tarpon are crashing amongst the schools of mullet. Back in the flats schools of small 5-10 pound black drum are present and they should be consistent throughout the fall.

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Hunter Bach
Oak Hill, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Hunter Bach Oak Hill, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The tarpon bite is at its peak, or very close to it, for the season here in new Smyrna beach. Targeting tarpon off the beach we are catching Bonita, jacks, and kingfish as well. Inshore we are getting some adult tarpon as well as great numbers of medium (22"-26") snook as well as some over slots. Moving farther into the back country the sightfishing for redfish is already getting better and the forecast for the fall/winter is looking stellar. Wetter you want to chase giant tarpon off the beach or sight fish redfish and snook. It's a great time to get on the water here.

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Owen Whitehead

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Recent Port Canaveral Reviews

★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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 Trip
★★★★★
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 Trip
★★★★★
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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