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Hunter B.
Oak Hill, Florida
Reported 3 years ago

Fishing report 11/11/22 : Had the pleasure of fishing two great clients, Jorge and Rob. We started the day out free lining live mullet and jumbo shrimp to snook and rolling tarpon. After a couple missed hook ups we lost the moon over the horizon and the tarpon stopped rolling...
Hunter Bach
Hunter B. Oak Hill, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing report 11/11/22 :
Had the pleasure of fishing two great clients, Jorge and Rob. We started the day out free lining live mullet and jumbo shrimp to snook and rolling tarpon. After a couple missed hook ups we lost the moon over the horizon and the tarpon stopped rolling
so we headed off into the back country. Searching out protected holes and cuts we started catching numbers of slot trout, redfish, and small snook on both live shrimp and artificials. Around noon we made our way back out of the back country, as the wind increased, and found safe harbor in a waterfront bar and grill to refuel for the afternoon fishing. Post chargrilled oysters and rum runners, Jorge and Rob returned to the flats to catch a handful more trout and redfish to bring the days total to somewhere around 20 trout, 7+ redfish, and 3 snook.
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Oak Hill, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Oak Hill, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Oak Hill, Florida
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Rio S.
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...
Rio Sirju
Rio S. 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.
Fishing in Melbourne Beach, Florida
Fishing in Melbourne Beach, Florida
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Hunter B.
Oak Hill, Florida
Reported 3 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...
Hunter Bach
Hunter B. Oak Hill, Florida Reported 3 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!
Flounder Fishing in Oak Hill, Florida
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Rio S.
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...
Rio Sirju
Rio S. 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
Florida Pompano, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Melbourne Beach, Florida
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Hunter B.
Oak Hill, Florida
Reported 3 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...
Hunter Bach
Hunter B. Oak Hill, Florida Reported 3 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.
Redfish fishing in Oak Hill, Florida
Redfish fishing in Oak Hill, Florida
Redfish fishing in Oak Hill, Florida
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Hunter B.
Oak Hill, Florida
Reported 3 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...
Hunter Bach
Hunter B. Oak Hill, Florida Reported 3 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.
Snook fishing in Oak Hill, Florida
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Recent Port Canaveral Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Neal was FANTASTIC. Our crew consisted of an old lady and two children (age 14 and 12) and our Captain knew all the best spots to catch fish…and where we could make a bathroom pit stop. He was informative and helpful as well as patient and accommodating. Adding to the adventure was the spotted trout we took home to make delicioso FISH TACOS!

    Angela J. | May 13, 2026

    Trip: Indian River Inshore Frenzy

  • ★★★★★
    Very knowledgeable in finding the best spots to fish.

    Richard W. | April 23, 2026

    Trip: Mosquito Lagoon Inshore Trip

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    What a fun four hour trip. Matthew put us on the fish and was fun to chat with. Highly recommend!

    Randy O. | April 15, 2026

    Trip: Mosquito Lagoon Backcountry

  • ★★★★★
    Rick was amazing, was extremely punctual and had everything we needed for a great trip. Even though the weather was not great he still knew where to put us on fish and have a great experience. He was kind and all over what we needed. An amazing captain that I highly recommend to anyone!

    Matthew B. | April 3, 2026

    Trip: Half Day Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    trip was great capt steve and KC were on it we caught a load of mahi mahi will come back next march thanks again dave pfoff

    David D. | March 16, 2026

    Trip: 5,7,9 Hour Offshore

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    Capt Rick was great! Everyone had a good time and caught plenty of fish. He did a great job helping our 8 yo jr. fisherman have a blast. I would highly recommend for anyone.

    Scot D. | February 19, 2026

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    great guide,worked hard to catch fish and a real gentleman

    Richard T. | February 18, 2026

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    Richard D. | February 15, 2026

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    The crew was very good under poor fishing conditions ,we some small We had a good day Thanks

    Ronald H. | February 8, 2026

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    Kyle W. | January 14, 2026

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