Indian River Lagoon Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Indian River Lagoon

Phil Pegley
Phil P.
Ruskin, Florida
Reported 3 days ago
As things change to our Midsomer patterns. It’s all about the availability of the bait. That drives the fish bite. When we get the strong outgoing tides near the new and full moon, pass crabs are flushing out of Tampa Bay in big numbers. This is one of our favorite scenarios to catch Tarpon. It concentrates the fish and they are focused on those little crabs.
Also, the second hatch of sardines has exploded, and the flats are covered. The small Bait are exactly what the mangrove snapper are looking for solid catches of snapper daily now. We are still...
Phil Pegley
Phil P. Ruskin, Florida Reported 3 days ago
As things change to our Midsomer patterns. It’s all about the availability of the bait. That drives the fish bite. When we get the strong outgoing tides near the new and full moon, pass crabs are flushing out of Tampa Bay in big numbers. This is one of our favorite scenarios to catch Tarpon. It concentrates the fish and they are focused on those little crabs.
Also, the second hatch of sardines has exploded, and the flats are covered. The small Bait are exactly what the mangrove snapper are looking for solid catches of snapper daily now. We are still
seeing our share of Snook. And redfish the over slot speckled trout have moved out to the edge of the grass flats and have been super cooperative anytime the tide is moving.
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
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Todd Vivian
Todd V.
Edgewater, Florida
Reported 3 days ago
The Ponce Inlet area had really been heating up. And I mean that literally. With water temps in the mid 80s many species have been pretty active. For the past two weeks we have had Kingfish (king mackeral) on the beaches so just about every drop with bait you are hooking up. This is great if you are targeting them but otherwise they are going to bite you off. Tarpon still very active with mixes of 20-40 lb fish and 100lb plus fish. Bull reds are increasing in size by the day with some nice bags of mangrove snapper and...
Todd Vivian
Todd V. Edgewater, Florida Reported 3 days ago
The Ponce Inlet area had really been heating up. And I mean that literally. With water temps in the mid 80s many species have been pretty active. For the past two weeks we have had Kingfish (king mackeral) on the beaches so just about every drop with bait you are hooking up. This is great if you are targeting them but otherwise they are going to bite you off. Tarpon still very active with mixes of 20-40 lb fish and 100lb plus fish. Bull reds are increasing in size by the day with some nice bags of mangrove snapper and flounder.
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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Kenny Krause
Kenny K.
Melbourne, Florida
Reported 6 days ago
🎣 The fishing was good to very good last week on the Indian and Banana River Lagoons near Melbourne, FL. Snook have been the most consistent bite followed by Mangrove Snappers, Seatrout, Redfish, and even some Sheepshead and Spadefish. There are some Tarpon around as well!
Kenny Krause
Kenny K. Melbourne, Florida Reported 6 days ago
🎣 The fishing was good to very good last week on the Indian and Banana River Lagoons near Melbourne, FL. Snook have been the most consistent bite followed by Mangrove Snappers, Seatrout, Redfish, and even some Sheepshead and Spadefish. There are some Tarpon around as well!
Fishing in Melbourne, Florida
Fishing in Melbourne, Florida
Fishing in Melbourne, Florida
Fishing in Melbourne, Florida
Fishing in Melbourne, Florida
Fishing in Melbourne, Florida
Fishing in Melbourne, Florida
Fishing in Melbourne, Florida
Fishing in Melbourne, Florida
Fishing in Melbourne, Florida
Fishing in Melbourne, Florida
Fishing in Melbourne, Florida
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Tim Wake
Tim W.
Vero Beach, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
King and mahi still chewing.
Plenty of action on the nearshore and offshore and the Ocean conditions are perfect.
LETS GO!!
Tim Wake
Tim W. Vero Beach, Florida Reported 1 week ago
King and mahi still chewing.
Plenty of action on the nearshore and offshore and the Ocean conditions are perfect.
LETS GO!!
Fishing in Vero Beach, Florida
Fishing in Vero Beach, Florida
Fishing in Vero Beach, Florida
Fishing in Vero Beach, Florida
Fishing in Vero Beach, Florida
Fishing in Vero Beach, Florida
Fishing in Vero Beach, Florida
Fishing in Vero Beach, Florida
Fishing in Vero Beach, Florida
Fishing in Vero Beach, Florida
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Mike McNamee
Mike M.
Fort Pierce, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
The past few trips offshore have been keeping us busy. We’ve been putting our guests on mahi, kingfish, cobia, wahoo, grouper, and even a few surprise catches along the way. Clear water, good conditions, and plenty of action have made for some memorable days on the water. Every trip has been a little different, but the fish have been cooperating and the smiles at the dock say it all.
Mike McNamee
Mike M. Fort Pierce, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
The past few trips offshore have been keeping us busy. We’ve been putting our guests on mahi, kingfish, cobia, wahoo, grouper, and even a few surprise catches along the way. Clear water, good conditions, and plenty of action have made for some memorable days on the water. Every trip has been a little different, but the fish have been cooperating and the smiles at the dock say it all.
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
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Remus Griffin
Remus G.
Fort Pierce, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
Recap of June 2026
Remus Griffin
Remus G. Fort Pierce, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
Recap of June 2026
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
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Myles Lawler
Myles L.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
We've been catching some nice trout and reds. We've also started jumping some nice tarpon the past 2 weeks.
Myles Lawler
Myles L. New Smyrna Beach, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
We've been catching some nice trout and reds. We've also started jumping some nice tarpon the past 2 weeks.
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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Dustin Smith
Dustin S.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
300 pound loggerhead just laid her eggs and heading back to the ocean!
Dustin Smith
Dustin S. New Smyrna Beach, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
300 pound loggerhead just laid her eggs and heading back to the ocean!
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Jeremy Farlow
Jeremy F.
Fort Pierce, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
Fishing has been great. Mahi and sailfish have been in 50 foot making for great charters on a budget. Bottom fishing is starting to get good again now that the cold water is moving out even caught a over slot snook in 50 foot bottom fishing
Jeremy Farlow
Jeremy F. Fort Pierce, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
Fishing has been great. Mahi and sailfish have been in 50 foot making for great charters on a budget. Bottom fishing is starting to get good again now that the cold water is moving out even caught a over slot snook in 50 foot bottom fishing
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
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Dustin Smith
Dustin S.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
This weeks highlights include a, 4 1/2 foot blacktip, 13 foot sawfish, and a 6 foot lemon.

We always have a good time out there!
Dustin Smith
Dustin S. New Smyrna Beach, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
This weeks highlights include a, 4 1/2 foot blacktip, 13 foot sawfish, and a 6 foot lemon.

We always have a good time out there!
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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Recent Indian River Lagoon Reviews

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    Fantastic experience. I was on holiday from the UK and Mike kept me well informed prior to the trip. His knowledge and experience was incredible and made my trip.

    Adam G. | July 12, 2026

    Trip: Fly Fishing Mosquito Lagoon

  • ★★★★★
    Greg was awesome Worked hard great attitude Will fish with him again

    Eric S. | June 18, 2026

    Trip: Sebastian Inlet On Light Tackle

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    We had an INCREDIBLE day with Ken! The man is a master caster! 👍🏻👍🏻. *****

    Jared P. | May 22, 2026

    Trip: Half Day Melbourne

  • ★★★★★
    Two ladies had a great time fishing with Captain Rob He did an outstanding job

    Barbara R. | May 16, 2026

    Trip: The Sebastian Inlet

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    Had a great time. We were on fish from the beginning. Definitely would go with Robert again. 👍

    Timothy F. | May 4, 2026

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    Very knowledgeable in finding the best spots to fish.

    Richard W. | April 23, 2026

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    Great day of fishing with Calvin.

    Eric H. | April 13, 2026

    Trip: Stuart Inshore Trip

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    Chad was fantastic. My kids enjoyed him as the guide.

    Michael S. | April 9, 2026

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    Jeremy is knowledgeable and a good Captain.

    Grant W. | April 6, 2026

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    Jeremy was very nice . He has a lot knowledge of the areas . My Dad is almost 80yrs old and catching Snook has always been on his bucket list. Jeremy helped him check that one off.

    Jason A. | March 23, 2026

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