Indian River Lagoon Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Indian River Lagoon

Phil Pegley
Ruskin, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Phil Pegley Ruskin, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

When we are heading into winter, but we get a nice little taste of fall. It gives us a great opportunity to catch some amazing fish after the days got so much shorter the water temp warmed up back into the 70s, and the fish knew exactly what to do with calm conditions. We were running quite a few nearshore Charters nearshore this time of year.
Big hog fish, mangrove, snapper, plenty of grouper and this year the Kingfish were still here, along with some stud, blackfin tuna, super shallow in water less than 50 feet deep. And inshore. We've been catching cobia, more Snook. Then you can count, and some beautiful red fish know what you're thinking, and yes, it's great to be out there on a daily basis to absorb all of this.

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Taylor Belinger
Winter Springs, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Sorry! Fishing has been GREAT, the cooler temps have the water clearing up, and the fish are in groups

Taylor Belinger Winter Springs, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Sorry! Fishing has been GREAT, the cooler temps have the water clearing up, and the fish are in groups

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Dennis Youngkin
Jensen Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Average 2-4' seas. Bait has been hard to find/catch. Our new Contender with the Sea Keeper ride makes for a great cruise experience offshore. Big Black fin tuna bite has been consistent with several days of lighter current, allowing for deep water bottom fishing for the Vermillion snapper, with surprise...

Dennis Youngkin Jensen Beach, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Average 2-4' seas. Bait has been hard to find/catch. Our new Contender with the Sea Keeper ride makes for a great cruise experience offshore.
Big Black fin tuna bite has been consistent with several days of lighter current, allowing for deep water bottom fishing for the Vermillion snapper, with surprise Grouper catches mixed in.

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Owen Whitehead
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

High water on the inshore side of things. The water is cooling off. Live shrimp and finger mullets.

Owen Whitehead Melbourne, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

High water on the inshore side of things. The water is cooling off. Live shrimp and finger mullets.

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Kenny Krause
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Fishing has been good for literally everything: Redfish, Snook, Seatrout, Black Drum, Mangrove Snappers, Jack's, you name it! Snook season is now open and we have been catching them. We supply large live baits for those who wish to target snook!

Kenny Krause Melbourne, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

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Travis Glidden
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 2 months ago

It's almost fall, we've already some cool mornings and the fall fishing feels like it's about to go into high gear.

Travis Glidden Aransas Pass, Texas Reported: 2 months ago

It's almost fall, we've already some cool mornings and the fall fishing feels like it's about to go into high gear.

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Travis Glidden
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 3 months ago

Lots of tailing pods and larger schools on the flats. Mostly focusing on small natural shrimp flies, although crab flies always work.

Travis Glidden Aransas Pass, Texas Reported: 3 months ago

Lots of tailing pods and larger schools on the flats. Mostly focusing on small natural shrimp flies, although crab flies always work.

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Drew Brophy
Ruskin, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

I've been getting lots of snook, trout and grouper.

Drew Brophy Ruskin, Florida Reported: 7 months ago

I've been getting lots of snook, trout and grouper.

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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
★★★★★
Our experience with Chad was amazing! Our family of 5 (ranging from 8yrs old to 53 years old) had a wonderful experience! He was especially great with my 8yr old….extremely patient and kind! We caught all kinds of fish and were able to see lots of birds and dolphins! I can’t say enough about him and our experience. This excursion will definitely become an annual fishing trip!
Darla M. | July 11, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
It was a GREAT TRIP the booking process went super smoothly and perfect!! EVERYTHING was included wife and I had sooo much fun catching fish... Capt. Myles was super knowledgeable of the fish, water and areas history definitely will go there again.
Jerome F. | June 29, 2025

Trip: Mosquito Lagoon Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Highly recommend Keith! Helpful, knowledgeable and led us right to the fish. Can’t wait to go again to get even more keepers.
Taylor G. | June 23, 2025

Trip: 4-8 Hour Trip – Inshore
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
We had a great experience for our 1st time fishing salt water fish. Communication was excellent. Received confirmation email in less than an hour. Then followed our boarding pass via email. Rob also sent me a personal text w/ a choice of launch sites and a direct way to contact him. Phone or text. Very personal touch in my humble opinion. We met at the exact time scheduled. Then there was the fishing!!! We really never had a moment without action. Within 10 minutes we were catching fish. It continued until we ran out of bare. Took a quick detour & we caught some more bare. Just more fish to catch. I thought it fun. Went back to fishing. We were having a problem landing the really big ones. However, one memorable moment was when I had a big fighter on, then a shark came & ate my fish, cutting my line. What a fish story, but it's true! Rob is a great, friendly guy. Easy to talk/joke with. I highly recommend you try this, if even for 4 hrs like we did. The price for 2 people is well worth it! Try it yourself. Memorable trip.
Ron Z. | March 8, 2025

Trip: The Sebastian Inlet
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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

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