Indian River Lagoon Fishing Reports (November 2025)

Indian River Lagoon Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Indian River Lagoon

Owen Whitehead
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

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

Owen Whitehead Melbourne, Florida Reported: 2 weeks 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: 1 month 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: 1 month ago

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Travis Glidden
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 1 month 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: 1 month 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: 2 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: 2 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: 6 months ago

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

Drew Brophy Ruskin, Florida Reported: 6 months ago

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

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Brad Curtsinger
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Reported: 6 months ago

Brad Curtsinger New Smyrna Beach, Florida Reported: 6 months ago

our water temps are coming up into the 70s this means our pelagic species like cobia , tarpon ,kingfish and lots of deferent species of shark are showing along our beaches for cobia we sight cast for that's tons of fun ,and kingfish we troll for ,for tarpon and shark we drift baits . These are all big fish that put up awesome fights ,come book with us we have em dialed in guaranteed line screaming action

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Phil Pegley
Ruskin, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

Phil Pegley Ruskin, Florida Reported: 7 months ago

In like a lion out like a lamb, the month of March is certainly living up to its reputation. We have had water temperatures sore into the 80s, then right back down into the 60s with the numerous fronts we have had. Cooler water means deeper areas for the snook, trout, and redfish inshore and spawning sheepshead and snapper on our Tampa Bay rock piles. With some site fishing for Cobia on the calm days tomorrow we're heading out to the Gulf of America for a little bottom fishing and to see if the kingfish are here yet. Let's get you booked in for some unforgettable memories and another great Captain's experience.

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Kenny Krause
Melbourne, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

Kenny Krause Melbourne, Florida Reported: 7 months ago

Redfishing has been strong the last few trips, but on hard, cold front days it is definitely more difficult to get them to eat. There are definitely Seatrout and Drum around if you are into it (I am!). Snook, Tarpon, Pompano, and a host of others are right around the corner in April as soon as we have sustained warm weather. April is really booking up, but we do have some dates still available, so don't wait too long!

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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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

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