Indian River North (FL) Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Indian River North (FL)

Kenny Krause
Kenny K.
Melbourne, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
This fishing was good in the Indian and Banana River lagoons around Melbourne, FL for the first half of spring break. We caught just about everything except Tarpon and Snook, which were seeing the effects of spring break and Easter traffic. We had good Redfishing, Black Drum, Seatrout, Mangrove Snappers, and even some smaller Snook though. A week of rain and slowed fishing pressure should light the fishing up in Late April and early May!
Kenny Krause
Kenny K. Melbourne, Florida Reported 3 months ago
This fishing was good in the Indian and Banana River lagoons around Melbourne, FL for the first half of spring break. We caught just about everything except Tarpon and Snook, which were seeing the effects of spring break and Easter traffic. We had good Redfishing, Black Drum, Seatrout, Mangrove Snappers, and even some smaller Snook though. A week of rain and slowed fishing pressure should light the fishing up in Late April and early May!
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
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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Kenny Krause
Kenny K.
Melbourne, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
The Juvenile Tarpon bite has been good! Jack Crevalle have been available and are fun to fight as well. Black Drum and Mangrove Snappers have provided some table fare for anglers looking to put a few in the fish box. Snook aren't really ready to consistently bite yet, but we've caught a few. Redfishing has slowed due to the quick warm up, but there are still some showing up each trip.
Kenny Krause
Kenny K. Melbourne, Florida Reported 3 months ago
The Juvenile Tarpon bite has been good! Jack Crevalle have been available and are fun to fight as well. Black Drum and Mangrove Snappers have provided some table fare for anglers looking to put a few in the fish box. Snook aren't really ready to consistently bite yet, but we've caught a few. Redfishing has slowed due to the quick warm up, but there are still some showing up each trip.
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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Matthew Lee
Matthew L.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Its been cold and windy but the redfish dont care... This week it is going to start warming up... So you know what that means, spring time trout and redfish bite will be fire 🔥 !!!! So make sure you book before its to late !!!!! 🎣
Matthew Lee
Matthew L. New Smyrna Beach, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Its been cold and windy but the redfish dont care... This week it is going to start warming up... So you know what that means, spring time trout and redfish bite will be fire 🔥 !!!! So make sure you book before its to late !!!!! 🎣
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Dustin Smith
Dustin S.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
8 foot female sand tiger estimated 250 pounds caught off the beach in 57° water in New Smyrna Florida, safely tagged and released.
Dustin Smith
Dustin S. New Smyrna Beach, Florida Reported 4 months ago
8 foot female sand tiger estimated 250 pounds caught off the beach in 57° water in New Smyrna Florida, safely tagged and released.
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Kenny Krause
Kenny K.
Melbourne, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Redfishing has been great, Sheepshead a close second. There's been some scattered Black Drum and Trout action as well. On the warmer days we've started to see some juvenile Snook and Tarpon even!
Kenny Krause
Kenny K. Melbourne, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Redfishing has been great, Sheepshead a close second. There's been some scattered Black Drum and Trout action as well. On the warmer days we've started to see some juvenile Snook and Tarpon even!
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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Kenny Krause
Kenny K.
Melbourne, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
The fishing has been good to excellent on the Indian and Banana River Lagoons near Melbourne, FL. What I mean by that is, we have had very cold weather, especially in the mornings and on the back side of cold fronts. The cold weather slows the bite way down. On warmer, sunnier days, and especially in the afternoon, fishing can be excellent. It looks like our little section of the lagoons from Cocoa Beach to Grant has been mostly (but not all, some tarpon and snook died in shallow sections) spared from the fish kill 🙏. Sheepshead fishing has been...
Kenny Krause
Kenny K. Melbourne, Florida Reported 5 months ago
The fishing has been good to excellent on the Indian and Banana River Lagoons near Melbourne, FL. What I mean by that is, we have had very cold weather, especially in the mornings and on the back side of cold fronts. The cold weather slows the bite way down. On warmer, sunnier days, and especially in the afternoon, fishing can be excellent. It looks like our little section of the lagoons from Cocoa Beach to Grant has been mostly (but not all, some tarpon and snook died in shallow sections) spared from the fish kill 🙏. Sheepshead fishing has been the most consistent, with Redfish a close second on the cold days. Black Drum, Seatrout, and Mangrove Snappers are also around in the warmer days.
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Brad Curtsinger
Brad C.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
Here is the report Winters here that means waters clear which makes for great sight casting our backcountry is really good right now plenty of redfish,black drum and trout around in shallow crystal clear waters also big bull shark 🦈 are here all winter and great clear water casting opportunities for these big beast all winter thanks for reading captain Brad
Brad Curtsinger
Brad C. New Smyrna Beach, Florida Reported 5 months ago
Here is the report Winters here that means waters clear which makes for great sight casting our backcountry is really good right now plenty of redfish,black drum and trout around in shallow crystal clear waters also big bull shark 🦈 are here all winter and great clear water casting opportunities for these big beast all winter thanks for reading captain Brad
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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Kenny Krause
Kenny K.
Melbourne, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Here's the report (please make it my caption): 🎣 The fishing has been excellent for the last month on the Indian and Banana River Lagoons near Melbourne, FL. We had awesome fishing Redfish, Black Drum, Seatrout, and Mangrove Snappers. We still had a decent sheepshead bite as well.

🧊 The return of colder weather is forecast for the foreseeable future. The cold weather will kick the Redfish and Sheepshead fishing back into high gear. Black Drum and Seatrout will be consistently good as well.
Kenny Krause
Kenny K. Melbourne, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Here's the report (please make it my caption): 🎣 The fishing has been excellent for the last month on the Indian and Banana River Lagoons near Melbourne, FL. We had awesome fishing Redfish, Black Drum, Seatrout, and Mangrove Snappers. We still had a decent sheepshead bite as well.

🧊 The return of colder weather is forecast for the foreseeable future. The cold weather will kick the Redfish and Sheepshead fishing back into high gear. Black Drum and Seatrout will be consistently good as well.
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Todd Vivian
Todd V.
Edgewater, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Reds are pretty active, a few monsters around. Flounder, sheepshead and some pompano have been the staple for eaters.
Todd Vivian
Todd V. Edgewater, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Reds are pretty active, a few monsters around. Flounder, sheepshead and some pompano have been the staple for eaters.
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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Brad Curtsinger
Brad C.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Most shark are migrated south, but that doesn't mean shark fishing is over , this time of year, we have big bull sharks and lemon shark move in , so all our hardcore shark enthusiasts come take a trip the whole family can enjoy!
Brad Curtsinger
Brad C. New Smyrna Beach, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Most shark are migrated south, but that doesn't mean shark fishing is over , this time of year, we have big bull sharks and lemon shark move in , so all our hardcore shark enthusiasts come take a trip the whole family can enjoy!
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Recent Indian River North (FL) Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain was amazing and very knowledgeable. I had an amazing time and will do it again.

    Kent K. | July 14, 2026

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

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

    Richard T. | February 18, 2026

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    Captain Kenny will put you on the fish! Great experience! Definitely was great fishing

    Shane G. | November 26, 2025

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    Great day fishing! Captain Kyler put us on some fish - tarpon, snook, red. Beautiful morning. Will do it again.

    Andrew D. | July 1, 2025

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    Steven worked very hard all morning to try to get us on fish. We didn't have a lot of success, but I still feel Steven did a good job for us.

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    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

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    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

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