Intracoastal Waterway Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Intracoastal Waterway

David Plants
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

This week's trips

David Plants Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

This week's trips

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Todd Vivian
Edgewater, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Been getting better in the Ponce inlet area with wind and swell coming down a bit. Still plenty of sheepshead, slot Reds, a few trout and starting to see some mangrove snapper and nice flounder.

Todd Vivian Edgewater, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Been getting better in the Ponce inlet area with wind and swell coming down a bit. Still plenty of sheepshead, slot Reds, a few trout and starting to see some mangrove snapper and nice flounder.

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Nick Siciliano
Port Orange, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Here's a couple from last 3 days

Nick Siciliano Port Orange, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Here's a couple from last 3 days

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Matthew Lee
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Bites on fire in the lagoon

Matthew Lee New Smyrna Beach, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Bites on fire in the lagoon

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Michael Belcher
Port Orange, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Mangrove Snapper. The most realistic edible " keeper". 10 inch minimum and 5 apiece. White flaky meat with no pungent taste. Easy to catch on live shrimp utilizing a Carolina ( sliding) sinker rig.

Michael Belcher Port Orange, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Mangrove Snapper.
The most realistic edible " keeper".
10 inch minimum and 5 apiece.
White flaky meat with no pungent taste.
Easy to catch on live shrimp utilizing a Carolina ( sliding) sinker rig.

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Jason Stickles
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Inshore and offshore bite has been 🔥

Jason Stickles New Smyrna Beach, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Inshore and offshore bite has been 🔥

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Dustin Smith
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

9 foot tiger at Melbourne, Florida 5 1/2 foot black tip and New Smyrna, I know it looks small, but you should've seen how big those guys were!

Dustin Smith New Smyrna Beach, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

9 foot tiger at Melbourne, Florida
5 1/2 foot black tip and New Smyrna, I know it looks small, but you should've seen how big those guys were!

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Allen Jernigan
Holly Ridge, North Carolina
Reported: 2 weeks ago

We are catching black drum on cut shrimp. The redfish are coming on topwater plugs, soft plastics and gold spoons. The big 10# plus bluefish have shown up in the Neuse estuary are we are targeting them with topwater plugs, 1 1/8 ounce weedless spoons and 8" swimbaits

Allen Jernigan Holly Ridge, North Carolina Reported: 2 weeks ago

Fishing in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina

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★★★★★
Captain Scott is so good, we are pretty much novices when it comes to any kind of fishing but he is patient, explains what to do and also all about the different kinds of fish we caught. He made the day fun and was very engaging with the kids too. I would absolutely recommend him!
Catherine G. | May 6, 2026

Trip: Jupiter Inshore
★★★★★
Great trip. They were fun and we caught fish! I would recommend for sure!
Sean M. | April 26, 2026

Trip: 4 - 6 Hour Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Very friendly and knowledgeable, a pleasure to have him as our guide.
Joseph L. | April 24, 2026

Trip: Carolina Beach Inshore Trip
★★★★★
David was fantastic! He knows the waters well, and put me on fish. I recommend his charter. Best Regards, Robert W
Robert W. | April 13, 2026

Trip: St. Augustine Inshore Trip
★★★★★
We had Liam as our Captain and he was very personable and helpful. He made our fishing experience a 10/10.
Chad T. | April 9, 2026

Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip 4-6-8 Hour
★★★★★
We had captain Andy for a night time hunt. He was very knowledgeable and had a great attitude! Will definitely be coming back to bow fish again!
Caleb M. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure
★★★★★
We had a great time fishing with Johnny. He was patient with all of us - very attentive. When one of us snagged a stingray, it was extra fun watching how calm he was in helping us get it to the boat to take a quick picture (before we let it go). Got enough catch for an amazing dinner!
Daniel A. | April 3, 2026

Trip: Alabama Inshore Magic
★★★★★
Had amazing time this morning fishing with Captain Mike!!! Lots of different species and we were on fish the whole time!!! Incredible trip!
Melissa S. | April 2, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Inshore/Nearshore 8am-12
★★★★★
Our guide Andy was excellent. He was very quick to point out species we can shoot and the ones we can’t shoot. He did a great job getting us on top of them! Also his patience with our people who have never done it was amazing. He would keep us on top of the same fish until they hit it! 10/10 would recommend these guys to anyone. We will definitely be using them again next time.
Aaron B. | March 28, 2026

Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure
★★★★★
Great experience! I'm fairly certain the man speaks fish. They were cold from the recent storm, but Mike knew just where to put us and the moment the sun came up we were on 'em. Cannot speak highly enough of Mike
Tiffany T. | March 24, 2026

Trip: Half Day Charter

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