Mosquito Lagoon Weather Forecast

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Hunter Bach
Oak Hill, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The tarpon bite is at its peak, or very close to it, for the season here in new Smyrna beach. Targeting tarpon off the beach we are catching Bonita, jacks, and kingfish as well. Inshore we are getting some adult tarpon as well as great numbers of medium (22"-26") snook...
Hunter Bach
Hunter Bach Oak Hill, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
The tarpon bite is at its peak, or very close to it, for the season here in new Smyrna beach. Targeting tarpon off the beach we are catching Bonita, jacks, and kingfish as well. Inshore we are getting some adult tarpon as well as great numbers of medium (22"-26") snook as well as some over slots. Moving farther into the back country the sightfishing for redfish is already getting better and the forecast for the fall/winter is looking stellar. Wetter you want to chase giant tarpon off the beach or sight fish redfish and snook. It's a great time to get on the water here.
Snook fishing in Oak Hill, Florida
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Todd Vivian

Todd Vivian
Edgewater, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

While the fishing for Bull Reds hasn't been what was expected this time of year the other species have been really active. Night fishing at the causeways has been good for Snook with an occasional Red. I had a charter with international customers following Icast last week and they caught...
Todd Vivian
Todd Vivian Edgewater, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
While the fishing for Bull Reds hasn't been what was expected this time of year the other species have been really active. Night fishing at the causeways has been good for Snook with an occasional Red. I had a charter with international customers following Icast last week and they caught 19 species. One was the monster Barracuda which ate another one which was a permit the customer had battled for 5 minutes and had to the boat twice before it became bait. The reds have been there during prime tide times. Still getting some slot size reds in the lagoon on artificial with an occasional trout.
Redfish fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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Chris Endicott

Chris Endicott
Port Orange, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Trolling ballyhoo
Chris Endicott
Chris Endicott Port Orange, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
Trolling ballyhoo
King Mackerel / Kingfish, Redfish fishing in Port Orange, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish, Redfish fishing in Port Orange, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish, Redfish fishing in Port Orange, Florida
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Leon Hampton

Leon Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters
Hernando, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The redfish bite is on fire in the morning using live mud minnows, live pinfish and cut bait around the mangrove islands on the incoming tide. The trout bite is still in 9ft to 10ft of water on spotty bottom. Use shrimp on a Jighead and soft plastics on quarter...
Leon Hampton
Leon Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters Hernando, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
The redfish bite is on fire in the morning using live mud minnows, live pinfish and cut bait around the mangrove islands on the incoming tide.
The trout bite is still in 9ft to 10ft of water on spotty bottom. Use shrimp on a Jighead and soft plastics on quarter
ounce Jigheads.
We have been getting our limit of redfish and trout before noon this week get out early and bet the heat.
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Kevin Trahan

Kevin Trahan
Inverness, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Welcome to July! It has been hot here in the Nature Coast. Thank goodness scallop season is here. If tides permit, you may be able to pry a redfish or two off the mangrove shorelines before the water warms up. Snook are around as well and a well placed free-lined...
Kevin Trahan
Kevin Trahan Inverness, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
Welcome to July!
It has been hot here in the Nature Coast. Thank goodness scallop season is here. If tides permit, you may be able to pry a redfish or two off the mangrove shorelines before the water warms up. Snook are around as well and a well placed free-lined
pin fish under the mangroves can entice them to play. Offshore, there are still cobia on the deeper rocks and wrecks. There has been some " gumbo" that has been on the 20-25 foot range that has slowed the grouper / snapper bite down. Add a full moon and it has been tough to put together a good cooler lately. Scallops have been good, bad and sometimes non-existent. We have been getting them in 4-5 feet of water on the incoming tide. They are smaller but that should improve as the season progresses. The high tide is is in the morning this week so that will help those trying to get a few reds before cooling off in the gulf.
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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.

    Pete W. | June 13, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Saltwater Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Had a blast with Steven would definitely go again!

    Trevor P. | September 9, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Saltwater Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Steven did a good job. Caught lots of fish including some large ones

    Jon A. | August 6, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Saltwater Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Matt put us on the fish and we smashed it. Thanks Capt!

    Tim B. | July 6, 2024

    Trip: Mosquito Lagoon Backcountry

  • ★★★★★
    Five stars warranted. Skilled and personable captain with nice boat and gear, plus the requisite “local knowledge.” Did a half day with trip tailored by the captain to match our specific inshore interests and to maximize fishing time. Had continuous action, and it was fun to see my daughter catch a nice mixed bag of fish species she hadn’t seen. Highly recommend Captain Matt.

    Randy S. | March 28, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Bay And Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time .Caught some fish .

    Allyn J. | December 15, 2022

    Trip: Mosquito Lagoon Backcountry

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