Ponce de Leon Inlet Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Ponce de Leon Inlet

Matthew Lee
Matthew L.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Winter is upon us. As we experience cold weather and cold water Temps. The redfish and other fish are schooling up in numbers as a captain happy and excited to see. I have some days available to come catch fish and enjoy a beautiful day on the water.
Matthew Lee
Matthew L. New Smyrna Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Winter is upon us. As we experience cold weather and cold water Temps. The redfish and other fish are schooling up in numbers as a captain happy and excited to see. I have some days available to come catch fish and enjoy a beautiful day on the water.
Black Drum Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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Matthew Lee
Matthew L.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
It hasn’t gotten cold enough yet to really school up the fish but they are starting to gather and when you catch one stop there will usually be more. Today we caught Nemours trout of various sizes and one red all around the same area and with bait gathered. Light color paddletail baits and live shrimp seem to be the key but live finger mullet will also work.
Matthew Lee
Matthew L. New Smyrna Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
It hasn’t gotten cold enough yet to really school up the fish but they are starting to gather and when you catch one stop there will usually be more. Today we caught Nemours trout of various sizes and one red all around the same area and with bait gathered. Light color paddletail baits and live shrimp seem to be the key but live finger mullet will also work.
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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Billy Pettigrew
Billy P.
Port Orange, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Speck/Crappie bite is on fire in the St. John's river. Been using minnows and small jigs. Catching up to 100 per day.
Halifax River are producing sheephead, redfish, black drum and the pompano are just starting to show up.
Billy Pettigrew
Billy P. Port Orange, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Speck/Crappie bite is on fire in the St. John's river. Been using minnows and small jigs. Catching up to 100 per day.
Halifax River are producing sheephead, redfish, black drum and the pompano are just starting to show up.
Crappie Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
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Matthew Lee
Matthew L.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Lagoon stays good and fish are chewing. Both reds and trout are eating soft plastics top water and cut bait. We are catching near shore lines as the water stays high. Call now and book a trip!
Matthew Lee
Matthew L. New Smyrna Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Lagoon stays good and fish are chewing. Both reds and trout are eating soft plastics top water and cut bait. We are catching near shore lines as the water stays high. Call now and book a trip!
Redfish Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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Matthew Lee
Matthew L.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Well since hurricane Ian we have had very high murky water. But that’s ok because the bite had been good. This time of year is our transition period so that makes the fish spread out. We have been throwing lots of soft plastic swim baits , pop n corks with live shrimp, and some top water as well. Come join the fun and let’s catch some nice reds, trout , snook, and black drum.
Matthew Lee
Matthew L. New Smyrna Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Well since hurricane Ian we have had very high murky water. But that’s ok because the bite had been good. This time of year is our transition period so that makes the fish spread out. We have been throwing lots of soft plastic swim baits , pop n corks with live shrimp, and some top water as well. Come join the fun and let’s catch some nice reds, trout , snook, and black drum.
Snook Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Snook Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Snook Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Snook Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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Todd Vivian
Todd V.
Edgewater, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Mosquito Lagoon is a one of a kind estuary where the Red Fish spend their entire life. Unlike regular reds that migrate and go offshore to breed this particular type is born here and spends its entire life here. With the loss of habitat in the past 8 years the numbers have been going down significantly which is why the catch and release only regulations for the entire Indian River system.
Todd Vivian
Todd V. Edgewater, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Mosquito Lagoon is a one of a kind estuary where the Red Fish spend their entire life. Unlike regular reds that migrate and go offshore to breed this particular type is born here and spends its entire life here. With the loss of habitat in the past 8 years the numbers have been going down significantly which is why the catch and release only regulations for the entire Indian River system.
Redfish fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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Matt Brockman
Matt B.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been nice in the mornings and wind and rain has been moving in after lunch
Matt Brockman
Matt B. New Smyrna Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been nice in the mornings and wind and rain has been moving in after lunch
Tarpon fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Tarpon fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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Todd Vivian
Todd V.
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...
Todd Vivian
Todd V. 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 E.
Port Orange, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Trolling ballyhoo
Chris Endicott
Chris E. 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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    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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    Aaron is a lights out captain. Goes the extra mile and is funny and keeps things light and fun. My boys and I celebrated my birthday with 2 of the biggest reds of his season which was an awesome experience! Highly recommended.

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    Todd brought us to the spot and we started catching right away. Got enough to feed 6 the next day. He is always baiting the hook or doing something for us. I would love to go with him again. David Doyle

    David D. | October 6, 2025

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    Captain Aaron was awesome! He got us on fish all day. He was extremely knowledgeable and knows where to get you on fish. Safety is his top priority. I would highly recommend Aaron for anyone looking to catch fish in the area.

    Justin K. | August 10, 2025

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    Danielle H. | June 20, 2025

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