Damn Good River Fishing Charters In Cocoa Beach

The best river fishing charters in Cocoa Beach are:

• Florida Inshore Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 river trips in Cocoa Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Epic Inshore Fishing Charters guided by Drew and New Smyrna / Daytona Beach Tarpon guided by Drew.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly river guides / fishing lessons in Cocoa Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly river guides in Cocoa Beach.

The most commonly sought after species for river fishing are: 1. snook, 2. tarpon, 3. redfish, 4. bull shark, and 5. black drum.

The most common fishing techniques in Cocoa Beach are topwater fishing, sight casting, and live bait fishing but fly fishing and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.

Prices for river fishing in Cocoa Beach can range anywhere from about $450 to $975, but the average price for a half day trip for river fishing in Cocoa Beach is $556. The average price for a full day trip for river fishing in Cocoa Beach is $894.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for river fishing in Cocoa Beach is spring, and most anglers book their trips 17 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Cocoa Beach, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Cocoa Beach. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Cocoa Beach.