Damn Good Sight Casting Charters In Indian River Lagoon

You will be sight fishing from the bow of a flats skiff in the Mosquito Lagoon or Indian River Lagoon. Despite the scary name, there are no mosquitoes on the water. With clear skies and water, you can see fish within casting distance. In addition, we look for tails, fins, and wakes from single fish, groups or schools. Year round targets include redfish (red drum), spotted seatrout, and black drum. Seasonal catches may include tarpon and snook. Your captain has nearly 20 years of guiding experience specializing in sight fishing these waters. Capt. Chris is a certified fly casting instructor with the FFI for those wanting to improve their cast. Fly fishing in this area is primarily sight fishing which means you are casting at specific targets. 7 weight rods are used most often with 5, 9, and 12 wt rods for specific species. This trip is not for beginner level fly anglers due to the need for speed and accuracy in casting. I can provide all tackle and flies at no additional charge, or you may bring your own. In the event conditions for fly fishing are not optimal, spinning tackle will also be available on board. Fly fishing trips are usually started at first light unless otherwise dictated by weather or other factors discussed in advance. All trips are catch, photo, release only. Read More

You will be sight fishing from the bow of a flats skiff in the Mosquito Lagoon or Indian River Lagoon. Despite the scary name, mosquitoes are not a problem on the water. With clear skies and clean water, you can see fish within casting distance. In addition, we look for tails, fins, and wakes from single fish, groups or schools. Year round targets include redfish (red drum), spotted seatrout, and black drum. Seasonal catches may include tarpon and snook. Your captain has nearly 20 years of guiding experience specializing in sight fishing these waters. This fishing can be done by people of all skill levels but is best suited for adults and those with prior casting experience. For trips with kids and less experienced anglers, look for my "Daytona Beach/New Smyrna Easy Catching Trip". You may request spinning tackle or fly fishing. Capt. Chris is a certified fly casting instructor with the FFI for those wanting to improve their cast. Top quality tackle is provided with your trip. Anglers bring their own food and drink. Sight fishing trips are usually started at first light unless otherwise dictated by weather or other factors discussed in advance. All trips are catch, photo, release only. Read More

The Indian River (originally name the "Rio de Ais") is a 156 mile long brackish waterway with an average depth of 4ft and widths varying from 0.5 to 5 miles. Heavily lined with mangrove forests, sandy islands and hidden oyster beds makes it one of the most unique fishing experiences out there. Our favorite species to target are Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Trout and Snapper. Starting at sunrise we'll head across the flats and into the backcountry. Using light tackle and/or fly rods we'll check all the nooks looking for the larger predator species feeding in the early morning like Tarpon. As the sun rises we will work our way to the flats and sight fish reds, snook, and trout. Every trip is different and we'll find what's running and what they're hitting. It's always an adventure. Read More

Embark on this unforgettable fishing adventure in the pristine waters of the Sebastian Inlet and the Indian River Lagoon! With Captain Greg at the helm, you'll experience the thrill of reeling in trophy catches while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. With years of local knowledge and expertise, Captain Greg is the ideal captain for an inshore fishing adventure. He will take you to some of the most productive fishing grounds in the area, where you'll have the opportunity to target a wide variety of species, including Redfish, Permit, Snook, Tarpon, Tripletail, and more! Whether you're a seasoned angler or a first-time fisherman, Captain Greg will provide the guidance and equipment you need to make the most of your time on the water. His 22' Parker bay boat has a shallow draft to get into the "skinny" backcountry waters, and includes comfortable seating, a T-top to get you out of the sun, plus all the latest fishing technology. On board, you'll have everything you need to make this a trip of a lifetime! Book your fishing charter on the Sebastian Inlet with Captain Greg today and get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime! Read More

Half-day trip. Blind casting and fishing various types of structure. Generally, on this trip, you will fish with live or dead bait with the occasional use of lures. This is the best trip for families and kids and focuses on easy fish to catch and as much action as possible. If you have 2 or less people, we can sight fish on this trip. Read More

3/4 day trip. This is the best trip for intermediate anglers and is a mix of action and trying to work to catch that larger trophy fish. If you have 2 people or less, we can sight fish on this trip. Over 2 people we will be blind casting and fishing various types of structure. We use a mix of bait and lures on this trip. Read More

Embark on this unforgettable fishing adventure in the pristine waters of the Sebastian Inlet and the Indian River Lagoon! With Captain Greg at the helm, you'll experience the thrill of reeling in trophy catches while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. With years of local knowledge and expertise, Captain Greg is the ideal captain for an inshore fishing adventure. He will take you to some of the most productive fishing grounds in the area, where you'll have the opportunity to target a wide variety of species, including Redfish, Permit, Snook, Tarpon, Tripletail, and more! Whether you're a seasoned angler or a first-time fisherman, Captain Greg will provide the guidance and equipment you need to make the most of your time on the water. His 22' Parker bay boat has a shallow draft to get into the "skinny" backcountry waters, and includes comfortable seating, a T-top to get you out of the sun, plus all the latest fishing technology. On board, you'll have everything you need to make this a trip of a lifetime! Book your fishing charter on the Sebastian Inlet with Captain Greg today and get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime! Read More

If you're looking for a great fishing experience near New Smyrna Beach, FL, then you're in luck! Captain Todd's fishing trip is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to beat the heat and catch some massive inshore fish while the sun sets! Captain Todd will be your guide on this fishing trip. He's one of the most experienced and knowledgeable captains in the area, and he operates a 24' Skeeter bay boat, which is specifically designed for fishing in these inshore waters. The boat is equipped with all the necessary fishing gear and equipment, including fishing rods, bait, and tackle, to ensure that you have a successful trip. The fishing trip will take you to some of the best fishing spots around New Smyrna Beach, including the nearby inlets, rivers, and coastal waters. You'll have the opportunity to catch a wide variety of fish species, including redfish, snook, trout, and tarpon, among others. On this trip, you'll typically fish the last hour or so of daylight and first couple hours after sunset. Captain Todd likes to fish around the North and South Causeway's in New Smyrna Beach. During daylight, you'll drift shrimp and cast artificial lures for Snook, Trout, and Reds. After sunset, you'll soak bait and flat line shrimp for Tarpon, Snook, and more Redfish! Captain Todd will provide you with expert guidance and tips on how to catch these fish, and he'll work hard to make sure that you have an enjoyable and productive day on the water. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, Captain Todd's fishing trip is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to experience the thrill of fishing in one of Florida's most beautiful coastal areas. So why wait? Book your fishing trip with Captain Todd today and get ready for an unforgettable day on the water! Read More

We are in full blown tarpon season now!! Book now for the fight of a life with the most powerful saltwater light tackle gamefish on earth! Captain Drew is a full time Mosquito Lagoon flats fishing guide offering light tackle charters near Orlando. I also offer nearshore light tackle reef-wreck charters, tarpon, snook and cobia fishing charters along with sight fishing the flats on the Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River, Port Canaveral, Ponce Inlet and Sebastian Inlet. I do both saltwater spin fishing and saltwater fly fishing for redfish, tarpon, cobia, snapper, big jacks, shark, triple tail, snook, seatrout and black drum. Snook, seatrout, bull redfish, drum, sheephead, pompano, triple tail, jacks, shark, cobia and flounder are year round! Peak tarpon season is from May thru November and the tarpon range from 10 pounds to over well 150 pounds. This is the closest light tackle saltwater flats fishing charter and nearshore beach fishing trips located east of Orlando, Kissimmee & Disney. I also offer dolphin and manatee sight seeing tours. I would like to invite you to fish the Mosquito Lagoon and north Indian River located in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Canaveral National Seashore. Premier nearshore fishing and inshore saltwater flats fishing near Orlando, Kissimmee & Disney. We will either meet in Cocoa Beach near Port Canaveral or New Smyrna Beach near Ponce Inlet right off I-95 just east of Orlando. This is the number one place in central Florida to catch trophy redfish, seatrout, snook, triple tail, king fish, snappers, shark black drum year round and seasonal tarpon, cobia in central Florida. Great weather means, it is tarpon time. Reef wreck deep sea fishing has been epic! All of my inshore and nearshore guided fishing tours are done out of a new 2022 21 foot Pathfinder TRS boat, with a Yamaha outboard. Outfitted with professional grade saltwater fly fishing and light tackle Shimano St Croix spinning gear, high end Garmin Side View/Down Scan electronics package. Fishing this unaltered estuary among the shallow back country grass flats allows you to make casts at fish you are able to see and stalk. Plenty of room for up six anglers at times. We now have a backcountry micro skiff for shallow water flats fishing and sight flats fishing trips. Read More

On this trip, we'll head out on a 3 to 5 hour fly fishing trip in the lagoon and backwaters of East Central Florida, where we'll target species such as black drum, redfish, snook, speckled trout, and tarpon (depending on the season). G loomis Rods and nautilus reels provided Read More

We are in full blown tarpon season now!! Book now for the fight of a life with the most powerful saltwater light tackle gamefish on earth! The tarpon, Atlantic tarpon or also called the silver king are one of the number one targeted sport fish on the earth. These fish are some of the best fighting fish anglers have come across with using light tackle. Central Florida offers a wide selection of two different tarpon fishing charters in the area and this is the closest tarpon fishing near Orlando you will find. We target big tarpon here throughout the warmer months in the spring through the fall along the beaches, just outside the inlets. The backcountry tarpon fishing is done on the Mosquito Lagoon Indian River year round on the flats in New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Canaveral and Cocoa Beach. Typically April through November, with May, June, July, August, September and October being prime time for big beach, nearshore and backcountry tarpon. However the smaller tarpon can be found throughout the area year round in the far backcountry waters of the Indian River, Banana River, Sebastian Inlet and the Mosquito Lagoon. These fish range around 5 to 20 pounds, which are perfect for light tackle applications of both spin and fly. Along the beaches on the nearshore fishing trips is where you will find the 100 plus pound tarpon. These begin showing up in April and is in full force all summer long. On these charters we also have a chance to catch several other fish as well, just not tarpon. Snook and redfish are in the same areas. Read More

You will be sight fishing from the bow of a flats skiff in the Mosquito Lagoon or Indian River Lagoon. Despite the scary name, mosquitoes are not a problem on the water. With clear skies and clean water, you can see fish within casting distance. In addition, we look for tails, fins, and wakes from single fish, groups or schools. Year round targets include redfish (red drum), spotted seatrout, and black drum. Seasonal catches may include tarpon and snook. Your captain has nearly 20 years of guiding experience specializing in sight fishing these waters. This fishing can be done by people of all skill levels but is best suited for adults and those with prior casting experience. For trips with kids and less experienced anglers, look for my "Daytona Beach/New Smyrna Easy Catching Trip". You may request spinning tackle or fly fishing. Capt. Chris is a certified fly casting instructor with the FFI for those wanting to improve their cast. Top quality tackle is provided with your trip. Anglers bring their own food and drink. Sight fishing trips are usually started at first light unless otherwise dictated by weather or other factors discussed in advance. All trips are catch, photo, release only. Read More

You will be sight fishing from the bow of a flats skiff in the Mosquito Lagoon or Indian River Lagoon. Despite the scary name, there are no mosquitoes on the water. With clear skies and water, you can see fish within casting distance. In addition, we look for tails, fins, and wakes from single fish, groups or schools. Year round targets include redfish (red drum), spotted seatrout, and black drum. Seasonal catches may include tarpon and snook. Your captain has nearly 20 years of guiding experience specializing in sight fishing these waters. Capt. Chris is a certified fly casting instructor with the FFI for those wanting to improve their cast. Fly fishing in this area is primarily sight fishing which means you are casting at specific targets. 7 weight rods are used most often with 5, 9, and 12 wt rods for specific species. This trip is not for beginner level fly anglers due to the need for speed and accuracy in casting. I can provide all tackle and flies at no additional charge, or you may bring your own. In the event conditions for fly fishing are not optimal, spinning tackle will also be available on board. Fly fishing trips are usually started at first light unless otherwise dictated by weather or other factors discussed in advance. All trips are catch, photo, release only. Read More

Get ready for an unforgettable inshore fishing adventure in Aransas Pass, Texas! With Captain Jeffrey as your guide, you'll be targeting some of the most sought-after species in the area including Redfish, Flounder, and Speckled Trout. You'll be fishing from a 22' Mowdy center console, providing a comfortable and stable platform for you to enjoy your day on the water. With its 150 HP Suzuki engine, you'll be able to reach the best fishing spots in no time. And with Captain Jeffrey's extensive knowledge of the area, you're sure to have a successful day of fishing. As you cast your line and wait for that first bite, take in the breathtaking scenery of the Texas coast. From the rolling waves of the Gulf of Mexico to the picturesque lagoons and bays, this is a true angler's paradise. Whether you're an experienced fisherman or a beginner, Captain Jeffrey will ensure that you have a fun and productive day on the water. What are you waiting for? Book your inshore fishing trip with Captain Jeffrey today and experience the thrill of reeling in your catch on the stunning Texas coast. This is an adventure you won't soon forget! Read More

On this trip you will be fishing the backcountry waters from New Smyrna to the world famous Mosquito Lagoon targeting redfish, snook, trout, black drum and tarpon. Mosquito Lagoon offers breath taking views of wildlife and great fishing. Whether you are a beginner or a serious angler that wants to sight fish, we have you covered. I look forward to fishing with you. Read More

The Indian River (originally name the "Rio de Ais") is a 156 mile long brackish waterway with an average depth of 4ft and widths varying from 0.5 to 5 miles. Heavily lined with mangrove forests, sandy islands and hidden oyster beds makes it one of the most unique fishing experiences out there. Our favorite species to target are Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Trout and Snapper. Starting at sunrise we'll head across the flats and into the backcountry. Using light tackle and/or fly rods we'll check all the nooks looking for the larger predator species feeding in the early morning like Tarpon. As the sun rises we will work our way to the flats and sight fish reds, snook, and trout. Every trip is different and we'll find what's running and what they're hitting. It's always an adventure. Read More

Half-day trip. Blind casting and fishing various types of structure. Generally, on this trip, you will fish with live or dead bait with the occasional use of lures. This is the best trip for families and kids and focuses on easy fish to catch and as much action as possible. If you have 2 or less people, we can sight fish on this trip. Read More

3/4 day trip. This is the best trip for intermediate anglers and is a mix of action and trying to work to catch that larger trophy fish. If you have 2 people or less, we can sight fish on this trip. Over 2 people we will be blind casting and fishing various types of structure. We use a mix of bait and lures on this trip. Read More