United StatesSebastian Inlet
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Location:
Sebastian, FL
United States
United StatesCoordinates:
27.8281, -80.4776
Distance:
0.0 Acres
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Welcome to Sebastian Inlet State Park
The premier saltwater fishing spot on Florida's east coast, this park is a favorite for anglers nationwide for catching snook, redfish, bluefish, and Spanish mackerel from its jetties. Surfing is also a popular recreation and several major competitions are held here every year. Two museums provide a history of the area. The McLarty Treasure Museum features the history of the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet; the Sebastian Fishing Museum tells the history of the area's fishing industry. Three miles of beautiful beaches provide opportunities for swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, shelling, and sunbathing. Canoeing and kayaking in the Indian River Lagoon are also favorite pastimes. Visitors can relax with a stroll down the mile-long Hammock Trail. Waterfront pavilions and picnic areas are great for family outings. Full-facility campsites and a boat ramp are available. Located on State Road A1A 15 miles south of Melbourne Beach.
If you are new to the area or just visiting, unsure of open or closed fishing seasons, what fish are biting, size limits, bag limits or dont have fishing equipment, please stop by the Inlet Bait and Tackle Shop for fishing licenses, information, rental rods, bait and tackle.
Explore the Sebastian River Area; We offer Visitors a Place to Relax and Residents a Quality of Life like no other. Sebastian is located in Indian River County between Vero Beach and Melbourne. Only a hundred miles from Orlando, Sebastian is a sanctuary from the traffic and crowds.Relax on our Beaches, Play a round of Golf and Explore the State and County Parks plus Much More.
September 1st marks the begining of the Fall Snook Fishing Season.
Snook Fishing at Sebastian Inlet can be successful in a variety of ways. Sebastian Inlet can get crowded during Snook Season so plan on patience and persistence to be successful. Nighttime fishing from 7 pm till Midnight is the most popular time but if you want to avoid crowds, Try fishing during the day on Tide Changes, an hour or so of throwing a Bomber may yield a couple of nice Snook.
Tips/Tactics:
Fishing with Live Bait such as, Pinfish, Croakers, Mullet and Large Live Shrimp can be the most productive. When Live Bait isn't available, try 1 1/2 oz. Jigs in Red & White and Chartreuse. Swimming Plugs like the Bomber and Rebel work well especially during Tide Changes.
Spot Access:
Boat Ramp, Parking (car/truck), Parking (boat/trailer), Picnic Area, Power Boats Allowed, Swimming Area, Pier, Disabled access, Shore fishing access, Restrooms, Beach, Fly Fishing, Wading, Floating, Bait shop on site, Marina
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New Fishing Report
Fishing Reports
THE SEBASTIAN AREA INSHORE FISHING FORECAST – JUNE 2012
Summer brings several things that improve the fishing in the central lagoon area, some of which include stable weather, light winds and increased variety and numbers of baitfish. The light winds open new territory to small boat anglers (i.e. the ocean). This allows anglers a chance to pursue species that are out of their reach the rest of the year, as well as having better conditions to fish the inshore waters. Being able to get outside the inlet is going to be more important this summer th...
Men hooking fish; impatient dolphin eating fish....
We fished on Tuesday morning with local buddies, Rick Pino and Jack Balme. The weather was perfect, and we caught trout up to 18″ in the Indian River. We then moved to the Sebastian Inlet, where we had nonstop action on both the incoming and outgoing tides-–with jacks up to 10 pounds, bluefish 5-6 pounds, and large ladyfish up to 32″. The highlight of the trip occurred when a dolphin hit one of the ladyfish while it was still at the end of our fishing line; that was a firs...
THE SEBASTIAN AREA FISHING FORECAST - APRIL 2012
Variety is what makes April a great month to fish in the Sebastian Area. With this year’s warm winter, that will definitely be the case again. The inshore and near-shore waters of the Sebastian Area become a maelstrom of fish activity as water temperatures and day lengths increase. From the headwaters of the Sebastian River to the Gulf Stream, anglers will find fish species eager to entertain them. The month of April has accounted for the majority of East Coast Slams (trout, redfish,...
Feb 29
Rick with Flounder Feb 29
RICK & JACK
We fished today with our local fishing buddy, Rick Pino, who’s an enthusiastic and expert angler. We were using pinfish and jigs, and Pino caught a huge flounder (the kind we call “fluke” up north,) and both of us caught several jack crevelles up to 30lbs. Our cooler was also filled with bluefish in the 2-4 lb. range and pompano up to 18″.
It was our most productive trip this month an...
Still Dealing with Windy Weather...
Last Friday we fished with local buddy, Rick Pino, his father-in-law, Ed Jones—visiting from Virginia—and another great fisherman--snowbird, Ron Greisdale—whose home base is Great Britain. We didn't get anything spectacular, but we all kept busy with ladyfish, a few jacks and some sea trout. It was distressing to see that so much of the grassy areas are thinning out; they usually hold nice schools of trout and an occasional redfish.
On President's Day we fished...
Cooler water means fewer fish....
Not too many trips for the past couple of weeks, but last Friday we did some scouting with our local buddies, Jack Balme and Rick Pino of Sebastian—both of whom are great fishermen. We had a few days of "cold" weather, and when we left the dock Friday morning the water temp was about 56 degrees, and we were interested in seeing if the fishing patterns had changed.
We started out along the Intracoastal islands, with no action except for a few small jacks and ladyfish. We...
We're Back in Florida Waters....
Well, we finally got on the Indian River last Friday–along with our local fishing buddies, Rick Pino and Jack Balme. The winds were low, so we were able to get to most of our favorite places without any problems.
At our first stop we found some sea trout, and then as we moved further east we came upon an area loaded with ladyfish. When we'd had our fill of the feisty ladies we moved southward and worked bottom structures, boating more than 30 trout, all of which were released....
Best Weather in the Country
Over the past couple of weeks we have seen our initial cold fronts blow in and out with 20+ Knot winds fish turning on and off almost daily. My winter regular George Vogel is down for the season and we have already experienced Great success with Snook up to 30" and 10 Reds on 12/5.With Bruce Adams we caught a few small Reds on Fly and a ton of Trout and ladyfish. Also some Pompano and Blues and Flounder have dotted the catches. As always all these fish were caught on DOA products Minno...
December 5, 2011
Our Florida boat is now in the water and ready for 2011-2012 winter season action. We'll be doing some scouting this week, but we've heard reliable reports of large trout being caught, as well as snook and bluefish in the Indian River.
The Sebastian River has also been very productive for the past several weeks—with redfish, ladyfish and trout—as well as the ever-elusive 15-30lb tarpon teasing everyone as they playfully roll among the mangrove-lined canals.
As of...
THE CENTRAL INDIAN RIVER LAGOON NOVEMBER 2011 FORECAST
I am very happy to report that it looks like the Central Indian River Lagoon Area is having a Normal fall season for the first time in about five years. As of mid-October we have already seen some morning temperatures in the mid-sixties and water temps throughout the lagoon are in the upper 70s. My clients have enjoyed exceptional success with redfish, and seatrout since late September. Mullet schools are everywhere and the predators are right in with them like they should be. Spanish ma...
THE CENTRAL INDIAN RIVER LAGOON OCTOBER 2011 FORECAST
October is the top all-around month to fish the central Indian River Lagoon Area. Water temperatures are dropping back into the optimum range for most of the resident and migratory species and air temps begin to cool into the preferred range for anglers as well. Baitfish numbers are at a peak and the predators are sure to be close by. High water levels are also a positive aspect of the early fall season. The high water allows anglers and fish to reach backwater areas that in some cases are ina...
THE CENTRAL INDIAN RIVER LAGOON AREA LATE SUMMER FORECAST
I dont know how to react to this past summer season. The thing that stands out for me in hindsight is the lack of a consistent near-shore bite, especially in the case of king mackerel. The lack of favorable small boat friendly sea conditions can take some of the blame, but commercial and recreational anglers Ive talked to from the Keys to North Carolina have made the same observation. Lets hope it is a cycle and it will correct itself by next summer. On the other hand, the inshore fishin...
May 2011 Forecast
I am looking forward to May and June because I can target larger species of fish in every venue available in the Sebastian area. I can break free of the inland waters regularly to seek out the big boys migrating up the coast, target big snook around shoreline structure and confidently pursue tarpon throughout the Sebastian River system. All fishing methods, from live bait to fly rod are also at home in each of these situations, thus making it possible for anglers of all experience levels to sc...
Video Fishing Forecast.
Mid-April Sebastian Area Inshore Fishing Update
Capt. Gus Brugger brings viewers up to date on what he and his clients have been targeting and catching on the inshore and nearshore waters of the Sebastian Florida Area....
March 30, 2011
Mosquito Creek Outdoors Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Forecast
April 2011
By Captain Tom Van Horn
Upcoming Seminars and Events
April 9th Free Fly Fishing Class
Saturday, April 16th Free Freshwater Bluegill and Panfish
10: 00 - 12:00 Freshwater Bluegill and Panfish
"Free Seminars" instructed by Captain Beau...
THE CENTRAL INDIAN RIVER LAGOON APRIL FORECAST
The waters of the Sebastian area are a prime location for light tackle anglers once spring has gained a foothold. From here on in the temperature gauge will only move in an upward direction and this will bring most of the gamefish species into their comfort zone. This is the time of year when I have been most successful at getting my clients the East Central Florida slam, which consists of redfish, seatrout and tarpon. Finding a snook to make a grand slam still seems to be tough even though it...
Pattern Setter Charters Captain Gus Brugger
about 1 year ago
(03/22/2011)
The Sebastian Area Video Fishing Forecast - March 2011
Captain Gus Brugger forecasts what his clients and other anglers are likely to encounter on the waters of the Sebatian Florida area in March 2011...
Pattern Setter Charters Capt. Gus Brugger
about 1 year ago
(03/15/2011)
THE CENTRAL INDIAN RIVER LAGOON APRIL FORECAST
The waters of the Sebastian area are a prime location for light tackle anglers once spring has gained a foothold. From here on in the temperature gauge will only move in an upward direction and this will bring most of the gamefish species into their comfort zone. This is the time of year when I have been most successful at getting my clients the East Central Florida slam, which consists of redfish, seatrout and tarpon. Finding a snook to make a grand slam still seems to be tough even though it...
THE CENTRAL INDIAN RIVER LAGOON MARCH 2011 FORECAST
The warming waters of spring will bring the lagoon to life. Baitfish numbers and varieties will increase and the predators wont be far behind. The list of available game fish species will also expand with the warmth. Tarpon will top the list of new arrivals, while I am sure that the resurgence of the grass beds at this time of year will also attract more trout and redfish. Now let me give you an idea of what to expect in the early spring in the Sebastian area.
Se...
Sebastian Winter Doings
I have seen the best and the worst of action over the last month or so here in the Sebastian area.The Inlet and the Ocean have been full of eager Bluefish and a smattering of Spanish Mackeral.The Trout bite has been great with good numbers of 15+ inch fish and the occasional Weakfish.Last Monday we boated 5 Redfish plus about 25 Trout and a mess of Blues.A week prior we caught 11 Reds of variable sizes from 14" to 30".In the Sebastian river a biomass of ladyfish still exists plus som...
February Fishing Forecast
The Central Indian River Lagoon / Sebastian Area February Fishing Forecast
Winter in Central Florida is the most dynamic period as far as weather is concerned. This makes accurately forecasting what the fishing is going to be like a month from now more difficult than at any other time of year. That being the case I am going to give two forecasts, one based on continuing cold weather, and the other based on a more mild, normal winter.
Cold Weather Forecast
C...
Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters Captain Tom Van Horn
over 1 year ago
(11/30/2010)
Mosquito Creek Outdoors Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Forecast, December 2010
Upcoming Seminars and Events
Saturday, December 11th - 10: 00 - 12:00 PM, Shad & Crappie Derby Anglers Registration Meeting at Mosquito Creek Outdoors. "Free Seminars" instructed by Captains Tom Van Horn, Chris Myers and Charlie McCullough, "Preparing for the Shad Run & Crappie Season", anglers giveaways and more, located in the Outback at Mosquito Creek Outdoors, 170 South Washington Ave., Apopka Florida, http://www.mosquitocreek.com....
Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters Captain Tom Van Horn
over 1 year ago
(11/23/2010)
November 21, 2010
Mosquito Creek Outdoors Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report, November 21, 2010
By Captain Tom Van Horn
First and foremost, let me start this report by wishing everyone a very blessed Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is the time of year when we step back from our fast paced lives just for a moment, take a deep breath, and count our many blessings. As an angler, publisher and fishing guide here on Florida's Space Coast, I'm extremely blessed by a great famil...
Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters Captain Tom Van Horn
over 1 year ago
(11/02/2010)
Mosquito Creek Outdoors Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Forecast, November 2010
Fishing Forecast
November, 2010
Complements of Mosquito Creek Outdoors, Apopka, FL
Upcoming Seminars and Events
Tuesday, November 9th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Orlando Kayak Fishing Club Meeting (open to all) in the Outback at Mosquito Creek Outdoor in Apopka Florida.
Saturday, November 20th, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, "Free Seminar" Fishing with the Pros instructed by Captains Tom Van Horn and Chris Myers, Basic fishing open forum, followed by &qu...
THE CENTRAL INDIAN RIVER LAGOON - LATE FALL FORECAST
I am very happy to report that it looks like the Central Indian River Lagoon Area is having a Normal fall season for the first time in about five years. As of mid-October we have already seen some morning temperatures in the mid-sixties and water temps throughout the lagoon are in the upper 70s. My clients have enjoyed exceptional success with redfish, and seatrout since late September. Mullet schools are everywhere and the predators are right in with them like they should be. Spanish ma...
Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters Captain Tom Van Horn
over 1 year ago
(09/30/2010)
September 30, 2010
Mosquito Creek Outdoors Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Forecast, September 30, 2010
by Captain Tom Van Horn
Upcomming Seminars and Events
Saturday October 2nd
10 AM - 5 PM, "Discover Fly Fishing Day" in the Outback at Mosquito Creek Outdoors in Apopka Florida. Guides, Professionals and Factory representatives will be on hand all day to introduce new comers to fly fishing and discuss casting, destinations, tactics, and...
THE CENTRAL INDIAN RIVER LAGOON Early Fall Forecast
October is the top all-around month to fish the central Indian River Lagoon Area. Water temperatures are dropping back into the optimum range for most of the resident and migratory species and air temps begin to cool into the preferred range for anglers as well. Baitfish numbers are at a peak and the predators are sure to be close by. High water levels are also a positive aspect of the early fall season. The high water allows anglers and fish to reach backwater areas that in some cases are ina...
Hot Fishing in Sebastian Inlet Area
It has been a while since our last fishing reports were posted as vacations and moving college-age children have crowded our schedules. There have been, however, a number of terrific recent fishing recent which need to be broadcast across the worldwide web so let’s get started. Scott Martin celebrated his twelfth birthday in grand fashion this weekend with a spectacular performance in the tenth annual SISA ‘Red Eye’ Inshore Classic. Competing along with his dad, Gary Martin o...
THE CENTRAL INDIAN RIVER LAGOON AREA LATE SUMMER FORECAST
It has been a long hot summer for the central Indian River Lagoon area this year. Due to an abundance of calm, clear days and very little rain this summer, water temperatures reached the low 90s in the lagoon on a daily basis. This really kept the inshore fishing to a minimum in the Sebastian area, but further south around Ft. Pierce with their large inlet and good tidal exchange, the inshore bite carried on through the dog days. As I have always said about the Sebastian area, when one type...
SEBASTIAN AREA MIDSUMMER FORCAST
Sebastian Inlet In years gone by August was my favorite month to fish The Inlet. The Snook will be stacked on top of one another and the big reds will be wherever they can find room. Live bait including croakers, pigfish, greenies, pinfish, shrimp, in that order, will be the key to daytime inlet action. Fish outgoing tides east of A1A, incoming tides west of A1A is a general rule for daytime snook fishing. Night fishing can also be great, whether you drift through the bridge with live b...
July's Fishing Outlook
The mid summer doldrums are currently upon us and there is no mistaking, summer has arrived on the Indian River Lagoon Coast of Florida. July is also the time of year when summer squalls (tropical weather systems) and offshore water temperatures are unpredictable. Just when the bite is on and you think you've got things figured out, a summer squall will blow in and kick up the seas, or the cold water Labrador Current will move in and shut down the seaward bite. Setting these possibilities asid...
Pattern Setter Charters Capt.Gus Brugger
almost 2 years ago
(06/16/2010)
THE CENTRAL INDIAN RIVER LAGOON MID-SUMMER FORECAST
The mid-summer season in the Sebastian area is one of stable weather and predictable fishing. This year is right in line with what I would normally expect in the early summer season. The wind stopped blowing about the first of June and plenty of bait pods have been just off the beaches to lure in predators like tarpon, kingfish, cobia, big jack crevalle. Inshore anglers have struggled, possibly due to some record heat; I personally read water temps over 93 degrees in open water areas of the la...
Pattern Setter Charters Capt. Gus Brugger
about 2 years ago
(05/12/2010)
The Central Indian River Lagoon Early Summer Fishing Forecast
Summer brings several things that improve the fishing in the central lagoon area, some of which include stable weather, light winds and increased variety and numbers of baitfish. The stable weather allows anglers to be able to count on that what happened today will most likely happen again tomorrow because water temperatures havent dropped 10 degrees overnight due to some cold front passing through. The light winds open new territory to small boat anglers (i.e. the ocean). This allows angler...
Pattern Setter Charters Capt. Gus Brugger
about 2 years ago
(04/14/2010)
The Central Indian River Lagoon Forecast Late Spring 2010
I am looking forward to May and June because I can target larger species of fish in every venue available in the Sebastian area. I can break free of the inland waters regularly to seek out the big boys migrating up the coast, target big snook around shoreline structure without worrying if last nights cold front turned them off, and confidently pursue tarpon throughout the Sebastian River system. All fishing methods, from live bait to fly rod are also at home in each of these situations, thus m...
Captain Tom Van Horn Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters
about 2 years ago
(04/05/2010)
Mosquito Creek Outdoor's Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Forecast, April 2010
I can't help but get excited about the many different angling prospects spring delivers to the Indian River Coast of Florida. I'm always thankful for the chance to live, breath, and fish on these waters, and with the windy rainy March behind us, I'm ready to set the hook.
Some of highlights of fishing on Florida's east central coast during the spring are the weather is still cool and enjoyable, and as the waters warm up, the fish begin to shift into their prespawning feedin...
Pattern Setter Charters Capt. Gus Brugger
about 2 years ago
(03/23/2010)
Central Indian River Lagoon / Sebastian Area Mid-Spring Forecast
The waters of the Sebastian area are a prime location for light tackle anglers once spring has gained a foothold. From here on in the temperature gauge will only move in an upward direction and this will bring most of the gamefish species into their comfort zone. This is the time of year when I have been most successful at getting my clients the East Central Florida slam, which consists of redfish, seatrout and tarpon. We usually dont have any trouble throwing in a snook as well to make it a...
Capt.Gus Brugger Pattern Setter Charters
about 2 years ago
(03/09/2010)
The Central Indian River Lagoon / Sebastian Inlet - Early Spring Forecast
A recap of the winter season shows extremes in weather and fishing in the central Indian River Lagoon. What seemed like a never ending summer held on until Christmas. This was unusual and the fishing suffered some because the cold fronts that spark feeding activity in the fall never pushed through. When the first cold front made its way through it came with a fury. Air temperatures went from daily highs around 80 to daily temps during the next 4 weeks that never got out of the 50s. This caus...
The Central Indian River Lagoon / Sebastian Inlet - Early Spring Forecast
A recap of the winter season shows extremes in weather and fishing in the central Indian River Lagoon. What seemed like a never ending summer held on until Christmas. This was unusual and the fishing suffered some because the cold fronts that spark feeding activity in the fall never pushed through. When the first cold front made its way through it came with a fury. Air temperatures went from daily highs around 80 to da...
Captain Tom Van Horn Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters
over 2 years ago
(01/04/2010)
Fishing Report
January 1, 2010
Complements of Mosquito Creek Outdoors, Apopka, FL
Reflecting back on 2009, recreational anglers across America have been faced with challenges threatening to limit or even shut down our fisheries. Snapper, grouper and amberjack closures in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic, new marine protection areas or no take zones on both coasts on America, and in Florida, sea grass protection areas for manatees just to name a few. The troops are mustering and the battle...
Capt. Gus Brugger / Pattern Setter Charters
over 2 years ago
(12/17/2009)
THE CENTRAL INDIAN RIVER LAGOON AND SEBASTIAN INLET -
EARLY WINTER FORCAST
January is usually the heart of the winter fishing season in East Central Florida. Water temperatures will be in the 60’s if all is normal, with cold snaps driving them as low as the upper 40’s and occasional warm spells lifting them into the upper 70’s. The changing temps will move the fish around more than at other times of the year, but by using a bit of common sense you can find some e...
Captain Tom Van Horn / Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters
over 2 years ago
(12/01/2009)
Mosquito Creek Outdoor's Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Outlook, December 2009
By Captain Tom Van Horn
Old man winter is once again knocking at the door here in Central Florida with the passing of the first set of cool fronts this season. Cooler conditions will force anglers to dig out their winter shorts in preparation for their day on the water. Like November, December is loaded with outstanding fishing opportunities, with the only difference being the impact of cold fronts on wate...
Captain Tom Van Horn / Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters
over 2 years ago
(11/23/2009)
Fishing Report
November 21, 2009
Complements of Mosquito Creek Outdoors, Apopka, FL
First and foremost, I would like to wish everyone a joyful Thanksgiving holiday. Although times are tough, I have many blessing to be thankful for, great family, good friends, and fun jobs, and let us not forget those brave men and woman here and abroad, protecting our freedoms, God Bless.
Up Coming Events:
The First Annual Coastal Angler Magazine Orlando’s Fishing, Boating and Outdoor Fall Fest...
Pattern Setter Charters / Capt. Gus Brugger
over 2 years ago
(11/17/2009)
THE CENTRAL INDIAN RIVER DECEMBER 2009
I can only hope that by the time you find yourself reading this article, the weather in central Florida is that of early winter rather than the unending summer we have been experiencing so far this year. Water temperatures in the Indian River Lagoon are still over 80 and I’m writing this in mid-November. Due to the fact that the weather is going to play such a large part in this month’s fishing forecast I’m going to keep it brief and u...
Capt. Tom Van Horn / Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters
over 2 years ago
(11/16/2009)
Mosquito Creek Outdoors Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report, November 13, 2009
By Captain Tom Van Horn
As you step outside here in Orlando, you will clearly notice winter is in the air. Earlier this week, squally conditions brought on by a late season tropical blow, Ida, settled in across Florida and the southeast states and was eventually pushed out into the Atlantic by a cold front. Although Central Florida did not experience a significant rain event, clashing barometric pr...
Captain Tom Van Horn / Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters
over 2 years ago
(11/02/2009)
Mosquito Creek Outdoor's Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Forecast, November 2009
By Captain Tom Van Horn
First and foremost, on November 28th, Coastal Angler Magazine Orlando presents the CAM Orlando Fishing, Boating and Outdoor Fall Festival to be held at the Barn in Sanford. The event features food, music, retail booths, seminars by leading local fishing experts, games, boat displays and much more, and the event is a fund raiser for our Hook Kids On Fishing Program. So far, over 40...
John Kumiski / Spotted Tail Fishing Charters
over 2 years ago
(10/19/2009)
Fishing Report from Spotted Tail 10/17/09
Upcoming Events
Florida Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers Annual Conclave, October 23 & 24, at Ramada Celebration Resort, 6375 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee. Come out and see some of Florida’s best fly fishers. I’ll be tying flies.
Mosquito Lagoon Show and Tell Seminar, November 7, with Capt. John Kumiski. http://www.spottedtail.com/shop/?cart=145129&cat=13
I got out four days this week.
On Tuesday...
Captain Tom Van Horn / Mosquito Creek Outdoors
over 2 years ago
(10/19/2009)
Mosquito Creek Outdoors Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report, October 16, 2009
By Captain Tom Van Horn
By the time you read this report, our first significant cold front of the year will be upon us, and changing weather conditions will have an impact on fishing next week.
You my recall from my last report, I'm currently off of the water recovering from abdominal surgery, so the information within this report has been provided by several close fishing friends and will serve as a...
Capt. Rocky Van Hoose/Native Sons Fishing Charters
about 3 years ago
(05/18/2009)
Snook Exlosion One of the most prized inshore species is the snook. Well known for their spectacular fights, sneaky tactics and finicky appetites, the snook is the hardest member of our inshore slam to catch. This past week our central Florida exploded when the wiley snook went on a tear. And five fortunate charter party were treated to the angling thrill of a life-time. Their snooky accounts are as follows.
Ken Handle and crew thought they were in for a relaxing, pedestrian-paced day on...
Fish
Drum, Black (Pogonias cromis)
Drum, Red (Saltwater) (Sciaenops ocellatus)
Mackerel, Spanish (Scomberomorous maculatus)
Snapper, Red (Lutjanus campechanus)
Trout, Speckled (Cynoscion nebulosus)
Guides
Awesome Sight Fishing with Capt. Jay McGowen
The Indian River Lagoon, Banana River, and Sebastian inlet all offer extraordinary opportunities for fly fishing. The Maverick Mirage is specifically designed for gliding above the flats for sight f...
Satellite Beach, FL, United States
Captain Mike Peppe's Guide Service
Hi - I'm Captain Mike Peppe. I've been fishing in Florida waters since 1976 . I truly enjoy being on the water, whether we are fishing docks for Snook , Redfish on the flats , or the mighty Tarpon o...
Sebastian, FL, United States
Cocoa Beach Fishing Charter Capt. Doug Blanton
Open year 'round, Wind Drift Resort is the only resort on the Michigan side of Lac Vieux Desert. Our resort offers eight modern, fully-equipped, super clean, 1 to 4 bedroom cabins. Some cabins are...
Sharpes, FL, United States
Cool Beans Fishing Charters
Canaveral offshore sportfishing like you've never experienced! Cool Beans Fishing Charters is located in Port Canaveral, near Cocoa Beach, on Florida's Space Coast - only 45 minutes from Orlando and...
Merritt Island, FL, United States
Easy Days Charters
The pristine waters of Cocoa Beach, Vero beach, and Sebastian Inlet offers miles of grass flats, mangrove lined shorelines and surrounding boat docks that offers cover for a variety of popular speci...
Vero Beach, FL, United States
Fishful Thinking Guide Service
Charter Fishing in Vero Beach
Charter fishing trips for all regions of Indian River Lagoon from Vero Beach and Sebastian Inlet north to Melbourne and Cocoa Beach fishing areas.
Welcome to Fishful...
Palm Bay, FL, United States
Fish Vero Beach Charters
Fish Vero Beach Charters is a fishing guide service for the Indian River Lagoon and coastal waters of Vero Beach, Fort Pierce and Sebastian.
The Indian River Lagoon is one of the most diverse estua...
Vero Beach, FL, United States
Jim Porter Guide Service
Rates:
$325/day, plus live bait costs,
if used.
$225/ 1/2 day, plus live bait
costs, if used.
$50 Deposit Required
2nd person at no extra charge
Palm Bay, FL, United States
Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters
I'm Captain Tom Van Horn, and if it's a Central Florida fishing charter or outdoor camping adventure you are seeking, you've come to the right site. Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters prides itself in...
Chuluota, FL, United States
My Bonnie Charters
Experienced light tackle specialist. Long Island Sound April through November. Family-friendly captain and mate. Striped bass, bluefish, porgies, fluke, sea bass.
Fishing in Florida December thro...
Norwalk, CT, United States
Native Sons Fishing Guides
We are glad you stopped by for a visit. Take your time, enjoy the adventure, and dream a little about Orlando fishing
and when you are ready for the dream to become a reality, give us a shout.
C...
Merritt Island, FL, United States
Pattern Setter Charters
Capt. Gus Brugger - Sebastians #1 Inshore Guide Service Guaranteed Catch!!
Pattern Setter Charters is a full-time inshore guide service owned and operated by Capt. Gus Brugger of Sebastian Florid...
Vero Beach, FL, United States
Skipper Fishing Charters
Inshore,offshore lite tackle,Sebastian Inlet in east central Fl from snook, reds to dolphin and sails 1/2 and full days famlies welcome
Sebastian, FL, United States
Spotted Tail Fishing Charters
Specializing in shallow water sightfishing with fly and light tackle for redfish, seatrout, tarpon, snook, black drum, and more in the Mosquito Lagoon, north Indian River, and Banana River (includin...
Chuluota, FL, United States
Surf Rider Charters
Surf Rider Charters - Florida Sport Fishing charters at its best. Located near Sebastian Inlet on Florida's Space Coast. Only an hour away from Orlando and Disney World. Catch dolphin, grouper, snap...
Sebastian, FL, United States
Vero Tackle & Marina & Fishing Guide Service
Chapman' Mille Lacs Resort & Guide Service is a Minnesota resort, with lodging open May thru October and is located on the southeast corner of famous Mille Lacs Lake. Now offering winter ice fishing...
Vero Beach, FL, United States
Lodges
There are no lodges specified for this fishing spot.
Tournaments
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