Snook Fishing Charters In Melbourne Beach

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

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

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

Booking with Captain Chris ensures you have an excellent time fishing and being out on the water. Captain Chris has over 10 years of experience fishing his home waters of the Mosquito Lagoon and Ponce Inlet. He is ready to put you on a world-class fish. When you go out with him you will target Monster Redfish, Black Drum, Trout, Snook, and Tarpon (May-July). Captain Chris welcomes anglers of all ages and experience levels! Whether you're experienced or not, he will ensure you have an enjoyable and educational adventure. He operates all his trips out of an 18' Panga Marine skiff which is versatile enough to run the coastlines for Cobia and Tarpon during the summertime and to catch tailing redfish on the flats. This skiff handles chop excellently and makes for a comfortable ride for up to 3 clients. This means you get the best of both worlds, so whether you want to catch a fish of a lifetime or go sightseeing, Captain Chris has got you covered. Chris will provide everything you need to get you started on the right foot. The skiff comes loaded with a Yeti cooler full of ice and water for clients. He also provides all the fishing licenses, premium gear, tackle, bait, and fish cleaning after you've loaded up the box. Captain Chris fishes under Temple Fork Outfitters Pro-Team and provides high-quality rods and reels made by TFO for his clients to use. Read More

We will be fishing the world famous Mosquito Lagoon which is contained within the Merritt Island Wildlife Reserve. Whether we launch at Riverbreeze Park in Oak Hill or Beacon 42 Launch we will be fishing different sections of the 30 mile long 7 mile wide lagoon. Most of the fishing will be polling islands or shorelines casting at tailing or pushing fish. The species that we will be targeting will be Redfish & Sea Trout. Snook and Black Drum are also options depending upon where we fish. One of the options on the 4 hr. or 5 hr trip would be going to the famous JB's Fish Camp for lunch. JB's if famous for their Fishermans Lunch which is a 1/2" thick slice of fried Bologna and cheese on grilled bread with fries or chips. Read More

Whether you're sightcasting with lures or jigging with bait for Florida classics such as Redfish, Snook, and Trout, you'll have a great time fishing the flats, banks, oyster bars, and creeks with Captain David! You will be fishing from his shallow-draft 20' Ranger bay boat, a fishing machine that's perfect for inshore saltwater. Prizewinning Redfish, Trout, and Snook love to hang out among the mangrove islands and creeks, where they feel sheltered and safe. These hungry fish are just waiting to whack whatever's at the end of your line! Captain David caters to all ages and experience levels on his trips, and can provide expert advice and tips no matter your skills. He provides all the gear you will need for a successful adventure, including a cooler with ice. All he recommends you bring are your favorite snacks and drinks, some appropriate clothing for the day, and a pair of polarized sunglasses. He'll take care of the rest! Read More

This is a great trip for children and beginner anglers, or for guests who just want to take a leisurely ride on the water and try their hand at catching a fish for the first time! Captain Neal is great with children, knowledgeable about the river and different species of fish and can give you a history of the area while your ride. You can catch and release or take your catch home for dinner—it's entirely up to you! You'll be chasing classic Florida inshore species, including Black Drum, Redfish, Snook, Speckled Trout, and many more. If you're just out for the ride, you're sure to see marine life, including dolphins, manatees, and a variety of birds including bald eagles, plus the occasional alligator. Read More

For one to two anglers we will be sight fishing for reds and trout weather permitting and for 3 persons charters we will be using live bait or artificial baits. Catching of redfish. Sea trout, snook, black drum, tarpon and mangrove snapper Read More

Explore the inlets and beaches in Sebastian or Fort Pierce Inlet in our 2700 Pathfinder Open. It is a great mix of accessibility, shorter trip length (based in the Atlantic Ocean but will be within the 3 nautical mile zone), and still include lots of action. 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

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). Read More