East Coast Fishing Charters 2023 End of the...
Sunday, January 7, 2024


The Fall 2023 snook season has come to an end! We have had a very good Fall fishery this year, especially in the months of September and November. The best snook fishing was located in Sebastian Inlet! The majority of the keepers that we’re catching are on live bait as usual! Using...

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2023 Summer Fishing Report
Saturday, August 26, 2023


We have had an exceptional year of fishing this summer, both inshore and offshore! Early in the summer, I ran most of my trips in the Indian River Lagoon from Melbourne Beach to the Sebastian area. We had much success, catching big snook, trout, and redfish. The speckled sea trout...

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Spring 2023 Fishing Report
Wednesday, April 26, 2023


Let me start off by saying that the 2023 Spring fishing was off the hook! This was one of the best Spring snook seasons I have seen in a while. The fishing was very consistent throughout the entire Spring run. The snook fishing around Sebastian Inlet remains very good now and I...

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Fall 2022 Snook Report and More
Tuesday, January 3, 2023


The 2022 Fall snook season was the best I have ever experienced. We limited on nearly every trip the first two months of the season, September through November. Getting a snook limit can be a challenge. We are allowed one keeper per person and the snook must measure within the slot...

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Summer 2022 Fishing Report
Sunday, June 26, 2022


One thing about the summer fishing near the central east coast of Florida is, there is just a lot of life. The snook and big jacks are stacked around all the inlets. The tarpon, sharks, and kings are all up and down the beach from Melbourne Beach to south of Sebastian Inlet. There are a...

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Spring 2022 Fishing Report
Saturday, April 30, 2022


We are deep into our spring season on the central east coast of sunny Florida! We have had such a mixed variety of fish to target this season from chasing schools of reds on the flats, to snook fishing around Sebastian Inlet, onto fishing off the beaches for kings and cobia! So...

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Fall Fishing 2021 Mullet Run
Tuesday, November 30, 2021


Fall fishing 2021 mullet run! The Fall fishing has been pretty typical this year. The mullet run was insane this year! We had more bait in the Indian River and inlets than we have seen in a while. Early Fall, we had schools of mullet stacked on the beach stretching from the Sebastian...

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East Coast Fishing Charters 2020 Fall Fishing...
Friday, November 13, 2020


Well, I am way late on this fishing report! With the tropical storm around, I figured it’s a good time to get a report out there. So, it has been since the Summer months that I got a report out, and now we are in the Fall weather patterns. The Fall months are always a great time to...

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Summer 2020 Fishing Report
Monday, July 27, 2020


This 2020 summer has been one of my best years ever landing trophy snook! The last couple months we landed several fish ranging from 40 to 43 inches, with the biggest one at 45 inches! Targeting big snook in shallow water, in my opinion, is the cream of the crop! It really does not get...

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2020 Springtime Fishing the Sebastian Inlet
Tuesday, May 5, 2020


It has been a while since posting my fishing report. From January until the end of March I have been swamped with charters. With that said, you are probably wondering if I am still running trips with the pandemic going on. I have limited the number of charters I have been running since...

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January 2020 Fishing Report
Sunday, January 12, 2020


We are starting 2020 with a bang! The snook and red fishing has been decent at Sebastian Inlet considering we are, now, mid-January. We are having a pretty warm winter thus far. Temps are up, and it makes for better snook fishing! Now, I know it’s not snook season until February, but...

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2019 Mid Fall Fishing Report
Sunday, November 3, 2019


With the Fall weather, we are hooking lots of pumpkins! If you are not sure what I’m talking about, the bull reds have been in full spawn for the last few weeks. The big reds are all through Sebastian Inlet right now. Most trips, we are having double digit days between the snook and...

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Fall 2019 Snook Season Has Begun
Thursday, September 5, 2019


Snook season has begun and the fishing is super good around Sebastian Inlet! In my experience, fishing in general has always been the best before and after a hurricane, and just this week Dorian skirted by our coastline. Before the storm moved in the fishing was on fire. For most of my...

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Summer Sailfish on the Line
Thursday, July 18, 2019


We are now in the middle of July, and the nearshore and inshore fishing is nothing short of being spectacular! During this time of the year, with the high temperatures, I always like to start my trips early and be off of the water before noon. As of now, there are massive schools of...

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Fishing Fun in the Sun!
Monday, May 27, 2019


The summer time fishing patterns are starting to happen around the central east coast of Florida. From the giant reds and snook on the flats in the Melbourne area, to the hard fighting 100+ lb tarpon roaming the beaches around the Sebastian area. Oh, and let’s not forget the trophy...

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Fishing in March and April 2019
Monday, April 8, 2019


Spring 2019 is here, and the fishing is getting better and better everyday! In the month of March, I traveled a little south to Vero Beach to warmer waters, and fished the Indian River for snook, and big trout. The trout bite was super good. We were landing lots of 25 to 30 inch gators...

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Spring Snook Season 2019
Saturday, February 9, 2019


February is here, and we are geared up and ready for the 2019 snook season. Most of my regulars that I take out know that I’m usually fishing around Melbourne Beach and Sebastian Inlet this entire month for snook, reds, and black drum. It’s been a good start even though the water...

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Starting off the New Year with a Bite!
Friday, January 11, 2019


Well, the New Year is really starting off the right way! Compared to last year, in January, the fishing is way better. Last January, the water temps got into the 50s while this year, with the warmer weather, the water temps are into the 70s. I have been able to bounce around and fish...

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Fall Fishing Has Been all About the Big Reds...
Thursday, November 15, 2018


It has been a while since I posted a report. Let’s start this Fall fishing report on the current conditions at the Sebastian Inlet. Most have heard we got hit with a bit of red tide. The red tide wreaked havoc on the fishing but for only a short period of time. As of now the fishing...

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September Snook Season at Sebastian Inlet
Monday, September 10, 2018


Snook season has been going on since the first of September and it’s been decent. The first couple of days we fished Sebastian Inlet, and it was a bit tough getting them to chew. Then, we had a ground swell and the bite stayed on fire for a couple of weeks. The full moon has played a...

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Hot Summer with a Hot Bite
Sunday, August 12, 2018


We are deep into the summer of 2018 and the fishing all cross the board is good. The snook bite continues to be red hot in the Sebastian Inlet. Like usual, the key to entice these fish to feed is the right bait. They are feeding on a variety of different live bait such as pilchards...

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Summertime fishing around Vero Beach and...
Wednesday, June 27, 2018


The summer months always intensifies the nearshore and offshore fishing around the central east region of Florida. In the summer months I usually head out of the Sebastian Inlet and then cruise the beaches south towards Vero Beach. For starters I look for signs of life, such as schools...

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Sebastian and Vero Beach Brings Trophy Size...
Wednesday, May 16, 2018


Out of all the months fishing around the Sebastian and Vero Beach areas, May is definitely on the top of the list as far as diversity. This time of year the water temperature is into the upper 70s and climbing. What makes this time of year special is the inshore, nearshore, and offshore...

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Flats Fishing for Snook and Trout Under Windy...
Sunday, April 22, 2018


We have had some windy conditions over the last month or so, but the fishing remains to be good. The water temperature is on the rise and the bait is showing up around Sebastian Inlet as well as in the Indian River. With all the bait coming through the inlet and into the river the...

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March 2018 Fishing Report for the Sebastian and...
Saturday, March 31, 2018


In March, fishing is on and there is a variety of different fish all around Vero Beach and the Sebastian Inlet to target. On the calm days we have had a blast running the beaches looking for tarpon and cobia. I will say that this type of fishing isn’t for everyone. This style fishing...

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2018 Springtime Fishing Started for Sebastian...
Tuesday, February 20, 2018


We are only a little over half way through February and our springtime fishing is on. We had our share of fine weather in the last week or so, and we have been able to fish Sebastian Inlet for big reds and snook. Also, we have been running the beaches around Vero Beach looking for...

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December Winter Fishing Report
Monday, January 8, 2018


Despite the cold weather, the fishing has been good around the Sebastian Inlet. The water temps have definitely dropped over the last month, and with it there are other fish we can target especially if your looking for the eating type. For instance, the pompano are starting to run...

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November Fishing Report for Vero Beach Florida
Wednesday, November 29, 2017


The fishing in the months of October and November were phenomenal in the Sebastian Inlet.k, and I was super busy with charters so it has been a while since my last post. As usual, the Fall snook fishing is incredible. It's been a couple weeks since the mullet have moved out and...

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The 2017 Mullet Run is in Full Effect
Monday, October 16, 2017


The 2017 Mullet run is still in full force and the fishing has been very consistent. Depending on what type of fish you would like to target there are certainly some options to choose from. We are catching plenty of slot size reds in the Indian River Lagoon and around Sebastian Inlet on...

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It's Snook Season Again!
Saturday, September 16, 2017


Well, we are all in one piece from hurricane Irma, and it’s time to get back out there. Snook season started September 1st, and the first 4 days the snook action was unbelievable in the Sebastian Inlet. They definitely felt the effects of the pressure from Irma and started feeding...

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Summertime Fishing in Sebastian Florida
Wednesday, August 9, 2017


It has definitely been a while since my last report. I was booked solid all through the month of July, so I haven't had a chance to update my report. The fishing has been pretty steady in and around the Sebastian Inlet this month. The snook are schooled up all through the inlet around...

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Tarpon Fishing Around Sebastian, Florida
Saturday, June 17, 2017


I had some diversity lately on my trips with clients that wanted to target particular species of fish. I recently had a couple contact me who had never caught a tarpon before, and it was on their bucket list. The couple from Massachusetts booked a fishing charter in February in the Keys...

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Trout Fishing Vero Beach and Sebastian Inlet
Saturday, May 27, 2017


Well, the 2017 22ft Pathfinder TRS is completely rigged now! I also had the new Garmin echo maps with the 9 inch screen installed, and I must say I'm glad to have my eyes back. With my last couple of charters, the Garmin has made catching bait much easier. This month, I have bounced...

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May Fishing Report for Sebastian and Fort...
Thursday, May 25, 2017


So far this month, the fishing in and around the Sebastian Inlet has been tough. I am not saying that we are not catching fish, but this is not the area that I focus on this time of year. By the way, if you are wondering what the guests are catching on my recent charters, daily activity...

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Snook Fishing in April
Tuesday, April 18, 2017


The Snook fishing is red hot right now in the central east coast of Florida from Melbourne to Sebastian down to Vero beach. We had our share of windy conditions this month, so I have been bouncing around fishing from Sebastian Inlet down to the flats in Vero. On the calmest days I will...

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March Report for Sebastian Inlet and Fort...
Friday, March 31, 2017


The fishing is very hot right now at Sebastian Inlet! The Snook are stacked up all though the inlet this entire month. They are feeding on greenies, croakers, and live handpicked shrimp on both the incoming and outgoing tides. We are hooking a lot of oversized redfish drifting live...

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Fishing windy days at the Sebastian Inlet
Saturday, March 25, 2017


I had the privilege to fish with two awesome lady anglers, Sylvia and Olivia. We fished one of the windiest days this year so far! We headed toward the backwaters around the Sebastian Inlet area to seek shelter from the wind and go fishing for trout, redfish, and snook. With the windy...

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Fishing on a 2017 22 Foot Pathfinder TRS Bay...
Monday, March 6, 2017


Well it is March and like usual the forecast is calling for some very windy days. The wind has been blowing consistently between 15 to 25mph out of the north east with gusts up to 35mph. The fishing is good; it just depends on which fish you want to target. I am excited to say that I...

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February Central East Coast Florida Fishing...
Wednesday, February 22, 2017


The snook fishing is going off right now! We have had plenty of double digit days in the snook category with plenty of keepers in the mix. The good thing is, snook are in season and make great for a fish fry. If you are looking for big numbers and lots of action the blues, jacks...

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January Snook Bite
Saturday, February 4, 2017


January is over, and the fishing was unbelievable this month throughout the central east coast region. The snook are still biting in the Sebastian Inlet, as well as the bigger reds on the outgoing tide. The pompano fishing is good now, all the way through early March, along with jacks...

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Great day on the water in Vero Beach, Florida
Monday, January 2, 2017


First, I want to say Happy New Year to everyone! Last week, I was invited by Captain Eric of Indian River Fishing Charters and Captain Larry Walter of O'fishly Hooked Charters to help guide on a 3-boat charter in Vero Beach, Florida. We chartered a family of 9 and every one of them was...

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2016 Vero Beach and Sebastian Fishing Report
Tuesday, December 27, 2016


For the 2016 year, the snook fishing in the Sebastian Inlet has been the best I have seen in years! This year, I claimed more double digit days fishing for snook and reds than I can count. With the north winds coming in and the temperature dropping, the fishing has been a little...

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November Fishing Report
Wednesday, November 23, 2016


November is here and it is time to book a fishing charter on the flats around Vero Beach, Florida! With the colder temperatures setting in, the Reds, Snook, and Trout are schooling up on the flats. Fishing the flats on the Indian River Lagoon is outstanding right now because the water...

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Slack Tide Event
Thursday, October 27, 2016


Tuesday, September 20 was a pretty eventful day! I drove down the Treasure Coast to Jensen Beach, Florida to attend the annual Slack Tide captains’ event sponsored by Costa sunglasses, along with Hells Bay boats, G Loomis and, Captains for Clean Water. There were 194 captains from...

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October 2016 Fishing Report
Monday, October 24, 2016


This month on the central east coast of Florida the weather has been a roller coaster. After Hurricane Matthew, the winds have increased and the water levels have risen! With all of the changes in the weather the pattern the fish patterns have changed along with it. The snook and...

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September Fishing Report
Friday, September 30, 2016


Today the redfish bite was on. I took a gentleman named Jason Zonnevylle out early this morning on the Indian River Lagoon. Jason said he had never caught a redfish before and it was on his bucket list. So we went out and got a couple dozen prime baits and headed nearby the Sebastian...

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The epic mullet run is on!
Thursday, September 8, 2016


Well, I must say in all of the years I've been guiding in Sebastian and Vero Beach, FL, my favorite time is during the biggest run of the year which is in September. There are thousands of baitfish throughout the Indian River Lagoon and Sebastian Inlet. Predatory fish such as tarpon...

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August Fishing Report
Saturday, August 27, 2016


August is over and like always, it has been phenomenal fishing around the inlets and beaches in Sebastian and Vero Beach, FL. This month I have had the pleasure of taking my guests out chasing tarpon up and down the beaches. If you have never landed an adult sized tarpon you are missing...

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July Fishing Report
Sunday, July 31, 2016


July is here and the fishing is phenomenal! Starting in Sebastian FL, the snook bite is as good as it gets. Early in the morning, we have been pitching live shrimp around docks and mangroves, and then later, moving into the inlet drifting live mullet! The docks and the inlet both have...

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June Fishing Report
Thursday, June 30, 2016


June is here, and if you’re looking for non-stop snook action now is the time to book a fishing charter! The flats all around Sebastian and Vero Beach, FL are producing good numbers right now. My charters this week have included catching quantities of snook in the double digits from...

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Summer is Upon Us
Friday, June 10, 2016


Temperatures are rising along with brutal humidity here in Florida. A change in your fishing routine may be necessary to beat the heat and find the fish. During summer months, we recommend our anglers to go out in the early dawn hours, early evening or at night to avoid the heat. The...

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Local Activities
Friday, June 10, 2016


There’s a lot of cool places to check out whether you are visiting the Space Coast area, Melbourne, Vero Beach or Sebastian. Here are a few of the local’s favorite places. Enjoy hiking and birding? The breath taking St. Sebastian River Preserve, is considered one of the top...

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Cuisine Enjoyed by the Locals
Friday, June 10, 2016


Looking to enjoy the areas nightlife and dining out? Here are a few of the top eateries in the area, a few of the restaurants below will have live entertainment. Enjoy delicious cuisine along the Indian River Lagoon. In Sebastian: Captain Hiram’s Restaurant and Sandbar, Mo-Bay Grill...

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Hook and Land the Silver King
Friday, June 10, 2016


For starters, pay attention to their behavior, at certain times, usually early in the day, you can find Tarpon laid up on the surface and not moving much. The Tarpon will usually eat when they are exhibiting this behavior if they are not scared. If you see Tarpon that seem to be moving...

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May Fishing Report
Tuesday, May 31, 2016


May is here, and the water temperature is warming up which makes the conditions outstanding for fishing. Tarpon are running all through the creeks and rivers from Sebastian, south to Fort Pierce. The bite has been red hot from the early morning into late afternoon. Most of the tarpon...

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Springtime fishing is on!
Friday, April 1, 2016


April is here and it’s a great time to book a fishing charter, but make sure you book the trip in advance because it is one of our busiest months. It’s snook season right now, and this time of year quality numbers of snook are around. This month the water temperature will start...

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Solid Day of Fishing
Friday, March 25, 2016


We had had solid day fishing Sebastian today. Started off with some Jacks and blues action then we got into the Snook and Reds! We landed Four reds all over 40 inches and three or four slot snook!

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Very Consistant
Thursday, March 24, 2016


The fishing has been very consistent in both the shallows and the deeper waters during the right tide! Most of our fish have been caught from live bait. We are catching plenty of snook, over-sized redfish, bluefish, and jacks. The Sebastian Inlet's full of life. Book a fishing trip in...

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Good day to be on the water
Wednesday, March 23, 2016


Had a great fishing trip in Vero Beach FL where there was plenty of life. We started off with a couple of 6lb trout along with 3 slot redfish on light tackle in the morning! We fished the Vero beach flats early. As the water warmed up, we went to deeper water where we hooked up with...

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