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Redfish charters: bull reds in the inlet, slot reds on the flats
Redfish are the reason Mosquito Lagoon is famous. You can catch them year-round on the flats, and in late summer and fall the big bull reds, 30 to 45 inches, school up around Ponce Inlet and the jetties. Nothing pulls like a bull red in the current.
Text or call (407) 948-5035
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- Season
- Year-round, bull redfish August to November
- Where
- Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River flats for slot reds, Ponce Inlet and the jetties for bulls.
- Size
- Slot fish 18 to 27 in, bulls up to 45 in
- Best trip
- Half Day, 4 hours, $450
How we fish for redfish
Light tackle with live shrimp or cut bait on the flats, bigger baits in the inlet. Sight-fishing when the water is clear.
When to book
| Species | JJan | FFeb | MMar | AApr | MMay | JJun | JJul | AAug | SSep | OOct | NNov | DDec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redfish | Jan: Good | Feb: Good | Mar: Good | Apr: Good | May: Good | Jun: Good | Jul: Good | Aug: Peak | Sep: Peak | Oct: Peak | Nov: Peak | Dec: Good |
Orange is peak, teal is good, light blue is possible. The highlighted column is the current month.
Redfish“The only boat around bringing fish to the boat. You walk away feeling like you made a friend.”
Tarpon, full day“Everything we wanted it to be and more. We caught 22 fish, including six tarpon.”
Snook“Captain Fred is the real deal. Landed a 37-inch snook.”
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Redfish on your mind? Text Capt. Fred.
Send your date, half or full day and how many anglers to (407) 948-5035. You will hear back fast, usually from the boat.
Text or call (407) 948-5035