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East Side Surf Fishing 

4.9
(5 reviews)
 4005 Florida A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951, United States–
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East Side Surf Fishing 

Melbourne Beach, FL, United States
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4.9
(5 reviews)
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East Side Surf Fishing specializes in fishing the waters around Melbourne Beach and invites you along for a trip to remember.

The stunning scenery here includes inshore waters, including a few honey holes that only the locals can clue you in on.

All the gear you will need, including rods and reels, as well as lures and live bait will all be provided!

Around our area you will often see anglers targeting Pompano, Whiting, Bluefish, Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, Blacktip Shark, Nurse Shark, Bull Shark, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and more, depending on the time of year.

Any legal fish caught during the trip is yours to take with you. Shasta or Matt will even clean your catch for you so it's hassle-free when you get home. Now that's a fresh meal! You're welcome to bring a group as large as 4 on this guided experience. You'll be fishing without a boat, so expect to make your way on foot at least part of the time and come dressed for current weather conditions.

Your fishing license for the day is not included, so members of your group may need to buy one. You can find out more online, including exceptions that may apply. Be sure to dress in layers and suitable footwear (if you aren't sure what that means, just ask). Bringing bottled water, sunglasses, and sunblock is never a bad idea, no matter the weather.

Shasta and Matt will have cold waters for you. If you wish to bring your own beverages as well, feel free. This is a kid-friendly experience, so feel free to bring the whole family along and pack any snacks or extra clothing they may need ( Kids love to get sandy!). 

East Side Surf Fishing cannot wait to fish with you! They are just a click away!

East Side Surf Fishing specializes in fishing the waters around Melbourne Beach and invites you along for a trip to remember.

The stunning scenery here includes inshore waters, including a few honey holes that only the locals can clue you in on.

All the gear you will need, including rods and reels, as well as lures and live bait will all be provided!

Around our area you will often see anglers targeting Pompano, Whiting, Bluefish, Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, Blacktip Shark, Nurse Shark, Bull Shark, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and more, depending on the time of year.

Any legal fish caught during the trip is yours to take with you. Shasta or Matt will even clean your catch for you so it's hassle-free when you get home. Now that's a fresh meal! You're welcome to bring a group as large as 4 on this guided experience. You'll be fishing without a boat, so expect to make your way on foot at least part of the time and come dressed for current weather conditions.

Your fishing license for the day is not included, so members of your group may need to buy one. You can find out more online, including exceptions that may apply. Be sure to dress in layers and suitable footwear (if you aren't sure what that means, just ask). Bringing bottled water, sunglasses, and sunblock is never a bad idea, no matter the weather.

Shasta and Matt will have cold waters for you. If you wish to bring your own beverages as well, feel free. This is a kid-friendly experience, so feel free to bring the whole family along and pack any snacks or extra clothing they may need ( Kids love to get sandy!). 

East Side Surf Fishing cannot wait to fish with you! They are just a click away!

East Side Surf Fishing
Charter Operator
East Side Surf Fishing
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Child friendly
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Child friendly

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
3 Hour Trip – Sunrise (Land Based)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $300
Private tour: up to 3 people
3 Hour Trip – Snook/Robalo Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Aug 1 (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Snook
US $300
Private tour: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
5 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (6)

Reviews (5)

  • Brian Barnett
    Brian Barnett
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Experience

    4 Hour Trip – Land Based on October 24, 2024 • 2 adults

    Had a great day hanging with Shasta and Matt. We learned so much. They went above and beyond to try to hook us fish. Including going out into the waves over their heads to cast out the lines further! What could be better sand waves, sunrise, and fishing.

  • Michael Montoya
    Michael Montoya
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    Fantastic Crew

    3 Hour Trip – Snook/Robalo Fishing on July 27, 2024 • 4 adults

    Matthew and Rio are awesome guys. Nice, patient, great with kids and did a great job explaining everything we had questions about. Land based fishing in late July is not optimal so we were lucky to get a handful of little pompano, and several small catfish. No snook or bigger game fish. Not for a lack of trying, the guys went out of their way to exhaust all options and worked tirelessly to find ways to get hits. Top notch guys I would highly recommend!

  • Ryan Steer
    Ryan Steer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Superb surf fishing

    3 Hour Trip – Sunrise (Land Based) on June 22, 2025 • 3 adults

    We had an excellent time fishing with Shasta! When we arrived, he already had all of the rods set up. We were able to start fishing immediately. He provided great tips and tricks for us to use the rest of the week. If you’re looking for surf fishing, I highly recommend Eastside surf fishing !

  • Saxon Sprouse
    Saxon Sprouse
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time on the beach

    3 Hour Trip – Snook/Robalo Fishing on June 7, 2025 • 1 adult

    Absolutely outstanding morning on the beach! I had a blast and caught several fish including a sting ray! Shasta is incredibly knowledgeable and taught me a lot. Great trip that I would recommend to anyone.

  • Russ Galli
    Russ Galli
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun catching Pompano

    3 Hour Trip – Sunrise (Land Based) on August 16, 2025 • 3 adults

    Mathew is a great guy and excellent fishing guide. He shared many, many tips on tackle, bait, casting techniques, and fishing locations.

FAQs about East Side Surf Fishing

East Side Surf Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Snook/Robalo Fishing (3 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Sunrise (Land Based) (3 hours)
When you book a trip with East Side Surf Fishing, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • Ice box
Trips booked with East Side Surf Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Cold waters always available )
East Side Surf Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Specializing in fishing from the beach)
  • Flats fishing
East Side Surf Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with East Side Surf Fishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Kingfish (Southern)
  • Pompano
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your operator

East Side Surf Fishing
East Side Surf Fishing
Melbourne Beach, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
5 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2022
Making memories, teaching others the skill of fishing, and putting clients on fish is what gets us up in the morning! Fishing, and allowing others to join us in the experience, are our passions. The positive impacts that fishing has had on our lives are immense, and it is our privilege to be able to share that with you!
East Side Surf Fishing
East Side Surf Fishing
1
reports
5
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
Making memories, teaching others the skill of fishing, and putting clients on fish is what gets us up in the morning! Fishing, and allowing others to join us in the experience, are our passions. The positive impacts that fishing has had on our lives are immense, and it is our privilege to be able to share that with you!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Southern Kingfish
Southern Kingfish
Pompano
Pompano
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Southern Kingfish
Southern Kingfish
Pompano
Pompano

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers discussing fishing techniques while surf fishing on a sandy beach during sunset.
    Brian B.
    Brian B.
    Had a great day hanging with Shasta and Matt. We learned so much. They went above and beyond to try to hook us fish. Including going out into the waves over their heads to cast out the lines further! What could be better sand waves, sunrise, and fishing.
  • A young angler fishing at sunset on the beach, capturing the serene beauty of the ocean and sky.
    We started the day off with steady action for Steve and family. We caught a mix of Pompano, Whiting and Palometa. We also had a flurry of catfish during the first part of the tide which kept the rods bent. Our highlights of the trip were catching two keeper Pompano and getting 3 big runs from Sharks that picked up our Big Fish Bait. Fishing is steady and looks to stay that way until the winds switch. Tight lines!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish on the sandy beach, showcasing a successful fishing experience.
    Michael M.
    Michael M.
    Matthew and Rio are awesome guys. Nice, patient, great with kids and did a great job explaining everything we had questions about. Land based fishing in late July is not optimal so we were lucky to get a handful of little pompano, and several small catfish. No snook or bigger game fish. Not for a lack of trying, the guys went out of their way to exhaust all options and worked tirelessly to find ways to get hits. Top notch guys I would highly recommend!

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Cold waters always available

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Melbourne Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)

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