Spot Stalker LLC – Mosquito Lagoon

Spot Stalker Charters invites you to an exciting fishing trip in the backwater areas and flats of Mosquito Lagoon. Mosquito Lagoon is located primarily in the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge and will allow for some great scenery and an occasional rocket launch from the NASA complex which is located on Merritt Island. Captain Todd Vivian will have you fishing the mangrove-lined shorelines of the lagoon and around the spoil islands of the Indian River, showing you the best fishing spots.

You will be fishing aboard a Back Country 161 Ghost that’s powered by a 90 HP Mercury engine and a Minn Kota trolling motor that helps it navigate shallow waters with ease. It comes with GPS, a fishfinder, and all the necessary essentials for a fun and productive trip.

Captain Todd has decades of experience fishing in the eastern part of Florida and can accommodate beginners and veteran anglers alike. Some of the fish species you are likely to encounter on a trip are Redfish, Trout, Mangrove Snapper, and Black Drum. Those who like to catch their fish on the fly should let the captain know, so he can furnish them with fly fishing gear if necessary (2 person max).

The price of any trip will include rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as the necessary fishing licenses and water. Make sure to bring your own lunch if you’re up for a snack during the trip, along with a pair of sunglasses and a hat so you can fish in comfort.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $450
    For parties of 1 or 2, you will prowl backcountry and flats in search of Redfish and Trout. The crew fishes areas such as Hong Kong Flats, Georges Bar, Shotgun, Slippery, Orange Island, Eldora, or the east wall. The captain will provide water, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent. . The start times change with sunrise times – in the summer it will be around 6:00 a.m. and in the winter it may be 7:00 a.m.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $450
    For parties of 1 or 2, you will prowl the backcountry and flats in search of Redfish and Trout. You will fish areas such as Hong Kong Flats, Georges Bar, Shotgun, Slippery, Orange Island, Eldora, or the east wall. The captain will provide water, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent. The start times change with sunrise times – in the summer it will be around 6:00 a.m. and in the winter it may be 7:00 a.m.
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FAQs about Spot Stalker LLC – Mosquito Lagoon

Spot Stalker LLC – Mosquito Lagoon offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Spot Stalker LLC – Mosquito Lagoon, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor MinnKota iPilot
  • Ice Box 1 Engel Coolers

Trips booked with Spot Stalker LLC – Mosquito Lagoon include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (MHX Spinning & Casting Rods & Shimano Reels)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water.)
  • Fishing License (Saltwater)
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (Upon request.)

Spot Stalker LLC – Mosquito Lagoon offers the following types of fishing:
  • Flats Fishing (Mosquito Lagoon / Indian River)
  • Backcountry Fishing (Mosquito Lagoon)

Spot Stalker LLC – Mosquito Lagoon offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning (Light Spinning)
  • Fly Fishing (Upon Request)
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Spot Stalker LLC – Mosquito Lagoon include:
  • Black Drum
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Todd Vivian
Mims, Florida, United States
38 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
103 Customer reviews
Member since September 2016
I began fishing the flats and backwaters of Florida over 20 years ago. I have lived in Florida now since 2008 and spend over 200 days a year on the water in the Mosquito Lagoon and North Indian River areas. I grew up in the Pacific NW and fishing is some of my earliest memories. After college I went to work for Lamiglas, Inc. as a rod/blank designer. Lamiglas is one of the NW's largest Fishing Rod Manufacturers. After 20 years designing rods for Lamiglas I moved to Florida where I have been designing rod building components and equipment along with rod blanks for Mud Hole Custom Tackle.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Ladyfish Ladyfish
Redfish Redfish
Snook Snook

Boat specs

Back Country (Flats boat) originally built in 2002, and restored in 2021. Powered by a 90HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
17 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

Flats Fishing
Mosquito Lagoon / Indian River
Backcountry Fishing
Mosquito Lagoon

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Light Spinning
Fly Fishing
Upon Request
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
MinnKota iPilot
Ice Box
1 Engel Coolers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
MHX Spinning & Casting Rods & Shimano Reels
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks
Water.
Fishing License
Saltwater
Fly Fishing Equipment
Upon request.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Encouraged

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Great half day on the water with the kids
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Chris S.
Merritt Island, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half Day Flats Fishing with Captain Todd on Mosquito Lagoon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 30, 2022
My 17 year old son and I had a great day flats fishing with Captain Todd!  His expertise as a guide is excellent and he is...
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Cory A.
Chicago, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great half day on the water with the kids

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 26, 2022
Todd was great with my two sons 4 and 7 and a half day was perfect in terms of time.  The boat was perfect and we caught 6...
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Grant C.
Seaford, DE
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in February

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 21, 2023
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Dustin H.
Charleston, West Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Trip With Captain Todd Vivian (Spot Stalker Charters)

3/4 Day Trip (AM) Beach on June 20, 2018
I’ve been on fishing trips and charters from Florida through Northern Ontario and working with Todd Vivian was the best I’ve...
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Michael M.
Waynesboro, PA
Excellent
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 26, 2021
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