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Cocoa Beach Surf Fishing Charters
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Cocoa Beach Surf Fishing Charters

Cocoa Beach, Forenede Stater
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I became a fisherman because it's been I my blood since birth. The earliest pictures of me are with a fishing rod in hand. Fortunate to grow up along the Space Coast of Florida where I spent every day of my youth fishing or surfing. I continued to excel in school while managing my full-time fishing lifestyle and graduated with a degree in financial investments. I put my best foot forward in the financial world for almost two years before I headed back to the ocean. Some people just aren't built for an office life. So now I spend my fall through spring months fishing here along the Central East Coast of Florida. I transition to charter fishing in Ketchikan, Alaska for the summer months for halibut, salmon, and lingcod. I love both fisheries and areas of the world immensely and this is why I share my time accordingly. If you book a trip with me you're guaranteed to get a passionate and hardworking guide that excels in delivering lifetime experiences on the water.

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  • Carly Davis
    Carly Davis
    us
    New Mexico, USA
    Medlem siden 2026

    Kaptajnen aflyste

    Turen skulle have fundet sted den August 13, 2026
    Charteroperatøren annullerede på turdatoen. Dette er en automatisk besked.
  • Jay Mc
    Jay Mc
    us
    Ohio, USA
    Medlem siden 2026

    Kaptajnen aflyste

    Turen skulle have fundet sted den July 20, 2026
    Charteroperatøren annullerede -7 dage efter turdatoen.
  • Brian Tinsley
    Brian Tinsley
    Tilbagevendende lystfisker
    us
    Delaware, USA
    Medlem siden 2024
    7 ture
    5.0
    Verificeret

    We all caught fish

    4 Timers Haj Og Fisk Kombi 8AM • 9 voksne • 1 barn

    Had a great time. there were seven people in our group and everyone caught fish. would highly recommended, especially for large groups.

  • Bridget Kokesh
    Bridget Kokesh
    us
    Minnesota, USA
    Medlem siden 2025
    5.0
    Verificeret

    March fishing trip

    4 Timers Strandfiskeri 8AM • 4 voksne • 1 barn
    Indberettet fangst:
    Blåbars (Tailor)
    Southern Kingfish
    Atlantisk crevalle
  • Gary Olcott
    Gary Olcott
    Tilbagevendende lystfisker
    us
    West Virginia, USA
    Medlem siden 2019
    2 ture
    5.0
    Verificeret

    Amazing family memories!!!

    4 Timers Haj Og Fisk Kombi 8AM • 6 voksne • 1 barn

    Our entire family reeled in many fish and we learned so much about surf fishing from Lukas. We even caught over 10 Sharks. We caught lemon shark, bonnet head shark, whiting, spot croakers, 2 different catfish species (hard head and sail) and pompano. Lukas was well prepared and had everything we needed. Everyone from the grandparents to the younger children reeled in fish and had a blast. Thank you for the wonderful guided fishing experience and all the family memories we made on your trip!

    Indberettet fangst:
    Pompano
    Citronhaj
    Southern Kingfish

Rigtige fangster delt af vores fællesskab

  • Shark And Fish Combo Beach Fishing
    Shark And Fish Combo Beach FishingCocoa Beach, Florida
    A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish on the beach, with ocean waves in the background.
    Bridget K.
    Bridget K.
  • Shark And Fish Combo Beach Fishing
    Shark And Fish Combo Beach FishingCocoa Beach, Florida
    A family enjoying a day at the beach, with children exploring the shoreline and interacting with a fishing net.
    Fish 1
    Fårehovedhavrude
    Joe S.
    Joe S.
    Eric was a great fishing guide and all around fantastic person. He was easy going, knowledgeable, and great with the kids. He not only got us on some awesome fish but educated us on so many things. Highly recommend this company and Eric as a guide.
  • Shark And Fish Combo Beach Fishing
    Shark And Fish Combo Beach FishingCocoa Beach, Florida
    An angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish on the beach, with a clear blue sky and ocean in the background.
    John M.
    John M.
  • Shark And Fish Combo Beach Fishing
    Shark And Fish Combo Beach FishingCocoa Beach, Florida
    A young angler casting a line on a sandy beach, with overcast skies and gentle waves in the background.
    Florida family beach fishing trips are on fire! Fishing the beach near Melbourne and Cocoa Beach has proved extremely productive. Families are enjoying catching pompano, whiting, drum and sharks from the comfort of the sand. Book your trip today to enjoy this authentic Florida beach fishing experience.
  • Shark And Fish Combo Beach Fishing
    Shark And Fish Combo Beach FishingCocoa Beach, Florida
    Two anglers on the beach, one holding a fish while the other prepares to cast. The scene captures the excitement of surf fishing with a beautiful coastal backdrop.
    Sergio P.
    Sergio P.
    We definitely recommend doing this! Eric was amazing and so helpful! He was very knowledgeable, patient and friendly with our family! We will be doing this again next year! They have earned a loyal customer! Thank you Eric!!
  • Shark And Fish Combo Beach Fishing
    Shark And Fish Combo Beach FishingCocoa Beach, Florida
    Three adult anglers pose on a sandy beach while displaying a silver pompano-like fish caught with a spinning rod by the ocean.
    Fish 1
    Fårehovedhavrude
    May and June mark the seasonal species changing of the guard along the Central East Coast of Florida. Meaning, summertime surf fishing translates to big fish with early morning and late afternoons providing the best conditions. With the heat of the day causing a slowing of all species and activity it remains vital to hit the surf in the coolest periods of the day. Look for giant snook and tarpon to be active feeding on baitfish in the near shore troughs and beyond the sandbars. The best methods to target these trophy fish will be illustrated in the text below. While the central focus of summertime surf fishing will be headlined around snook and tarpon. It’s important to understand there is still a good quality bite for pompano, whiting and sheepshead. With that being said, our go to setup for fishing the beach this time of year consists of a diversified setup. Typically we prefer to run 3-4 standard pompano rigs casted at various distances from the shore, targeting pompano and whiting along with the other species. In addition, we will run 1-2 live baits setups with mullet, croakers or chunked bait casted in the first or second trough. Lastly, we employ a light action casting rod worked along the shoreline with a bucktail, diving plug, or swimbait. The pompano run has continued to impress local anglers with the run providing an extended version that keeps the fun coming. Mid tides have been best with the water clarity and seaweed. Various floats and multicolored beads are the key to success. Note it’s important to learn to tie pompano rigs. For those using store bought rigs, you are at a serious disadvantage. Because you can’t adapt and run diversified setups with store bought rigs. For example, we constantly tie specific customized rigs based on the daily conditions. This will lead to exponentially higher catches. Diving deeper into the targeting techniques for snook and tarpon, we will discuss how these species react to various presentations. There’s three main techniques that prove most effective for catching snook and tarpon from the beaches along the Space Coast. Firstly, soaking live baits on a fishfinder rig in the first or second trough gives one the ability to work multiple rods simultaneously which increases the opportunities. Fish finder rigs consist of a one to three ounce weight, a one to two foot 40lb fluorocarbon leader and a 3/0–5/0 circle hook. Hook mullet, croakers or threadfins in the nose or anal fins for best presentation. Secondly, one of my personal favorites is casting live baits in the breaking waves along the shore. This method imitates a confused baitfish being washed in and out from the beach. In turn, causing nearby ambushing species lurking in the first trough to take notice and pounce on the opportunity. The fun part of this style is actively working the shoreline with repetitive casts and presentations. Not to mention when strikes occur it can be right at your feet in ankle high water. There’s nothing like seeing a giant snook go airborne on your bait just fingertips away from you. Then the battle ensues on light tackle gear. Lastly it’s the gorilla style approach of light tackle equipment with a small case of lures and lots of walking along the shore edge. This method is all about finding the fish and not waiting for them to come to you. Using swimbaits, diving plugs and bucktails you’ll work the shorelines casting 45 degrees out and retrieving them while maximizing the presentation in the troughs where these fish will be most concentrated. Casting in this regard isn't for the faint of heart as you can ensure there’s a lot of walking and a lot of casts. But understand the reward that comes when the startling strike ignites your adrenaline with a leaping tarpon or drag screaming snook.
  • Shark And Fish Combo Beach Fishing
    Shark And Fish Combo Beach FishingCocoa Beach, Florida
    A close-up of a person holding a shiny fish, likely a Pompano, showcasing the catch on a sandy beach.
    Fish 1
    Blåbars (Tailor)
    Space Coast Surf Fishing Rockets Upwards April didn’t disappoint for surf fishing enthusiasts along the Space Coast! Due in part to the much awaited spring pompano run that hit our coasts with a sonic boom of a bang. Large pompano ranging from 3-4 pounds were consistently landed on local area beaches. Everywhere in Brevard county experienced spurts of this spring run, from Sebastian Inlet to Cape Canaveral. Spring weather blessed us with a crisp essence of cool breezes and pompano. This was essentially rejoiced by all as the final transition into the dog days of summer took effect. In other headlines, big bull whiting came out to play in April and that's a trend we should see persist into May. Look for whiting to concentrate on outflows and drop offs along the beach. These signature areas can be identified by distinguishing the confused looking surfaces slapping against each other in an unorganized manner. Surf fishing rigs with small hooks accompanied with beads and tipped with Fishbites and shrimp have the best results. Subsequently, pompano typically concentrate in similar areas so be ready with multiple rods to target these hot zones! Record blue fish blitzing continues late into this 2024 surf fishing season. The sheer size of the bluefish this year is something worth taking note of. In my 30 plus years of surf fishing the Space Coast, I have yet to see such a run. Not only in size and numbers, but the water temperatures seem to have slightly deteriorated the bite. Meaning the onslaught of blue has been consistent, large and with no end in sight. The best way to target bluefish in the surf is using fresh cut bait, rigged on a pompano rig with chartreuse floats. Shark fishing takes charge! Leading into the great fishing we experienced in April didn’t come without the apex predators of them all. Sharks infiltrated area beaches with high numbers and tenacity. Pompano and whiting were quickly shredded from lines if one wasn’t quick enough to retrieve these fish species. Blacktip sharks, lemon sharks and hammerhead sharks rounded off the top shark species caught in April. Look for this to continue into May with the water temperatures continuing to warm. Fresh cut bait did the trick and outfished the live baits proportionally. Get in on this hot action if you’re looking to hook into a trophy. Lastly, look for the month of May as a time of year where you can expect to see a different cast of characters appear. Snook and flounder will be pursuing the first and second trough searching for baitfish and crustaceans. May is one of the best times of year to target flounder in the surf. Using swimbaits, soft plastics and diving plugs to work the shorelines with light tackle spinning rods. This method of surf fishing is not only productive, but highly engaging as you cast repeatedly and walk the stretches of shoreline.
  • Shark And Fish Combo Beach Fishing
    Shark And Fish Combo Beach FishingCocoa Beach, Florida
    A young girl and an adult male proudly displaying a caught shark on the beach, showcasing a successful fishing trip in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Sorttippet haj
    Gary O.
    Gary O.
    Our entire family reeled in many fish and we learned so much about surf fishing from Lukas. We even caught over 10 Sharks. We caught lemon shark, bonnet head shark, whiting, spot croakers, 2 different catfish species (hard head and sail) and pompano. Lukas was well prepared and had everything we needed. Everyone from the grandparents to the younger children reeled in fish and had a blast. Thank you for the wonderful guided fishing experience and all the family memories we made on your trip!
  • Shark And Fish Combo Beach Fishing
    Shark And Fish Combo Beach FishingCocoa Beach, Florida
    Young angler holding a freshly caught fish on a sandy beach with a surf-fishing rod and ocean waves in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Plettet trommefisk
    March Surf Fishing Report Melbourne Beach And Cocoa beach Spring surf fishing on the Space Coast equates to big catches of pompano, whiting, flounder and sharks. Melbourne beach surf fishing for pompano continues to pickup as they infiltrate local area waters. Pompano will be making their way back north for the summer time. Cocoa beach fishing tours produced whiting on the inside trough or second trough as they peruse the surf for crustaceans. In addition, we’ll see flounder fishing firing up as they ambush bait in the first trough near Patrick Auir Force Base south to Sebastian Inlet. Furthermore the shark fishing charters near Cocoa Beach is in full swing! For this interested in these catching strong acrobatic species from the beach, March and April are great months. Pompano Fishing Florida Pompano on a parade, as we circle back to the spring run which can provide great spurts of schooling fish. Melbourne beach surf fishing reports are showing fish in this region along with Cape Canaveral. The key to finding and staying on these schools of pompano will directly relate to water temperature and clarity. With that being said pompano prefer water temps ranging from 66-74 degrees. Not only do they prefer specific water temps, but water clarity holds the key for getting on the bite. Shades of green and blue, Caribean sea colors, make for the most probable scenario. Best Family Beach Fishing Trips Catching pompano in the surf can be tricky for most anglers, regardless of their experience. Pompano are simply one touch species because of their patterns to move and cover so much ground. There one day and gone the next! “Should of been here yesterday,” pompano stories are enough to drive one crazy. With that being said we are here to inform and guide you to pompano success. If you’re still not having the pompano fortune you desire, simply read these articles and/or contact us to book a trip or lesson. Best Beach Fishing Rigs For Pompano Fishing for the much desired pompano will indirectly lead to decent bycatches of whiting, black drum and bluefish without the predetermined effort. Pompano rigs with chartreuse floats and pearl colored beads make a great combination in the spring! In addition, Fishbites electric chicken crab scent is highly recommended in tipping your pompano rigs. The combination of Fishbites paired with live sand fleas, fresh shrimp and clams will produce the knockout punch you’re looking for. Catch Flounder In The Surf Cocoa Beach Surf Fishing Charters is ramping up for the spring flounder run. The flounder run kicks off in the spring months from March through May. Using artificial lures such as swim baits, buck tails and diving plugs produce ocean roaming flounder year after year. The excitement of casting lures with light to medium action rods make for a fun and exciting surf fishing adventure. Consider working artificial lures or live baits close to the shore in the first and second trough in order to target these camouflage ambush predators. With that being said, you can’t catch them at home, so hit the surf during this pristine time of year!
  • Shark And Fish Combo Beach Fishing
    Shark And Fish Combo Beach FishingCocoa Beach, Florida
    An angler reeling in a shark while standing in the surf, showcasing the excitement of beach fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Sorttippet haj
    Beach Shark Fishing and Pompano Fishing At Its Best Bountiful catches and beautiful beach days continue to comprise the winter surf fishing season for 2024. Well there have been detrimental weather windows here and there, but overall at least we’re not scraping ice from our windshields right? With that being said, let's take a look at what’s been happening in the surf fishing realm along the Space Coast. Furthermore, we’ll take a look ahead of what's to come. Pompano Fishing: Florida’s Central East Coast The pompano fishing in Brevard County absolutely went off beginning in December and should continue into March. While there’s definitely different pockets of life based on conditions it continues to be a stellar season for surf fishing pompano. Firstly, the days of clean water held fish in multiple areas from Cocoa Beach south to the Sebastian Inlet. Fishing multiple runouts, rip currents and troughs held the keys to success. In addition, the top baits for catching pompano are live sand fleas, fresh shrimp and Fishbites in an assortment of colors and flavors. Look for this trend to continue into February as long as the water temperatures don't get into the low 60’s. Whiting, Bluefish, And Black Drum One of the main species that’s been active in the surf are large bull whiting. The big whiting didn't make much of an impact in the surf fishing last year, so the initial signs are extremely encouraging. Large whiting used to be a staple in the Space Coast fishery that even the most novice surf fishing anglers could rely on. Known for their flaky white meat and naturally curious behavior. It was typically assumed you could head home with a bucket full of whiting for dinner. In contrast to the headliner pompano fishing that’s been taking place, I'm personally encouraged on the whiting front as well. February Is The Month For Giant Black Drum Start your engines if you’re looking for that trophy catch of the enormous black drum that comb local beaches. Winter surf fishing for giant black drum means you could hook into anywhere from a 40-70lb black drum. Hence be prepared for the tackle to combat these, “big uglies”. Large schools of black drum will be working their way up and down the beaches feeding on crustaceans. Use a beefed up pompano rig, jig or fish finder rig and place them in front of the schools approaching. Long casts are often needed, so be sure to have plenty of line capacity on your surf fishing reels when targeting the large ones. Not to mention, once you hook into a big drum the drag is going to go screaming! You’ll want anywhere from 20-50lb main line for your best opportunity to land one. Shark Fishing Brevard County Shark fishing remains active along Brevard County beaches. Blacktip sharks, sandbar sharks and bonnethead sharks are the main species we're catching in the surf. Fresh cut bait continues to deliver best results cast into the second trough. Be prepared to quickly release sharks in the manner performed in the mandatory shark fishing Florida course online. Have fun and enjoy the great surf fishing on tap!

Hvad bider på krogen med Shark And Fish Combo Beach Fishing i Cocoa Beach

Kom til Cocoa Beach i sen efterår, og du vil finde rolige strande og noget af årets bedste fiskeri. Sletterne er fyldt med store rød trommefisk og kæmpe plettet trommefisk. Der er bestemt meget at være taknemmelig for denne måned!

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A young angler casting a line on a sandy beach, with overcast skies and gentle waves in the background.

FABULOUS FLORIDA BEACH FISHING TRIPS

Dec 6, 2024 • Cocoa Beach
Florida family beach fishing trips are on fire! Fishing the beach near Melbourne and Cocoa Beach has proved extremely productive. Families are enjoying catching pompano, whiting, drum and sharks from the comfort of the sand. Book your trip today to enjoy this authentic Florida beach fishing experience.
Vis mere
Three adult anglers pose on a sandy beach while displaying a silver pompano-like fish caught with a spinning rod by the ocean.

RED HOT BEACH FISHING

May 4, 2024 • Cocoa Beach
May and June mark the seasonal species changing of the guard along the Central East Coast of Florida. Meaning, summertime surf fishing translates to big fish with early morning and late afternoons providing the best conditions. With the heat of the day causing a slowing of all species and activity it remains vital to hit the surf in the coolest periods of the day. Look for giant snook and tarpon to be active feeding on baitfish in the near shore troughs and beyond the sandbars. The best methods to target these trophy fish will be illustrated in the text below. While the central focus of summertime surf fishing will be headlined around snook and tarpon. It’s important to understand there is still a good quality bite for pompano, whiting and sheepshead. With that being said, our go to setup for fishing the beach this time of year consists of a diversified setup. Typically we prefer to run 3-4 standard pompano rigs casted at various distances from the shore, targeting pompano and whiting along with the other species. In addition, we will run 1-2 live baits setups with mullet, croakers or chunked bait casted in the first or second trough. Lastly, we employ a light action casting rod worked along the shoreline with a bucktail, diving plug, or swimbait. The pompano run has continued to impress local anglers with the run providing an extended version that keeps the fun coming. Mid tides have been best with the water clarity and seaweed. Various floats and multicolored beads are the key to success. Note it’s important to learn to tie pompano rigs. For those using store bought rigs, you are at a serious disadvantage. Because you can’t adapt and run diversified setups with store bought rigs. For example, we constantly tie specific customized rigs based on the daily conditions. This will lead to exponentially higher catches. Diving deeper into the targeting techniques for snook and tarpon, we will discuss how these species react to various presentations. There’s three main techniques that prove most effective for catching snook and tarpon from the beaches along the Space Coast. Firstly, soaking live baits on a fishfinder rig in the first or second trough gives one the ability to work multiple rods simultaneously which increases the opportunities. Fish finder rigs consist of a one to three ounce weight, a one to two foot 40lb fluorocarbon leader and a 3/0–5/0 circle hook. Hook mullet, croakers or threadfins in the nose or anal fins for best presentation. Secondly, one of my personal favorites is casting live baits in the breaking waves along the shore. This method imitates a confused baitfish being washed in and out from the beach. In turn, causing nearby ambushing species lurking in the first trough to take notice and pounce on the opportunity. The fun part of this style is actively working the shoreline with repetitive casts and presentations. Not to mention when strikes occur it can be right at your feet in ankle high water. There’s nothing like seeing a giant snook go airborne on your bait just fingertips away from you. Then the battle ensues on light tackle gear. Lastly it’s the gorilla style approach of light tackle equipment with a small case of lures and lots of walking along the shore edge. This method is all about finding the fish and not waiting for them to come to you. Using swimbaits, diving plugs and bucktails you’ll work the shorelines casting 45 degrees out and retrieving them while maximizing the presentation in the troughs where these fish will be most concentrated. Casting in this regard isn't for the faint of heart as you can ensure there’s a lot of walking and a lot of casts. But understand the reward that comes when the startling strike ignites your adrenaline with a leaping tarpon or drag screaming snook.
Vis mere
A close-up of a person holding a shiny fish, likely a Pompano, showcasing the catch on a sandy beach.

BEACH FISHING ON FIRE!!

Apr 3, 2024 • Cocoa Beach
Space Coast Surf Fishing Rockets Upwards April didn’t disappoint for surf fishing enthusiasts along the Space Coast! Due in part to the much awaited spring pompano run that hit our coasts with a sonic boom of a bang. Large pompano ranging from 3-4 pounds were consistently landed on local area beaches. Everywhere in Brevard county experienced spurts of this spring run, from Sebastian Inlet to Cape Canaveral. Spring weather blessed us with a crisp essence of cool breezes and pompano. This was essentially rejoiced by all as the final transition into the dog days of summer took effect. In other headlines, big bull whiting came out to play in April and that's a trend we should see persist into May. Look for whiting to concentrate on outflows and drop offs along the beach. These signature areas can be identified by distinguishing the confused looking surfaces slapping against each other in an unorganized manner. Surf fishing rigs with small hooks accompanied with beads and tipped with Fishbites and shrimp have the best results. Subsequently, pompano typically concentrate in similar areas so be ready with multiple rods to target these hot zones! Record blue fish blitzing continues late into this 2024 surf fishing season. The sheer size of the bluefish this year is something worth taking note of. In my 30 plus years of surf fishing the Space Coast, I have yet to see such a run. Not only in size and numbers, but the water temperatures seem to have slightly deteriorated the bite. Meaning the onslaught of blue has been consistent, large and with no end in sight. The best way to target bluefish in the surf is using fresh cut bait, rigged on a pompano rig with chartreuse floats. Shark fishing takes charge! Leading into the great fishing we experienced in April didn’t come without the apex predators of them all. Sharks infiltrated area beaches with high numbers and tenacity. Pompano and whiting were quickly shredded from lines if one wasn’t quick enough to retrieve these fish species. Blacktip sharks, lemon sharks and hammerhead sharks rounded off the top shark species caught in April. Look for this to continue into May with the water temperatures continuing to warm. Fresh cut bait did the trick and outfished the live baits proportionally. Get in on this hot action if you’re looking to hook into a trophy. Lastly, look for the month of May as a time of year where you can expect to see a different cast of characters appear. Snook and flounder will be pursuing the first and second trough searching for baitfish and crustaceans. May is one of the best times of year to target flounder in the surf. Using swimbaits, soft plastics and diving plugs to work the shorelines with light tackle spinning rods. This method of surf fishing is not only productive, but highly engaging as you cast repeatedly and walk the stretches of shoreline.
Vis mere
Young angler holding a freshly caught fish on a sandy beach with a surf-fishing rod and ocean waves in the background.

SHARK FISHING AND FAMILY BEACH FUN!!!

Mar 7, 2024 • Cocoa Beach
March Surf Fishing Report Melbourne Beach And Cocoa beach Spring surf fishing on the Space Coast equates to big catches of pompano, whiting, flounder and sharks. Melbourne beach surf fishing for pompano continues to pickup as they infiltrate local area waters. Pompano will be making their way back north for the summer time. Cocoa beach fishing tours produced whiting on the inside trough or second trough as they peruse the surf for crustaceans. In addition, we’ll see flounder fishing firing up as they ambush bait in the first trough near Patrick Auir Force Base south to Sebastian Inlet. Furthermore the shark fishing charters near Cocoa Beach is in full swing! For this interested in these catching strong acrobatic species from the beach, March and April are great months. Pompano Fishing Florida Pompano on a parade, as we circle back to the spring run which can provide great spurts of schooling fish. Melbourne beach surf fishing reports are showing fish in this region along with Cape Canaveral. The key to finding and staying on these schools of pompano will directly relate to water temperature and clarity. With that being said pompano prefer water temps ranging from 66-74 degrees. Not only do they prefer specific water temps, but water clarity holds the key for getting on the bite. Shades of green and blue, Caribean sea colors, make for the most probable scenario. Best Family Beach Fishing Trips Catching pompano in the surf can be tricky for most anglers, regardless of their experience. Pompano are simply one touch species because of their patterns to move and cover so much ground. There one day and gone the next! “Should of been here yesterday,” pompano stories are enough to drive one crazy. With that being said we are here to inform and guide you to pompano success. If you’re still not having the pompano fortune you desire, simply read these articles and/or contact us to book a trip or lesson. Best Beach Fishing Rigs For Pompano Fishing for the much desired pompano will indirectly lead to decent bycatches of whiting, black drum and bluefish without the predetermined effort. Pompano rigs with chartreuse floats and pearl colored beads make a great combination in the spring! In addition, Fishbites electric chicken crab scent is highly recommended in tipping your pompano rigs. The combination of Fishbites paired with live sand fleas, fresh shrimp and clams will produce the knockout punch you’re looking for. Catch Flounder In The Surf Cocoa Beach Surf Fishing Charters is ramping up for the spring flounder run. The flounder run kicks off in the spring months from March through May. Using artificial lures such as swim baits, buck tails and diving plugs produce ocean roaming flounder year after year. The excitement of casting lures with light to medium action rods make for a fun and exciting surf fishing adventure. Consider working artificial lures or live baits close to the shore in the first and second trough in order to target these camouflage ambush predators. With that being said, you can’t catch them at home, so hit the surf during this pristine time of year!
Vis mere
An angler reeling in a shark while standing in the surf, showcasing the excitement of beach fishing.

SHARK FISHING FROM THE SHORE!!! HOTTT

Jan 8, 2024 • Cocoa Beach
Beach Shark Fishing and Pompano Fishing At Its Best Bountiful catches and beautiful beach days continue to comprise the winter surf fishing season for 2024. Well there have been detrimental weather windows here and there, but overall at least we’re not scraping ice from our windshields right? With that being said, let's take a look at what’s been happening in the surf fishing realm along the Space Coast. Furthermore, we’ll take a look ahead of what's to come. Pompano Fishing: Florida’s Central East Coast The pompano fishing in Brevard County absolutely went off beginning in December and should continue into March. While there’s definitely different pockets of life based on conditions it continues to be a stellar season for surf fishing pompano. Firstly, the days of clean water held fish in multiple areas from Cocoa Beach south to the Sebastian Inlet. Fishing multiple runouts, rip currents and troughs held the keys to success. In addition, the top baits for catching pompano are live sand fleas, fresh shrimp and Fishbites in an assortment of colors and flavors. Look for this trend to continue into February as long as the water temperatures don't get into the low 60’s. Whiting, Bluefish, And Black Drum One of the main species that’s been active in the surf are large bull whiting. The big whiting didn't make much of an impact in the surf fishing last year, so the initial signs are extremely encouraging. Large whiting used to be a staple in the Space Coast fishery that even the most novice surf fishing anglers could rely on. Known for their flaky white meat and naturally curious behavior. It was typically assumed you could head home with a bucket full of whiting for dinner. In contrast to the headliner pompano fishing that’s been taking place, I'm personally encouraged on the whiting front as well. February Is The Month For Giant Black Drum Start your engines if you’re looking for that trophy catch of the enormous black drum that comb local beaches. Winter surf fishing for giant black drum means you could hook into anywhere from a 40-70lb black drum. Hence be prepared for the tackle to combat these, “big uglies”. Large schools of black drum will be working their way up and down the beaches feeding on crustaceans. Use a beefed up pompano rig, jig or fish finder rig and place them in front of the schools approaching. Long casts are often needed, so be sure to have plenty of line capacity on your surf fishing reels when targeting the large ones. Not to mention, once you hook into a big drum the drag is going to go screaming! You’ll want anywhere from 20-50lb main line for your best opportunity to land one. Shark Fishing Brevard County Shark fishing remains active along Brevard County beaches. Blacktip sharks, sandbar sharks and bonnethead sharks are the main species we're catching in the surf. Fresh cut bait continues to deliver best results cast into the second trough. Be prepared to quickly release sharks in the manner performed in the mandatory shark fishing Florida course online. Have fun and enjoy the great surf fishing on tap!
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A young boy proudly holds a freshly caught fish alongside an adult on the beach, showcasing a fun family fishing experience.

BEST FAMILY FISHING ON FIRE!!!!!

Dec 30, 2023 • Cocoa Beach
What a way to spend the day with family and friends of all ages!! All month we’ve caught tons of fish and shared the experiences with generations of family groups. That’s the beauty of surf fishing! From children to grandparents it’s a fun fishing adventure for the entire family! Checkout the beautiful catches we’ve had through December and will continue into January. Pompano, whiting, sharks, jack crevalle, bluefish and more!! Don’t wait to get in on the action because it’s hotttt right now.
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