Merritt Island Fishing Charters

132 fishing charters

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Top Fishing Charters in Merritt Island

Merritt Island: 132 fishing charters available

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Angler's choice

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22 ft

Up to 4 people

RocketCity Charters – Cocoa Beach

5.0/5 (204 reviews)
Cocoa Beach (9 min drive from Merritt Island)
Spend the day with RocketCity Charters and get hooked on fishing in the Space Coast! Having logged many hours on waters, Captain Joseph is prepared to put you on fish.

"After an exceptional trip earlier in the week, this one was equally as good." —⁠ Ray,
Trips from
US $300
Trips from
US $300
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23 ft

Up to 4 people

All Day Adventures

5.0/5 (3 reviews)
Merritt Island
If you're ready to experience fishing in Merritt Island, book a trip with All Day Adventures. Captain Damon will be your guide, offering years of angling experience.

"If I could give this review more than a 5, I would. This was hands-down one of the most amazing experiences we’ve ever had." —⁠ Freddie,
Trips from
US $450
Trips from
US $450

Angler's choice

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22 ft

Up to 4 people

Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters

5.0/5 (187 reviews)
Cocoa Beach (19 min drive from Merritt Island)
A day on the water with Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters has endless opportunities.

"My father-in-law and I did a 4 hour in-shore trip with Captain Cheyne." —⁠ John,
Trips from
US $300
Trips from
US $300
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25 ft

Up to 3 people

Hooknreel Fishing Charters

5.0/5 (110 reviews)
Cocoa Beach (19 min drive from Merritt Island)
Hooknreel Fishing Charters is located in Cocoa beach and offers to show you a memorable time in the beautiful waters of the Indian and Banana Rivers. Please do not ask to go fishing in the ocean. Capt.

"WOW! What a great day! Got out early to beat the heat and hit all the hunny-holes." —⁠ Cheryl,
Trips from
US $300
Trips from
US $300
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22 ft

Up to 4 people

Reel Lucky Fishing Charters LLC

5.0/5 (28 reviews)
Merritt Island
Spend the day with Reel Lucky Fishing Charters and see what's biting in Merritt Island! Having logged many hours on these waters, Captain Cody is prepared to put you on fish.

"This was by far the best fishing experience me or my son has ever had!" —⁠ FishingBooker Member,
Trips from
US $300
Trips from
US $300
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23 ft

Up to 6 people

Captain Ed's Family Fishing & Nature Charter

4.9/5 (211 reviews)
Cocoa Beach (18 min drive from Merritt Island)
Captain Ed’s Family Fishing & Nature Charter is exactly what it says in the name.

"We had a really good day on the water with Captain Ed. We got to see manatees, dolphins, a gator, and all sorts of birds." —⁠ Brian,
Trips from
US $500
Trips from
US $500
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20 ft

Up to 4 people

CastOutFishingCharter - 350 Reviews

5.0/5 (3 reviews)
Cocoa Beach (10 min drive from Merritt Island)
Thank you for considering to book with me at Cast Out Fishing Charters I am located in Mosquito Lagoon / Ponce inlet and Titusville near Cocoa Beach! I offer fun family filled fishing for everyone with any skill level! Mosquito Lagoon is about an hou

"Captain Steven was great started off not catching anything but..." —⁠ Fred,
Trips from
US $420
Trips from
US $420

Angler's choice

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36 ft

Up to 6 people

Patriot Charters

4.8/5 (213 reviews)
Port Canaveral (18 min drive from Merritt Island)
Patriot Charters and Captain Tony offer the finest and safest deep sea sport fishing adventures out of Port Canaveral, Florida.

"Our day of fishing with Captain Tony was just perfect for us." —⁠ Kimberlee,
Trips from
US $850
Trips from
US $850
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32 ft

Up to 6 people

Fin & Fly Fishing Charters – Stuart Angler

4.9/5 (21 reviews)
Cocoa Beach (16 min drive from Merritt Island)
With a wide variety of trips on offer, ranging from inshore and nearshore trips, to Shark fishing and even deep sea, offshore trips, Fin & Fly Charters truly have a trip to suit every angler.

"Fun trip. We had a good time and enjoyed being on the water." —⁠ Jerry,
Trips from
US $550
Trips from
US $550
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36 ft

Up to 6 people

Fair And Square Charters 36' Delta

4.8/5 (103 reviews)
Port Canaveral (19 min drive from Merritt Island)
Sitting just east of Orlando you can get yourself involved in some of the best sea fishing in Orlando. Captain Pat Maresca runs charter fishing in both the nearshore and offshore waters here, one of the best sport fishing grounds in the country.

"We 10/10 recommend a fishing trip with Captain Pat! He put us right on fish and we caught about 10 different species of fish." —⁠ Mariah,
Trips from
US $380
Trips from
US $380

Top deep sea fishing trips in Merritt Island

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Top-rated family fishing trips in Merritt Island

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Half-day fishing trips in Merritt Island

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Top Targeted Species in Merritt Island

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Top Types of Fishing in Merritt Island

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Merritt Island

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Fishing in Merritt Island

A Merritt Island fishing adventure on Florida’s Space Coast offers plenty of action for families and experienced anglers alike. Not only is it surrounded by the Atlantic, it’s also home to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, a hotspot for a ton of inshore species.

If it’s backcountry saltwater fishing you’re after, this is where you want to be. The Indian River, Mosquito, and Banana River Lagoon make up the Refuge and are home to a diverse ecosystem of mangrove shorelines, shallow grass flats, and creeks. As a result, it’s one of Florida’s best Redfish, Snook, Seatrout, and Tarpon fisheries! If offshore fishing is more your game, there’s plenty of Cobia, Mahi Mahi, and Sailfish to hook in the productive Atlantic.

The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge spans over 140,000 acres. There are tons of accessible areas to cover, so if you’ve got the time for a full day trip, go for it. If there’s a specific fish or area you’d like to explore, a half day trip is just as productive. Big game fishing in the Atlantic really gets going between 10 and 30 miles out, so make sure to account for travel time when choosing your trip.

There are several boat ramps in the Refuge, which provide easy access to productive inshore fishing grounds. For offshore trips, you’ll likely head out of Cape Canaveral, located about a 20-minute drive away.
 

Rules & Regulations

If you’re fishing in the Refuge make sure to book with a captain who has an annual Commercial Permit. You’ll also need to sign a self-issuing permit that you can print out online. There are quite a few regulations to be aware of when fishing here, so it’s worth reading the government issued guidelines before heading out. 

Merritt Island

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Based on 29,146 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

Merritt Island Fishing Seasons

January

Inshore, it’s all about Black Drum and Sheepshead. Looking for bigger fish? No problem! The offshore waters are teeming with Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, and Tuna.

February

The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is the place to be for monster Redfish and Black Drum. You could even end up with some Snook! If you get hit with bad weather, head over to the Kennedy Space Center for a tour.

March

The water's heating up and so is the inshore fishing! Hook Redfish, Snook, and Seatrout in the waters surrounding the Refuge. Nearshore, the Cobia bite is on fire.

April

The inshore bite continues to impress and this time, it’s all about Snook. For action in deeper waters, troll for your share of Mahi Mahi and Cobia.

May

Seatrout and Jacks provide non-stop action inshore and the Mahi Mahi bite doesn’t disappoint offshore. The annual Merritt Island “Hook Kids On Fishing” event takes place and is a great way to get youngsters familiar with sustainable fishing practices.

June

It’s Snapper and Grouper season so get out your bottom fishing gear! The bite is hot across the board and everybody knows it. Book early to ensure you end up with the dates and trips you want.

July

It’s peak Tarpon fishing season and you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to land Florida’s most famous fish. Kingfish come closer to the shore than usual and offshore it’s all about Sailfish and Wahoo.

August

Beat the heat and the crowds by getting out early to fish for your limits. The Kingfish bite is hot and you’ve still got a shot at hooking Mahi Mahi offshore. 

September

Snook season opens up again! These hard-fighting fish are a Florida favorite and right now, the bite is hot. There’s also plenty of Redfish, Seatrout, and Black Drum to keep things even more exciting.

October

The crowds have gone home, but the fishing is still killer. Inshore, it’s all about Redfish and you’re looking at hooking into some seriously big fish. Offshore, we’re heading into prime Sailfish, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi season.

November

If you haven’t gone on that full day offshore trip yet, now is the time. Sailfish, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi are all in their prime so get ready for seriously rod-bending action.

December

Take advantage of the King Mackerel invasion in the reefs and offshore! This is some of the most exciting fishing of the year and the action is fast paced and consistent. Inshore Mangrove Snapper and Snook reign supreme. 

Merritt Island Fishing Calendar

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What anglers said about fishing in Merritt Island

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