Indian River

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Kovach Fishing Charters

Kovach Fishing Charters

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Jensen Beach  • 26 ft  • 6 persons
13 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $400
Hook'd Up Charters

Hook'd Up Charters

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 76 reviews
Vero Beach  • 22 ft  • 4 persons
42 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $375
Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters

Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 32 reviews
Cocoa Beach  • 22 ft  • 4 persons
18 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $400
Saltire Fishing Charters

Saltire Fishing Charters

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 17 reviews
Cape Canaveral  • 31 ft  • 6 persons
15 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $650
Catch of the Day

Catch of the Day

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 30 reviews
Stuart  • 31 ft  • 6 persons
7 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $720
Fishing Chris Fishing Adventures

Fishing Chris Fishing Adventures

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 20 reviews
Jensen Beach  • 23 ft  • 4 persons
39 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $450
All Points Guide Service โ€“ 22'

All Points Guide Service โ€“ 22'

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 169 reviews
Port Canaveral  • 22 ft  • 4 persons
21 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $400
Dirty Dolly Fish Company

Dirty Dolly Fish Company

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 45 reviews
Port Canaveral  • 30 ft  • 6 persons
19 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $750
If you’re looking to experience some of the best inshore and backcountry angling action on the planet, hop aboard an Indian River fishing charter. A whole variety of world-famous species rule over this fishery, which is known as the lagoon fishing capital of the world. Come cast your line in these plentiful waters!
 
Lined with mangroves, grass flats, and underwater structure, the Indian River is the perfect habitat for some of the world’s most sought-after game fish, including hard-fighting Snook, the Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, and even Shark varieties. You can target popular “Bull Redfish” in the river’s northernmost parts – record-breaking varieties have been hooked here before, so bring plenty of fighting spirit!
 
Indian River fishing trips run anywhere from 4–8 hours. Newer anglers and families looking to soak up the Floridian sun will find that even a shorter trip provides plenty of angling action. A full day adventure will allow you to cover more ground and target a wider variety of fish. If you’ve always dreamed of battling Snook or “bowing down” to the “Silver King”, many captains offer species-specific trips that’ll suit you perfectly.
 
There are plenty of departure points dotted along the banks of the Indian River. Its starting point, Ponce Inlet, is the perfect location for anglers looking to explore the marshier waters for huge Redfish. Travel south along the river where Titusville, Port Canaveral, and Port Pierce boast an impressive variety of fishing charters. 
 
Whether you’re a brand new angler or a seasoned fisherman, you’ll be able to explore the Indian River your way!
 

Rules & Regulations

If you’re age 16 or above, you’ll need a valid fishing license to cast a line here. Fortunately, if you’re fishing aboard a charter, this will be covered for you. Many of the Indian River’s species have strict slot and bag limits, so casting off alongside a licensed captain will ensure you’re fishing legally.
Indian River
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Based on 22133 reviews by FishingBooker anglers
January

The cold weather will be warmed up by explosive topwater action with Spotted Seatrout! You can also go after Pompano, Black Drum, and Sheepshead around ports. Snook cannot be harvested.

February

Cool nights and windy days may keep tourists indoors, but not the dedicated angler! Spotted Seatrout are hot around Fort Pierce. Monster Reds can be found around mangroves and shallow flats.

March

As the sun warms the water up fish start feeding quite a bit in the shallows. Trout continues to be one of the main targets, usually found deeper grass flats. Snook can be found around piers and structures.

April

Sheepshead, Jacks, Bluefish, and Snook action continues around bridges and piers. In the shallows, Redfish and Seatrout action is still red-hot on the flats. 

May

The winds die down in May and the calm summer weather sets in. Redfish are the main targets in May, followed closely by Snook. Tarpon start appearing around St. Lucie River.

June

Snook harvesting is forbidden from June 1st until the end of August. Kingfish start moving in closer to shore in the Atlantic. Tripletail, Jack Crevalle, and Shark fisheries are red-hot in June and Tarpon are getting better.

July

Coastal action is where it’s all at in July. Tarpon, Kingfish, Blacktip Shark, Jack Crevalle, and Snook all bite well. Redfish, Seatrout, and large Tarpon can be found in inlets.

August

This is the month to go sight fishing the lagoons! You can spot Redfish, Seatrout, and Tarpon in the calm morning water of the shallows from far away. Baitfish are plentiful and the fishing is amazing, both inshore and nearshore.

September

You can harvest Snook again, starting from September 1st. A mixed bag of Ladyfish, Tarpon, and Jacks stalk the edges of grass flats. The best action happens at low light with live bait – make sure to prepare ahead of time.

October

The fall mullet run is in full swing in October and the Redfish, Seatrout, and other species bite like crazy. Fishing with live bait is a must. Night fishing for Snook is a great way to test your angling skills.

November

The mainstay of Indian River fishing in November is Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Snook, and Black Drum. Live bait works extremely well as the fish are feeding ahead of winter.

December

Snook harvesting is closed from December 15th until the end of January. The weather may not cooperate but when it’s calm expect crystal-clear waters and amazing sight fishing on the flats for Redfish and Spotted Seatrout.

Indian River Fishing Calendar

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Shark trip
Caleb M. fished with Canaveral Kings โ€“ CKII on June 16, 2021
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Weather doesnโ€™t permit all the time but a fair port to fish out of
Half Day Trip With Captain Dustin
Rachelle R. fished with Xtreme Sight Fishing Charters on May 30, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Captain Dustin with Xtreme Sight Fishing is AWESOME!?
Half day trip with Captain Eric!!
Jennifer P. fished with Slightly Obsessed Fishing Charters on May 29, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Lots and lots of sunscreen! Long sleeve breathable shirt and a hat for sure!
4 hour near shore trip
Josh M. fished with Denise Marie Charters on May 28, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Look for a boat that is big enough to handle big water. Pat's boat was very comfortable and handles big water great. Fishing isn't always successful every time but Pat and Chris worked hard and kept moving to get us on some fish. Highly recommend.
Great day with Jason and Joe
Ron W. fished with Dirty Dolly Fish Company on May 4, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Charter with Dirty Dolly Fish Company. It's all you need to know.
Half day: 5 hours
Michael S. fished with Canaveral Offshore Adventures on April 29, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
As I fished this area for the first time on this occasion, O canโ€™t say. However it appears that one should expect high seas during the month of April.
3/4 day trip
Leon P. fished with Port Canaveral Sportfishing on April 17, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Have an idea what kind of fishing you want to do, so your captain can tailor it to you.
Great trip!
Mike J. fished with All Points Guide Service โ€“ 22' on April 12, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Offshore fishing for young first time fishermen, turns out the better option than deep sea.

FAQs about Fishing Charters in Indian River

According to customer reviews, Kovach Fishing Charters, Hook'd Up Charters, and Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters are some of the most popular fishing charters in Indian River. Full list of top fishing charters in Indian River.
Hook'd Up Charters and Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters received great reviews from families who booked fishing trips in Indian River.
The best way to experience fishing in Indian River is to book a private charter with a licensed fishing guide. See the full list of charters available for online booking here: List of fishing charters in Indian River.
The top 8 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Indian River are:
Snook harvesting is forbidden from June 1st until the end of August. Kingfish start moving in closer to shore in the Atlantic. Tripletail, Jack Crevalle, and Shark fisheries are red-hot in June and Tarpon are getting better. Check availability for local fishing charters in Indian River.