Captain
Joseph Sanchez

Member since July 2023 Cocoa Beach, United States
Background
Hello there, I'm Captain Joseph Sanchez! I've spent my entire life here in Brevard County, specializing in inshore fishing. My journey began at a young age when I accompanied my grandfather on hunting trips and fished during the off-season. Fishing naturally captured my attention, and by the age of 10, I was completely hooked! I set aside the rifle and embraced the fishing rod. As a child, whenever people asked me what I wanted to do in life, my answer remained unchanged: 'To become a professional fisherman.' As I grew older, my passion for fishing only intensified. Taking friends and family out to catch fish allowed me to experience the immense satisfaction and joy it brought. Becoming a captain and sharing these memorable experiences with others truly resonates with my heart. My dedication to fishing goes beyond measure. If I'm not on the water, you'll find me on the phone discussing fishing, watching videos online, or analyzing weather patterns. Each trip that is booked is a source of immense gratitude for me. Despite the challenges of the job, your support enables me to pursue my genuine dream. So let's go out there and catch some fish together!
Techniques
Sight fishing , live baiting , casting under mangroves , Nearshore fishing , Inshore fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Joseph Sanchez

Cocoa Beach, United States
Background
Hello there, I'm Captain Joseph Sanchez! I've spent my entire life here in Brevard County, specializing in inshore fishing. My journey began at a young age when I accompanied my grandfather on hunting trips and fished during the off-season. Fishing naturally captured my attention, and by the age of 10, I was completely hooked! I set aside the rifle and embraced the fishing rod. As a child, whenever people asked me what I wanted to do in life, my answer remained unchanged: 'To become a professional fisherman.' As I grew older, my passion for fishing only intensified. Taking friends and family out to catch fish allowed me to experience the immense satisfaction and joy it brought. Becoming a captain and sharing these memorable experiences with others truly resonates with my heart. My dedication to fishing goes beyond measure. If I'm not on the water, you'll find me on the phone discussing fishing, watching videos online, or analyzing weather patterns. Each trip that is booked is a source of immense gratitude for me. Despite the challenges of the job, your support enables me to pursue my genuine dream. So let's go out there and catch some fish together!
Techniques
Sight fishing , live baiting , casting under mangroves , Nearshore fishing , Inshore fishing
Anglers Choice
309
Reviews
16
Fishing Reports
Verified
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My Charter Listing

RocketCity Charters – Cocoa Beach

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(309 reviews)
Angler's choice
Cocoa Beach
 Last booking: 6 hours ago
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Trips from US $300

Fishing Reports

Summer Time Has The Bite Red Hot!!
Summer Time Has The Bite Red Hot!!
Jul 20, 2026 Cocoa Beach
Summer fishing ! The tarpon bite remains strong along the beaches and inlets, while snook are feeding aggressively around docks, inlets & passes , structure aswell. Summertime also brings excellent tripletail fishing, with quality fish showing up on buoys and floating debris. If you’re looking for exciting light tackle action and a chance at a trophy fish, July and August are hard to beat!
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Space Coast Fishing Report
Space Coast Fishing Report
Mar 10, 2026 Cocoa Beach
February was nothing short of incredible for black drum and redfish here on the Space Coast. We saw strong numbers of black drum moving onto the bridges and shallow flats, with steady action and some true giants mixed in. The redfish bite stayed consistent as well, giving anglers quality shots on both schools and larger fish. As we roll into March, things should only get better. With warming water temperatures, we expect prime opportunities at large black drum and bull redfish, especially around bridges and deeper structure. March typically marks the transition into spring patterns, which means more aggressive feeding windows and bigger fish showing up. We’ll also start seeing the first push of snook activity as they begin staging and feeding more consistently. On top of that, triple tail season kicks off — keeping an eye on crab trap buoys and floating debris can produce some exciting sight-fishing opportunities. If February was any indication, this spring is shaping up to be special. Now’s the time to get on the calendar — the big fish season is just getting started.
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Nov–Dec Fishing Report | Port Canaveral
Nov–Dec Fishing Report | Port Canaveral
Nov 21, 2025 Cocoa Beach
The late-fall bite around Port Canaveral is firing. Tripletail have been stacked on the buoys and any floating structure you can find, with plenty of quality fish and killer sight-fishing windows on the slick-calm days. Redfish action has stayed strong, from slot fish tucked inside to big bulls blowing up along the channel edges and nearshore pockets when the weather lines up. Snook are still chewing way better than they should be this time of year, especially on those hard outgoing tides. And yes—there are still a few tarpon hanging around. Smaller fish inside, and every now and then a beach cruiser shows up to surprise you on a warm, calm day. But the real excitement is what’s coming: December means BLACK DRUM season. Big, moving schools will start sliding into the river and onto the flats, creating some of the best winter sight-fishing of the year. When you find those waves of drum, it’s game on. Overall? The fishing is wide open, and December is shaping up to be straight-up electric.
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October Redfish Report – Cape Canaveral
October Redfish Report – Cape Canaveral
Oct 4, 2025 Cocoa Beach
October is prime time for redfish on the Space Coast, and this month has been delivering some incredible action. The fall mullet run has the fish feeding hard, with big bull reds stacking up in the inlets, channels, and deeper backwaters. Slot-size reds are also active along shorelines, oyster bars, and creek mouths, giving anglers plenty of opportunities throughout the day. We’re finding the best success on natural baits such as live mullet and cut bait. With higher water levels this time of year, the fish push deeper into the mangroves and backwater creeks — but that also gives us more options to stay on the bite. No matter the wind, we’re able to isolate on leeward shorelines and in protected areas where the fish are holding. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to chase redfish, October is hard to beat. The bite is strong, the conditions are right, and now is the time to get in on the action.
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Fall Mullet Run Madness!!!!
Fall Mullet Run Madness!!!!
Sep 8, 2025 Cocoa Beach
September Fishing Report The fall mullet run is here, and it has completely ignited the fishing! Massive schools of bait are pushing through, and behind them are tarpon, snook, and redfish feeding aggressively. This has truly been some of the most exciting action I’ve seen all year. Tarpon have been putting on a show, rolling and crashing bait pods with no hesitation. Snook are stacked up along the beaches, inlets, and jetties, taking advantage of the endless supply of food. Redfish have been just as fired up, hammering baits on the flats and around structure. This is the window we wait for every year, and it’s happening now. From now through November, the fishing will be at its absolute peak. If you’ve been thinking about getting out on the water, now is the time to do it.
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2025 August Fishing Report
2025 August Fishing Report
Aug 16, 2025 Cocoa Beach
August has delivered some incredible fishing, with tarpon action being front and center. From rolling fish along the beaches to explosive eats around the inlets, the silver kings have kept rods bent and anglers grinning. Snook and jacks have also been in the mix, making for action-packed trips. But as good as August has been, the best is yet to come. September and October bring the highly anticipated fall mullet run—arguably the best fishing of the entire year. Millions of baitfish will flood our coastlines, rivers, and inlets, sparking a feeding frenzy from every predator in the system. Tarpon, snook, redfish, sharks, and jacks all join in, making it a true showcase of nature you won’t want to miss. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get on the water, this is it. The fall mullet run is a bucket-list experience, and prime dates fill fast. Don’t miss your chance to fish one of the most exciting seasons of the year!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 309 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Best trip ever!
Captain Joseph was Great
Captain Joseph was Great
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Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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David S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tarpon (shark) fishing in space

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on June 20, 2026
Some well managed pre-charter negotiations were necessary due to storms. Capt Joseph put us on large snook and red fish up...
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Alexis D.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great experience!

VERIFIED   Special 3 hour trip for Alexis Davis on February 19, 2026
I booked this trip for my fiancée 30th birthday while we were in FL. Captain Joseph was great to fish with, giving great education,...
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Tim W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Knowledgable, puts in effort

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore - 2:00 PM on February 16, 2026
spent an afternoon with CaptJoe. had a good time, didn’t kill them that day, but conditions were far from perfect. He knows...
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James V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Joseph was Great

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on July 22, 2026
Captain Joseph was great.  We caught redfish, bluefish, snook, jack crevalle, and some mangrove snappers.  Captain Joseph...
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Brandon Y.
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Excellent Charter

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on February 14, 2026
Captian Joseph was phenomenal. He put us on fish right away. He knows his this area well because its his backyard. Great personality,...
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