Fresh Cocoa Beach Fishing Reports

Space Coast Snook Fishing Report – April 2025 Spring is in full swing here on Florida’s Space Coast, and the snook bite has been heating up! March brought solid action, and as we move into April, things are only getting better as these fish prepare for their prespawn feed. With warming water temperatures, expect the bite to keep improving. Snook are getting more active and feeding aggressively, making this a prime time to hook into some quality fish. Whether you’re looking for numbers or a shot at a trophy, now is a great time to get out on the water! Book a trip with RocketCity Charters and let’s get you on some snook!

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.

Nearshore Action Heating Up! The nearshore bite for snook and redfish has been absolutely stellar when the weather has played nice. Calm conditions have provided anglers with nonstop action, as these species are feeding aggressively along the beaches and inlets. This is prime time to target them with live bait or artificials, as they’re on the hunt for an easy meal before winter fully sets in. Big Black Drum Are on the Way! With the arrival of cold fronts, we’re entering one of the most exciting times of year on Florida’s Space Coast. Giant black drum, some exceeding 40 pounds, will begin to show up in large numbers as they prepare to spawn. These fish are an angler’s dream, putting up incredible fights and offering unforgettable moments on the water. Target these beasts around deep channels, bridges, and structure using crabs, shrimp, or cut bait to entice a bite. This is the time of year when patience and timing can pay off big. Some of the best fishing of the year is happening right now, so grab your gear and hit the water! Tight lines and see you out there! – Capt. Joseph RocketCity Charters

The mullet run is a yearly bait migration us fisherman highly look forward to!! Mullet migrate down the florida coast & are followed by many predators! Nearshore and inshore have been great for tarpon ,redfish & snook. As we inch closer towards October we will see a big push of large redfish flooding our inercoastal & nearshore waters. Redfish tend to spawn this time of year presenting grear opportunities at personal record sized fish. It is not uncommon to land redfish 50” and tarpon exceeding 100lbs this time of year. This Summer to Fall transition is something you dont want to miss out on!! Get out there & bend a rod! ?

May is a phenomenal month to target pre spawning snook as they migrate to their designated spawning grounds . We are seeing snook in numbers & they are fired up ! Live baits & top water lures have been key. As we further into May & June the snook fishing should continue to progress. Tarpon have been showing up in canals & around docks. They are next to arrive in greater numbers. Spring is so exhilarating! Now is the time to hunt down that trophy Snook or Tarpon that is highly sought after along Floridas Coast’s. But lets not fail to mention! Bull Redfish , Gator Trout & Black drum can also be found this time of year! - Capt. Joseph RocketCity Charters

Tarpon season is upon us! As summer heat begins to increase so do the numbers of tarpon! Live finger mullet, threadfins & pogies have been excellent baits , we are finding best opportunities in the early morning’s & late afternoons with the exception of small feeding frenzy’s happening at specific mid day points. Canals , mangrove shorelines and deeper sandy flats have been key areas of focus. The snook bite has also remained steady as they continue moving towards their yearly spawning grounds. Summer can be extremely hot , make sure to pack a few extra water bottles! Wishing you all tight lines! - Capt. Joseph