Fresh Manatee Sanctuary Park Fishing Reports

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Fresh Fishing Reports from Manatee Sanctuary Park

Great day today out big 60 pound Cobia

June 8, 2025

Great day out super calm and got thropy Cobia alone with nice king fish mahi mahi red snapper and more

Lunch has been obtained!

May 31, 2025

Its been great fishing with the light tackle for nice size whiting. We always soak a big bait and typically catch some nice sharks and barracudas. Nothing beats the table fare on these whiting though.

Near shore fishing

May 31, 2025

The nearest shore fishing is starting to pick up with catches of kingfish a few species of sharks Big Jack crevelles along with a few other species it's been hit and miss the good days have been good slow days have been slow but fishing seems to be picking up pretty steady as the water warms up near short trips have been producing some very nice size kingfish up to 30 lb

Mahi keep coming!

May 31, 2025

We are having good action with mahi and kings on our 7 hour 3/4 day deep sea trip. This should continue to be good through the summer.

Big sharks have moved in

What anglers said about fishing in Manatee Sanctuary Park

Weather can be tricky so book closer to the beginning of your trip so you may have possible options to reschedule for a later day if available with the charter. Most charters are flexible and willing to reschedule if they have availability.

5.0 / 5

Reel Magic Adventures

Definitely have a line of communication with the captain if you want to target a specific species do your research and know when is the best time to target them

5.0 / 5

Definitely have a line of communication with the captain if you want to target a specific species do your research and know when is the best time to target them

RocketCity Charters – Cocoa Beach

Book some charters. I fished alone for some of the week and caught smaller fish. The fish that we caught on the fishing charters were fantastic and better than we hoped for.

5.0 / 5

Book some charters. I fished alone for some of the week and caught smaller fish. The fish that we caught on the fishing charters were fantastic and better than we hoped for.

RocketCity Charters – Cocoa Beach

It’s a beautiful place with a diverse range of wildlife and fishing options. Fishing with a local captain such as Joseph Sanchez from ‘Rocket City Charters’ ensures that you get the best from your trip and get the opportunity to catch the fish of a lifetime.

5.0 / 5

RocketCity Charters – Cocoa Beach

Weather can be spotty, cool in the morning and warm in the afternoon. Dress in layers.

5.0 / 5

Weather can be spotty, cool in the morning and warm in the afternoon. Dress in layers.

Port Fishing Charters – 22'

Be prepared for weather - cold or warm. Patience is key, the captains know the best spots they will find the fish!

5.0 / 5

Be prepared for weather - cold or warm. Patience is key, the captains know the best spots they will find the fish!

Port Fishing Charters – 22'

Very windy which made it a bit tough but as they say, a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work. And it was good day to boot

5.0 / 5

Very windy which made it a bit tough but as they say, a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work. And it was good day to boot

ShayJay Fishing Charters

Look to catch snook and black drum. The jacks are fun to catch, but aren’t eating fish.

5.0 / 5

Look to catch snook and black drum. The jacks are fun to catch, but aren’t eating fish.

RocketCity Charters – Cocoa Beach

This trip was a close to shore trip. Easy for kids. We caught 12 Spanish Mackerel in 4 hrs. Trip was March 8.

5.0 / 5

This trip was a close to shore trip. Easy for kids. We caught 12 Spanish Mackerel in 4 hrs. Trip was March 8.

Fair And Square Charters 36' Delta

We caught 12 fish in about 1 1/2 hrs....had some much fun!! You won't be disappointed ?????❤️

5.0 / 5

We caught 12 fish in about 1 1/2 hrs....had some much fun!! You won't be disappointed ?????❤️

Port Fishing Charters – 22'

Pick a trip that fits your needs! If you have very young children fish back bay. (6-12) Older children off shore.

5.0 / 5

Pick a trip that fits your needs! If you have very young children fish back bay. (6-12) Older children off shore.

Canaveral Charter Adventures

Take your filets to Rusty’s restaurant and have them cook them for your lunch or dinner.

5.0 / 5

Take your filets to Rusty’s restaurant and have them cook them for your lunch or dinner.

Patriot Charters

For sure travel is cheaper between Christmas and tax refund time makes it perfect time for the average man.

5.0 / 5

For sure travel is cheaper between Christmas and tax refund time makes it perfect time for the average man.

Patriot Charters

Bring polarized glasses for fishing flats. You do a lot of sight fishing and polarized sunglasses make it way easier.

5.0 / 5

Bring polarized glasses for fishing flats. You do a lot of sight fishing and polarized sunglasses make it way easier.

RocketCity Charters – Cocoa Beach

In the winter the water can be pretty choppy. Suggest taking motion sickness medications beforehand.

5.0 / 5

In the winter the water can be pretty choppy. Suggest taking motion sickness medications beforehand.

Patriot Charters

Cool place if you like seeing SpaceX equipment and cruise ships. Fishing is good as well.

5.0 / 5

Cool place if you like seeing SpaceX equipment and cruise ships. Fishing is good as well.

ShayJay Fishing Charters

Make sure you allow a little bit of time for locating the pier. Our jumping off point for this location was at a local bait shop / Marina. This is definitely a good point to mention for new anglers, as they may show up unprepared with lack of water, food, or gear appropriate to weather. Something to had when you have your members mention in your descriptions that seems to be pretty standard with all the Anglers

5.0 / 5