October Redfish Report – Cape Canaveral
October 04, 2025 Cocoa Beach 14 photos
Redfish
Redfish
Tarpon
Tarpon
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Snook
Snook
Black Drum
Black Drum

Trip Summary

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.
Joseph Sanchez
Cocoa-beach, Florida, United States
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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. Local species include Spotted Seatrout, Bull Shark, Snook, Speckled Trout, Jack Crevall...

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