Nov–Dec Fishing Report | Port Canaveral

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!

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.

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.