Located along the east central coast of Florida, the Mosquito Lagoon is one of the last undeveloped sections of coastline in the state. Located between Cocoa Beach and Daytona Beach, the Mosquito Lagoon is a shallow body of salt water which stretches for over twenty miles north of the Kennedy Space Center.

Mosquito Lagoon is best known for its redfish, which can reach weights exceeding thirty pounds. The unspoiled grass flats provide excellent habitat for them and the clear waters allow angler to sight fish for redfish with fly or light tackle. For the latest information on what is biting, check out this central Florida fishing report.

Another popular species found in the Mosquito Lagoon is the spotted seatrout. Like the redfish, they can be caught year round and will strike a variety of lures and flies. Trophy seatrout can reach 8-10 pounds and should always be handled with care and released to maintain healthy stocks.

Much of the Mosquito Lagoon is inside the boundaries of the Canaveral National Seashore and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. In addition to the great fishing, you also have the chance to see a variety of wildlife including manatee, dolphins, alligators, and numerous marine and wading birds.

If you are planning to take a fishing trip to the area, you will want to hire a guide as navigating the shallow waters can be dangerous without local knowledge. Mosquito Lagoon fishing guides who fish inside the wildlife refuge must possess a permit from the National Park Service.

Capt. Chris Myers is a full time flats fishing guide specializing in sight fishing for redfish, seatrout, black drum, and tarpon with light tackle and fly. More information can be found by visiting fly fishing Mosquito Lagoon. Fishing charters include all licenses, baits, and tackle. This is the best inshore saltwater fishing in the central Florida Area. Located one hour from Orlando, Disney, and Kissimmee, it is convenient to reach for those wanting to spend a day away from the area attractions and visit a piece of old Florida.

You can reach Capt. Chris by calling 321-229-2848 or visit his website at:
Cocoa Beach Fishing Guide