Biting right now — August

August is prime time for big game. Snook and tarpon are aggressive and plentiful. We target them around structure and along the beaches.

peak

Snook

We catch big snook in the passes, along the beaches, and in the backcountry.

peak

Tarpon

We chase tarpon in the passes and along the coast when they migrate through.

good

Redfish

We catch redfish in the backcountry and along the beaches.

good

Speckled Trout

We drift bait and cast artificials for speckled trout in the bays and along the shorelines.

Every species, every month

We fish New Smyrna Beach year-round. Some months are better than others. Here is what we expect.

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SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugNOWSepOctNovDec
Redfish
off
off
good
peak
peak
peak
good
good
peak
peak
slow
off
Speckled Trout
slow
good
peak
peak
peak
good
good
good
peak
peak
good
slow
Snook
off
slow
good
peak
peak
peak
peak
peak
peak
good
slow
off
Flounder
off
off
good
peak
peak
peak
good
good
peak
peak
slow
off
Tarpon
off
off
slow
good
peak
peak
peak
peak
good
slow
off
off

Fishing regulations, including seasons, size limits, and bag limits, can change. Always check with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before harvesting any fish.

Month by month

What the water's doing, what's turned on, and which trip fits.

January

62-68°F
RedfishTroutSnookFlounder

The water is cool. We fish the deeper channels and flats. Redfish and trout are slow this month.

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February

64-70°F
RedfishTroutSnookFlounder

The water warms. Speckled trout move onto the flats. We target them with artificials and live bait.

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March

68-74°F
RedfishTroutSnookFlounder

Fishing picks up. Redfish and flounder are good catches. We also see some tarpon rolling in.

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April

62-68°F
RedfishSpeckled TroutSnookFlounder

The water warms and the fish move inshore. We find redfish and trout on the flats. Snook and flounder are also active.

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May

68-75°F
RedfishSpeckled TroutSnookFlounder

This is prime time. Tarpon arrive and feed aggressively. Redfish, trout, snook, and flounder are all biting hard.

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June

75-80°F
RedfishSpeckled TroutSnookFlounder

The heat is on. Tarpon fishing is excellent in the surf and passes. We also target redfish, snook, and flounder nearshore.

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July

78-82°F
SnookTarponRedfishTrout

The heat is on. We find big snook and tarpon around the inlets and bridges. Redfish and trout move into the backcountry as the water warms.

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August

80-84°F
SnookTarponRedfishTrout

August is prime time for big game. Snook and tarpon are aggressive and plentiful. We target them around structure and along the beaches.

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September

76-80°F
RedfishTroutSnookFlounder

The fall bite begins. Redfish and trout school up in the shallows and along the flats. Flounder fishing improves as they move towards the ocean.

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October

62-68°F
RedfishTroutSnookFlounder

The water cools and the baitfish push inshore. We find redfish and flounder on the flats and around structure. Trout fishing is also excellent.

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November

58-64°F
RedfishTroutSnookFlounder

Water temperatures drop further. Speckled trout move into the backcountry and we target them with artificials and live bait. Redfish and snook fishing slows.

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December

Closed · 52-58°F

Fishing is slow this month. We do not offer trips when there is no worthwhile fishing.

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Where we fish, and when it's best

New Smyrna Beach Flats

Best Apr - Oct — We fish the shallow flats for redfish and trout. The outgoing tide is often best.

Titusville Backwaters

Best Mar - Nov — We target redfish and snook in the Mosquito Lagoon. Look for bait pods on the incoming tide.

Daytona Beach Inshore

Best May - Sep — We fish the surf and nearshore waters for tarpon and sharks. Evening runs are productive.

Port Orange Jetties

Best Jun - Aug — We cast for tarpon and jacks around the jetties. The tide movement is key.

Edgewater Nearshore

Best May - Oct — We troll for kingfish and bonita just offshore. Look for temperature breaks.

Cocoa Beach Surf

Best Jun - Sep — We chase tarpon and sharks in the surf zone. Look for baitfish schools.

Common questions

What is the best month to fish in New Smyrna Beach?
April through June offers some of our best fishing, with multiple species biting well.
Is it worth fishing in New Smyrna Beach during the off-season?
Yes, we still catch fish in the cooler months, though the variety and numbers decrease.
When do tarpon show up in New Smyrna Beach?
We typically see tarpon start showing up in May and stick around through August.
What does a realistic day look like in the middle of the season?
In peak season, we expect to hook redfish, speckled trout, and snook on most trips.
When are redfish biting best?
We find redfish biting best in the spring from April to June, and again in the fall from September to October.
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