Mosquito Lagoon inshore fishing charters
Sight fishing for redfish, spotted seatrout and snook on Mosquito Lagoon, from New Smyrna Beach or Titusville.
Pick where you start and a trip length, and a local captain takes you fishing on Mosquito Lagoon: from New Smyrna Beach at the north end or from Titusville at the south end. Trips start at $500 for 4 hours, with the fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait included.
Build Your Trip
Pick where you start, then a trip length, and book on the live calendar.
Tell us what sounds fun and we’ll show the starting points that fit, or pick a starting point and the length you want.
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2. Your options
Starting point How longPick a trip to see your options and the live calendar.
Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm. Your captain confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip. Saltwater license covered by the captain.
Where can you fish Mosquito Lagoon from?
iOutdoors books inshore trips on Mosquito Lagoon from two towns: New Smyrna Beach, from $500 for 4 hours, $600 for 6 hours and $700 for 8 hours; and Titusville, from $550 for 4 hours, $650 for 6 hours and $700 for 8 hours. Trips target redfish, spotted seatrout and snook. The licensed captain covers your saltwater fishing license, and rods, reels, tackle, bait and fuel are included.
What’s included and what to bring
- Licensed local captain
- Boat and fuel
- Saltwater fishing license (covered by the captain)
- Rods, reels and tackle
- Bait
- Captain tip (10–20% is customary)
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the meeting spot
What to bring
What’s biting by season
Winter Dec–Feb
- Redfish school on the flats
- Trout in deeper holes on cold days
Spring Mar–May
- Redfish tail on the shallow flats
- Trout on the grass flats
Summer Jun–Aug
- Big redfish early and late
- Start early to beat the afternoon storms
Fall Sep–Nov
- Redfish and trout feed up
- The mullet run brings bait along the shore
Fish you can catch on Mosquito Lagoon
Redfish, spotted seatrout and snook. Swipe to learn more.
Redfish
Red drumOn the grass flats and oyster bars, often in shallow water.
Spotted seatrout
Speckled troutOver the grass flats, good for families.
Snook
Common snookAround mangroves, docks and passes. Seasons and size limits apply.
Seasons, size and bag limits apply: see the FWC saltwater fishing regulations. Your captain can tell you what you can keep.
Where you’ll fish
From New Smyrna Beach: trips fish the north end of the lagoon.
From Titusville: trips fish the south end of the lagoon.
Meeting spot: your captain confirms the spot and start time with you before the trip.
Mosquito Lagoon inshore fishing questions
How much does a Mosquito Lagoon fishing charter cost?
Trips start at $500 for 4 hours from New Smyrna Beach and $550 for 4 hours from Titusville. The booking calendar shows the exact price for your date and group.
Should I start from New Smyrna Beach or Titusville?
Both fish Mosquito Lagoon. New Smyrna Beach is at the north end and Titusville at the south end, so pick the one closer to where you are staying.
What can I catch?
Redfish, spotted seatrout and snook. What bites depends on the season and the weather.
Do I need a fishing license?
No. The captain’s saltwater license covers everyone fishing on the trip.
What’s included in the price?
The licensed captain, boat and fuel, your saltwater fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait. Not included: the captain’s tip (10–20% is customary) and food and drinks.
Can we keep the fish we catch?
Size and bag limits apply to many species, and some are catch and release. Your captain can tell you what you can keep on the day.
Which trip length should I pick?
4 hours is a good first trip and works well with kids. Longer trips give the captain time to move between spots and work the tide.
Is Mosquito Lagoon good for kids and first-timers?
Yes. The lagoon is shallow and calm, and your captain sets up the rods and helps every step of the way.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the captain or guide cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for free up to 72 hours before your trip.
Nearby inshore fishing trips
Inshore trips nearby, each with its own captains and live calendar.
