Cape Canaveral inshore fishing charters
Redfish, seatrout and snook on the Banana River and the lagoons.
Book a local captain for an inshore trip on the Banana River and the lagoons near Cape Canaveral. Trips start at $600 for 4 hours and $700 for 6 hours, with the fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait included.
Book your inshore trip
Every calendar below shows live availability. Choose your number of guests, a date and a time, then book.
4-hour inshore charter
6-hour inshore charter
Saltwater license covered by the captain. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before. Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather. Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.
What does a Cape Canaveral inshore fishing charter include?
iOutdoors books 4- and 6-hour inshore fishing trips on the Banana River and the lagoons near Cape Canaveral for redfish, spotted seatrout and snook, with tarpon in the warmer months. Trips start at $600 for 4 hours and $700 for 6 hours. 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
Reviews from Cape Canaveral inshore trips
5.01 review
Fantastic, Must Do Experience
Fantastic Experience and a must if you are in the area. Great fishing, staff, crew, and boat were on point! What more can you ask for?
Chip G. · February 2020
What’s biting inshore by season
Full Cape Canaveral fishing calendarWinter Dec–Feb
- Redfish and black drum
- Trout in the deeper water
Spring Mar–May
- Redfish, trout and snook pick up
Summer Jun–Aug
- Snook and tarpon; fish early
Fall Sep–Nov
- The mullet run: snook, redfish and tarpon
Fish you can catch inshore in Cape Canaveral
Redfish, seatrout and snook are the main targets. Swipe to see what you could catch.
Redfish
Red drumOn the grass flats and shorelines of the lagoons, all year.
Spotted seatrout
Speckled troutOver grass beds; a good fish for beginners.
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
Inshore trips fish the Banana River and the Port Canaveral area: grass flats, shorelines, docks and bridges.
Meeting spot: your captain confirms the spot and start time with you before the trip, based on conditions.
Want bigger water? See Cape Canaveral deep sea fishing out of Port Canaveral.
Cape Canaveral inshore fishing questions
How much does an inshore fishing charter in Cape Canaveral cost?
Trips start at $600 for 4 hours and $700 for 6 hours. The booking calendar shows the exact price for your date and group.
What can I catch inshore in Cape Canaveral?
Redfish, spotted seatrout and snook on the Banana River and the lagoons near Cape Canaveral, with tarpon in the warmer months and black drum in winter.
Where do Cape Canaveral inshore trips fish?
On the Banana River and the Port Canaveral area. Your captain confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip.
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.
Which trip length should I pick?
A 4-hour trip suits families and first-timers. Longer trips give you more time on the water to move between spots and target bigger fish.
Is inshore fishing good for kids and first-timers?
Yes. Inshore trips fish protected water, and your captain sets up the rods and helps every step of the way.
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.
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
More inshore trips on the Space Coast, each with its own captains and live calendar.
