Orlando inshore fishing charters
Redfish, seatrout and snook in the lagoons about an hour east of Orlando.
Book a local captain for an inshore trip on the calm lagoons of the coast east of Orlando, around Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River Lagoon. Trips start at $500 for 4 hours, $600 for 6 hours and $700 for 8 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
8-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.
How far is inshore fishing from Orlando?
Orlando inshore trips fish the calm lagoons of the east coast, around Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River Lagoon, about an hour’s drive from Orlando. iOutdoors books 4-, 6- and 8-hour trips for redfish, spotted seatrout, snook and black drum. Trips start at $500 for 4 hours, $600 for 6 hours and $700 for 8 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
What’s biting inshore by season
Winter Dec–Feb
- Redfish and black drum school on the flats
- Seatrout on calmer days
Spring Mar–May
- Redfish sight fishing on the flats
- Snook start to move
Summer Jun–Aug
- Early mornings for redfish and trout
- Tarpon near the inlets
Fall Sep–Nov
- The fall mullet run brings snook and redfish
- Flounder near the inlets
Fish you can catch inshore near Orlando
Redfish, seatrout, snook and black drum are the main targets. Swipe to see what you could catch.
Redfish
Red drumSchools on the shallow flats; good sight fishing.
Spotted seatrout
Speckled troutOver grass beds; a good fish for beginners.
Black drum
DrumBig drum school on the flats, mostly in the cooler months.
Flounder
Southern flounderOn sandy bottoms near the inlets.
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 calm Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River Lagoon side of the coast, about an hour’s drive east of Orlando: shallow flats, creeks and mangrove shorelines.
Meeting spot: your captain confirms the spot and start time with you before the trip, based on conditions.
Want to stay closer to Orlando? See Orlando bass fishing on the lakes.
Orlando inshore fishing questions
How much does an inshore fishing charter near Orlando cost?
Trips start at $500 for 4 hours, $600 for 6 hours and $700 for 8 hours. The booking calendar shows the exact price for your date and group.
Where do Orlando inshore trips fish?
On the calm lagoons of the east coast, around Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River Lagoon, about an hour’s drive east of Orlando. Your captain confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip.
What can I catch?
Redfish, spotted seatrout, snook and black drum, plus flounder and tarpon near the inlets in season.
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?
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 inshore fishing good for kids and first-timers?
Yes. Inshore trips fish calmer, 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.
