WEEKLY FORECAST
4.7.2026 – 4.13.2026
CENTRAL FLORIDA’S BEST FISHING REPORT
We’ve got a couple BIG tournaments slated for this Saturday, April 11th, including the St. Patty’s Day themed SKA Pot O’ Gold out of Port Canaveral, which was rescheduled due to inclement weather on its original date in March. It’s never a bad time to celebrate St. Patty’s Day, but judging by the wind in the weather forecast, we’re gonna require the luck of the irish for this to be a “go” on Saturday…
Also in this week’s forecast, we’ve got SEVERAL WINNERS announced for fishing club memberships AND the sweeeeeet Budweiser Cooler courtesy of Carroll Distributing — find out if you’re one of the lucky winners below!
In case tournaments like the Pot O’ Gold and King of the Inlet are a “no go” on Saturday, head to Strike-Zone in Melbourne instead! They’ve got a big NLBN Event from 9am – 12pm, get the details here.

WEATHER & CONDITIONS
BITE OPPORTUNITY INDEX
OFFSHORE
INSHORE
SURF
FRESHWATER
Weather Overview
Well, if there was a week where you should probably take the time to stop by your favorite local bait & tackle shop to respool your reels and replenish your tackle box, this might be the one to do it. Lots of rain and wind this week as another cool front comes in. Friday is when the rain chances subside but we will still be dealing with higher winds out of the ENE throughout the weekend. Overall it looks like a tough week weather wise.
GIVEAWAYS
FSFA MEMBERSHIP GIVEAWAY
For the next several months we’re giving away two annual family memberships to the Florida Sport Fishing Association. Learn more about the club and membership benefits on FSFAclub.org.
Congrats to last month’s winners, Bradley Mohr and Joseph Cardali! Next month’s winners will be drawn and announced May 5!
CONTEST RULES
- Eligibility
The FSFA Club Membership Giveaway Contest (the “Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Employees of Spacefish and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. - Sponsor
The Contest is sponsored by Spacefish and the Florida Sport Fishing Association. - Agreement to Official Rules
Participation in the Contest constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon being compliant with these Official Rules and fulfilling all other requirements set forth herein. - Contest Period
The Contest begins on Nov 26 at 12:00 AM EASTERN (the “Contest Period”) and will continue for 3 months. Entries that are submitted before or after the Contest Period will be disqualified. Submissions will be accepted for the duration of the Contest by completing the contest entry form on Spacefishreport.com - How to Enter
Online entry will be available by visiting Spacefish.com and following the directions provided to fill out the entry information, and submit. Limit one (1) entry per person, per email address, for the duration of the Contest Period, regardless of method of entry. Entries received from any person or e-mail address in excess of the stated limitation will be void. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. - Prize Drawing
Every month, the Sponsor will select a winner in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. Sponsor will contact winner, but if the potential winner does not claim their prize five (5) days, the Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from the remaining non-winning, eligible entries, or pool the prize into another subsequent giveaway. - Winner Notification The potential winners will announced in the weekly fishing report and emailed/called with the contact info provided. Each potential Grand and First Prize winner (parent/legal guardian if a minor in his/her state of residence) will be required to complete, electronically sign and submit a Declaration of Compliance within five (5) days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim his/her prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, or fails to submit the Declaration of Compliance within the required time period (if applicable), or prize is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. If the potential winner is at least 18 but still considered a minor in his/her jurisdiction of residence, Sponsor reserves the right to award the prize in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian, who will be required to sign the Declaration of Compliance on the potential winners behalf and fulfill any other requirements imposed on winner set forth herein. Potential winners must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor will award the applicable prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Only three (3) alternate drawings will be held, after which the prize will remain un-awarded.
- Prizes
(1) annual FSFA family membership ($50 value each) - General Conditions
In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Contest is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, bug, worm, unauthorized human intervention or other technical problem, or in the event the Contest is unable to run as planned for any other reason, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Contest to address the impairment and then resume the Contest in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules or (b) terminate the Contest and, in the event of termination, award the prize at random from among the eligible, non-suspect entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to damage the website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages (including attorney’s fees) and any other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. - Release and Limitations of Liability
By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, other companies associated with the Contest, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, and agents (the Released Parties) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto), including, but not limited to: (a) any technical errors associated with the Contest, including lost, interrupted or unavailable Internet Service Provider (ISP), network, server, wireless service provider, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cellular tower or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (c) mechanical, network, electronic, computer, human, printing or typographical errors; (d) application downloads, (e) any other errors or problems in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, errors that may occur in the administration of the Contest, the announcement of the winner, the cancellation or postponement of the event and/or the flyover, if applicable, the incorrect downloading of the application, the processing of entries application downloads or in any Contest-related materials; or (f) injury, death, losses or damages of any kind, to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrants participation in the Contest or acceptance, receipt or misuse of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto). Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Contest, and in no event shall the entrant be entitled to receive attorney’s fees. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages. - Disputes
Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Florida. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrants rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Florida, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Florida. - Privacy
Information collected from entrants is subject to sponsor’s privacy policy.
FSFA Membership Contest Entry
CFSA MEMBERSHIP GIVEAWAY
For the next several months we’re giving away two annual family memberships to the Central Florida Saltwater Anglers club. Check out everything this awesome club has to offer at their website, mycfoa.com.
Congrats to last month’s winners, John Kivi and Randy Lerch! Next month’s winners will be drawn and announced May 5!
CONTEST RULES
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
- Eligibility
The CFSA Club Membership Giveaway Contest (the “Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Employees of Spacefish and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. - Sponsor
The Contest is sponsored by Spacefish and the CFSA - Agreement to Official Rules
Participation in the Contest constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon being compliant with these Official Rules and fulfilling all other requirements set forth herein. - Contest Period
The Contest begins on Jan 28 at 12:00 AM EASTERN (the “Contest Period”) and will continue for 3 months. Entries that are submitted before or after the Contest Period will be disqualified. Submissions will be accepted for the duration of the Contest by completing the contest entry form on Spacefish.com - How to Enter
Online entry will be available by visiting Spacefish.com and following the directions provided to fill out the entry information, and submit. Limit one (1) entry per person, per email address, for the duration of the Contest Period, regardless of method of entry. Entries received from any person or e-mail address in excess of the stated limitation will be void. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. - Prize Drawing
Every month, the Sponsor will select a winner in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. Sponsor will contact winner, but if the potential winner does not claim their prize five (5) days, the Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from the remaining non-winning, eligible entries, or pool the prize into another subsequent giveaway. - Winner Notification The potential winners will announced in the weekly fishing report and emailed/called with the contact info provided. Each potential Grand and First Prize winner (parent/legal guardian if a minor in his/her state of residence) will be required to complete, electronically sign and submit a Declaration of Compliance within five (5) days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim his/her prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, or fails to submit the Declaration of Compliance within the required time period (if applicable), or prize is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. If the potential winner is at least 18 but still considered a minor in his/her jurisdiction of residence, Sponsor reserves the right to award the prize in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian, who will be required to sign the Declaration of Compliance on the potential winners behalf and fulfill any other requirements imposed on winner set forth herein. Potential winners must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor will award the applicable prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Only three (3) alternate drawings will be held, after which the prize will remain un-awarded.
- Prizes
(2) annual CSFA family membership ($60 value each) - General Conditions
In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Contest is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, bug, worm, unauthorized human intervention or other technical problem, or in the event the Contest is unable to run as planned for any other reason, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Contest to address the impairment and then resume the Contest in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules or (b) terminate the Contest and, in the event of termination, award the prize at random from among the eligible, non-suspect entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to damage the website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages (including attorney’s fees) and any other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. - Release and Limitations of Liability
By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, other companies associated with the Contest, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, and agents (the Released Parties) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto), including, but not limited to: (a) any technical errors associated with the Contest, including lost, interrupted or unavailable Internet Service Provider (ISP), network, server, wireless service provider, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cellular tower or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (c) mechanical, network, electronic, computer, human, printing or typographical errors; (d) application downloads, (e) any other errors or problems in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, errors that may occur in the administration of the Contest, the announcement of the winner, the cancellation or postponement of the event and/or the flyover, if applicable, the incorrect downloading of the application, the processing of entries application downloads or in any Contest-related materials; or (f) injury, death, losses or damages of any kind, to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrants participation in the Contest or acceptance, receipt or misuse of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto). Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Contest, and in no event shall the entrant be entitled to receive attorney’s fees. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages. - Disputes
Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Florida. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrants rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Florida, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Florida. - Privacy
Information collected from entrants is subject to sponsor’s privacy policy.
CFSA Membership Contest Entry
Bud Cooler Giveaway

Win this cooler and you’ll be “the King of Beers” any time you bring cold beverages on the go!
Since 1960, Carroll Distributing has been keeping the local shelves stocked and taps flowing for a long list of everybody’s favorite beverages. Now, they are going to be distributing some awesome prizes to Spacefish readers every month. This month, the prize is a sweet Budweiser themed cooler!
CONGRATS TO THE WINNER
Alan Parnell of Melbourne
Carroll Distributing Giveaway
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CONTEST RULES
- Eligibility
Spacefish Giveaway Contest (the “Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Employees of Spacefish and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. - Sponsor
The Contest is sponsored by Carroll Distributing. - Agreement to Official Rules
Participation in the Contest constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon being compliant with these Official Rules and fulfilling all other requirements set forth herein. - Contest Period
The Contest runs from March 3, 2026 – April 7, 2026 - How to Enter
Online entry will be available by visiting the latest fishing report on our website (spacefish.com) and following the directions provided to fill out the entry information, and submit. Limit one (1) entry per person, per email address, and per household for the duration of the Contest Period, regardless of method of entry. Entries received from any person, e-mail address, or household in excess of the stated limitation will be void. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. - Prize Drawing
One winner will be selected among all Spacefish email subscribers. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will publish the winner’s name in its weekly fishing report on April 7 2026 and the winner will be contacted via email. If the potential winner does not claim their prize by responding within five (5) days, the Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from the remaining non-winning, eligible entries. - Winner Notification The potential winner will announced in the weekly fishing report on March 2026. The winner (parent/legal guardian if a minor in his/her state of residence) will be required to complete, electronically sign and submit a Declaration of Compliance within five (5) days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim his/her prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, or fails to submit the Declaration of Compliance within the required time period (if applicable), or prize is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. If the potential winner is at least 18 but still considered a minor in his/her jurisdiction of residence, Sponsor reserves the right to award the prize in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian, who will be required to sign the Declaration of Compliance on the potential winners behalf and fulfill any other requirements imposed on winner set forth herein. Potential winners must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor will award the applicable prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Only three (3) alternate drawings will be held, after which the prize will remain un-awarded. Prizes will be fulfilled approximately 8-10 weeks after the conclusion of the Contest.
- Prizes
(1) Budweiser Cooler - General Conditions
In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Contest is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, bug, worm, unauthorized human intervention or other technical problem, or in the event the Contest is unable to run as planned for any other reason, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Contest to address the impairment and then resume the Contest in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules or (b) terminate the Contest and, in the event of termination, award the prize at random from among the eligible, non-suspect entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to damage the website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages (including attorney’s fees) and any other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. - Release and Limitations of Liability
By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, other companies associated with the Contest, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, and agents (the Released Parties) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto), including, but not limited to: (a) any technical errors associated with the Contest, including lost, interrupted or unavailable Internet Service Provider (ISP), network, server, wireless service provider, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cellular tower or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (c) mechanical, network, electronic, computer, human, printing or typographical errors; (d) application downloads, (e) any other errors or problems in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, errors that may occur in the administration of the Contest, the announcement of the winner, the cancellation or postponement of the event and/or the flyover, if applicable, the incorrect downloading of the application, the processing of entries application downloads or in any Contest-related materials; or (f) injury, death, losses or damages of any kind, to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrants participation in the Contest or acceptance, receipt or misuse of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto). Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Contest, and in no event shall the entrant be entitled to receive attorney’s fees. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages. - Disputes
Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Florida. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrants rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Florida, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Florida. - Privacy
Information collected from entrants is subject to sponsor’s privacy policy.
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Inshore Fishing – Spring Round Up

April Inshore Roundup
Happy Monday Spacefish!
Ever since I got over my infection I have been hitting the water as much as I can! From Northern Merritt Island, down to Long Point, and two days in the salt marshes of Coastal Georgia, I have been catching a ton of fish, and having a blast doing it. So today I decided to do a “spring inshore round up” to summarize my last few weeks, and talk about some trends I have been seeing, as well as sharing a few of my launch spots. Since our primary readership is NOT in Coastal Georgia, I will be omitting those trips, but if you are reading this, and do want more info on Coastal Georgia, just shoot me an email or hit me up on instagram or something.
Recent Launch Spots
So for this I am going to work backwards with my most recent trip being yesterday.
Fisherman’s Landing (Grant) – I fished areas along and around the Spoil Islands off the ICW
Long Point Park (South of Mel Beach towards Sebastian Inlet) – I fished areas in and around Long Point Creek, and Campbell’s Pocket.
Pineda Exit South to Tropical Trail (Southern Merritt Island) – I fished the residential docks and the spaces/shorelines between them along the western shoreline between Pineda Causeway and Dragon Point to block the recent blustery ENE winds.
Sam’s Creek & Indian River Lagoon Flats (Northern Merritt Island) – I started back at the kayak/canoe launch, fished all the way out, spent some time of the flats there north of Sam’s Creek and back to the launch again.
Manatee Cove (Northern Merritt Island) – Fished during inclement weather, heavy rains and high winds, I stayed close to the launch in between Manatee Cove and the islands just north. Despite my limited range, had a great afternoon, and want to go back to explore more of the area there.
Hog Point to Gibbs Point (Malabar/Valkaria).
Sea Trout
Last week in my spring seatrout specific report I went into great detail, for the sake of not being a broken record, I don’t want to over state what I did last week. But now is the best time of the year to target these fish, as they are moving into shallow areas and feeding heavily due to their spawning activity. Anywhere you can find clean, and ideally moving water with bait activity presence you are likely to find hungry seatrout nearby.
The number one presentation that has been catching the most trout for me is the classic 3 inch paddletail, specifically I have been using DOA CAL Shads on ⅛ oz jigheads. I have been catching them in a variety of colors. I have also caught a bunch of trout on MirrOlure 17mr “MirrOdines” the broken glass patterns specifically. I also have been utilizing the MirrOlure MirrOmullet, which is a smaller more subtle topwater that entices more bites, especially when the sun is up. Most of the bait being keyed on is smaller during this time of year, so this smaller 3 inch plug will generate a lot more bites if getting consistent tight lines is what you are after.
Snook
While I have been spending a lot of my time targeting trout, I have noticed a significant uptick in my snook catches over the past few weeks. The warmer temps have Snook feeling a lot more active. This past weekend I tangled with 2 bigger slot/upper-slot fish. One of them surface walked and threw my lure back at me, and another one got tangled in the mangroves, I was able to get out of the kayak, grab it by the tail, but as I pulled back the lure came out, and the fish ended up slipping from my hand, but at least it got a chance to swim away in good health without a lip ring.
I have caught the smaller ones in the range of 15 to 20 inches in high volume numbers. Skipping DOA CAL Shads under mangroves has been the ticket. I have not caught any on topwater this spring, but I have been focusing more of that towards trout on the flats, and have not been beating the bushes with plugs yet.
Redfish, By-Catch and Tarpon
I have not caught nearly as many Redfish as I have Trout and Snook lately, but those I have caught have been taken on 3 inch paddletails while fishing for Snook, most of the ones I have been catching are on the smaller side.
I have noticed a strong uptick of Tarpon moving around and rolling, I have hooked up with 2, and made casts at many more. I have tried experimenting with new baits, so if I have success I will write about it, right now, tbd for the Tarpon content. I have been catching a decently high number of Ladyfish while targeting Trout, and when I beat the bushes and skip docks for Redfish and Snook, I have been catching a high number of Mangrove Snapper, who are also getting active with the warmer weather and keying in on small bait.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, this stretch of spring fishing is one of the more enjoyable periods of the year if you like catching high volume numbers of fish. The water’s warming, the bait is moving, and everything, from trout on the flats to snook in the mangroves, feels alive and aggressive. You don’t need to overthink it right now. Find clean water, look for bait, and keep moving until it comes together. When it does, it can happen fast.
What’s stood out most to me over these past few weeks isn’t just the number of fish—it’s how consistent things have been across a wide range of spots. From Merritt Island to Long Point and down south, the pattern holds: smaller profiles, active fish, and opportunities just about everywhere you launch. That’s a good reminder that you don’t always have to burn fuel chasing the “perfect” spot, sometimes it’s closer than you think.
And if you’re looking to make the most of this bite, having the right setup makes all the difference. From quietly drifting over shallow flats, creeping around mangrove shorelines, or making a run across open water to the perfect spot to anchor down and do some wade fishing, my Hobie Outback from Kayaks By Bo takes me where I need to go! If you are looking for your dream come true kayak, make sure to check out Kayaks By Bo in Cocoa! Whether you’re dialing in a new setup or just getting into the game, they’ll get you pointed in the right direction so you can spend less time guessing and more time fishing.
Get out there and enjoy the spring bite. Stay safe, be happy, and may your lines be ever tight! Until next time!
by Knox Robinson
Spacefish Prostaff
Best Fishing of the Year

Look more closely at the picture and you will see the bent rod in the background as I take a picture of the caught fish in the foreground.
I made a social media post on my Fineline Fishing Charters account earlier this week stating that we were experiencing the best fishing of the year. I’m sticking by this statement because the bite has been absolutely fantastic and should continue to be for the next 4 to 5 weeks. The reason for the fishing being so good right now is that the fish are happy and hungry and that is my favorite type of fish. What is driving this great fishing is the water temperatures that are currently in the mid to upper 70° range. This allows anglers to catch fish on morning and afternoon trips (or all day if they book an 8-hour excursion) because the fish are comfortable when the water is in this temperature range, therefore they tend to feed for longer periods.
We’ve been able to target redfish, tripletail, Speckled trout, snook, bull shark, large Crevalle jack and even a few small tarpon on recent trips. This will only continue to get better as we move into the month of May, with the tarpon fishing in particular improving as we move through that month.
With this in mind, I am offering a very special “Spacefish readers only” $50 per trip discount for my afternoon 5-hour near-coastal excursions that are booked to run starting today and going through May 29th, 2026. If you would like to take advantage of this offer you MUST call me at 321-636-3728 so that I can apply the discount to your trip reservation at the time of booking. I am grateful to all of you that fish with me regularly and hope to make some new friends by creating this special offer for my Spacefish loyalists.
Let’s go catch your next memory!
by Capt. Jim Ross
Fine Line Fishing Charters | (321) 636-3728
Kingfish, Mahi & Cobia
What a great weekend of fishing. Kingfish, mahi and cobia were the main species caught on our most recent trips offshore. Slow trolling live and dead bait both have been working. Always keep a pitch rod ready to go because when you get into the mahi, there are typically more than just one around and casting to them is such a fun way to catch them.
by Capt. Chris Cameron
Fired Up Charters | (407) 222-3573
Flowing Spillways Present Double-Edged Sword

The heavy rains a couple of weeks ago that made for the spillways to flow, can be a double edged sword for us anglers. Yes, the bite was fast and furious if you were in the right place at the right time, but all the heavy flow of water in our area dirtied up the waters from Garcia into the Stick Marsh afterwards. The flow starts from the south of the Fort Drum waters through Garcia into the Stick Marsh. Then it moves to the northwest area of the Stick Marsh into the Three Forks Marshes to its final destination, the St. Johns River. That’s a very broad area of sediment transferred from one body of water to the next. The bite at both Garcia and the Stick Marsh slowed down tremendously due to the dirty waters. Still, fish can be caught if you find areas of cleaner waters and stumble onto a school of fish doing so.
by Terry Lamielle
| (321) 537-5346
Yellowfin & Swords
Captain Joey and first mate Harrison have been crushing the tuna. They are getting them quick most days and having a little time left over to swordfish. If this is something you have always wanted to do then now is the time to book your trip with these guys.
by Capt. Greg Rapp
Sea Leveler Sport Fishing Charters | (321) 794-3474
Spring Pattern Better Late Than Never

Hello all my Sebastian Inlet friends and fans, hope you all had a wonderful and fun weekend! The weather was glorious! I think now we are getting into our “normal” spring weather pattern, finally! The water has cleaned up really nicely on both sides of the inlet, and the water temps are holding at, or around the 75 degree mark according to my site readings. Showing 77 today, which is the temp I like to see. Some bait fish are starting to show up in the inlet, Sunday I saw majorra on the south, and quite a few nice schools of finger mullet on both sides, also there are some threadfin herring in the inlet as well. So to get started, I would like to remind everyone that the NORTH JETTY, AND THE SOUTH JETTY WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY THE 21ST, AND WEDNESDAY THE 22ND for routine annual structural inspections. The south jetty unfortunately will NOT be opening back up after due to structure damage from the last bout of big waves and hard SSE winds that was out a big section of sand under the walk way causing it to collapse, so it will remain closed indefinitely. So, with that said, here we go with this weeks action, or lack thereof. Was pretty slow everywhere again, but some species were caught around the inlet.
North Jetty
Over here most of the action has been at the tip of the jetty on the outgoing tide, some nice black drum, sheepshead and redfish were being caught on live and dead shrimp, and sand fleas. Most of the drum were small “puppy” drum about 10-12 inches, they have to be 15 to keep, some were big enough though in the 20-28 inch range. The sheepshead were also keepers, 12 inch minimum. For those tossing vertical jigs and spoons there have been a few blues and jacks being caught in the inlet channel. The snook bite has been a hit and miss kind of deal, there one day, and gone the next few days, but the ones being caught were mostly oversized, with a few slot fish mixed in. The incoming tide has been slow as well, a few snook and reds being caught on live majorra, and again, most are too big to keep, 28-32 is the size limits on snook. For those fishing live fiddler crabs and sandfleas around the pilings, some pretty nice sheepshead are still being caught. Up along the wall between the bait shop and bridge is still producing some nice catch and release redfish on any live bait, both tides.
South Jetty
CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
T-Dock Area
Back here the bite has also been pretty slow, with only a few nice sheepshead being caught around the dock pilings on dead shrimp, fiddlers and sandfleas. Also there have been a few undersized snappers of various different species being caught, mangrove, lane, schoolmaster snappers, and of course the puffers!! The snook bite back here was pretty good last week while the majorra were around, but like everywhere else, it was hit and miss. The boaters have catching most of them, but the shore guys were getting them as well, most were oversized, but several slot fish were caught. Live majorra and threadfins were the bait the snook wanted to eat. For those tossing spoons and diamond jigs to the channel area, some blues are still around along with some jack crevalle, no spanish mackerel yet.
Surf Area, both sides
The surf on the south side has cleaned up a bit, but the fishing remains slow due to the weeds still hanging around, and some dirty water. Catfish, stingrays, and small sharks and some whiting are about all that I have heard of being caught. The north side surf away from the jetty where the water is deeper, and has cleaned up quite a bit is producing some nice whiting, black drum, Sheepshead, and an occasional pompano or two. Live or dead shrimp, sandfleas are the top baits for those species. And as I mentioned at the beginning of this report, some nice finger mullet are starting to show up on the beaches, so it is only a matter of time, and with the water warming up, the snook and reds and tarpon will be showing up for a snack! So keep your eyes open.
Well my fans, that is all I have for this week’s installment, after we get past Monday’s storms and wind, the rest of the week looks good. Grab your gear, bait, and snacks and get out and fish. It’s finally that time of the year for things to get better!
by Wayne "Snookman" Landry
Sebastian Inlet State Park | (321) 724-5175
Tarpon & Bait Migrations

It’s that time of year where the tarpon migration is starting up the coast. The redfish schools are starting to break up and you can sight fish shoreline cruisers. The spring mullet run is underway which really makes the top water bite a lot of fun first thing in the morning. I have days available this week and into May, you can reach me at 386-295-5991 or go right to my website.
by Capt. Mike Mann
Fat Fish Guide Service | (386) 295-5991
Waiting for Consistent Weather
Good week of inshore fishing once the wind died. Snook bite has improved a bunch and we are starting to see more bait around in most areas. Unfortunately, we have another cold front hitting us early this week bringing some rain and a lot of north and northeast winds.
Picked up some nice snook on artificial and live bait along with a bunch of trout. The bigger snook and trout keyed in on the live bait, but both live bait and artificial baits worked well throughout the week on trout and snook. Nearshore fishing was a bit slow with dirty water and very little bait up and down the beach but the schools of big jacks have started to show up and we managed to catch a few.
Once the weather is consistent and the winds let up, the water will clean up, bait will show up and the fishing nearshore in the next few weeks should be on fire. This week the North winds from the front will put a damper on the bite early in the week and as the week progresses the east and southeast winds will prevail and the bite should improve drastically.
by Capt. Glyn Austin
Going Coastal Charters | (321) 863-8085
Rebound Weekend in the Surf
Finally, we got a break from the month-long pounding we’ve endured from wind and weeds on the beach. The best part wasn’t even catching fish, it was the reminder of how effortlessly a 3 ounce sinker can be retrieved without the wrath of God tugging on the line. AHHH, now I remember why I love surf fishing — because it’s a genuinely pleasant experience when half-decent conditions are present — aaaand, they’re gone again…
by JC
Clear of the Weeds!
It was like Christmas morning today with a weed-free showing in Melbourne Beach! I didn’t have time to fish, just stopped by to check out the scene in the surf. Should be a good next few days, too. FYI, sand fleas have been pretty sparse the past several days.
by JC
IRL Seagrass Blitz
Live near the Indian River Lagoon? Love Seagrass? Then you’re exactly the right set of eyeballs we need to help us monitor seagrass during the Eyes on Seagrass Blitz (May 1-31)!
Whether you’re kayaking, boating, or just on a walk, you can contribute valuable data to support lagoon health.
Click here to learn how to participate! https://bit.ly/4bWoxS0
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Spacefish
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LOCAL EVENTS
One Star Tuna Tournament
April

One Star Tuna Tournament coming up! The more boats, the higher the payout. If your not in it, you’re missin out! Text Captain Joey Alvarez at (321) 507-7339 to enter today!
Sunrise Fish Dive Surf
505 Glen Cheek Dr #4501, Port Canaveral, FL 32920, USA
SKA Pot of Gold
WEATHER DELAY

Rescheduled due to weather — it’s never a bad day to celebrate St. Patty’s Day — join Spacefish, the SKA, CFSA & FSFA for the ultimate St. Patrick’s themed offshore battle! The Largest Kingfish wins the Gold! Visit myweighmaster.com/potogold to learn more or register now!
Non-Native Knockout
April 10-18

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Dustin and Sawyers Non native knockout enters year six. This free fishing tournament focusing on youth and special needs anglers (adults welcome). Join us as we combat non native and invasive freshwater fish species.
Dates of the event are April 10-18 with submissions occurring virtually. Check Dustin and Sawyer on YouTube or Dustin and Sawyers non native knockout on Facebook for more information
King of the Inlet
April 16
🚨WEATHER RESCHEDULE
Captains Party:
Thursday, April 16 @ 6p.m.
Fishing:
Saturday, April 18

Ponce Inlet — Off the Hook @ Inlet Harbour
Presented by Daytona Beach WinSupply & AO Smith
$600 Early On-line Entry (February Thru April 8) KingoftheInlet.com
$700 General Entry (Captain’s Party/Final Registration-Thursday April 9)
King of the Inlet is one of the most anticipated saltwater fishing tournaments on Florida’s East Coast, celebrating the tradition, skill, and community of offshore anglers. Held out of Ponce Inlet, the tournament draws charter captains, commercial fishermen, recreational anglers, and families alike for a true test of skill on the water.
Proudly family owned and operated by Pete and Ann Richardson, the event reflects the values of tradition, community, and a lifelong passion for fishing. Their dedication has helped grow King of the Inlet into more than just a competition— it’s a celebration of the region’s rich fishing heritage and a gathering that brings together anglers and spectators from across the coast.
Competing boats go head-to-head for bragging rights and top prizes, with categories focused on king mackerel, mahi-mahi (dolphin fish), wahoo, and other prized offshore species that thrive in the waters off Ponce Inlet. Beyond the weigh-ins, King of the Inlet strengthens the local community, supports area businesses, and promotes conservation awareness—ensuring that Florida’s fishing culture remains strong for generations to come.
website: https://kingoftheinlet.com/
Bouncer Smith Inshore Slam
April 17
The Old Fish House Bar and Grill – hosted by Project SeaSafe – Learn More
Marine Flea Market & Boat Show
April 18-19
Whether you are a seasoned boater or a novice, this is your chance to explore everything the marine world has to offer all in one place.
This 2 day adventure combines incredible bargains and a fun family friendly atmosphere.
FREE ADMISSION – FREE PARKING
There is something for everyone.
2026 CFSA Offshore Tournament
May 16

Blue Points Marina
726 Scallop Dr
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
57th Annual FSFA Offshore Slam
June 6

The annual offshore fishing tournament hosted by the Florida Sport Fishing Association (FSFA) in Cape Canaveral, Florida. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Place prizes are awarded to the 5 largest catches of each of the eligible 4 species (with a guaranteed payout of $3000 per Species) + 3 Bonus Fish. Additional prizes include the Big Fish ($5,000) and SLAM ($5,000).
$175 on or before May 15th ($250.00 after May 15, 2026)
SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY!
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