WEEKLY FORECAST
4.15.2025 – 4.21.2025
CENTRAL FLORIDA’S BEST FISHING REPORT

Snook are an incredible sporting specimen, taste finger-licking good, and don't exist in fisheries north of Florida. Don't miss Knox's piece about this beloved fish in this week's forecast!
In this week’s forecast, you’ve gotta read Knox Robinson’s compelling writeup on snook and their migrational patterns — even if you think you already know it all about the species, some of the data presented may very well surprise you! On a related note, it’s the last chance to enter the Snook Replica giveaway from Mount This Fish Company — a winner will be randomly drawn and announced next week!
WEATHER & CONDITIONS
BITE OPPORTUNITY INDEX
OFFSHORE
INSHORE
SURF
FRESHWATER

Weather Overview
Overall, the weather (from a temperature and sunshine standpoint has) been great. The hard part for us anglers has been the constant wind that just won’t settle down for any amount of time. This week is going to be similar again. The days with the lowest wind this week are Tuesday (WSW) and Thursday (ENE). Wednesday (NE), Friday (E), Saturday (ESE) and Sunday (SE) will all be pretty breezy. Rain chances are very low throughout the week with high temperatures fluctuating between the upper 70’s and lower 80’s.
GIVEAWAYS
Even if you’ve never caught a trophy snook — everyone would think you had — with this stunning 39″ half-mount snook replica featured on your wall. This piece of art produced by Mount This Fish Company is more than just proof of fishing prowess, it’s a beautiful work that complements any decor or style! For your chance to win, fill out the entry form via the button below. One winner will be randomly selected and announced on April 22. The winner MUST arrange for pickup of the prize at Mount This Fish in Rockledge, FL.
FISH MOUNT 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 Full Mounty 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 Mount This Fish Company. - 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 March 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM EASTERN and ends on April 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM EASTERN (the “Contest Period”). 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 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
On or about April 22, 2025, the Sponsor will select potential winners in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner via telephone or email on or about June 3rd, 2019. If the potential winner cannot be contacted within five (5) days after the date of the first attempt to contact him/her, 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 winners will be notified by email, mail or phone. 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 will be fulfilled approximately 8-10 weeks after the conclusion of the Contest.
- Prizes
(1) 39″ Snook Half Mount Replica - 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.
Snook Replica Giveaway Entry
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, Karl Kettner and Josh Henry! This month’s winners will be drawn and announced May 6!
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, Howard Wemple and Mathew Palovich! This month’s winners will be drawn and announced May 6!
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
Weekly Strike-Zone Giveaway
Each week, we’ll randomly draw a name from our email subscriber list to award a $20 Strike-Zone Fishing Gift Card. To enter, all you need to do is subscribe to our weekly forecast email (once subscribed, you’re eligible to win EVERY week).
Congrats to this week's winner, Troy Parker, Orlando
NOTICE: If you are announced as a winner, you must EMAIL US within 5 days to claim your prize (please include your phone number and mailing address), or your prize will be forfeited and added back into the giveaway pool for future winners.
Subscribe for Contest Entry
To enter the WEEKLY giveaway contest for a $20 Strike-Zone Fishing Gift Card, all you need to do is subscribe to our fishing report via email. One winner will be drawn from all current subscribers, every week.
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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
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 Spacefish, located at 745 Hibiscus Dr, Satellite Beach, Florida 32937. - 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 in definitely, every week from Tuesday to the following Monday (the “Contest Period”). - How to Enter
Online entry will be available by visiting the latest fishing report on our website (spacefishreport.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
Every Tuesday, the Sponsor will select potential winners in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. 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 May 1, 2018. If the potential winner does not claim their prize by emailing info@spacefishreport.com 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 winners will announced in the weekly fishing report. 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 will be fulfilled approximately 8-10 weeks after the conclusion of the Contest.
- Prizes
(1) Strike-Zone Fishing $20 Gift Card - 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.
Cooler Giveaway
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 sweet Busch Light Cooler!
Cooler Giveaway
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- Eligibility
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LATEST Reports

Snook Migration Underway: Tarpon Make an Entrance
This week on the Indian River was incredibly productive! The larger female snook are starting to make their way to their spawning grounds, although many can still be found in the backwaters. While their numbers are beginning to thin out, it’s still a great time to target these fish.
The arrival of summer-like conditions has also brought an influx of tarpon to the area, adding excitement to our fishing adventures. Whether you’re targeting snook, tarpon, or other species, the Indian River has been providing plenty of action for anglers.
If you’re looking to catch some of the larger snook before they spawn, now might be the time to get out on the water. And with the tarpon around, you can bet on some thrilling battles. Get out there and see what the river has in store for you!
by John Page
JP Kayak Fishing and Tours | (321) 345-8388

Kayak Fishing the South Side of Winter Park Chain
KAYAK FISHING REPORT

Pedal. Cast. Smash. Repeat.
Picture yourself pedaling along in your fishing kayak. You’ve just pushed through a beautiful canal lined with ferns, palms, cypress—a true assortment of jungle foliage. You’re feeling pretty good about the soft plastic buzzing topwater frog/gator imitation bait you’ve tied on. You’ve already landed a handful of fish skipping it under docks and along a seawall in the canal.
As you emerge into an open lake, you’re faced with a decision: head due north, or take a left and push west along the south side of Lake Osceola. You stayed north last time you were here—two years ago—so today, you decide to mix it up.
Before you lies a vast field of lotus pads, and just beyond, giant oaks stretch their shade out across the water. The lake is stunningly clear, with pads and eelgrass as the main sources of cover.
You know what time it is. Rudder up. Kick fins latched. Paddle out. You stand with rod in hand, paddle resting across the bow of your trusty steed—the Hobie Outback. It’s quiet. Stable. A true amphibious weapon. Confidence builds.
You rear back and unleash a slip cast way up under the oak shade. Your bait smacks a cypress stump and you burn it back. The ripples grow. You hit the edge where the water deepens and the lotus pads thicken.
Then it happens.
BANG!
Like a small cannonball, an explosion rocks the water. You mutter the sacred phrase under your breath:
“Eat my frog.”
Three words whispered to no one.
You set the hook.
Immediately, you know—it’s a good one. Not a record-breaker, but a solid Florida bass. Then it wraps up in lotus pad stems. Game over?
Not even close.
Moments later, you’re paddling one-handed, half-submerged in belly-deep water, rod in the other hand. You grab the fish. Victory.
Worth it? Absolutely.
But no time to celebrate—you’ve only landed your fourth fish. You’ve got about 22 more before calling it a day.
Let the games begin.
Happy Monday, Spacefish!
This week’s report is all about the south side.
Not that south side. Sure, the new Pope (or as my buddy Bobby Norton says, “Da Pope”) is from Chicago—but we’re not talking about the Holy Father or the Windy City today.
We’re talking about the stunningly gorgeous Winter Park Chain, just north of Orlando.
Launch Spot & Lake Breakdown
For this trip, I launched from Dinky Dock Park
📍 410 Ollie Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
My goals:
- Complete the Fast Food Challenge from last week’s report
- Catch fish in every lake and every canal on the chain
- Rack up a high number of bites

Pushing through the fern canal into Lake Osceola.
I started on the north side of Lake Virginia, catching two bass by skipping the Bitters Buzz’n Gator under docks. Already checked off Virginia, I pushed north through the fern canal into Lake Osceola, spending most of the day there. Later, I punched back through to Virginia, moved south a few hundred yards, and entered the Genius Canal, linking Virginia to Lake Mizell.
Caught one quickly in Mizell. Then another in the canal. At that point, I’d landed 25+ bass, was feeling gassed, and ready to call it a successful day.

Two Confidence Baits That Crushed
It had been a while since my last dedicated bass trip. I’d been catching bass while chasing tarpon in the backwaters of the Indian River Lagoon—very different from lake fishing.
My approach: power fish with confidence baits that let me cover water and fish all depths. I used two:
- Bitter Skip Shad (Houdini) — rigged weightless & weedless on a 3/0 EWG
- Bitters Buzz’n Gator (Watermelon Red Pearl) — also weightless & weedless on a 3/0 EWG
I started with the topwater Gator, burning it back, skipping it under docks, and buzzing it over lotus pads. It drew exciting surface strikes.
The Skip Shad (fluke-style bait) was the top producer. It skips into tight spots, casts long, and can be worked a dozen ways—twitched, deadsticked, walked subsurface – it really is a dealers choice type of bait.
I love a speedworm (really, really do), but the fluke might be the GOAT—not just for bass, but also snook, trout, and even tarpon.
Results:
- 23 of 26 bass on the Gator and Skip Shad
- 3 on a speedworm
- Sometimes Plan A works. Stick with it.
Gear Talk: Reliable Kayaks & Secret Weapons
As I tell my football players:
“The best ability is availability.”
Same goes for kayaks. You don’t need the most expensive rig—just a reliable one.
For the past 18 months, I’ve been running used Old Town and Hobies from Kayaks By Bo—part of their test fleet. With the money saved, I’ve been able to invest in rigging, customizations, and repairs.
The real MVP?
Andy.
He’s the kayak whisperer. Rudders, cords, pedal drives—you name it, he fixes it.
One reason I love Kayaks By Bo: they’re not just a place to buy a kayak. They’re a family-run operation that offers repairs, rigging, and great service.
Thanks for reading this week’s report. Wishing you calm waters, explosive strikes, and enough good bites to keep you coming back.
Stay safe. Be happy. Go rip some lips.
Until next time—tight lines.
by Knox Robinson
Spacefish Prostaff

Picky Eaters Nearshore

Tyler with his first snook!
Inshore fishing is still really good, but the bite is early. Plenty of snook and some good trout as well as some jacks and a few redfish here and there.
Nearshore waters are warming and the jacks are showing up in good numbers. There are some tarpon around but not that many yet and they are picky. The water off the beach was cold all week and warmed up on the weekend. Both jacks and tarpon were picky but the small sharks were eating well.

AJ caught his first tarpon off the beach
Kingfish will be showing up on the beach in decent numbers as the water stays warm and the bait stays around. The kingfish will eat both live baits and artificial baits and they will mix in along with the bait schools and even the schools of tarpon. The rain should help the bite a bit as it pushes the smaller baits out of the creeks and lagoon and gets the fish we are looking to catch fired up.
by Capt. Glyn Austin
Going Coastal Charters | (321) 863-8085

Crushing it on the Reefs
Captain Joe and Captain Dylan have been crushing it targeting our local reefs, both 8A and Pelican. Live bait is kind of hard to find so it’s a good thing to grab a box of minnows just in case. They have been working just fine but always better to get live bait if you can find it. Overall, the fishing is insanely good right now! All species are chewing.
by Capt. Chris Cameron
Fired Up Charters | (407) 222-3573

Banner Days Fishing
This past holiday week has been some banner fishing from Daytona Beach south into New Smyrna Beach and Mosquito Lagoon. It has definitely been some summer conditions with warm days and afternoon showers to cool things off for the evening. The bait has been plentiful both north around the oyster beds in New Smyrna area and south across the shallow grass flats of Mosquito Lagoon. Look for the redfish and trout to be holding in and around the scattered bait. Plugs, soft plastics and spoons have all been working well for an artificial bite. If live bait is more your style look to pinfish, shrimp or finger mullet for a consistent bite.
It looks as though we will be heading into this week with the summer time pattern of afternoon storms which will only increase the bite by cooling the water temps down a bit.
by Capt. Patrick Rood
Spot N Tail Charters | (386) 566-1394

Lake Toho
Wednesday morning tournament fishing just outside of Goblets Cove, got the pair of 3lbs, on a Gambler Burner worm in Black and blue flake throwing out towards the pp of the lake while my partner flipped the reeds.
by Tcracers
Weekend Report
Breaking down the fishing for the weekend ahead with Mark Moses.
by Damon - Capt. Real Estate
HomeSmart Coastal Realty | (321) 289-0902

How do you fish Port Canaveral?
I’ve been wanting to fish out of the port in my bay boat, I don’t what what to do, and where to fish. What should I be doing?

Enjoyable Trips in Fort Pierce

Peggy showing off the elusive slot snook that became the dinner guest of honor!
This growing older ain’t for sissies! I suffered a herniated lumbar disc early in January and was unable to function for two plus months. I’m back on the water again, though I really need to be mindful of how I twist and turn my spine.
Recent trips have been enjoyable. A backwater trip with one of my favorite clients, Jean-michele, yielded a few fish on topwater plugs, including a twenty-eight inch spotted seatrout, a short snook and of all things, a mangrove snapper. He experienced quite a few blow-ups on the topwater plugs that did not turn into a bent rod… Such is the way of the topwater lure angler!

Scott agreeing that barracuda can offer a great fight!
Ric joined me on a scouting trip this past Wednesday. The jetty action was fair and we caught lots of jacks hooked a couple of sharks and boated a short snook. Moving inside of the inlet proved futile until the incoming tide turned, then the snook turned on. We boated a couple and lost too many during a really exciting forty-five minute session.
Finally, Scott and Peggy asked to catch their first slot snook. They’ve caught little ones in the past, though the “dinner guest” has always eluded them.
The snook bite was awful at sunrise, but they caught lots of jacks, a nice barracuda, a grouper, jumped three tarpon in the sixty pound range and hooked a few sharks that (thankfully) bit through our leaders. Once again, the action inside the inlet was nil.

Jean-michel posing with his twenty-eight inch trout he took on a topwater walking plug!
Right before tide change I positioned the boat where we caught snook the day before. Our first two baits were smacked, hard, but no hook-ups. The third bait proved magical, at least to Peggy, as she battled her biggest snook ever to the landing net. Yes, it was a keeper!
A few more under-slot snook and a possible top-slot snook taking a bunch of line with her were the only low points of this trip. However, they caught two redfish here as well, which was almost as exciting as for them as the snook!
by Capt. Mark Wright
Florida East Coast Fishing Adventures | (321) 302-3474

Weekly Fishing Report
It was a non-nonstop fishing fest this week as I hit the water all 7 days! A few key trends emerged that I’d like to share:
Snook on Fire! The big snook are absolutely chewing right now! It’s clear they’re gearing up for the spawn, and their appetites are insatiable. If you’re targeting these brutes, be prepared for some intense battles.
Bait Preferences It seems many of the species are feeding on smaller baitfish and shrimp in the 2.5-5″ range. A 3″ paddle tail was a staple in my tackle box this week, and it consistently delivered. Both trout and redfish have been feeding on these small bait and shrimp, similar to the snook.
Shallow Water Action The big redfish are still holding in the shallows, making for some exciting opportunities.
Healthy Ecosystem I’ve also noticed an increase in grass beds, which is a promising sign for the health of the ecosystem.
Get out there and see if you can capitalize on these trends! With the variety of species feeding aggressively, it’s shaping up to be a fantastic time to get on the water.
by John Page
JP Kayak Fishing and Tours | (321) 345-8388

Conditions Finally Improving @ Inlet
Good morning, all my Sebastian Inlet fishing/beaching friends; I hope everyone had a great and safe weekend! This week’s report is FINALLY a better one than what has been going on — and I like that! Without any further ado, here you go…
North side
This side the water has been relatively clean and weed-free for a while now, and some fish are biting, mostly on the incoming tide. In the back near the old “steel” area they have been catching sheepshead on cut shrimp and sand fleas. In that area and along the rocks just east of there, around the tide pool there have been a few snook (use live mojarra, incoming tide and the first of the outgoing, if you can find some, as they have been pretty scarce the last week. That’s it for this side as access is limited due to the ongoing jetty construction.
South side
Here, the outgoing tide at the tip is where I have been seeing the most action: blue runner, black margates, sand perch, and sheepshead have been biting cut shrimp. Also over here, same tide I saw some nice lookdowns, small bluefish, Spanish mackerel, being caught on small goofy jigs, also saw a couple of pompano as well, same jigs. The water has cleaned up and had warmed back up to 77/78 degrees. The seaweed has also dissipated somewhat. The incoming tide has produced a few snook on live mojarra — again, if you can find some, they’ve been scarce. Some nice sheepshead have also been caught on cut shrimp and live sand fleas on the incoming tide along the rocks, both sides of the bridge.
T-Dock area
The dock remains closed as of this writing, but all the dredging piping and equipment has been removed, making it easier to fish, and cast net bait. It has been a little slow back here, but there have been a few snook caught on live mojarra and threadfins. Also, anglers have caught a few sheepshead and whiting on cut shrimp on the incoming tide. That’s it, since the T-dock is still closed.
Surf Area, both sides
The water on both sides of the inlet on the beach has cleaned up quite a bit, especially on the north side where it is deeper. I received reports of a few nice black drum, sheepshead, pompano and some whiting caught on the north side roughly 200 yards north of the jetty. Live sand fleas and cut shrimp are the baits to use. Keep an eye out for mullet coming down the beaches because there might be snook and tarpon around the schools. Approximately 200 yards or more down from the south jetty there have been pompano and black drum for those fishing live sandfleas and cut shrimp. Early morning high tide is the time to fish the beaches while the water is high. The cleaner water on this side, along with the very small surf has helped the fishing pick up. Also, I chatted with a couple of anglers who have hooked up with some big sharks here. They are commonly found on this side.
Well, friends, that’s all for this week. I’m glad the conditions and the action are improving. As I have said, when things get better weatherwise, fishing WILL improve as well. Expect hot weather this week, but light and bearable wind and surf for good fishing. Get out there and enjoy everything the park has to offer. Have a great week.
by Wayne "Snookman" Landry
Sebastian Inlet State Park | (321) 724-5175

Headwaters Bass Fishing
The water temp was 83 degrees when we started this morning and at noon it was 86.5 degrees. Top baits this week for me were Jackhammer chatterbaits, Bass Assassin RSB worms and the Mike Bucca Bull Shad 6″ Trick Shad.
I’m fishing the Bass Assassin RSB worms weightless or with a 1/8oz weight. I’m using a 5/0 VMC Redline EWG hook with an Ande Fluro leader in 20lb test. I am fishing these in the same area that im fishing chatterbaits. I swim the worm just like you wouldd a slow rolled spinnerbait. Gooseberry and black with blue tail are my most productive colors.
I’m fishing the Jackhammers (Green Pumpkin, and Zman EVO Bluegill) on the flats along hydrilla edges in 5′ or less. I only use a 1/2oz Jackhammer with a Green Pumpkin Zako trailer or a Hogfarmer Spunk Shad (Sungill) with the a Bluegill chatterbait. My line of choice is Ande black braid (50lb) and the rod I prefer is a Dobyns Champion 736CB Glass #dobynsrods
The 6″ Mike Bucca Trick Shad in Gizzard Shad color is my go to swimbait this week. I’m fishing these along hydrilla edges near deep water or in canals. It is a fish catcher and it will work all over Headwaters. Get on the Bullshad email mailing list so you can get the bait drop info. The Dobyns Champion XP 736C FH (frog rod) is the best rod I’ve found to throw the 6″ trick shad.
Live bait is still producing giant fish and they are chewing shiners. I’m fishing live bait in deep water on a freeline along thick grass edges.
Call or text me at 304-610-6066 to book a trip of a lifetime. I only have a couple days open for the June Special ($325 for 3 hours)
Tight lines!
by Kenny Hass
Catchin' Bass Guide Service | (772) 494-7400
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