Port Canaveral Inlet Fishing - Florida
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Inshore fishing targeting redfish, snook, tarpon, and speckled troutSmall group charter accommodating maximum two guests per tripProfessional guided fishing in Titusville's productive lagoon waters
When you're looking for some of the best inshore fishing Florida has to offer, Port Canaveral Inlet near Titusville delivers big time. This top-rated fishing spot puts you right in the heart of some seriously productive waters where the Indian River Lagoon meets the Atlantic. 2 Lagoon Charters knows these waters like the back of their hand, and they'll put you on fish that'll have you talking about this trip for years. With just two anglers max, you're getting personalized attention that makes all the difference between a good day and an epic day on the water.
Your day starts early when you meet your captain at Port Canaveral, ready to hit some of the most fish-rich inshore waters on Florida's east coast. The beauty of fishing around Titusville is the incredible variety - you're not locked into chasing just one species. One cast you might be working a redfish cruising the shallows, the next you could be battling a snook tucked up under the mangroves. The Indian River Lagoon system here is absolutely loaded with structure, grass flats, and drop-offs that hold fish year-round. Your captain will read the conditions - tide, wind, water clarity - and adjust the game plan accordingly. Some days you'll be sight fishing the flats, other days you might be working deeper channels or around the inlet structure. The intimate two-person capacity means your guide can really dial in the experience to what's working best that day.
2 Lagoon Charters comes equipped with quality spinning and baitcasting gear suited for inshore work - think medium to medium-heavy action rods that can handle everything from finicky trout to bulldogging black drum. Depending on conditions and target species, you'll be using a mix of live bait like shrimp, pinfish, and mullet, plus artificials like soft plastics, topwater plugs, and spoons. The shallow water around Titusville calls for lighter tackle and stealthy presentations most of the time. Your captain will have you rigged up with circle hooks when using live bait to ensure good fish care, and they'll coach you through the different techniques as conditions change. Sight fishing here is world-class when the water's clean - there's nothing quite like watching a big red cruise up to your bait in two feet of water. The guides also know when to switch it up to deeper structure fishing around the inlet when the shallows aren't producing.
Snook are the crown jewel of inshore fishing around Port Canaveral, and for good reason. These ambush predators love hanging around structure - docks, mangrove shorelines, bridge pilings, and inlet rocks. They're most active during the warmer months from late spring through early fall, and they put up an absolutely brilliant fight with those gill-rattling jumps and powerful runs. What makes snook special here is their size - the Indian River system consistently produces slot fish in the 28-32 inch range, with plenty of oversized fish that'll test your drag system. They're notoriously finicky eaters, which makes landing one even more satisfying.
Black drum might not win any beauty contests, but they're absolute bruisers that'll give your arms a workout. These bottom feeders cruise the grass flats and sandy areas looking for crabs and shrimp, especially around moving water near the inlet. Fall and winter are prime time for black drum, when the big breeding fish move into the shallows. They're not fancy fighters, but when a 20-30 pound drum decides to bulldoze toward deeper water, you'll know you're connected to something substantial. Plus, they're excellent table fare when kept within slot limits.
Tarpon fishing here is seasonal but absolutely electric when they're around. Late spring through summer brings juvenile tarpon into the lagoon system, ranging from 20-80 pounds typically. These silver kings are pure adrenaline - they'll clear the water multiple times during a fight and test every knot in your tackle. The sight of a tarpon rolling on the surface gets every angler's heart racing, and the shallow water around Titusville gives you a front-row seat to the action. Most tarpon caught here are released to fight another day.
Sea trout, particularly speckled trout, are the bread and butter species that keep action consistent throughout the year. These spotted beauties love grass flats and are willing biters on both live bait and artificials. They're perfect for anglers who want steady action, and the trout around Titusville average a respectable 14-18 inches with plenty of "gator" trout over 20 inches mixed in. Spring and fall see the best trout action, when they're actively feeding in preparation for seasonal moves.
Redfish are what dreams are made of for inshore anglers. These copper-colored fighters are year-round residents that cruise the shallow flats, mangrove shorelines, and oyster bars. Red drum in the 18-27 inch slot range are common, and they fight like fish twice their size with powerful runs and head-shaking battles. The sight fishing opportunities for reds around Titusville are renowned - watching their backs and tails break the surface in skinny water never gets old. They're also fantastic table fare and relatively easy to target, making them perfect for anglers of all skill levels.
Port Canaveral inlet fishing with 2 Lagoon Charters gives you access to some of Florida's most productive inshore waters with a captain who knows how to put you on fish. The two-angler limit means you're getting a premium, personalized experience without the crowds. Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to add new species to your list or someone just getting into inshore fishing, these waters deliver the goods. The variety of species and techniques keeps
This well-equipped motorboat puts you right in the action on Titusville's productive inshore waters. Built for serious anglers, she's rigged with GPS navigation to hit your favorite spots and a quality fish finder to locate schools of redfish, snook, and speckled trout lurking in the shallows. Perfect for a duo of fishing buddies, this boat handles the skinny water around Port Canaveral Inlet with ease. Whether you're sight-casting to tailing reds in the grass flats or working structure for black drum, you'll have everything needed for a productive day on the water. The shallow draft gets you into those back-country spots where the big tarpon roll and snook ambush bait along the mangrove edges.
Pogonias CromisBlack drum are the heavyweights of our inshore waters, and they're a blast to target on the flats around Titusville. Most fish we see run 10-25 pounds, but don't be surprised if you hook into a 40-pounder that'll test your tackle. These bottom-feeders love oyster bars, muddy flats, and creek mouths in 3-20 feet of water. Spring is prime time when they school up for spawning - that's when you'll find the best action. What guests love about drum fishing is the powerful, bulldogging fight they put up. They're not jumpers, but they'll pull drag and make long runs. The smaller ones under 15 pounds are great eating with firm, white meat. Bigger fish get tough and are best released. Pro tip: use fresh blue crab or cut mullet on the bottom - drum have incredible noses and will find a good bait from way off.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the crown jewel of our shallow water fishing here in Titusville. These copper-colored beauties with their signature black spots typically run 18-30 inches and 3-8 pounds, perfect for sight fishing on the flats. You'll find them tailing in 1-4 feet of water around oyster bars, grass flats, and mangrove shorelines. They're year-round residents, but fall and spring offer the most consistent action. What makes reds special is their powerful fight and willingness to eat just about anything - topwater plugs, gold spoons, or live shrimp all work great. The meat is excellent with a mild, sweet flavor. These fish are also perfect for beginners since they're not too finicky about presentation. Local tip: when you see a redfish with its tail up feeding in shallow water, cast well ahead of where it's moving and let your bait sit still - they'll find it.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled trout are bread-and-butter fish here in Titusville - reliable, tasty, and fun to catch. Most run 12-18 inches and 1-3 pounds, with the occasional 4-pounder to keep things interesting. Look for them over grass flats, around dock lights, and in 3-8 feet of water. They're most active during cooler months from fall through spring, and low-light periods like dawn and dusk. Trout are great for families since they bite readily and fight well for their size. The meat is outstanding - soft, white, and flaky with a mild flavor that even kids love. They school up in winter, making for fast action when you find them. Here's a local trick: fish a popping cork with live shrimp about 18 inches below. The cork's noise attracts trout from a distance, and that shrimp dancing below is hard to resist.
Centropomus UndecimalisSnook are one of our most popular targets here in Titusville's inshore waters. These sleek fish with their distinctive black lateral line typically run 1-3 feet long, though the bigger females can push 4 feet. You'll find them around mangroves, docks, and creek mouths in water from 2-15 feet deep. They love structure and ambush spots. Spring through fall offers the best action, especially around the spawning months of May through September when they're more aggressive. What makes snook special is their explosive strikes and acrobatic fights - they'll jump and make powerful runs that test your drag. The meat is excellent too, white and flaky. Here's a local tip: cast your live shrimp or pinfish upcurrent from bridges and let it drift naturally into the shadows where snook wait.
Megalops AtlanticusTarpon are the ultimate game fish - pure silver lightning that can grow to 6 feet and 100+ pounds in our waters. These prehistoric giants migrate through Titusville's inshore areas from late spring through summer, feeding in 10-40 feet around bridges, channels, and bait schools. What makes tarpon fishing so special is watching a 150-pound fish launch itself 8 feet out of the water when hooked. The aerial show and powerful runs are what fishing dreams are made of. We practice catch and release since they're not great table fare - full of bones and not much flavor. Best action happens on the moving tide, especially early morning or late evening. Here's the key: when that tarpon jumps, bow to the king by dropping your rod tip toward the fish. It keeps tension off the line and prevents those heartbreaking jump-offs that happen when the hook pulls free.
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