Port Canaveral Fishing Report

Late-September Update

Hurricanes dominated this September’s headlines across the state of Florida.  Hurricane Dorian started the downward spiral for weather and offshore conditions out of Port Canaveral and the constant march of new storms approaching our shorelines have prevented me from continuing offshore fishing charters and looking towards the inshore a little earlier this than normal.

SYNOPSIS

Large northeast swells generated by distant Humberto
will combine with fresh to strong easterly winds to produce very
hazardous boating conditions on the Atlantic and intracoastal
waters through the weekend.

Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
407 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2019

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING


TODAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 7 to 10 feet with a
dominant period 13 seconds. Choppy on the intracoastal waters.
Slight chance of showers.

TONIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 6 to 9 feet with a
dominant period 13 seconds. Choppy on the intracoastal waters.

“Normally I continue into September until the weather deteriorates and forces me to go into the Saltwater Lagoons looking for Large Breeding Redfish, sea trout, and other inshore species. Hurricane Dorian started a chain of events that have kept us off the water for much of September, both inshore and offshore.  When the winds and weather subside, I’ll be transferring duties to my smaller flats boat for the remainder of the year, so look for inshore fishing reports to be posted on the Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River and Sebastian Inlet Reports.

Meanwhile you can enjoy the photos of me surfing Hurricane Humberto in Cocoa Beach.  Hurricanes often give the best waves of the year in Florida and if you’ve been fishing with me, you know I like to surf.  It’s a time of renewal and exercise that our whole family has learned to love together and a win-win for me when I get to either fish or surf.

Mid-September Update

Summer has gone and past, Hurricane Dorian has made an appearance and left an impression on the Bahamas while frightened us at home on Florida’s Space Coast. I’m finally getting the opportunity to sit down and write a fishing report about what’s been happening in my fishing world while the wind is blowing and forecasters are predicting tropical storm activity for the next few weeks.

The fishing is never “As Good As It Used to Be”, but this summer offered some pretty spectacular fishing out of Port Canaveral. Our staple of King Mackerel kept us busy between other fishing events when schools of jacks, mahi-mahi, and Bonita made their appearance.  Cobia showed when you least expected and there was a steady snook bite for those wanting to stay glued to the beaches. Tarpon has been elusive for me this year, but there have been some caught and then there’s been an inshore bite for both juvenile and larger tarpon for those venturing to the Indian River.

I’d like to thank all my returning customers for keeping me extremely busy this Summer.  I’m blessed with customers that visit us on a regular basis and enjoy each and every one of you. Thank You for your friendships and keeping me busy as the years have gone by.  I’ll be transitioning this month to the inshore pursuits of the Indian River and the Mosquito Lagoon soon as the big breeder redfish have made their appearance.  Everything is kind of turned upside-down in the ocean this week with the passing of Dorian and the upcoming tropical activity, but with any luck the water will settle down and the weather too.

Mid-June Update

Afternoon showers have made for spectacular morning trips out of Canaveral this June.  Early rising anglers have found plenty of action with Kingfish, Jack Crevalle, and the occasional snook and cobia. Oh! Did I mention that we’ve scored on a few Mahi?

Look for both nearshore and offshore or deep sea fishing to remain consistent this summer out of Port Canaveral.

Mid-May Update

May usually brings calmer weather and milder temperatures as summer start to knock at the door.  This May has found me in the ocean on a regular basis out of Port Canaveral seeking sportsfishing opportunities on the local reefs and wrecks.  The cobia migration is over and the dorado (mahi mahi) are still making a small showing for those interested in a full day fishing adventure on calm days.

Kingfish or King Mackerel are almost a sure thing lately out of Canaveral.  We’re still waiting on the bait to make a showing so it’s slow trolling, drifting or anchoring with frozen bait until they make it our way.

The cobia continue this week with their annual migration northward.  Canaveral seems to be a regular stopping place during March and April as manta rays, sharks and other large marine animals gather along the coastline. 

Mid-March Update

While we’ve had a week or so of mild, calm weather on the oceans, it appears as though the winter patterns of cold north winds will spoil our offshore fun and I will return to the lagoons and continue my daily winter activities inshore.