Fishing Guides in Merritt Island, Florida
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Slightly Obsessed Fishing Charters
Captain Eric Myers will put you on Redfish, Spotted Sea Trout, Snook, Black Drum, Jack Crevalle, and Tarpon in Brevard.
Captain Alex Hughey
Contact Me Lifelong Florida Native, Captain Alex, knows the Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River, and Banana River like the back of his hand - book your expedition
Rocketcity Charters
All Points Guide Service
All Points Guide Service fishes top waters in Atlantic Ocean
Native Sons Fishing Charters
Orlando fishing guides charters, Orlando, FL Cocoa Beach Fishing Guides. Fishing Charters, Fishing Orlando, FL. Cocoa Beach Fishing Charters in Cocoa Beach, FL
Cast Away Adventures
Fishing charter and dolphin & manatee tours in Cocoa Beach FL. Fishing charter or dolphin and manatee tours with Cast Away Adventures.
Dolphin Family Tours LLC
Bring your family to see dolphins and manatees. We offer a wide range of boat tours in the Indian River Lagoon that are fun and exciting for everyone.
Local Lines Guide Services
Read some guest feedback and unbiased fishing charter reviews for Kayak fishing and charters with Local Lines on the Florida Space Coast.
What's Biting in Merritt Island
8 species reported in the Merritt Island area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
What's Biting By Month
Month-by-Month Fishing in Merritt Island, FL
Fishing in Merritt Island in January
1 species is active in and around Merritt Island in January: Sailfish. Book one of Merritt Island's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Merritt Island in February
1 species is active in and around Merritt Island in February: Sailfish. Book one of Merritt Island's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Merritt Island in March
3 species are active in and around Merritt Island in March: Red Snapper, Sailfish, Wahoo. Book one of Merritt Island's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Merritt Island in April
8 species are active in and around Merritt Island in April: Red Snapper, Snook, Blackfin Tuna, Sailfish, Wahoo, Tarpon, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi. Book one of Merritt Island's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Merritt Island in May
8 species are active in and around Merritt Island in May: Red Snapper, Snook, Blackfin Tuna, Sailfish, Wahoo, Tarpon, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi. Book one of Merritt Island's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Merritt Island in June
8 species are active in and around Merritt Island in June: Red Snapper, Snook, Blackfin Tuna, Sailfish, Wahoo, Tarpon, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi. Book one of Merritt Island's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Merritt Island in July
8 species are active in and around Merritt Island in July: Red Snapper, Snook, Blackfin Tuna, Sailfish, Wahoo, Tarpon, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi. Book one of Merritt Island's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Merritt Island in August
8 species are active in and around Merritt Island in August: Red Snapper, Snook, Blackfin Tuna, Sailfish, Wahoo, Tarpon, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi. Book one of Merritt Island's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Merritt Island in September
6 species are active in and around Merritt Island in September: Red Snapper, Snook, Wahoo, Tarpon, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi. Book one of Merritt Island's 8 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Merritt Island in October
October is a slower stretch for fishing around Merritt Island — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Merritt Island in November
November is a slower stretch for fishing around Merritt Island — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Merritt Island in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Merritt Island — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Merritt Island
Merritt Island, Florida offers saltwater, brackish, saltwater fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 8 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, July.
Best Months
Water Types
What You Can Catch in Merritt Island
Tarpon
Chasing the Silver King around Merritt Island offers a unique Florida tarpon experience. The waters surrounding the island, including the Indian River Lagoon and Banana River, serve as crucial migratory pathways and feeding grounds for these powerful fish.
Full tarpon guide for Merritt Island →Sailfish
Targeting Sailfish near Merritt Island means venturing offshore into the Atlantic, where these majestic billfish patrol the Gulf Stream's edge. Winter is generally considered the best time, as cold fronts push baitfish closer to shore, concentrating the sailfish population.
Full sailfish guide for Merritt Island →King Mackerel
If you're after King Mackerel around Merritt Island, the nearshore waters and artificial reefs offer excellent opportunities. These toothy speedsters are most abundant during the warmer months, from spring through fall, as they follow baitfish schools.
Full king mackerel guide for Merritt Island →Snook
If you're after snook, Merritt Island offers a diverse range of habitats where you can find these prized gamefish. The Indian River Lagoon, with its mangrove shorelines, docks, and bridges, is a prime snook fishing destination.
Full snook guide for Merritt Island →Fisheries near Merritt Island
The waters local charters actually fish — each page lists guides, access towns, and top species.
Plan a Trip to Merritt Island
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Types of Fishing in Merritt Island
Inshore
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