Fishing Guides in West Melbourne, Florida

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What's Biting in West Melbourne

4 species reported in the West Melbourne area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in West Melbourne, FL

Fishing in West Melbourne in January

1 species is active in and around West Melbourne in January: Sheepshead. Book one of West Melbourne's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in West Melbourne in February

1 species is active in and around West Melbourne in February: Sheepshead. Book one of West Melbourne's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in West Melbourne in March

1 species is active in and around West Melbourne in March: Sheepshead. Book one of West Melbourne's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in West Melbourne in April

3 species are active in and around West Melbourne in April: Sheepshead, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of West Melbourne's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in West Melbourne in May

3 species are active in and around West Melbourne in May: Sheepshead, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of West Melbourne's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in West Melbourne in June

3 species are active in and around West Melbourne in June: Sheepshead, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of West Melbourne's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in West Melbourne in July

3 species are active in and around West Melbourne in July: Sheepshead, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of West Melbourne's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in West Melbourne in August

2 species are active in and around West Melbourne in August: King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of West Melbourne's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in West Melbourne in September

2 species are active in and around West Melbourne in September: King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of West Melbourne's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in West Melbourne in October

1 species is active in and around West Melbourne in October: Sheepshead. Book one of West Melbourne's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in West Melbourne in November

1 species is active in and around West Melbourne in November: Sheepshead. Book one of West Melbourne's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in West Melbourne in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around West Melbourne — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in West Melbourne

West Melbourne, Florida offers saltwater fishing with 4 species reported in the area and 2 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, July.

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Water Types

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What You Can Catch in West Melbourne

Sheepshead

West Melbourne anglers looking for sheepshead will find them plentiful in the waters of the Indian River Lagoon and its associated canals and inlets. Focus your efforts around structure such as docks, bridges, and oyster beds, where these fish congregate to feed on crustaceans.

Full sheepshead guide for West Melbourne

Spanish Mackerel

West Melbourne's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean makes it a prime location for targeting Spanish mackerel. These smaller, but incredibly fun, members of the mackerel family are abundant in the nearshore waters and can be caught from boats or even from piers and bridges.

Full spanish mackerel guide for West Melbourne

Red Drum

West Melbourne offers excellent access to the Indian River Lagoon, a premier red drum fishery on Florida's east coast. The lagoon's shallow flats, mangrove shorelines, and oyster bars provide ideal habitat for redfish of all sizes.

Full red drum guide for West Melbourne

King Mackerel

If you're chasing king mackerel near West Melbourne, you'll want to head offshore into the Atlantic Ocean. These speedsters are a popular target for anglers trolling live bait or artificial lures along the reefs and wrecks that lie a few miles offshore.

Full king mackerel guide for West Melbourne

Fisheries near West Melbourne

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Types of Fishing in West Melbourne

Offshore

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Inshore

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