· By Captain Brad
The Daytona Beach area is home to some of the most productive inshore fishing in Florida. From world-class Redfish flats to Snook-filled inlets, here are the spots I fish most often with my clients on inshore fishing charters out of New Smyrna Beach.
1. Mosquito Lagoon — World-Class Redfish Flats
The Mosquito Lagoon is widely considered one of the top Redfish and Speckled Trout fisheries in the entire world. Located just south of New Smyrna Beach, this shallow estuary is part of the Indian River Lagoon system. Sight-fishing for Redfish on the flats here is an experience every angler should have. Best months for inshore fishing Daytona Beach area: October through March.
2. Ponce Inlet — Year-Round Snook & Redfish
Ponce Inlet is a year-round hotspot for inshore fishing near Daytona Beach. The moving tide pushes baitfish through the inlet, attracting Snook, Redfish, Flounder, and Tarpon. The jetties hold Sheepshead and Black Drum in winter. This is one of my favorite spots for clients who want variety — you never know what's going to bite.
3. Halifax River — Daytona Beach's Backyard Fishery
The Halifax River runs through the heart of Daytona Beach and is a productive year-round inshore fishery. Docks, bridges, and grass flats hold Snook, Redfish, and Speckled Trout. The river is especially good for Snook in summer when they stack up under lights at night. Perfect for half-day inshore fishing charters in Daytona Beach.
4. New Smyrna Beach Flats — Sight-Casting Paradise
The shallow grass flats around New Smyrna Beach are excellent for Redfish and Trout on a moving tide. These areas are best fished early morning with light tackle and live shrimp or soft plastics. Sight-casting to tailing Reds in skinny water is as exciting as inshore fishing gets anywhere in Florida.
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Captain Brad has been running inshore fishing charters in the Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach area for over 25 years. Whether you're targeting Redfish on the Mosquito Lagoon flats, Snook at Ponce Inlet, or Trout on the Halifax River, we'll put you on fish. All tackle, bait, and fishing licenses are included.
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