Florida Light Tackle Sport Fishing
with
Captain Tod Hagan
General Information
Q: What type of fish will I catch?
Redfish, Spotted Sea Trout, Snook, and Tarpon are the most sought after sportfish in East Central Florida. A number of others species including Lady Fish, Jack Crevalle, Cobia, Triple Tail, king and Spanish mackerel, Atlantic Bonito, Flounder, Barracuda, and Shark are caught at various times of the year. What is biting at any particular time depends on a number of factors including season, weather, winds, and tide.
Q: Where in Florida are you located? The Space Coast and Indian River Lagoon are located in East Central Florida about an hour from the Orlando and Walt Disney area. If you're flying into Florida, the closest airport with national connections is at Melbourne (MLB). The closest airport with international connections is the Orlando International (MCO). Driving directions to the dock are listed below. |
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Q: Do you guide in Florida year around?
Yes. Fishing is productive throughout the year in Florida. Depending on the season, some species are more abundant than others. Tarpon and Snook are more plentiful during the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Redfish, Spotted Sea Trout, and many other species can be caught year around. As a patient and hard working native guide with 25 years experience in East central Florida, I'll do everything possible to make your trip as enjoyable and productive as possible.
Q: What should I bring?
A camera, hat, polarized sunglasses, soft soled shoes suitable for boating (No black soled shoes, Please!), and your favorite picnic lunch.
Q: What type of boat do you guide from?
A 16' Hewes Bonefisher flats skiff powered by a Yamaha outboard motor. The Hewes Bonefisher is specifically designed for inshore and near shore light tackle sport fishing and can comfortably carry two anglers plus the captain.
Q: What are your Rates?
$200/ half day(4 hours) and $300/full day (8 hours) for two anglers. This includes all tackle, bait, licenses, beverages, ice filled cooler, instruction (if needed), and most importantly a day that won't soon be forgotten on North America's most diverse estuary system.
Q: How do I make reservations?
Just let me know what day(s) you would like to schedule. A deposit of $50 per day of fishing will confirm your reservation. The deposit is fully refundable with 48 hours cancellation notice or unsafe weather.
Q: Where do I get aboard?
Here are driving directions to the docks at: Mosquito Lagoon, Sebastian.
Q: What is the weather currently like? Here are the current weather conditions for Melbourne, Florida. Click image for the five day forecast. |
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If you would like additional information, please do not hesitate to ask: tod@fishingcaptain.com
REDFISH 
SEA TROUT SNOOK
TARPON MACKEREL SHARK
Captain Tod Hagan
E-Mail: tod@fishingcaptain.com
Phone (407) 259-5911
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