Giant Redfish

We would like to invite you to fish the world famous Mosquito Lagoon and The North Indian River Lagoon system, located in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and The Canaveral National Seashore just south of New Smyrna Beach and north of Titusville by just minutes. Also known as the Redfish Capital of the World.

Post edited by: Danube, at: 2008/10/10 14:10

That's very kind of you Cavanaugh68 Can you tell us more about it here ?

Well, what would you like to know?

Well, how many times do you go fishing there, what are the fish you catch, do you have photos perhaps, what is the best season for fishing there, etc. etc

Well, I fish out on the Mosquito Lagoon almost every day. I actually live about 2 minutes from it. Mostly redfish nd trout are caught. The great thing about Florida is the season for fishing is all year long.

Almost every day? Wow.. that's great. What do you do with the fish you catch? I mean... you can't eat fish every day, can you? Do family and friends come in here?

Well I am a Professional Fishing Guide. People hire me to take them on a custom inshore fishing trip. So each trip is special for that particular individual. I like to practice what we call CPR...Catch, Photograph, Release. I have a ton of pictures on my Web site www.floridainshorefishingcharters.com

Capt. Drew

So, you are actually working with what is your hobby You are a very lucky man!

May 10th, 2009

First off - Happy Mothers Day!

The past few days fishing here on the Mosquito Lagoon Has improved tremendously. I mean it has really picked up some. Weather is hot! Like summer time hot. The water levels are rising rapidly causing the fish to spread out. Bait fish are showing up in very big numbers as well.

Redfish have been extremely active in the early morning hours feeding and caught tailing in shallow water. A well place shrimp will do the trick. However the bait of choice the past several days have been fresh caught mud minnows by myself. It seems that these little bait fish are driving the reds absolutely crazy! I mean crazy! Reds are fighting over these things. A freelined mullet set of along grass flats will produce reds as well. The key as always is not to pressure these fish. They will freak out at the slightest noise or movement. Treat it with caution.

Trout are active as well in the early morning hours. Top water will get some very nice strikes. Trying to sight fish these fish is a task but well worth it when you get one. Again a well place mullet will be your best bet. Please try to handle all the fish with extreme care and release them so they may be caught again in the future.



I look forward to seeing all of you out there on the water.

Tight Lines!

Captain Drew Cavanaugh 352-223-7897

Florida Inshore Fishing Charters - Oak Hill - New Smyrna Beach - Daytona

Fish the World Famous Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River. Known as the Redfish Capital of the World. Home of the best light tackle backcountry inshore saltwater flats fishing Florida has to offer.

Hi Capt Drew.
I watched a U-Tube on Redfish Fishing,looks like you all catch heaps of Redfish,as going on the article they are not short in numbers,look like real Power Machines.
liphooked.

Anyone who hasn't caught Redfish like myself, just Google Redfish,& watch the U-Tube,
exciting stuff.
liphooked.

Went out for just a few hours this morning to do some exploring. The water levels are extremely high first off. Also there is so much trash floating around and mostly on the banks...Picked up as much as I could. I did see a ton of mullet here on the northern end of the lagoon. Caught a few very nice trout using a few piggies I had and on top water. Find the bait and find the fish...Always remember this. The rains started to pour at around 0900hours so headed in. The fishing should really take off the next week.


Tight lines and be safe!

Fish the World Famous Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River. Known as the Redfish Capital of the World. Home of the best light tackle backcountry inshore saltwater flats fishing Florida has to offer.

Captain Drew R. Cavanaugh
Florida Inshore Fishing Charters
P.O. Box 881
Edgewater, FL 32132
Volusia County/East Central Florida
(352)223-7897 - Cell
http://www.floridainshorefishingcharters.com/

It is like fishing any where...