Fishing Reports

The bite has been steady this week, and it’s been the kind of fishing that keeps rods bent and smiles coming easy. Sheepshead and black drum are leading the action right now, especially around docks, pilings, and heavier structure. Drop a bait in the right spot and it doesn’t take long before you feel that thump and see the rod load up. We’ve been working tight to structure in the Indian River and backwater areas, and it’s producing consistent hookups. It’s hands-on fishing,

The sheepshead bite has been holding strong lately around the bridges and docks here in New Smyrna Beach. We’ve been putting together some solid trips with multiple limits coming over the rail and steady action from start to finish. Live shrimp and fiddler crabs have been getting it done tight to structure. The bite has stayed consistent through the tide swings, and it’s been a great setup for anglers of all skill levels to hook up and stay busy. These trips have been a good

Sheepshead Heating Up Around Bridges and Structure The sheepshead bite has been heating up around the bridges and structure throughout New Smyrna Beach  and nearby Port Orange . Recent trips with Reel Deal Fishin’ Charters  have been producing steady action, with plenty of solid keeper fish coming over the rail. Live shrimp and fiddler crabs have been the go to bait, especially when worked tight to bridge pilings and dock structure where sheepshead tend to stack up. Anglers h

Sheepshead Bite Strong Around Docks and Structure The sheepshead bite has been strong lately around the docks and structure throughout New Smyrna Beach , and recent trips with Reel Deal Fishin’ Charters  have been producing some quality fish On this trip, the crew stayed patient and worked their baits tight to the pilings where sheepshead like to hang. That approach paid off with a great catch and steady action once the bite got dialed in. Sheepshead are well known for their

Sheepshead Biting and Sharks in the Mix The bite around New Smyrna Beach  has been delivering some fun action lately, especially for families getting out on the water. On a recent trip with Reel Deal Fishin’ Charters , we got into a solid sheepshead bite and even tangled with a couple sharks that kept everyone on their toes. When those sharks show up, things get exciting in a hurry. The real highlight of the day was watching the kids take over the rods. Seeing young anglers r

Cold water has settled in, and that’s flipped the switch on one of our favorite winter bites. Sheepshead are stacked up on the structure right now, and they’re chewing hard if you know where to look around New Smyrna Beach. What’s Biting Sheepshead are the headline fish this week. These striped convict fish are thick around docks, bridges, pilings, and rock piles throughout the area. When the water cools, and the crustaceans move in, the sheepshead aren’t far behind. Conditio

This week, we focused on fishing off the end of the jetty in New Smyrna Beach, and everything came together the way winter pompano fishing should. Conditions on the Water Clean water and steady current set the stage. The weather cooperated, seas stayed manageable, and the fish were comfortable sliding through with the flow. When winter lines up like this, the jetty can be hard to beat. The Pompano Bite Schools were moving through consistently, and once we located them, the ac

The black drum bite has been steady and dependable in our local inshore waters. Calm conditions and moving tides have these fish cruising shallow and feeding with confidence. It’s been a great pattern for anglers who like sight fishing and light tackle action. Where We’re Finding Them Most of the action is coming from shallow flats, oyster bars, dock lines, and channel edges. Schools are sliding along these areas with the tide, rooting and tailing as they feed. Look for darke

Redfish action has remained steady in the inlet this week, and the bite has been lining up just like it should.  Slot reds are holding tight to structure and feeding best when the water starts moving, especially on the incoming tide . If you hit it right, it’s strong, close-quarters fishing with fish that pull hard and know how to use the current. Where the Redfish Are Holding Most of the fish are set up along: Rock edges Current breaks Deeper cuts in the inlet As the tide pu

Sheepshead Bite Heating Up The sheepshead bite is firing off in New Smyrna Beach right now. Recent trips have produced steady action with quality fish coming over the rail for anglers willing to slow down and fish structure the right way. Where They’re Holding Most of the sheepshead action has been coming from docks, bridges, and nearshore structure. With cooler water temperatures settling in, fish are stacking up tight and staying aggressive throughout the day. Best Baits Ge

Conditions on the Water Couldn’t have asked for a better night. The water settled out smooth, the visibility was crystal clear, and the flats lit up beautifully under the lights. Perfect setup for spotting fish early and often. Fast Start & Steady Action The crew didn’t hesitate — first drift, first fish. Flounder were laid out in all the right spots, and these guys stayed sharp, sticking one after another with clean shots and quick teamwork. Quality Fish on the Deck By the e

Morning Conditions Light breeze, calm seas, and perfect drift made for an easy start. Lane snapper were stacked up early, and this young angler went right to work putting fish in the cooler from the first drop. Snapper Bite Stays Hot The steady action held through the morning, with snapper chewing on just about every spot we hit. Plenty of quick bites, bent rods, and that steady rhythm every angler loves. Sharks Move In Once the sharks showed up, the energy jumped. We had fas