Fishing Reports

The sharks have officially moved in, and the action has been outstanding off New Smyrna Beach. This week has brought steady bites with a strong mix of blacktip sharks, Atlantic sharpnose sharks, and a few larger sharks keeping rods bent from start to finish. The best action has been coming from our nearshore waters just off the beach, where fresh bait and moving tides have been the difference maker. From the first click of the drag to the final pull at the boat, these trips h

Redfish, Big Snook, and Family Fishing Action Around New Smyrna Beach The inshore bite has been nothing short of incredible lately around New Smyrna Beach and the Daytona area. Families, first timers, and seasoned anglers alike have been getting in on steady action, with beautiful redfish and oversized snook keeping rods bent and smiles wide. The weather gave us a little bit of everything this week, but the fish stayed fired up and ready to eat. We spent plenty of time workin

The snook bite has been turning on around New Smyrna Beach, and the bridges have been the place to be this week. Early mornings with moving water have produced some solid fish, and live bait has been getting the best results around structure and current lines. The key lately has been getting on the water before the sun climbs high and focusing on bridges with steady current flow. When the tide starts moving, these fish have been aggressive, striking hard and making long, drag

If this week proved anything, it’s that the snook bite is flat-out on fire right now. We’ve had a great mix of families and anglers on the boat, and the fish showed up exactly how you want them to this time of year. And as the days rolled on, it only got better. We’ve been working bridges, docks, and deeper edges around the Indian River Lagoon, and the snook are stacked up tight to structure. Early mornings and right before dark have been the windows, with fish crushing live

We had a great family come down from Canada this week, ready to see what Florida fishing is all about. First trip to these waters, and they picked a solid time to do it. Conditions started a little mixed — light wind and moving water — but it didn’t take long to dial things in. Once we set up around the right structure, everything changed quick. The bite turned on, and the rods started bending. They got into multiple quality redfish, and a couple of those fish made sure they

Another solid day on the water out of New Smyrna Beach, and this one came with a little extra meaning. We had a young man celebrating his 5th birthday on the boat, and he got to do it the right way — rod in hand and fish on the line. The action didn’t take long to get going. Early in the trip, he teamed up and put a beautiful redfish in the boat that was just about his size. You could see it all over his face — pure excitement from start to finish. We worked the New Smyrna Be

Snook have been the headline this week, and they’re showing up right where you’d expect this time of year. Early mornings and those last light windows before dark have been the sweet spot, with fish staging tight to structure and cruising the edges. When they flip the switch and start feeding, it gets fast. Live bait has been getting crushed almost instantly, especially around docks, mangroves, and deeper cuts. If you’re throwing artificials, timing is everything. Hit that lo

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