Redfish Charters in New Smyrna Beach
Redfish are the heartbeat of our inshore fishery, and few places in Florida offer the variety we get here in New Smyrna Beach and Indian River. These waters hold resident schools year-round — tailing in skinny grass, cruising oyster bars, and pushing wakes along mangrove shorelines.
Fishing for reds here feels different. It’s visual. It’s hands-on. And when a bronze back rolls on your bait in two feet of water, you know exactly why anglers travel just to chase them with a local guide who knows these waters by heart.
Target Species & Other Species We Catch
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Redfish
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Spotted seatrout
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Snook
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Flounder
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Sheepshead
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Black drum
Trip Details
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Trip Options: Private 6 hours guided charters
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Start Times: Morning or afternoon, timed to the tides
Includes: Rods, tackle, live bait, cooler, water, fishing license, fish cleaning
Bring: Polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, snacks, drinks
How We Target Redfish
Most days we ease through shallow waters with the trolling motor, watching for tails, shadows, or moving wakes. Reds love cruising the edges of our grass banks and mangrove pockets, and they hit everything from live bait to soft plastics.
Some trips turn into full-on sight-fishing — clear water, long casts, and redfish sliding right toward you. Other days we drift shell bars and sandy cuts where bigger singles feed. It’s steady action, and every spot shifts with changing tides.
Why Book a Redfish Charter Here
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New Smyrna Beach and Indian River hold redfish all year
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Calm inshore water — perfect for families and first-timers
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Great chance at tailing fish during low-light windows
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Local guide who grew up fishing these exact shorelines
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Plenty of variety when reds mix with trout, snook, and drum
FAQ: Redfish Charters
