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Ponce Inlet, New Smyrna Beach, & Edgewater

New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater are cities located in Southeast Volusia County, only 20 minutes south of world famous Daytona Beach.The Indian River flows through these cities, beginning at Ponce Inlet and extending 150 miles to the south before ending at Jupiter Inlet. Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater and Ponce Inlet is oustanding in the area's remote backwaters. Completely different from the Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River Lagoon, this area has a regular tidal flow and is filled with deep mangrove covered islands, oyster bars, causeways, bridges and an inlet.

New Smyrna Beach and the surrounding area is rich in history. New Smyrna Beach is actually one of the oldest cities in America (third). Before spanish explorers arrived, the area was home to the Timucuan Indians for over 2,000 years. While on the water in the north end of Mosquito Lagoon, you will see a few ancient Timucuan shell mounds along the waters edge, one of which (Turtle Mound) is the largest shell mound in the nation. During the prohibition era, several islands in this end of the river and lagoon were home to stills and hideouts for alcohol smugglers. The area and backwaters were also home to pirates once upon a time.

Edgewater, Ponce Inlet and New Smyrna Beach fishing offers a wide range of species to catch. Redfish, trout, snook, and tarpon are the glamour species of the area. Whether trolling along the islands and creeks, poling the small flats, or working dock and bridge structure, on most days of the summer you have a legitimate shot at an inshore slam or super slam.

Numerous Redfish in the 5-10lb range are year round residents of the oyster and mangrove backcountry of the area. New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater surround the North Mosquito Lagoon, one of the prime areas for sightfishing redfish in the entire area. During the late summer and fall, GIANT bull redfish begin migrating towards Ponce Inlet for their annual spawn. During this time of the year, some of the biggest redfish are caught with fish in the 30, 40 and 50+lb range being common. Excellent opportunities are available for on redfish charters for fly and light tackle. Days are made up of hundreds of chances to sightcast these fish on flats and shorelines.

Ponce Inlet, Edgewater, and New Smyrna Beach Tarpon fishing is a year round opportunity. Juvenile tarpon in the 5-40lb range are year round residents and can be found in many of the deeper waterways, ditches, creeks, channels, etc. that run throughout the the New Smyrna Beach and Spruce Creek area. During the summer months, migrating adult tarpon over 60lbs filter in through Ponce Inlet and fill the area backwaters around New Smyrna, Port Orange, Daytona Beach, and south into Mosquito Lagoon. During calmer mornings on warm days, these big tarpon can be found laid up on the edges of flats and in deeper water. Tarpon fishing in Mosquito Lagoon in a year round event, catching success can be dependent on weather and prevailing water temperatures. Ponce Inlet and New Smyrna Beach fishing can be done on fly or light tackle. Jigs, plugs and live bait are all productive methods for fishing rolling or laid up fish on tarpon fishing charters.

New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach and Ponce Inlet Snook are living on the northern fringe of their known habitat range. Years of mild winters have increased snook populations to great levels and it's not unheard of to catch 20-30 fish a day in and around New Smyrna Beach, Spruce Creek and the north Mosquito Lagoon. Average snook in the area range from 1-10lbs, with occassional 15-30lbs linesiders a distinct possibility. Snook are caught on fly and light tackle along shorelines, bridges, docks and Ponce Inlet.

Spotted Sea Trout are another staple of the Edgewater, Oak Hill and New Smyrna Beach fishing scene. The trout in this area are long, fat and healthy. An average trout is anywhere from 2-5lbs, with lots in the "gator" range of 5-15lbs. Spotted Sea Trout fishing in this area keys on oyster bars, dock structure, mangrove islands, and those out of the way hidden grass flats.

While those 4 are the main targets of fishing Ponce Inlet, Edgewater, Oak Hill and New Smyrna Beach, fishing for sharks, flounder, mangrove snapper, grouper and sheepshead are some of the opportunities and species routinely caught. With that in mind, it's quite possible to catch 8-10 different kinds of fish in the area. While this is a year round fishery, tide and moon phases may dictate better fishing times.

Capt. Nathaniel Lemmon guides fishing charters for Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach and the Ponce Inlet backcountry from one of 5 launch locations on the North Mosquito Lagoon and Ponce Inlet area. If you are staying local in Ponce Inlet and New Smyrna, Capt. Lemmon can pick you up at the nearest dock to your location. Launch locations are within minutes of all Daytona Beach resorts and hotels. Capt. Lemmon guides fly fishing and light tackle anglers for the chance to complete a grand slam on these waters. Tarpon, Snook, Trout, and Redfish charters are available year round. New Smyrna Beach fishing charters, Ponce Inlet fishing charters, Edgewater fishing charters, and Oak Hill fishing charters are located only 20 minutes south of Daytona Beach.

Find out what's biting in and around Ponce Inlet, New Smyrna Beach, and Edgewater by visiting the Report page! Also be sure to visit the Gallery to see everyone's trophy catches!

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