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Light Tackle SightfishingFlorida...recognized as one of the world's premier fishing destinations. The world famous Indian River Lagoon and Mosquito Lagoon are located near Cape Canaveral, just minutes from Orlando, Daytona Beach, and Vero Beach. It is the premier inshore fishing destination for light tackle sight fishing in Florida. To learn more about these water's that Capt. Nathaniel professionally guides clients in, click one of the following: Mosquito Lagoon, New Smyrna Beach, Indian River Lagoon.
When sight fishing Capt. Nathaniel will be searching for clues to locate fish. These eye grabbing hints are often "wakes" created by moving fish and/or "boils" created by a feeding fish. Many other times they are simply "laid up" fish who are sitting motionless in the water column. Like a scope on a hunting rifle, quality sunglasses give you an advantage in sight fishing. A quality set of polarized sunglasses are an important and necessary tool that allows you to look into the water to see the fish.
If a potential world record Spotted Sea Trout is at the top of your to-do-list, one should look no further than the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon. The current Florida record, as well as the world record, came from the Indian River. Research indicates that, like our redfish, our spotted sea trout are genetically different than other sea trout found throughout the world. Spotted sea trout in this region grow more quickly and bigger than anywhere else in Florida. On most speckled trout fishing charters throughout the year, you will have the opportunity to sight cast trophy "gator" trout over 10lbs lying on the grass or in a nearby sand hole. Tarpon are year round fishing targets. Juvenile tarpon from 5-40lbs take up residence in the many creeks, channels, cuts and ditches throughout the Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River and Ponce inlet backcountry. During the summer months, migrating adult tarpon move in through Ponce Inlet and into the New Smyrna Beach area and south into Mosquito Lagoon. Tarpon can be found rolling during the early morning and laid up during the mid-day hours in deeper water and deeper flats and edges. While we lack the tarpon numbers commonly found in the Florida Keys or on Florida's west coast, our early morning tarpon fishing can be oustanding for the patient anglers. Years of having mild winters in and around Ponce Inlet, New Smyrna Beach and the North Mosquito Lagoon, have yielded excellent Snook numbers. Snook can be found along structure and shorelines in these areas by the deeper water, creeks, and flat edges of the tidal regions. Often times during the mid-day in New Smyrna Beach and Ponce Inlet, snook can be found laid up around docks and bridges allowing for sightfishing targets for light tackle and fly anglers.. As mentioned sight fishing is like hunting. Therefore it is not only necessary, it's a must, that both guide and angler remain very quiet and use stealth, just as one would when sneaking through the woods. The slightest noise is amplified in water and carries a great distance. Our fish aren't dumb; they know the sounds boats and people make when we play in their environment. Just as we are looking for clues to their whereabouts, they are doing the same for us. Patience...and stealth...is virtue! Capt. Nathaniel Lemmon guides sightfishing charters. whether you are a novice or expert angler, child or adult. Indian River, Ponce Inlet backcountry and Mosquito Lagoon fishing charters originate from one of twelve launch locations between Port Orange and Titusville. Light tackle anglers and fly fisherman have the opportunity to complete an inshore grand slam on these waters by catching three of the four gamefish (redfish, trout, snook and tarpon). Book your Central Florida Fishing charter today to see what makes these waters one of the premier sight fishing destinations anywhere in the world. |
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Sight fishing is one of the primary methods used to fish the saltwater flats of East Central Florida. With good weather conditions, one can expect to see, watch, and cast to the fish they hope to catch. Just as you would find in the Florida Keys and the Bahamas with bonefish, Capt. Nathaniel's keen eye scours the water high atop a platform searching for moving, feeding, or laid up fish. After hookup a heavy shouldered fish provide exhilerating runs that can dig deep into your backing. 
A word of caution, some days you may not need any help to spot fish. Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon 
