That’s right all, the big fish are beginning the annual mating season in the Indian River Lagoon.  This run SHOULD last into October, but nothing is carved in stone with this unique event. 

Guests are catching fish from 20 pounds and up right now on days when the winds are down and the sun is out!  Timing is everything when the spawning redfish are the targets.  This is sight fishing on steroids.  Seeing dozens of tails and fins breaking the waters surface in depths from 2 to 6 feet is like nothing else we have to offer in Central Florida.

The excitement only builds as these marauding mammoths vie for position to attack a well placed top-water plug culminating in an explosive, bone crushing strike of your lure!

The fight is often long, 10 minutes or more, even on the relatively stout 7 ½ foot rods we’ll be using.  A quick photo and a little TLC to make sure the trophy is healthy enough to swim off on its own and we’re back in the chase. 

During this hot part of the year these fish seldom set still.  Low concentrations of dissolved oxygen in the water keep them on the move, fresh water always at hand! 

This may be the only time I’ll say fishing on the FULL MOON cycle MAY give an angler an edge as the next full and new moon cycle or two should produce major spawning conditions. 

Typically the fish gather about sundown to spawn.  They rest afterwards and feed heavily the next day.  That’s a great opportunity for us!