Port Canaveral
Charter Fishing Guide Service

Deep Sea Fishing & Offshore Fishing on Florida's East Coast Brevard County and Space Coast Big Game Fishing

Canaveral is famous for it's abundant sealife and sprawling continental shelf that juts out almost 35 miles east of Port Canaveral before spiraling down to the depths of the Gulf Stream and then to the outer canyons some 100 miles or so beyond the Canaveral National Seashore.

A typical day of fishing around Canaveral's shallow shoals, reef ridges and wrecks offer live baiting for king mackerel, amberjack and often the elusive cobia. During the spring run when the water temperature rises, the cobia migration is second to none off Port Canaveral's beaches. If the bottom fishing is cooperating, the snapper and grouper is always a good bet with anglers if they can "turn the handle Randal", which is our way of motivating anglers to PULL THAT FISH IN before it swims in a hole and breaks you off. It's a great challenge for anglers and the rewards are worth every bit of it!

During transition months in spring and fall you'll find dorado or mahi mahi, sailfish and other pelagic making their way though Canaveral's indigo blue waters as they migrate up and down the coastline. Summer months can be spectacular nearshore fishing for Spawning King Mackerel, Cobia, Tripletail, Jack Crevelle and more. Winter months can be challenging for Charter Fishing as the Atlantic Ocean can churn large swells, choppy seas and wind preventing fishing charter vessels from departing Port Canaveral's safe harbor.

Fish Crashing on Canaveral Bait Pods Exiting Port Canaveral you'll notice it's rock jetties and light house peering out to the Atlantic. Schools of Jack Crevalle swim anxiously around the water seeking to trounce on prey like piranha. On the buoy line you can seasonally sightfish for cobia and tripletail, while the more adventurous push further offshore for king mackerel, wahoo, mahi-mahi, sailfish and possibly. Pleasure has no boundaries here... there is something for everyone from the novice to the expert angler, Port Canaveral has the most fishing excitement anywhere!

Lagooner Fishing Guides specialize in small, personal fishing charters where the anglers get involved with fishing. You'll learn and/or participate in gathering bait, casting for fish, deploying spreads and other fishing tactics and skills as well as reeling in "the big one" or the catch of a lifetime.

Looking for information about fishing the Port Canaveral area and it's offshore angling opportunities in Central Florida? Call (321) 868-4953 and Ask for Captain Richard or his fishing mate Captain Gina. They'll be more than glad to talk to you in length about setting up a fishing trip while you're visiting the area.

September fishing out of Port Canaveral can be one of the best things an angler or person can do while visiting our area. You'll enjoy September's weather and if the ocean's not cooperating the inshore fishing usually is... so whether it's a day offshore for deep sea bottom fish or trolling for that Big Game opportunity, you're sure to have a great time on the water with our professional charter fishing captains.

Don't take my word for it... Call me today and we'll do our best to make the best day of fishing out of Port Canaveral possible.

-- Captain Gina

Where is Port Canaveral Florida?

Finding Port Canaveral from Orlando is easy and close as the Orlando International Airport is a straight shot from the exit on SR 528 or the Beachline. Simply head east from MCO (airport) on SR 520 and continue for 46 miles to the Port Canaveral Terminal B exit on George King Boulevard and you're there.

Port Canaveral is directly east of Orlando on Florida's east coast and Atlantic Ocean shoreline. It's Orlando's closest beaches and most laid back atmosphere. South of Daytona and directly north and adjacent to Cocoa Beach the City of Cape Canaveral is snuggled between the Kennedy Space Center on Canaveral's National Seashore and Brevard County's beautiful Cocoa Beach.

Find out where to meet your Charter Fishing Captain at Port Canaveral and other marinas and boat launches by clicking on the following link [Central Florida Boat Ramps & Launches] or go straight to the Canaveral boat ramp facilities page at Freddie Patrick Park by clicking here [Freddie Patrick Park Boat Ramps]

September 2010 King Mackerel Fishing Update

When the weather stays mild, the tropical disturbances do not kick up the oceans and the waters stay clear you can count on September to be a banner month for King Mackerel fishing nearshore and offshore. King Mackerel or kingfish spawn during the summer months within a short distance from the beach and continue to stay there until the water quality changes and the fall brings on cooler dirtier water (not polluted water, but muddy water). If the oceans kick up this September, you can look for the King Mackerel to head offshore to the nearest clear reefs and wrecks. Typically September can be a transition month for Florida and the beginning of change as we move toward the fall. If the winds of change start blowing, we can always fish inshore as the redfish and other inshore species start biting hard.

September 2010 Tripletail Fishing Update

If there's bait and clear water you'll find triple tail nearshore at Port Canaveral in September, however if the waves kick up and the bait disappears it could be a poor time to fish for them. Typically the fishing in for triple tail in September can be excellent if the conditions hold up, but it's a year-to-year proposition depending on the conditions. Cape Canaveral and the nearby Port can be home to the world's largest tripletail and if the weather and conditions are RIGHT then ask your guide about these fantastic eating fish.