Flats Fishing Charters in New Smyrna Beach
Flats Fishing the Famous Waters of Mosquito Lagoon
Flats fishing is the heart of technical inshore angling in New Smyrna Beach, Titusville, Port Orange, and all along the coasts of Florida. For those who enjoy the challenge of targeting individual fish in shallow water, few experiences rival watching a redfish tail in 10 inches of water and delivering the perfect cast.
Captain Bach Charters offers private, flats-focused fishing trips for 1–2 anglers across New Smyrna Beach, Mosquito Lagoon, and surrounding systems. While these trips are built for serious anglers—whether you're throwing flies at cruising reds or walking soft plastics along mangrove edges—we are equally eager to host beginners and casual fishermen looking to learn something new or have relaxed day on the water.
What Makes Flats Fishing Unique
Fishing the flats isn’t just about casting—it's about reading the water. You’ll learn to spot push wakes, shadow movement, nervous bait, and the subtle tail flicks that signal feeding fish. This style of fishing rewards awareness, patience, and control. Whether on fly or spin, flats trips provide:
The visually engaging elements of SIGHT fishing
Whether you are fly fishing or spin fishing, Mosquito lagoon and the Indian river are famous arenas for targeting highly sought after inshore game fish
Blind casting
From throwing topwaters for explosive eats, to covering water with artificials, you never know what the next cast can bring
Live Bait
A great option for the beginner or someone looking for their personal best of a species. if you want to max out your day, there's nothing like the real deal
Flats Fishing
Flats Fishing: What makes this fishery so unique is that all this action is happening in less than three feet of water, often making for a visual and exciting bite! The scenery is unlike any other, with sprawling pastures of marine grass and clear water.
It’s both a technical and immersive way to fish—one that sharpens your instincts and improves your fishing overall.
What You’ll Target on the Flats
The flats around New Smyrna Beach and Mosquito Lagoon are home to several shallow-water game fish. These species often feed aggressively on the right tide and offer real shot opportunities for skilled anglers.
Primary Targets Include:
Redfish
Year-round opportunities; often found tailing or cruising solo, in small pods, or in large schools
Spotted Seatrout
Especially aggressive in early morning light or on cooler days
Snook
Common along shadow lines, mangroves, and dock edges
Black Drum
Occasionally seen tailing in slightly deeper flats or cruising in schools
Tarpon
Migrating seasonally to the area, these Silver Kings can be targeted from May through September
Jack Crevalle
An aggressive, tenacious game fish, comparable to the infamous GT, often found in schools
Trips are available 7 days a week, weather and tide permitting. Once booked, Capt. Bach will personally coordinate the best launch time based on the goals and the optimal conditions
Trip Details and Gear Provided
Every flats fishing charter is fully outfitted and tailored to your skill level and fishing preference. Capt. Bach brings a tactical mindset to every outing, treating each tide window like a unique opportunity.
Included in All Flats Trips:
Private charter for 1–2 anglers
- Premium fly and/or spin gear
- Custom flies and high-quality artificial lures
- Cooler with ice and water
- Florida fishing licenses
- Quiet poling skiff for stealth acces
Coaching on casting, positioning, and fish behavior
Fly or Spin - Your Choice
Captain Bach guides both fly anglers and conventional fishermen, offering full flexibility and equal attention to both disciplines.
Fly Fishing the Flats
Perfect for anglers who want to improve or test their accuracy in skinny water. You’ll cast to visible targets using shrimp, crab, or baitfish imitations—often within 30–50 feet. Leaders, flies, and rigging are all optimized in advance.
Spin Fishing the Flats
Whether you're sight fishing, blind casting, or utilizing live bait, you can choose to challenge yourself or just hammer them!
Both methods require controlled body movement, line awareness, and discipline—something Captain Bach helps refine throughout the trip.
Book Your Flats Fishing Charter
For anglers who want the satisfaction of a clean, well-placed cast and a tailing redfish exploding on the eat, Captain Bach’s flats fishing charters are built for you.
Call or email to discuss the best tides, gear preference, and availability. Or book instantly through FishingBooker to lock in your date.
Trips launch from New Smyrna Beach, Mosquito Lagoon or the Indian River depending on wind and tide conditions.
Trip Rates
Full day trip
8 hours
Launch from an hour before sunrise to 9am
$700
¾ day trip
6 hours
Early morning or early afternoon
$600
Half day trip
4 hours
Morning or afternoon
$500
