Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Charters for Technical Inshore Anglers

Fish One of the Most Famous Redfish Flats in Florida

Mosquito Lagoon is one of the most recognized shallow water fisheries in the United States. Known for its crystal-clear flats, tailing redfish, and educated trout, the Lagoon demands precision, patience, and an experienced hand at the helm.

Captain Bach Charters offers highly focused Mosquito Lagoon fishing charters designed for anglers who want a real shot at shallow water success—not a casual drift with blind casts. Whether you're fly fishing or using artificials, every trip is built around the conditions, the season, and your experience level.



This is not an area for crowds or shortcuts. It’s for anglers who want to stalk fish, make the right presentation, and feel the reward of earning every bite.

Why Fish Mosquito Lagoon?

Mosquito Lagoon is a massive, mostly undeveloped estuary located along Florida’s east coast, bordered by Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge and Canaveral National Seashore. It’s protected water—shallow, calm, and ideal for poling quietly through grass flats and oyster bars.

What makes this fishery so unique?

• Shallow flats: Perfect for sight fishing with fly or spin gear
  
  
• Tailing redfish: Clear water offers opportunities to visually target fish
  
  
• Consistent action: Redfish and trout are year-round residents
  
  
• Minimal development: Remote feel just minutes from New Smyrna Beach
  
  
• Wildlife: Dolphins, manatees, and birds enhance the experience without crowding it
  

Fishing here isn’t always easy—but that’s the point. It’s technical, rewarding, and unforgettable when done right.

Trip Overview

Mosquito Lagoon trips with Captain Bach are private charters for 1–2 anglers only. The Lagoon’s fish are educated and often in shallow water, making stealth and focus critical. That’s why these trips are limited and never rushed.

What You’ll Target

• Redfish (primary focus): Tailing, cruising, or laid-up
  
  
• Spotted Seatrout: Especially during cooler months or early mornings
  
  
• Black Drum: Seasonal and often sight-fishable
  
  
• Snook: Occasionally in mangrove edges or during warmer tides
  
  
• Tarpon: Juvenile fish in certain backwater zones (seasonal)
  

You’ll approach fish on foot or from the skiff, depending on depth and wind. Captain Bach adjusts positioning constantly to give you the best casting angles.

Tactics That Match the Fishery

This isn’t a place where chucking shrimp on a popping cork gets the job done. Mosquito Lagoon rewards subtlety and precision.

Fly Fishing

Trips are ideal for fly anglers. You’ll cast to visible fish in less than 2 feet of water, using custom-tied shrimp, crab, or baitfish patterns. Floating lines, accurate loops, and controlled presentations matter here.



Captain Bach supplies premium fly tackle and personalized coaching for those who want to refine their cast.

Artificial Lure Fishing

Spin anglers can use jerkbaits, soft plastics, or weedless spoons to cover ground and tempt pressured fish. Long casts and silent approaches often make the difference.



Every detail matters—light leaders, no hull slap, and exact angles. That’s the level Capt. Bach operates on, and he brings you along for every decision.

Ideal Conditions & Trip Timing

Mosquito Lagoon is fishable year-round, but certain seasons and conditions elevate the experience:

• Fall–Winter: Cooler water = clean visibility and aggressive redfish
  
  
• Spring: Excellent trout fishing, along with black drum and tailing redfish
  
  
• Summer: Early starts beat the heat and pressure. Tarpon may be present in deeper back bays
  
  
• Windy Days: Trips may shift slightly inland or target lee-side flats
  

Each trip is adjusted based on current conditions. Capt. Bach will reach out before your trip to confirm optimal launch time, location, and species focus.

What’s Included

Every Mosquito Lagoon trip includes:

• Fully guided private charter for 1–2 anglers
  
  
• Poling skiff equipped for stealthy shallow water access
  
  
• Fly and/or spinning tackle (your choice)
  
  
• Flies, artificials, and leaders
  
  
• Florida fishing licenses
  
  
• Cooler with ice and bottled water
  
  
• Tactical instruction and species targeting
  

This is a true inshore flats charter, meaning no bait dunking or trolling motors on full blast. It’s deliberate, low-impact fishing.

Trip Rates

Trips are available 7 days a week, by tide and weather. Rates are flat per trip (not per angler).

• 4-Hour Half Day – $500
  
  
• 6-Hour Extended – $600
  
  
• 8-Hour Full Day – $700
  

Advance booking is strongly encouraged, especially during peak redfish and seatrout seasons.

What Anglers Say

“Hunter knows every bend and flat in the Lagoon. He put me on tailing reds within an hour and coached me through a perfect fly cast. Landed two great fish and learned more than I expected.”
— Verified Google Review

“Best day I’ve had on the Lagoon in years. Fly gear was dialed in, and Hunter worked hard to keep me in position all day. Great guide for serious sight fishermen.”
— Verified Facebook Review

What Anglers Say

Book Your Mosquito Lagoon Charter

If you’re ready to fish one of Florida’s most iconic redfish habitats with someone who treats it with respect and focus, Captain Bach is ready to guide you.

Check dates via FishingBooker, or reach out directly to plan your trip.

Launch locations vary depending on wind and tide, but all trips stay within Mosquito Lagoon’s prime fishable zones.