Known as the world’s “redfish capital,” Mosquito Lagoon is yet another popular Florida fishing destination. This area is the only place that redfish spend their lifetime in inshore waters. Here, anglers have the chance to bag 30+ pounds of redfish on any given day year-round. In the summer, you can find 100-pound tarpons, as well as other species, including ladyfish and jack crevalle. Year-round species include spotted sea trout and black drum.
Inshore fishing is the best technique for Mosquito Lagoon. Use live bull minnows, menhaden, or alewives to attract fish during the summer. Live shrimp works best when the water cools down in autumn and winter. Using live shrimp prevents nagging pinfish and smaller fish from biting the bait. Redfish are most active in late summer and fall. Late August and September are the best months for fishing snook, while June is best for tarpon. You can catch speckled trout all year round.
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Mosquito Lagoon boat ramps:
The following boat ramps provide access to Mosquito Lagoon.
Wseg Boat Ramp
WSEG Boat Ramp Rd (off SR3) Merrit Island NWR, FL
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Lefils Oak Hill Fish Camp Boat Ramp
413-441 E Halifax Ave Oak Hill, FL
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Canaveral National Seashore Boat Ramp
S Atlantic Ave New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – Bairs Cove Boat Ramp
off SR 3, at Haulover Canal Titusville, FL
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Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – Scherry Canal Primitive Launch Boat Ramp
State Road 3 Merritt Island NWR (Allenhurs, FL
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Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – Bio Lab Boat Ramp
SR3 and Marguerite Rd (Bio Lab Rd)Titusville, FL
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Lopez RV Park & Marina Boat Ramp
375 River Dr.Oak Hill, FL
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River Breeze County Park (new park) Boat Ramp
623 Riverside Landing Dr Oak Hill, FL
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Riverwood Park Boat Ramp
296-298 H H Burch Rd Oak Hill, FL
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Canaveral National Seashore Boat Ramp
Mosquito Lagoon, FL
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Canaveral National Seashore – Playalinda Beach – Eddy Creek Boat Ramp
Playalinda Beach Road Titusville, FL
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Canaveral National Seashore Boat Ramp
River RdNew Smyrna Beach, FL
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