Some happy clients ,Big red snapper

February is usually a bitter cold month here in Daytona Beach , its looking up this year with our fronts not  producing much punch. The winds tend to calm down fast after they pass and within a day or so after it passes it warms back up into the middle 70s.  You couldn’t ask for better fishing weather . This warm weather means water temps don’t drop into cold enough temps to slow down the bite, this is shaping up to be a awesome month ahead .

I have recently took clients to all areas of the river from up around daytona beach ,in spruce creek ,to all the way down to mosquito lagoon and out offshore with awesome fishing success.  We have landed lots of redfish in the skinny water up in the lagoon to catching good numbers of grouper up around ponce inlet in some deep holes as well as other mixed bag catches of trout, flounder, sheephead,drum and lots of bluefish. The reds have been around oyster bars feeding on shrimp or cutbait preferably mullet, they will also eat artificial, like nuclear shrimp or new penny shad flavored baits. In the north end of the river up around New Smyrna and Daytona Beach I have had most of my success catching fish using live bait.

I prefer most of all manhadden or small pinfish , and fiddler crabs, putting a little more weight on than usual helps to get to the bottom faster avoiding the millions of bluefish that will try and eat everything you throw out. I call them saltwater parahna, they will eat each other feeding  these fish are very aggressive .  Finding deeper holes in this area have been my best success catching good size grouper and sometimes an occasional snook.  Big drum like these deep dropoffs as well ,the sheephead have been in good numbers around pilings of docks and seawalls using the fiddler crabs and shrimp are the best bet.

I have had several trips recently to the offshore reefs and wrecks just outside Ponce Inlet ,the results have been unreal.  I loaded up baits inside the river again using my favorite live bait , hooking up on really huge red snapper one after another and mixed in some grouper, mango snapper, weakfish, trigger fish, seabass, and if the sun is out and warm that day occasionally a big cobia will come cruising by for a snack. This one fish will feed an entire family they range 20 pounds up to 80 pounds and exceptionally tasty.  If you have been fishing here in Daytona Beach before but haven’t tried different places to fish and of course not caught fish then you better get on board with me and let me show you what our waters have to offer. I have studied every body of water here and know when and where to catch these fish. Thank you for reading and if you have any questions ever, feel free to contact me ,enjoy your vacation ,come fish with me and catch a memory of a lifetime ,Capt. Brad

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Though much of the rest of North America may be a little way behind, Spring comes early to Florida and it doesn’t take long for temperatures to rise, both the air and the sea. If you come from one of the Northern United States then, or from Canada, a trip down to Daytona Beach is a great way to get the warmth back into you after a cold winter and a good way to make a start on your summer tan.

Whether you go for a spring vacation to Daytona Beach during the spring break if you have children in school or go beforehand, either alone, with a partner or with friends, you will find plenty for everyone to do in Daytona Beach, not least Daytona Beach Fishing.

For many people indeed the fact that there is so much for the rest of the family to do is ideal so they can keep busy while you take a Daytona Beach fishing trip out on to the ocean on a charter vessel.

February and March are perhaps the best times to go Daytona Beach fishing in fact, Mackerel, King fish, Sea Trout, Cobia and more are all plentiful around these times.  In March and into April larger fish such as Mahi Mahi and Wahoo start to move into Florida’s waters and Marlin as well can be found further out passing through the vicinity.

Daytona Beach fishing is possible off of the beach and piers as well of course, perhaps better if you want to spend more time with your family and they want to relax on the beach. The beaches in Florida round Daytona Beach have beautiful fine white sand, ideal for sunbathing on all day or for younger children to play upon. On the outskirts of the city it can be very quiet on the beaches during the Spring, especially prior to Spring break, closer to downtown Daytona though there is a lot more to see and do all year round. There is the boardwalk area of the city with its amusements and rides right by the beach, you can easily spend a day or two here enjoying the attractions.

A little way out from the center of Daytona Beach is the Daytona International speedway, home of Nascar there are various events all year round but you may of course want to time your visit to Daytona Beach so you can enjoy the iconic Daytona 500, this is usually in mid to late February.

Daytona’s motorsport heritage goes back to long before the Daytona International Speedway was built however, races were originally on the beach and Daytona is still one of the few places you can legally drive on the beach: if you want to try out this unique experience though you of course need to come in the low season so February or March are ideal; you could try a bit of fishing from your vehicle if it is colder day even but watch out for the tide.

One of my clients with another nice redfish

This week was one of the best fishing weeks in over a month,winds were calm to light offshore and sunny skys all week my clients were in for some awesome fishing catching limits everyday . I fished North End of the lagoon to the south end of Daytona Beach that produced everyday this week check out the photos ,thanks for reading capt.

Hi, and want to tell you about some great fishing during the winter here in Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach ,our backwater fishing really turns on the redfish and trout are in full feeding mode going to the right spot  can be unreal this time of year these fish hang in shallow waters that warm up quickly on sunny days also this time of year sheaphead come in from offshore and are excellent tasting . Thanks for reading capt. Brad

Daytona Beach fishing, or rather fishing the waters around it serves up some of the most impressive fish and also some of the best tasting fish anywhere, though these are often the same.

Blue and White Marlin are perhaps the most impressive looking fish that can easily be caught around Daytona, the best time to get these trophies is May though White Marlin can be found for much of the year if you know where to look.

Tuna are impressive fish as well, and taste great too of course.  There are a number of varieties of Tuna you may find on a Daytona Beach fishing trip. Black-fin and Yellow-fin Tuna are those you are most likely to come across though and are ideal for pole and line fishing.

If you want a real challenge and a trophy that will impress other keen fishermen especially, you may want to catch yourself some Atlantic Sailfish on your Daytona Beach Fishing trip. These are very tough to land, though finding them is possible all year round; again you may need to find out where you are need to go before heading out or go out with an experienced skipper.

Mahi Mahi and Swordfish are fairly impressive fish which can grow to quite a size though
most are a little smaller; they are good eating though and still well worth a picture with once you land them. The Mahi Mahi is also known as the Dolphinfish and has a unique

green skin with blue speckles and an impressive dorsal fin when fanned out.

Mackerel may not be as impressive but you can catch these all day and even more so at night when on a Daytona Beach fishing trip. These are great for eating and especially for barbequing. Sea Bass not least Black Sea Bass are great to eat as well and not cheap from local restaurants: bring some of your own back after a day on a Daytona Beach fishing trip.

The number of sharks around Daytona Beach are good but many are only small sharks, more impressive are the Mako sharks that have been known to attack humans. People fishing off Daytona Beach and nearby have reported 100 lb plus Mako Sharks a few times, though it is far from guaranteed that you will find one of these monsters on your first time out.

Barracudas are a good option to fish for as they are around all year, they are good for eating and look quite fearsome once you pluck them out, making for a good photo.

Though not as well known as many game fish around Florida the Wahoo can be one of the most impressive as a prize fish and for its wonderful flesh when you come to eat it. Being solitary fish though Wahoo are more likely to be caught by chance while fishing for other fish such as Tuna and Mahi Mahi. Once you do catch a Wahoo on your line the speed and strength with which it takes its first run may be enough to confirm what you are going to be trying to land and the difficulty makes them an even better trophy fish if you can manage it.

1. Big Game Fish
The area of Daytona Beach features most of the best deep-sea fishing found everywhere. For Daytona Beach fishing, Blue Marlin can be found in the deep stream and Sailfish, Dolphin, Mackerel, Tuna and Wahoo can be found closer to the shore. On the bottom just about the many reefs, Red-Snapper and Grouper are the most eagerly sought fishes whilst the bruising king size Amberjack and Jack Crevalle provide tackle busting range. The Daytona Beach Stick Fishing event is also hosted each May.
In the 23-mile stretch of fishing region, there are also hard fighting fishes like Whiting, Pompano, Bluefish, Flounder, Redfish and Jack Crevalle.

2. Family Fun
Daytona Beach is a well-known vacation place for most peoples to enjoy coming-back to again and again that is why like Daytona Beach fishing. Hundreds of peoples visit at Daytona Beach every year for many kind of family or business partying. They by and large arrive to enjoy the gorgeous 23-mile widen beach, the extraordinary restaurants, the thrilling night clubs, bike racing, and certainly the Nascar racing. For every imaginable crowd, it’s all here at one place. You, your family and friends can have fun at the beach, the amusement parks, the restaurants, the motorcycles, and the Speedway and many more.

3. Racing Fun
When you come to exciting and active beach towns, there is one of the exiting and popular destinations for a holiday are Daytona Beach and you can also enjoy the Daytona Beach fishing. The town has had a status for years as a main spot for most peoples to escape-to during both summer time and the spring break. One thing that has entitled Daytona Beach stand-out from other ocean-front communities is that auto-vehicles have been allowed for all time to drive on the beach. There is an actual race-course that includes both the road that is parallel to the beach and also the beach itself.

4. Golfing Fun
One of the major activities to contribute in while visiting Florida for Daytona Beach fishing is to take benefit of the numerous fabulous golf-courses that can be found there easily. The available courses are beginner friendly that are offered by the higher level golfer professional and expert. Some popular courses offered by Oceans West Golf Club, Hidden Lakes Golf Course, Indigo Lakes Golf Club, River Bend Golf Club, Daytona Beach Golf Club etc.

5. Boating Fun
In addition to Daytona Beach fishing, there is also all the rage of yachting and boating destination. For the most boat-lovers, Daytona Beach is a big place to sail, fish and relax. All river-front homes in the area are only a short-boat ride far from Ponce-Inlet. Ponce-Inlet drops into the Atlantic Ocean and provide entrance to some of the most excellent deep-sea fishing in Florida.

So first of all tips for catching plenty of fish:

1. Know what fish you want to Catch

There is little use going out from Daytona Beach fishing without knowing what you are fishing for. Check what is around locally at the time of year you are fishing and then choose, you may also want to consider whether what you will be catching you can legally keep. If at the time of year you are fishing there are a lot of juveniles for a certain species be prepared to throw some back. Once you have chosen what to catch you can move on to the next three tips.

2. Know the best spots

Knowing where to fish for the fish you want is vital, you should at least know what type of waters they will be in at the time of year you are fishing. Off Daytona Beach fishing is good inshore for many species but you may have to go further out for certain fish such as Marlin. If you can get any knowledge from locals that is great but professional fishermen may keep the best spots to themselves, if you are hiring a boat the person hiring it out to you may be able to give you some advice.

3. Take the right bait

Again you need to know what you are fishing for first: then you can choose your bait. Think about what type of bait you have but also whether it is live. You may want to catch your own fresh live bait on your way out.

4. Have the right gear

Having the right gear is almost as important as the right bait, you may need to hire some if what you have isn’t suitable. If you are used to fresh water fishing then don’t assume your rod is going to be any use for Daytona Beach fishing except maybe off the end of a pier.

 5. Be in the right boat

This is important in terms of catching fish but even more important in terms of your comfort and safety. Always think about safety first and if you are going a long way out take a boat with navigational aids and safety aids plus maybe even a life raft.

 6. Stock up on supplies  

This certainly includes food and drink, think about food that will last in the heat and also don’t just take beers, make sure you have plenty of water too. Always prepare for the worst, which could include a longer trip than you anticipate if you get stuck in bad weather or get lost. Make sure you include a first aid kit and if your boat has a cabin and you are going a long way out you may as well take a couple of sleeping bags just in case.