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Two anglers holding a tarpon on the bow of a boat

October Fishing Report: Big Fish and Less Pressure

Snook, redfish, tarpon, and jack crevalle are fired up in October, and with fewer boats on the water it is one of the best months to book a trip.
Two anglers holding bull redfish on a boat

Ponce Inlet & Backwaters Forecast: October 2026

October means snook, bull reds, and tarpon at Ponce Inlet. Capt. Jamie Thrappas shares the live baits, leaders, and circle hooks he uses for each.
An angler holding a spotted seatrout in front of the mangroves

Edgewater Backcountry Forecast: October 2026

The first cool fronts raise water levels on the flats, the mullet run hits full swing, and big spawning redfish gather at Ponce Inlet.
Young angler holding a snook alongside Captain Brian Gober of Rare Breed Charters

September Fishing Report: The Mullet Run Arrives in Ponce Inlet

September marks the start of fall fishing in Ponce Inlet and the arrival of the mullet run, when the hunt for trophy bull redfish begins.
Angler holding a redfish on a Yellow Dawg Fishing charter near Ponce Inlet

Ponce Inlet & Backwaters Forecast: September 2026

Fall fishing and the mullet run bring big snook, bull redfish, tarpon, and jack crevalle to Ponce Inlet this September.
Young angler holding a sheepshead in the Edgewater backcountry

Edgewater Backcountry Forecast: September 2026

The mullet run brings the first fishy change of fall, snook season opens September 1, and big spawning redfish arrive at Ponce Inlet.
Young angler holding a big snook

August Fishing Report: Fishing the Mullet Run

The mullet run is the most exciting time to fish Central Florida. Capt. Marty Goldys shares his favorite ways to fish live mullet and lures for snook, redfish, tarpon, and jacks.
Young angler holding a redfish on a Yellow Dawg Fishing charter near Ponce Inlet

Ponce Inlet & Backwaters Forecast: August 2026

Get out early in August: the high tide switch to outgoing is prime for reds and snook, with mangroves and flounder on the mid tide.
Angler holding a black drum

Edgewater Backcountry Forecast: August 2026

Bigger mangrove snapper, bull redfish staging for the fall spawn, and dock light fishing at night headline August in the Edgewater backcountry.
Angler holding a snook on a Yellow Dawg Fishing charter near Ponce Inlet

Ponce Inlet & Backwaters Forecast: July 2026

July brings an epic sunrise bite for reds and snook at the inlet, summer flounder on mud minnows, and plenty of action behind the shrimp boats.

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