Redfish, also known as red drum in other locations, can be found throughout Mosquito Lagoon and the north Indian River Lagoon. The average fish is from 5-7 pounds but fish from 20-40 pounds are common. The most effective way to target them is by sight fishing. This involves using a shallow draft skiff which is silently moved along the shallow water flats using a push pole. Anglers stalk the fish and wait until they see the redfish in the water before they cast. This technique allows you to get close to the fish and you know that each cast is being made to an actual target. A stealthy approach is very important. Redfish will feed throughout the day. They are primarily bottom feeders and search the grass flats for shrimp, crabs, and other crustaceans. Redfish will eat most anything, however, and feed on a variety of finfish such as mullet, pinfish, pigfish, mud minnows, glass minnows, menhaden, needlefish, and others. Medium action rods with ten pound braided line and a short fluorocarbon leader is sufficient to land any redfish you may encounter in Mosquito Lagoon. I prefer to use soft plastic baits such as the DOA shrimp, CAL, or Baitbuster. Fly fishing for redfish is also very effective and allows the angler to present small offerings to the fish which mimic the tiny crabs and shrimp the redfish love to eat. Redfish may be encountered in large schools, or as singles and small groups. During the winter months, schools are more common and can have up to 500 fish in them. Tailing redfish are also a frequent sight on Mosquito Lagoon. When the fish dig in the grass for a crab or shrimp, their tail breaks the surface of the water. Tailing fish can be spotted from a long distance away and are almost always willing to eat a well presented fly or lure. For those without access to a shallow draft boat or a push pole, redfish can also be caught by anchoring the boat and fishing with natural baits such as shrimp, crab, clam, or a variety of live or cut fish. The disadvantage to this method is it also attracts less desirable species such as the hardhead catfish. See photos of some trophy Mosquito Lagoon Redfish If you want to catch redfish near Orlando, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Cocoa Beach, or Titusville, call 321-229-2848 to book your fishing charter Related Pages: Central Florida Fishing Tips and Techniques Seasonal Fishing Patterns What is Sight Fishing |
Mosquito Lagoon Redfish will
eat a variety of soft plastic lures
eat a variety of soft plastic lures
Redfish will form tightly balled
schools
schools
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