Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Guide- Mosquito Lagoon Information

About the Mosquito Lagoon - Mosquito Lagoon Information

Usually, when people hear the name Mosquito Lagoon, they immediately draw a picture
in their mind of a Florida swamp filled with swarms of bloodsucking mosquitoes. Although it
is true, we do have our fair share of these pesky insects, they rarely, if ever, bother you once
you leave the shore.

In reality, Mosquito Lagoon, often mistakenly referred to as Mosquito Bay, is one of the
cleanest and most well preserved coastal saltwater estuaries in the state. Approximately 23
miles long, Mosquito Lagoon is a non-tidal body of salt water separated from the Atlantic
Ocean by a small strip of land. Most of the water and surrounding shoreline lies within the
boundaries of the Canaveral National Seashore and the Merritt Island National Wildlife
Refuge. This has kept the land surrounding the Lagoon from being developed and allows for
some of the highest water quality on the east coast because there is no residential or
commercial runoff. As a result of the clean water, sea grass beds flourish in the Mosquito
Lagoon which is home to the many small creatures at the bottom of the fish food chain.

Mosquito Lagoon and the nearby north Indian River Lagoon hold the only population of
redfish known to live their entire lives inshore. Normally, adult redfish live and breed
offshore. For this reason, we have year round access to schools of these large fish. In
addition to the redfish, the Mosquito Lagoon is home to an ever increasing population of
trophy sized spotted seatrout. Since the elimination of commercial gill nets in the 1990's,
there have been more and bigger trout each year. Tarpon, snook, sheephead, black drum,
ladyfish, jack crevalle, and even grouper make seasonal appearances in the Lagoon. If you
want to book a fishing charter on Mosquito Lagoon, please visit my fishing charter page.

Inside the wildlife refuge and Mosquito Lagoon, visitors have a chance to experience some
of central Florida's wildlife. Dolphins, manatee, alligators, deer, wild hogs, bobcats, and a
large variety of birds including, brown and white pelicans, egrets, herons, osprey, spoonbills,
storks, kingfishers, bald eagles, and a plethora of ducks can all be seen within the Refuge.

Whether you are an avid sight fisherman or just enjoy being around nature, the Mosquito
Lagoon has something for every outdoor person. Located near the city of Titusville between
Cocoa Beach and New Smyrna Beach, Mosquito Lagoon is within one hour of Orlando.
There are plenty of budget hotels in the Titusville area and accommodations of all kinds in
the surrounding area. Many clients stay in Daytona Beach, Kissimmee, and Disney World
properties. There is no fee to visit Mosquito Lagoon or the wildlife refuge but visitors to the
Canaveral National Seashore must pay a nominal fee to get to the beach. Fishing is allowed
from both shore and boat but anglers must possess a free self issuing permit which is
available at the kiosk upon entering the park or at Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Permit.

A tailing redfish along a
Mosquito Lagoon Shoreline
(click to enlarge)

The West Indian Manatee is at
home in the Mosquito Lagoon

Central Florida Sight Fishing Charters
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Guide
Fly and Light Tackle
321-229-2848

Light tackle and fly fishing charters in the Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River. The best saltwater fishing near
Orlando Florida. All inclusive year round fishing charters less than one hour from Disney. Fish for redfish, trout,
tarpon, and drum. Shallow water sight fishing at its best.
info@floridafishinglessons.com
321-229-2848

Fishing Near Orlando Florida with Capt. Chris Myers
Your Daytona Beach Fishing Guide
321-229-2848

A reddish egret herds
baitfish in Mosquito Lagoon

Dolphins are always a
popular sight in the Refuge

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A view of the Space Shuttle
launch from Mosquito Lagoon