The Mosquito Lagoon, which extends 23 miles between Volusia
and Brevard counties, lies on the northern most end of the Indian
River Lagoon system (IRL). By far the least developed of the IRL,
this lagoon offers incredible fishing and wildlife viewing
opportunities. Clean water, lush grass flats and abundant wildlife,
many anglers consider this lagoon to be the gem of the IRL.
Probably best known for the redfish and seatrout fishery, though
tarpon, black drum, snook, flounder and jacks are consistent as
well.
Mosquito Lagoon
Mosquito Lagoon Archived Fishing Reports
Mosquito Lagoon - Dec 6, 2006
Redfish and black drum are active along the lagoon, especially around
Peacock's Pocket and the railroad bridge. Look for the black drum in
deeper water than the reds. Reds are grouping up into small schools,
of up to 15 fish in the deeper, open water flats, where they are
responding to baitfish imitating flies, plugs and live finger mullet. The
redfish working the shallower shorelines generally are in small groups
of up to 5 fish and are hitting shrimp and crab-imitating flies and lures.
The Fly Fisherman, located in Titusville, reports low water levels on the
north end of the Mosquito Lagoon due to the persistently strong north
wind. Anglers may want to use slower speeds than usual.