United StatesCentral Florida Sight Fishing Charters
Details
Location:
Longwood, FL
United States
United StatesContact Name:
Capt. Chris Myers
Address:
Longwood, FL
Mobile:
Description:
Rates :
Charter rates include up to 2 anglers. If you have
more anglers in your party, I can arrange for additional
boats with quality licensed captains. Although I do not
guarantee you will catch fish, I do guarantee a clean
boat, quality tackle, and a 100% effort to put you in
position to catch as many fish as possible. Rates
include all licenses and permits.
Fishing lessons are designed to meet the needs and
desires of the individual angler. I can teach specific
topics you request or general angling skills and
techniques. For the beginning angler, there is an
introductory package that will cover the basics of gear,
casting, baits, and fish. The angler who has experience
but is new to flats fishing can arrange lessons by the
hour to cover the specific skills of fishing the inshore
coastal waters. Lessons can be conducted on the
water or at your home
Rates:
Guided Charters - Full day (8 hrs) $400
3/4 day (6hrs) $325
Half day (4hrs) $275
Hourly lessons at your home- $50/hr with a 2 hr
minimum
Beginner Special - Three 45 minute lessons - $100
Need a speaker for your club or organization? Call me
for more info.
Outfitter Service - $50 -Want to buy that special
fisherman in your life a fishing gift but don't know what
to get? I will meet you at the tackle store and assist you
in purchasing the best equipment to match your
budget.
Amenities:
Bait & Tackle, Fishing License, Instruction, Rods, Safety Gear
Experience:
Capt. Chris has been fishing in the salt and fresh waters of Florida for over 20 years. He has caught over 40 species of fish in all parts of the state. He is a full time fishing guide and US Coast Guard licensed captain living in the Longwood area just north of Orlando. He fishes from a Hewes flats skiff pursuing big saltwater fish on light tackle. He started out, however, learning to fish the flats by wading before graduating to a 13 ft. boat.
Most of his time is spent prowling the saltwater lagoons of east central Florida from Ponce Inlet to Stuart,including the Mosquito Lagoon, Indian and Banana River Lagoons as well as the Sebastian River in search of redfish, trout, tarpon, and snook. However, He has fished from the Florida Keys to Tampa Bay both inshore and off. Capt. Chris has also fished fresh water lakes and ponds from Ft. Lauderdale to Gainesville.
The Captain's experience comes not only from countless days on the water but through extensive research on all types of fishing. Capt. Chris has experience instructing and guiding anglers of all ages and skill levels how to apply the techniques he has learned.Capt. Chris is licensed, fully insured and carries the permit required to guide in the Canaveral National Seashore. He is a member of the Florida Guides Association, Indian River Guides Association, and the National Association of Charterboat Operators.
What to bring:
A Good Additude, Appropriate Clothing, Beverages, Camera, Comfortable Shoes, Food Supplies, Hat, Lunch, No glass bottles, Non-Marking Sole Shoes, Raingear, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, "To go" Coolers
Boat & Equipment Info
Length:
16 Feet
No. of engines:
1
Manufacturer:
Hewes
Crew Members
Fishing Spots
Fishing Reports
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 04.02.12
The Mosquito Lagoon flats fishing has been about as good as it gets these past couple weeks. Except for a couple days of windy weather, both the conditions and the fishing have been outstanding. Anglers have been encountering from 500 to over 1000 fish per day. Our three springtime species, redfish, trout, and black drum, have all been cooperating. Both fly and light tackle anglers are having success on a variety of lures and fly patterns. Big schools of mullet have arrived in the lagoon an...
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 02.20.12
The past couple weeks have brought some changes to the
Mosquito Lagoon which include a sudden rise in the water level
along with some long awaited clear water. Since the water has
cleared, the sun has been in hiding which has made the sight
fishing difficult but not impossible. On days when it has been too
windy to fish the flats, the St. Johns River has been providing some
excellent fishing for American Shad on light tackle and fly. Shad are
the freshwater version of a mini t...
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 01.03.12
The flats fishing in Mosquito Lagoon the second half of this month has been good. Redfish, trout, and black drum have been plentiful on the flats. The water clarity is still not what it should be for this time of year but there are places where you can sight fish. This week's cooler temperatures along with some nights in the 40's next week will hopefully kill off the algae that has been plaguing us for several months.
While the fish have been feeding the last couple weeks, we ha...
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 11.10.11
Fishing is good on the Mosquito Lagoon! The past couple months have brought some tough fishing conditions to Mosquito Lagoon
and the Indian River. A severe algae bloom clouded the water making sight fishing difficult, if not impossible, in most locations.
Most of the fish retreated to deeper water. If you could see schools of fish along the edges of sandbars, they responded well to the
DOA Baitbuster and the BFL 5.5 lures.
Some schools of big redfish were roaming a...
almost 2 years ago
(08/03/2011)
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 08.03.11
The redfish bite in Mosquito Lagoon is still extremely good. The
water clarity is very poor in many places making it tougher to spot
the fish. Most mornings, you can find tailing fish or see them
blasting mullet pods. As the morning moves on, the tails are less
frequent and it is still hard to see in the water. By midday, you can
spot the fish moving across the flat as long as the sun is out. Most
of the fish we have been spotting are ten pounds and up making
them a bit...
almost 2 years ago
(07/21/2011)
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 07.21.11
We are almost halfway through what has been an unusual summer in Mosquito Lagoon. While the redfishing has remained consistently good, there are still no tarpon, and very few jacks, ladyfish, and other summer visitors. The only explanation seems to be the lack of glass minnow and pilchard schools. Why they are not here is anyone's guess. The trout fishing has dropped off a bit as well. Some of the spots that had been producing dozens of fish for great catch and release light tackle action have...
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 04.25.11
The flats fishing has been excellent this month here in Mosquito Lagoon. The weather has been about as good as it gets as well. Schools of redfish have been roaming the flats and trout have been working mullet schools in slightly deeper water.
A couple weeks ago, Mike and his son Steven took a day of their spring break vacation to target some redfish. Both landed several nice reds with the 3" DOA CAL getting the most bites.
Josh and his father Tony enjoyed some great...
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 03.02.11
Significant changes have taken place over the last few weeks but the one thing that has remained consistent is the excellent fishing on the flats. Just ten days ago, we were still experiencing frost in the morning and water temperatures in the low 50's. This week, the water was reaching 70 with air temperatures hitting 80. The white pelicans are flying off signaling an end to winter and the baitfish are getting more plentiful by the day. Huge schools of redfish can be found roaming the flats w...
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 09.22.10
Asudden rise in the water level of the lagoon system has had a huge impact on the fishing the past week. While the redfish are
biting aggressively, the challenge the past several days has been finding them in significant numbers. With lots of areas that have been nearly dry all summer now flooded, the fish have many more places to roam. Most of the fish have moved from the places they have been frequenting all summer long. The high water is cloudy in many areas and the grass which had...
almost 3 years ago
(08/18/2010)
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 08.18.10
The summer fishing continues to be outstanding here in central Florida. Redfish have been providing the most consistent action with large schools being encountered on most days. These fish have been biting well and will chase down lures fished on the surface providing some explosive bites. There are a few tarpon around but they have yet to appear inshore in significant numbers.
During the first week of the month, I spent a couple days fishing with Capt. Blair Wiggins, host of the Ad...
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 05.27.10
The month of May brought continued great fishing the east central Florida. Schools of big redfish have been showing consistently and reds of all sizes are feeding on the wide variety of baitfish that have arrived this month. Trout, ladyfish, a few tarpon, and even some bluefish are feeding around the schools of bait as well. With the summer just around the corner, the tarpon fishing will only get better each day.
For the light tackle anglers, use lures imitating baitfish such as the...
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 03.04.10
The weather here in central Florida has been mostly cold and unpredictable but the flats fishing has been consistently good.
Redfish and black drum have been abundant with most of the fish being found in schools of 25-200 fish. They have been willing to eat a variety of well placed small soft plastics and flies. Both the reds and drum have been feeding in very shallow water and have been extremely spooky. The fish must be approached slowly and quietly with your casts landing at least ten fee...
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 11.09.09
November 7, 2009
Some high winds have descended upon central Florida and are forecast to remain
with us for much of the coming week. The wind has made sight fishing difficult but we
have managed to catch some nice redfish and seatrout despite the challenging
conditions. Water levels are still quite high but the temperature has dropped
significantly with yesterday morning's water at 66 degrees.
Last week, prior to the arrival of the cooler temperatures, I made a trip to Mosquito...
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 10.16.09
October 15, 2009
The fishing in Mosquito Lagoon so far this month has been challenging. The water is
high and, in many places, cloudy making sight fishing difficult. On the positive side, the
weather has remained unseasonably warm. This has kept the tarpon around as well
as the large schools of baitfish. When you can find the redfish, they are willing to eat
and I saw many tailing fish during the past couple weeks.
Recent trips have resulted in varying levels of succes...
almost 4 years ago
(09/17/2009)
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 09.17.09
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Guide - Capt. Chris Myers Fishing Report September 17, 2009
With the water level having risen over a foot during the past several weeks, the redfish
have plenty of areas to visit that were inaccessible during the summer. Many of the
large redfish have moved to the deeper basins for their spawn. When you can find the
reds on the flats, however, they have been willing to eat a variety of lures. Much of my
time the past couple weeks has been dedicated to chasing...
almost 4 years ago
(09/03/2009)
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 09.03.09
Mosquito Lagoon Report
Late August and September are typically the slowest months for the charter fishing business in this area. This gives me plenty of time to fish during what is one of my favorite times of year. That is exactly what I have been doing the past couple weeks. Variety is the name of the game and it is often fun to see how many different types you can catch in a day. Tarpon, however, are my main target and I spend most mornings targeting them. While they are fun to catch, they...
almost 4 years ago
(08/25/2009)
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 08.25.09
August 23, 2009
The past two weeks have offered some very good fishing opportunities
except for a few days of windy weather caused by a passing tropical
front. Nearly every day brings legitimate chances to catch multiple
species such as redfish, black drum, seatrout, tarpon, snook, and jack
crevalle.
Last Monday, Jim and his son-in-law Brian drove up from Melbourne to
target large redfish in Mosquito Lagoon. Prior to spotting reds, we
encountered a large school o...
Fish
Drum, Black (Pogonias cromis)
Drum, Red (Saltwater) (Sciaenops ocellatus)
Flounder, Gulf (Paralichthys albigutta)
Jack, Pacific Crevalle (Caranx caninus)
Pompano, Florida (Trachinotus carolinus)
Seatrout, Spotted (Cynoscion nebulosus)
Snapper, Gray (Lutjanus griseus)
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