Fishing Reports by Captain Jeff Dorobiala
About The Author: Captain
Company: Reel Shallow Charters
Area Reporting: Mosquito Lagoon
Bio: Growing up on the east coast of Florida I started fishing at a very early age mostly on the inshore waters of the Indian River Lagoon. Now with the experience of learning every corner of the back waters and fish behavior patterns, I am a full time fishing guide on the Mosquito Lagoon. Besides writing monthly fishing reports for my website, Coastal Angler Magazine, and various other organizations, I also enjoy working with and am on the pro staff for Rip Tide Lures, High Roller Lures, Berkley, Pure Fishing, Daiichi Hooks, and Costa Del Mar Sunglasses. Capt. Jeff Dorobiala
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Gamefish are on the flats and all along the backcountry (2/11/2010)
[Daytona Beach,FL] Morning calm winds have the reds and black drum a tailin'. Windy conditions = backwaters.
[Daytona Beach,FL] Morning calm winds have the reds and black drum a tailin'. Windy conditions = backwaters.
Cold temps invade the (1/14/2010)
[Daytona Beach,FL] Water temps are extremely low and crystal clear. This will cause redfish and LARGE seatrout to tighten up into big schools.
[Daytona Beach,FL] Water temps are extremely low and crystal clear. This will cause redfish and LARGE seatrout to tighten up into big schools.
Reds and Black Drum Tail' On The Flats Of Mosquito Lagoon (12/19/2009)
[Indian River,FL] Calm winds = tailing fish. Fishing more protected waters when it's windy is paying off also.
[Indian River,FL] Calm winds = tailing fish. Fishing more protected waters when it's windy is paying off also.
Space shuttle launch (11/20/2009)
[Orlando,FL] Redfish are "hammering" live mullet as they migrate. Fishing in 2-3 feet with clean water is the ticket.
[Orlando,FL] Redfish are "hammering" live mullet as they migrate. Fishing in 2-3 feet with clean water is the ticket.
Redfish moving into their winter patterns (11/18/2009)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Mosquito Lagoon known as the Redfish Capital of the World. Located one hour from Orlando is some of the best inshore fishing in Florida.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Mosquito Lagoon known as the Redfish Capital of the World. Located one hour from Orlando is some of the best inshore fishing in Florida.
Fishing With Family and Friends (10/01/2009)
[Orlando,FL] Fishing the inshore waters just east of the Orlando area is hot! Cooler weather means changing conditions.
[Orlando,FL] Fishing the inshore waters just east of the Orlando area is hot! Cooler weather means changing conditions.
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report (8/31/2009)
[Indian River,FL] The Lagoon's water levels are up. This is scattering out the fish pushing them into their favorite high water spots.
[Indian River,FL] The Lagoon's water levels are up. This is scattering out the fish pushing them into their favorite high water spots.
Hot action on Mosquito Lagoon (8/15/2009)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] "Fish a plenty" on the Lagoon. Low water levels continue.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] "Fish a plenty" on the Lagoon. Low water levels continue.
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report (7/31/2009)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] With LOW water levels, the Lagoon is making our fishing much easier. Oversize schooled up tailing reds and black drum are a blast on light tackle.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] With LOW water levels, the Lagoon is making our fishing much easier. Oversize schooled up tailing reds and black drum are a blast on light tackle.
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report (7/28/2009)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] After a slow couple weeks on the Lagoon the action is picking up. Very low water levels = advantage fisherman!
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] After a slow couple weeks on the Lagoon the action is picking up. Very low water levels = advantage fisherman!
Indian River full of a variety of fish (7/17/2009)
[Indian River,FL] Fishing the backwaters of Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River is loaded with different species. Try drifting oyster bars with free lined shrimp.
[Indian River,FL] Fishing the backwaters of Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River is loaded with different species. Try drifting oyster bars with free lined shrimp.
Mosquito Lagoon heating up (7/08/2009)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Watch for tarpon to be rolling on the Lagoon. Reds, trout and black drum are in good numbers.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Watch for tarpon to be rolling on the Lagoon. Reds, trout and black drum are in good numbers.
Bulls are here (5/04/2009)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Mosquito Lagoon is famous for it's LARGE redfish. Less than 30 minutes from Daytona Beach and 1 hour from Orlando the fishing is heating up!
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Mosquito Lagoon is famous for it's LARGE redfish. Less than 30 minutes from Daytona Beach and 1 hour from Orlando the fishing is heating up!
Gamesters on the flats, cobia along the beaches. (4/30/2009)
[Indian River,FL] Located less than an hour from Orlando and the theme parks is some of the best fishing on the planet! Inshore/nearshore action is heating up.
[Indian River,FL] Located less than an hour from Orlando and the theme parks is some of the best fishing on the planet! Inshore/nearshore action is heating up.
Gamefish on the flats (4/07/2009)
[Orlando,FL] Mosquito Lagoon is located less than an hour from Orlando with some of the best flats fishing on the planet. Reds, trout and black drum are chewing well.
[Orlando,FL] Mosquito Lagoon is located less than an hour from Orlando with some of the best flats fishing on the planet. Reds, trout and black drum are chewing well.
Black drum and redfish on the flats (3/08/2009)
[Orlando,FL] Less than an hour from Orlando and 30 minutes from Daytona Beach is some of the best flats fishing on the planet! Black drum are in excellent numbers.
[Orlando,FL] Less than an hour from Orlando and 30 minutes from Daytona Beach is some of the best flats fishing on the planet! Black drum are in excellent numbers.
Spotted Redfish (2/22/2009)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Check out this redfish with some unique patterns of spots. Located less than an hour from Orlando and 30 minutes from Daytona Beach is the "Redfish Capital of the World" Mosquito Lagoon.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Check out this redfish with some unique patterns of spots. Located less than an hour from Orlando and 30 minutes from Daytona Beach is the "Redfish Capital of the World" Mosquito Lagoon.
Redfish are schooling well (2/15/2009)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Watch the backwaters of Mosquito Lagoon to continue to be hot. Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Charters.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Watch the backwaters of Mosquito Lagoon to continue to be hot. Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Charters.
Redfish a chewin'. Captain Jeff's Mosquito Lagoon Charters (2/03/2009)
[Orlando,FL] Different weather patterns have the redfish a little confused. Patience and knowledge of Mosquito Lagoon will pay off.
[Orlando,FL] Different weather patterns have the redfish a little confused. Patience and knowledge of Mosquito Lagoon will pay off.
100 redfish week (1/29/2009)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Mosquito Lagoon was as hot as it gets this past week. With a 3 day in a row charter and the 4th day spending a few more hours tearin' em' up!
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Mosquito Lagoon was as hot as it gets this past week. With a 3 day in a row charter and the 4th day spending a few more hours tearin' em' up!
Flounder and redfish bite is hot (1/23/2009)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Back at the ramp after a fine day of catching redfish, I spoke with another angler that had 7 very nice flounder in the boat. Their making their presence known!
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Back at the ramp after a fine day of catching redfish, I spoke with another angler that had 7 very nice flounder in the boat. Their making their presence known!
Cold temps arrive (1/19/2009)
[Daytona Beach,FL] Fishing the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon. Less than 30 minutes from Daytona Beach and 1 hour from Orlando for redfish and sea trout during the winter.
[Daytona Beach,FL] Fishing the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon. Less than 30 minutes from Daytona Beach and 1 hour from Orlando for redfish and sea trout during the winter.
Upper slot and over size! (1/15/2009)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Redfish didn't seem to mind the 40 degree temps this morning. Located less than an hour from Orlando and 30 min. south of Daytona Beach.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Redfish didn't seem to mind the 40 degree temps this morning. Located less than an hour from Orlando and 30 min. south of Daytona Beach.
Reds schoolin' (1/13/2009)
[Daytona Beach,FL] Fishing report for the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon just south of the Daytona area. Less than one hour from Orlando.
[Daytona Beach,FL] Fishing report for the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon just south of the Daytona area. Less than one hour from Orlando.
tails and schools (1/12/2009)
[Orlando,FL] Redfish on Mosquito Lagoon are schooling well. Also tailing fish are digging in the bottom making sightfishing very good...if you find them!
[Orlando,FL] Redfish on Mosquito Lagoon are schooling well. Also tailing fish are digging in the bottom making sightfishing very good...if you find them!
Lagoon reds bust loose! (1/06/2009)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] What a great day fishing the world famous Mosquito Lagoon. Located 30 minutes from Daytona and 1 hour from Orlando.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] What a great day fishing the world famous Mosquito Lagoon. Located 30 minutes from Daytona and 1 hour from Orlando.
LOW water levels (1/02/2009)
[Orlando,FL] Winter time fishing is kicking in. Lowest water in a while on Mosquito Lagoon despite the mild temps.
[Orlando,FL] Winter time fishing is kicking in. Lowest water in a while on Mosquito Lagoon despite the mild temps.
Lagoon redfishin' (12/29/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Sunday's charter was a last minute bookin' looking for reds. And yup.... we found them!
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Sunday's charter was a last minute bookin' looking for reds. And yup.... we found them!
Black and red drum on the flats (12/21/2008)
[Orlando,FL] Mosquito Lagoon fishing located on the Space Coast less than an hour drive from Orlando. "Redfish Capital of the World".
[Orlando,FL] Mosquito Lagoon fishing located on the Space Coast less than an hour drive from Orlando. "Redfish Capital of the World".
Black drum invasion (12/16/2008)
[Orlando,FL] Fishing Mosquito Lagoon today, less than an hour from Orlando. Schools of black drum everywhere!
[Orlando,FL] Fishing Mosquito Lagoon today, less than an hour from Orlando. Schools of black drum everywhere!
Reds a tailin' (12/15/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Located less than an hour from Orlando. World famous fishing on Mosquito Lagoon.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Located less than an hour from Orlando. World famous fishing on Mosquito Lagoon.
Reds and flounder gigging (12/13/2008)
[Orlando,FL] Gigging for flounder is great. As long as you find the right area.
[Orlando,FL] Gigging for flounder is great. As long as you find the right area.
Water level is back up (12/11/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] South wind equals higher water. Located less than an hour from Orlando is Mosquito Lagoon
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] South wind equals higher water. Located less than an hour from Orlando is Mosquito Lagoon
Still on fire (12/07/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Reds a tailin'. Located less than an hour from Orlando.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Reds a tailin'. Located less than an hour from Orlando.
Snook present (12/05/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Fish the warmwer waters for snook. VERY easy to get on in our area.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Fish the warmwer waters for snook. VERY easy to get on in our area.
Schooling reds everywhere (12/05/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Winter patterns are kikin in. Check out this total of fish boated in 3 days.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Winter patterns are kikin in. Check out this total of fish boated in 3 days.
Reds smokin' hot (12/03/2008)
[Orlando,FL] Today was no different (just better) than yesterday. Schooling redfish.
[Orlando,FL] Today was no different (just better) than yesterday. Schooling redfish.
Redfish pic (12/02/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Tailin' 12 pounder. Pic of a tailer in the world famous Mosquito Lagoon. (YOURS TRUELY!)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Tailin' 12 pounder. Pic of a tailer in the world famous Mosquito Lagoon. (YOURS TRUELY!)
Reds schoolin' (12/02/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Water levels dropping. Water crystal clear.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Water levels dropping. Water crystal clear.
Lockjaw!! (11/30/2008)
[Daytona Beach,FL] Picky fish with lots of boats on the water. Located just south of Daytona Beach, Mosquito Lagoon.
[Daytona Beach,FL] Picky fish with lots of boats on the water. Located just south of Daytona Beach, Mosquito Lagoon.
Rat reds everywhere (11/22/2008)
[Orlando,FL] Fishing yesterday with a fellow fishing guide for some scouting. Lots of "rats" which is really good to see.
[Orlando,FL] Fishing yesterday with a fellow fishing guide for some scouting. Lots of "rats" which is really good to see.
Water level drops (11/19/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] With the cool weather the water has become crystal clear with schooled up reds. "Redfish Capital of the World", Mosquito Lagoon.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] With the cool weather the water has become crystal clear with schooled up reds. "Redfish Capital of the World", Mosquito Lagoon.
Black drum on the flats (11/17/2008)
[Orlando,FL] Less than an hour from Orlando and the theme parks is the "Redfish Capital of the World", Mosquito Lagoon. Flats fishing at it's best!
[Orlando,FL] Less than an hour from Orlando and the theme parks is the "Redfish Capital of the World", Mosquito Lagoon. Flats fishing at it's best!
Transition month in Mosquito Lagoon (11/07/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] November is when things make a big change. Watch for redfish to look for sandy areas where the water heats up faster.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] November is when things make a big change. Watch for redfish to look for sandy areas where the water heats up faster.
Jack attack!! (11/03/2008)
[Daytona Beach,FL] Jacks in all dock lights. My first night trip in a while proves to be good.
[Daytona Beach,FL] Jacks in all dock lights. My first night trip in a while proves to be good.
Strong cold front (10/29/2008)
[Daytona Beach,FL] Fishing patterns are changing. Just south of Daytona Beach and only 45 minutes from the Orlando area is the world famous Mosquito Lagoon.
[Daytona Beach,FL] Fishing patterns are changing. Just south of Daytona Beach and only 45 minutes from the Orlando area is the world famous Mosquito Lagoon.
Black drum schools still present (10/23/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Fished both black and red drum. Chasing a school of the black drum pays off.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Fished both black and red drum. Chasing a school of the black drum pays off.
Missing tail on a redfish? It's true!!! (10/17/2008)
[Orlando,FL] Fishing today brought us both black drum and redfish on the flats. Less than an hour from Orlando is the world famous Mosquito Lagoon.
[Orlando,FL] Fishing today brought us both black drum and redfish on the flats. Less than an hour from Orlando is the world famous Mosquito Lagoon.
Redfish a chewin'. Captain Jeff's Mosquito Lagoon Charters (10/16/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Slot reds seemed to bend the rod today. Murky Lagoon water left me in search of CLEAN water.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Slot reds seemed to bend the rod today. Murky Lagoon water left me in search of CLEAN water.
Bull reds are here (10/14/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] BIG reds! 20 - 30 pound reds on fire. Get out early with our later daybreak for a good shot.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] BIG reds! 20 - 30 pound reds on fire. Get out early with our later daybreak for a good shot.