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
386-478-9555
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Reds and trout a chewin. (10/12/2008)
[Orlando,FL] Redfishing on Mosquito lagoon is good. Trout fishing is even better.
[Orlando,FL] Redfishing on Mosquito lagoon is good. Trout fishing is even better.
Kids Tearin' Em Up On North End Of Mosquito Lagoon (10/06/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] This is why we should take a kid fishing. Check out the smiles!!
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] This is why we should take a kid fishing. Check out the smiles!!
Black drum & reds on fire - once again today (10/01/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Black drum invasion. Reds were a little less targeted today but we did boat this 26 incher.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Black drum invasion. Reds were a little less targeted today but we did boat this 26 incher.
Tailin reds, black drum present (9/30/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Tails on the flats! Black drum "heards" in the mix. Upper slot redfish on Mosquito Lagoon.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Tails on the flats! Black drum "heards" in the mix. Upper slot redfish on Mosquito Lagoon.
Battle of the Badges inshore fishing tournament (9/24/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] What a great event this past weekend . Lots of big trout and reds where weighed in.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] What a great event this past weekend . Lots of big trout and reds where weighed in.
Giant redfish, rolling tarpon (9/12/2008)
[Daytona Beach,FL] Bull reds?? All over New Smyrna Beach. Capt. Jeff (386)-478-9555
[Daytona Beach,FL] Bull reds?? All over New Smyrna Beach. Capt. Jeff (386)-478-9555
Drum, drum, and more drum! (9/07/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Redfish and black drum are still on fire! Captain Jeff's Mosquito Lagoon charters (386)478-9555
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Redfish and black drum are still on fire! Captain Jeff's Mosquito Lagoon charters (386)478-9555
Black Drum Schools Still Present (9/04/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] The black drum still continue to be on our flats. Watch for slot redfish with a few oversized.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] The black drum still continue to be on our flats. Watch for slot redfish with a few oversized.
Redfish and black drum everywhere! (8/27/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Black drum schools mixed with redfish was very hot today. Toss the drum a shrimp and the reds cut mullet.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Black drum schools mixed with redfish was very hot today. Toss the drum a shrimp and the reds cut mullet.
Mullet chunks work very well today. (8/07/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Most reds caught today were on "chunks". Toss it out and sit back! Lazy fishin' today.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Most reds caught today were on "chunks". Toss it out and sit back! Lazy fishin' today.
School at 11:00, 60 yards away. It's reds.....nope, black drum! (8/01/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Black drum are making their presence known. Tarpon continue to to be in the ICW.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Black drum are making their presence known. Tarpon continue to to be in the ICW.
Assorted variety of fish in the Indian River Lagoon (7/29/2008)
[Indian River,FL] I've talked about it before...feeding frenzy! All different fish are being caught in the Lagoon.
[Indian River,FL] I've talked about it before...feeding frenzy! All different fish are being caught in the Lagoon.
Tails in the air! (7/23/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Tuesday's trip was filled with tails! Every stop we were on, the reds were tailing.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Tuesday's trip was filled with tails! Every stop we were on, the reds were tailing.
Pigs Continue to be the bait of choice. (7/19/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Reds picky, trout on fire. Watch tarpon catches to increase.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Reds picky, trout on fire. Watch tarpon catches to increase.
Poons are a showin (7/11/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Tarpon are here! Check both tides any time of the day for the rollin poons.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Tarpon are here! Check both tides any time of the day for the rollin poons.
Bull reds are here (7/08/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Mosquito Lagoon's famous breeding redfish are schooled up in the southern end. Watch for trout action to be on fire also.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Mosquito Lagoon's famous breeding redfish are schooled up in the southern end. Watch for trout action to be on fire also.
Tarpon showing up (7/03/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Tarpon are finally making their summer apperance rolling in the ICW. Hooked one today but seen plenty more.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Tarpon are finally making their summer apperance rolling in the ICW. Hooked one today but seen plenty more.
Bull redfish schools (6/19/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] This is the time of year to target the famous Lagoon bull reds. Just like clockwork, here they are!
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] This is the time of year to target the famous Lagoon bull reds. Just like clockwork, here they are!
Manta rays, cobia scarce. (5/06/2008)
[Daytona Beach,FL] Rays have been seen all week jumping out of the water, south of Ponce Inlet. Calm winds and sunshine are the ticket.
[Daytona Beach,FL] Rays have been seen all week jumping out of the water, south of Ponce Inlet. Calm winds and sunshine are the ticket.
Find mullet, find reds (4/30/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Watch for rolling 10 inch mullet to be with the redfish this week. They're mixed in rollin' with em'.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Watch for rolling 10 inch mullet to be with the redfish this week. They're mixed in rollin' with em'.
Reds and trout with shrimping goin off (4/21/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Shrimping this full moon of April has been one of the best years I can recall. Watch for reds and trout to move over the grass flats.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Shrimping this full moon of April has been one of the best years I can recall. Watch for reds and trout to move over the grass flats.
Cape Canaveral cobia and Mosquito Lagoon redfish (3/01/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Cobia fishing out side Port Canaveral is really "heating" up in the winter months. Redfish action in Mosquito Lagoon also remains hot.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Cobia fishing out side Port Canaveral is really "heating" up in the winter months. Redfish action in Mosquito Lagoon also remains hot.
Redfishing on fire! (2/21/2008)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] I would have to say the fish are a bit confused with our very mild winter and warm water. Find any kind of mullet and the reds are sure to be close by.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] I would have to say the fish are a bit confused with our very mild winter and warm water. Find any kind of mullet and the reds are sure to be close by.
Schools of reds everywhere! (11/29/2007)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Calm winds, schooling fish, tails in the air! Redfishing on Mosquito Lagoon is prime with mostly slot fish.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Calm winds, schooling fish, tails in the air! Redfishing on Mosquito Lagoon is prime with mostly slot fish.
Flounder gigging and shrimping (10/26/2007)
[Okeechobee,FL] October signals the start of the fall flounder and shrimping season. Watch for the "doormats" to show up along sandy shorelines in shallow water.
[Okeechobee,FL] October signals the start of the fall flounder and shrimping season. Watch for the "doormats" to show up along sandy shorelines in shallow water.
Redfish after redfish after redfish! (10/20/2007)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Mosquito Lagoon is as hot as it gets right now for redfishing. Cut baits are the ticket this week
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Mosquito Lagoon is as hot as it gets right now for redfishing. Cut baits are the ticket this week
Seriously slaying the reds (10/07/2007)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Windy conditions did not stop the redfish from feeding today. Pigs hit the water and are attacked within seconds.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Windy conditions did not stop the redfish from feeding today. Pigs hit the water and are attacked within seconds.
Tarpon Show In The Deeper Waters Of Mosquito Lagoon (10/06/2007)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Larger tarpon are putting on quite a show in the deeper waters of Mosquito Lagoon. Look for bull reds to be cruising the same area.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Larger tarpon are putting on quite a show in the deeper waters of Mosquito Lagoon. Look for bull reds to be cruising the same area.
Wackin the reds! (9/23/2007)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Mosquito Lagoon fishing is at it's best! Redfish and trout catches have been solid, wraping up a great week of fishing.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Mosquito Lagoon fishing is at it's best! Redfish and trout catches have been solid, wraping up a great week of fishing.
Mullet invasion! (9/15/2007)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Tarpon are a rollin and can be caught with the right presentation. Tail hook yourself a live shrimp and watch for backs and fins.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Tarpon are a rollin and can be caught with the right presentation. Tail hook yourself a live shrimp and watch for backs and fins.
Murky water, windy conditions, fish chewing. (9/07/2007)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] It has been blowing all week but the fish don't seem to mind! Come on down to the space coast for some great fishing as the mullet are invading our Lagoons.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] It has been blowing all week but the fish don't seem to mind! Come on down to the space coast for some great fishing as the mullet are invading our Lagoons.
Redfish and trout fishing (9/03/2007)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] It has been the week of the "bull" reds. This will give you an idea about our Indian River Lagoon fishing.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] It has been the week of the "bull" reds. This will give you an idea about our Indian River Lagoon fishing.