Fishing Reports by Captain Tom Van Horn
About The Author: Captain
Company: Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters
Area Reporting: Indian River Lagoon Coast
Bio: Captain Tom Van Horn is a life long Florida resident specializing in light tackle saltwater fishing. Come fish the Indian, Mosquito, and Banana River Lagoons for giant redfish, sea trout, snook, tarpon and many other species, all less than one hour from the Orlando theme parks.
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Light Tackle Inshore Fishing East Central Florida (1/12/2007)
[Indian River,FL] Light tackle inshore fishing report from Florida's east central coast. On Saturday, my good friend Larry Carter joined me for a day of shad and crappie looking on the upper St. Johns River. The weather was actually not bad, but the catching was tough. We covered the river from the Econ Creek south of Lake Harney to the mouth of Lake Jussep and back, and our grand total for the day was one speck, one bluegill, one stump knocker, and one shad.
[Indian River,FL] Light tackle inshore fishing report from Florida's east central coast. On Saturday, my good friend Larry Carter joined me for a day of shad and crappie looking on the upper St. Johns River. The weather was actually not bad, but the catching was tough. We covered the river from the Econ Creek south of Lake Harney to the mouth of Lake Jussep and back, and our grand total for the day was one speck, one bluegill, one stump knocker, and one shad.
Winter Fishing Lagoon Coast Florida (12/30/2006)
[Indian River,FL] Fishing Forecast for the Indian River Lagoon Coast. The New Year is upon us, and this year I resolve to challenge every Floridian new and old to take at least one additional measure in 2007 to promote the wise use of resources we love so much. It is as simple as joining a conservation organization like the Coastal Conservation Association, assisting in a local clean up, taking someone who has never fished fishing for their first time, and encouraging those within our circle of influence to do the same.
[Indian River,FL] Fishing Forecast for the Indian River Lagoon Coast. The New Year is upon us, and this year I resolve to challenge every Floridian new and old to take at least one additional measure in 2007 to promote the wise use of resources we love so much. It is as simple as joining a conservation organization like the Coastal Conservation Association, assisting in a local clean up, taking someone who has never fished fishing for their first time, and encouraging those within our circle of influence to do the same.
Indian River Lagoon Fishing Report (12/19/2006)
[Indian River,FL] How many times have you heard local anglers say the fishing is awful during the winter in east central Florida? I've heard things like it's too windy, it's too cold, or the fish are dormant and they don't eat.
[Indian River,FL] How many times have you heard local anglers say the fishing is awful during the winter in east central Florida? I've heard things like it's too windy, it's too cold, or the fish are dormant and they don't eat.
Indian River Lagoon Coast Black Drum Fishing (12/01/2006)
[Indian River,FL] Inshore and Near-shore fishing forecast for December 2006.
[Indian River,FL] Inshore and Near-shore fishing forecast for December 2006.
Indian River Lagoon Fishing Report (11/16/2006)
[Titusville,FL] Light tackle saltwater flats and near-shore fishing on Florida's east central coast.
[Titusville,FL] Light tackle saltwater flats and near-shore fishing on Florida's east central coast.
Indian River Lagoon Fishing Forecast (10/29/2006)
[Indian River,FL] November on the Indian River Lagoon Coast of Florida sets the stage for some of the best fishing experienced all year by Florida east coast anglers. Record cold temperatures have already dropped water temperatures into the seventies along the beach and offshore, and falling water temperatures will increase the feeding activity of larger species. Shorter days, northeast swells, cooler waters, all act as a dinner bell for larger fish preparing for the onset of winter.
[Indian River,FL] November on the Indian River Lagoon Coast of Florida sets the stage for some of the best fishing experienced all year by Florida east coast anglers. Record cold temperatures have already dropped water temperatures into the seventies along the beach and offshore, and falling water temperatures will increase the feeding activity of larger species. Shorter days, northeast swells, cooler waters, all act as a dinner bell for larger fish preparing for the onset of winter.
Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report (10/23/2006)
[Indian River,FL] My adventures started on Monday where Mark Blythe joined me for what we hoped would be a day of kayak fishing in the No-Motor Zone. When we arrived at our planned launch site stiff easterly breezes swayed our strategy, and with the yaks still strapped to the roof of the truck we headed to the beach. Operating on good information, I knew the bait was thick in the surf, and our chance for some serious action was good.
[Indian River,FL] My adventures started on Monday where Mark Blythe joined me for what we hoped would be a day of kayak fishing in the No-Motor Zone. When we arrived at our planned launch site stiff easterly breezes swayed our strategy, and with the yaks still strapped to the roof of the truck we headed to the beach. Operating on good information, I knew the bait was thick in the surf, and our chance for some serious action was good.
Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Forecast (9/28/2006)
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Shallow water fishing forecast for October on the Indian River Lagoon Coast of Florida. Shorter days and cooler nights are a sure sign fall is in the air along Florida's east central coast. Another sure sign of fall is the waves of baitfish working their way south through the lagoon and along the beach as the fall bait run commences.
[Mosquito Lagoon,FL] Shallow water fishing forecast for October on the Indian River Lagoon Coast of Florida. Shorter days and cooler nights are a sure sign fall is in the air along Florida's east central coast. Another sure sign of fall is the waves of baitfish working their way south through the lagoon and along the beach as the fall bait run commences.
Season Of The Mullet (9/26/2006)
[Port Canaveral,FL] Yes, the season of the mullet is upon us as schools of silver mullet and other baitfish begin their migration south for the winter. Everywhere you look, schools of bait are pushing up, and hungry predators are sending showers of baitfish skipping across the surface of the Lagoon.
[Port Canaveral,FL] Yes, the season of the mullet is upon us as schools of silver mullet and other baitfish begin their migration south for the winter. Everywhere you look, schools of bait are pushing up, and hungry predators are sending showers of baitfish skipping across the surface of the Lagoon.
Light Tackle Saltwater Flats Fishing Report (9/20/2006)
[Port Canaveral,FL] Light tackle saltwater flats and inshore fishing report.
[Port Canaveral,FL] Light tackle saltwater flats and inshore fishing report.
Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing (9/15/2006)
[Indian River,FL] As we spin around the sun on our short ride through the universe, we are often challenged by life's hurtles. These challenges test our spirit, strength, courage, and our heart. Even though we think we are prepared, we are soon humbled by reality.
[Indian River,FL] As we spin around the sun on our short ride through the universe, we are often challenged by life's hurtles. These challenges test our spirit, strength, courage, and our heart. Even though we think we are prepared, we are soon humbled by reality.
Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Forecast (9/01/2006)
[Indian River,FL] Light tackle saltwater fishing forecast for the Indian River Lagoon Coast of Florida.
[Indian River,FL] Light tackle saltwater fishing forecast for the Indian River Lagoon Coast of Florida.
Near Shore Indian River Fishing Is Great (8/13/2006)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Light tackle saltwater fishing report from Florida's east central coast.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Light tackle saltwater fishing report from Florida's east central coast.
Summertime Doldrums Indian Coast (8/03/2006)
[Indian River,FL] Fishing this past week has been hit and miss for the most part, with some awesome days followed by tough ones.
[Indian River,FL] Fishing this past week has been hit and miss for the most part, with some awesome days followed by tough ones.
Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Forecast (7/31/2006)
[Indian River,FL] Fishing Forecast for the Indian River Lagoon Coast of Florida.
[Indian River,FL] Fishing Forecast for the Indian River Lagoon Coast of Florida.