Fishing Florida’s Space Coast in the Spring
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| March | 76° / 59° |
| April | 80° / 63° |
| May | 85° / 68° |
Spring on Florida’s Space Coast brings warm waters and an abundance of fish both inshore and offshore. Baitfish schools move through, attracting predatory species in large numbers.
What’s Hot / What’s Not:
Inshore: Redfish, spotted seatrout, snook, and black drum are active. Sheepshead bite well early spring.
Nearshore: Spanish mackerel, cobia, and tripletail show up along the beaches. Tarpon begin to appear in late spring.
Offshore: King mackerel, sailfish, mahi mahi, and snapper action heats up. Wahoo possible on deeper runs.
Surf Fishing: Pompano, whiting, and bluefish are prime catches along sandy stretches.
Fishing Florida’s Space Coast in the Summer
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| June | 88° / 73° |
| July | 90° / 75° |
| August | 90° / 75° |
Summer offers peak fishing opportunities on the Space Coast, with tarpon, snook, and other gamefish in full swing. Morning trips are best before the heat and afternoon storms arrive.
What’s Hot / What’s Not:
Inshore: Tarpon, snook, and big trout dominate the scene. Redfish are still around in good numbers.
Nearshore: King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, cobia, and sharks along the beaches. Tripletail on crab trap buoys.
Offshore: Mahi mahi, wahoo, sailfish, and snapper bite well in deeper waters.
Surf Fishing: Snook, pompano (early summer), whiting, and jack crevalle along the surf line.
Fishing Florida’s Space Coast in the Fall
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| September | 88° / 73° |
| October | 83° / 68° |
| November | 77° / 61° |
Fall brings cooling temperatures and some of the best fishing of the year on the Space Coast. The fall mullet run draws predators in huge numbers.
What’s Hot / What’s Not:
Inshore: Redfish, snook, and trout feed aggressively. Tarpon migrate south following the mullet schools.
Nearshore: King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, cobia, and jacks hunt bait along the beaches.
Offshore: Sailfish, wahoo, mahi mahi, and blackfin tuna action improves.
Surf Fishing: Bluefish, pompano, jack crevalle, and snook along the breakers.
Fishing Florida’s Space Coast in the Winter
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| December | 73° / 56° |
| January | 71° / 54° |
| February | 73° / 55° |
Winter fishing on the Space Coast slows for some species but remains productive, especially inshore and nearshore. Cooler water species dominate the catch.
What’s Hot / What’s Not:
Inshore: Sheepshead, black drum, redfish, and trout are reliable. Snook fishing slows in colder snaps.
Nearshore: Pompano, whiting, sheepshead, and bluefish along structure and sandy bottoms.
Offshore: Grouper, snapper, and amberjack when conditions allow.
Surf Fishing: Pompano, whiting, and sheepshead are staples through the season.
