What We’re After
Target Species
Sebastian Inlet is home to some of Florida's finest inshore and nearshore fishing. Here’s what we’re targeting.
Sebastian Inlet
Fish We Target
Depending on the season, tides, and conditions, Captain Richard puts you on a variety of Florida's most sought-after species.
Snook
One of Florida's most prized inshore game fish. Strong fighters found around structure, bridges, and inlet mouths — especially during strong outgoing tides.
Redfish
Also known as Red Drum. Commonly found along grass edges and calmer shorelines. Hard fighters and excellent table fare.
Spotted Seatrout
A Florida inshore staple. Found in grass flats and shallow bays year-round, especially in cooler months.
Snapper
Several species including Mangrove and Lane Snapper are regularly targeted nearshore over structure.
Tarpon
The Silver King. Tarpon run through Sebastian Inlet seasonally and provide some of the most thrilling light-tackle action in Florida.
Mackerel
Spanish and King Mackerel are common nearshore on days with good water clarity. Fast, aggressive fighters.
Sheepshead
A hard-pulling structure fish found around bridges, docks, and pilings — and excellent eating.
Black Drum
A powerful, deep-bodied fish found around structure, inlets, and oyster beds. One of Florida’s largest inshore species and a strong fighter on light tackle.
Pompano
A fast, hard-pulling inshore fish prized for both the fight and the table. Florida Pompano run along beaches, inlets, and sandbars — one of the best-eating fish in the state.
Flounder
A bottom-dwelling ambush predator caught in the inlet and nearby grass flats. One of Florida's best-tasting fish.
Mahi Mahi
Brilliant colors and acrobatic leaps make mahi one of the most exciting offshore catches. Found around weed lines and floating debris in open water.
Goliath Grouper
Florida's largest grouper, capable of reaching 800 lbs. A bucket-list catch found around reefs and wrecks — all catch-and-release.
Gag Grouper
One of Florida's most popular nearshore grouper. Found around rocky bottom, reefs, and ledges. Strong fighters and excellent table fare.
Red Grouper
The most commonly targeted grouper in Florida. Found over hard bottom and reefs nearshore. A dependable catch and one of the best-eating fish in the Gulf and Atlantic.
Cobia
Powerful, hard-running fish found nearshore and offshore. Often spotted shadowing rays and sharks. One of Florida's most prized table fish.
Amberjack
Greater Amberjack are one of the hardest-pulling nearshore species in Florida. Found around reefs, wrecks, and ledges — they test your tackle and your arms.
Shark
A variety of sharks with aggressive temperaments frequent Sebastian Inlet year round including bull sharks and blacktip sharks.
Fish silhouettes from PhyloPic (CC0 / CC BY) and The Noun Project (CC BY 3.0). PhyloPic attributions: Pompano by Graham Montgomery (CC BY 4.0); Black Drum by Ananth Srinivas (CC0); Amberjack by Mathieu Pélissié (CC0). Noun Project: Shark by Phạm Thanh Lộc; Mahi Mahi by Mallory Hawes; Cobia by ICONGALAXY; Snapper by Mallory Hawes. Flounder silhouette CC BY 3.0; all others CC0.
Reading the Water
Sebastian Inlet fishing hotspots include inlet mouths, bridges, sandbars, and nearshore structure where bait concentrates with moving water. The best Snook fishing in Sebastian Inlet often lines up with strong outgoing tides, while Redfish and Trout are commonly found along calmer shorelines and grass edges. Nearshore days open the door for Snapper, Mackerel, and Tarpon when water clarity and weather cooperate.
Successful Sebastian Inlet fishing depends on reading tides, wind, and seasonal patterns — making local knowledge a major advantage for consistent results.
Let’s Go Catch Some Fish
Book your Sebastian Inlet charter with Captain Richard Ladrew today.
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