Banana River
Fishing Guide Service

Florida's Premier Redfish Territory and Inshore Charter Fishing

Chicago chiropractor Nowell Abood, his son Anthony and friend Sam had a day on the water with a Banana River Fishing Guide Service with Captain Richard Bradley looking for redfish with light tackle.

As we started the day Nowell explained to their fishing guide, "Sam won't touch a fish, he's a chicken when it comes to fish slim! Can you help him overcome this fear?" Well, by the end of the day Capt. Richard had not persuaded Sam to even put a finger on a fish, but Sam did manage to pull in a three foot redfish, some small Banana River snook, and another redfish on the end of a fishing line. "Those slimy little finger mullet and pilchards in the cast net, no way! ick!"

"Nowell Abood is a heck of a gentlemen and brought some great kids. As a fishing guide, I have to commend Nowell for raising a great son with a heart and mind to listen and learn. Thank you Nowell for a most enjoyable day on the water with your family."

-Capt Richard Bradley
Lagoooner Fishing Charters

Need a professional Banana River Fishing Guide Service when visiting Central Florida? Call (321) 868-4953 and Ask for Captain Richard or his fishing mate Captain Gina. They'll be more than glad to talk to you in length about setting up a guide trip for redfish and other saltwater game fish species while you're visiting the area.

There's not a better way to spend a day than on the Banana River Lagoon chasing after elusive redfish. Some days the reds are schooling up and easy to find, but often you'll have to do some work and apply tactics for each situation and conditions as needed to hookup with redfish in the Banana River.

Sightfishing is by far the most rewarding way to catch redfish on the Banana River. Having your guide push you along the shallow water grassflats looking for tailing or moving redfish is as exciting as it gets when the wind conditions allow you to. But often you'll have to resort to either plugging away in areas your guide has confidence in or live baiting to produce even more if the bait is available.

Banana River redfish are some of the biggest inshore redfish in the world. In the north part of the Banana River is a restricted area where access is by canoe or kayak as there is no motorized vessels allowed. Further north is the fully restricted waterways near Kennedy Space Center which is a breeding ground for redfish where they can spawn and feed without any human activity whatsoever. These areas are one of the reasons why the Banana River has so many redfish.

What Is A Fishing Guide Service?

Standard charter fishing typically involves loading up to six passengers on a boat and taking them out in the ocean to drink beers and wait for a bite. Guiding anglers in light-tackle fishing is about small personal service for up-to three anglers where each angler is offered opportunities to share in the experience on a more intimate level.

The Banana River Lagoon offers a great opportunity for anglers to hone their skills under the watchful eye of an experienced, seasoned fishing guide with a lifetime of knowledge to offer. Fishing guides offer the one-on-one service needed to get anglers to the next level in their fishing skills and endeavors.

September Banana River Forecast

Here we go! It's September and the Banana River is cooling down and the fall mullet run will start. It's a great time to fish the Banana because the fish are looking to get those extra calories before the winter sets in. Food is plentiful and so ar the gamefish during September so count on good numbers of fish and a mix of several species. Redfish, snook, sea trout and tarpon along with jacks, ladyfish and sharks on the Banana River Lagoon as we approach start the fall. The winds tend to try and pickup in September, but it's often mild and calm for days and sometimes longer. Look for the early morning and late evening bite to be the best and then things to be slower in the mid-day.

To find out more information about taking a fishing guide service on the Banana River Lagoon, please at (321) 868-4953 or fill out the request form above and Lagooner Fishing Guides will be prompt to respond.