Banana River Redfish Guide

Redfish has become one of the most popular gamefish in the last twenty years or so in the south east and the Banana River Lagoon has an awesome population of redfish from pint sized rat reds to monster sized fifty pounders. But more than likely you'll find some great sized keeper redfish or reds (for short) as we like to call them that are perfect for the average angler and delicious for the table.

North Banana has a great protected estuary area called the No Motorized Zone or NMZ and anglers can only get there by canoe or kayak as there are no gas or electric motors allowed in the area. Lagooner fishing guide Captain Richard Bradley often takes anglers to the NMZ in the Banana River Lagoon for a one-on-one experience that anglers will never forget. Redfish and spotted sea trout are abundant and because of the difficulty of going nearly seven miles one way, there is not much fishing pressure on the area or the fish in that area of the Banana River Lagoon.

An abundant and popular species on the Banana River Lagoon, the redfish is an exciting species of fish that can be caught in the shallower waters and often are seen before you make a presentation. Sightfishing has become "the rage" among anglers in the gin clear grassflats and shorelines as guide & angler stalk fish in the shallowest areas looking for a moving redfish shadow, wake or tail. It's as fun and exciting as fishing can get when the conditions are right.

Captain Richard Bradley and his beautiful wife are local natives on the Banana River Lagoon in east central Florida. While Gina does not guide anglers, she often take a day and goes fishing in the crystal clear lagoon when the weather is nice. If you call Lagooner Fishing Guide's you'll more than likely talk to Captain Gina about setting up a trip with Captain Richard or one of her fishing guide friends. She's a knowledgeable angler and a great resource for people looking to take a day or two of fishing on Florida's east coast including the Banana River Lagoon, whether for redfish or other game fish.

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.