Mosquito Lagoon December Fishing Forecast

December is a great time to fish in East Central Florida and the Mosquito lagoon. Cooler temperatures, clear water and frisky fish all make for some fantastic fishing. December is a good month to find tailing redfish. Reds are active rooting through the grass looking for shrimp, crabs, little bait fish and even marine worms. Live shrimp, 12 Fathom Slam R weedless jerk baits, Flats Candy Minnows and ¼ oz ADL Gold weedless spoons are all good choices for fooling these hungry redfish. Small groups of reds will be cruising oyster bars on the north end of the lagoon and in the back waters all the way to Port Orange. When targeting these fish I use one lure, the ADL Gold spoon. You just can’t beat it. Although the season is closed, sea trout fishing is at its best. I catch more big Gator trout this time of year than any other. You can actually sight cast to these gators. They’re in shallow water and if you’re quiet you can get close enough to cast to one. A nice lively shrimp works well for this. If you’re blind casting the flats for trout jerk bait, Flats Candy minnow or a SureStrike Trophy spin is the ticket. Work pot holes on the grass flats or the edges and points of oyster bars with any of the above lures and don’t be surprised if you catch a red on one cast and a trout on the next.
This month is the one year anniversary of my SureStrike Trophy Spin. It was early December last year when I tried it for the first time. I remember casting it to the first red I saw that day and watching him turn, chase and eat the spinner right at the boat. I said to myself “self, I think I have a winner here” and indeed I do. It is now one of my go to lures not just in December but year around.
My best advice to everyone this month is to take a break from Christmas shopping and get on the water. Take advantage of the nice weather, the great fishing and just enjoy your day on the water.
So until next time, Merry Christmas and have a Happy and Healthy New Year!


Mosquito Lagoon Charter Fishing
Capt Mike Hakala
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New Smyrna Beach, Fl
386.428.8530
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