| About the Mosquito Lagoon - Mosquito Lagoon Information |
| Usually, when people hear the name Mosquito Lagoon, they immediately draw a picture in their mind of a Florida swamp filled with swarms of bloodsucking mosquitoes. Although it is true, we do have our fair share of these pesky insects, they rarely, if ever, bother you once you get in the boat and leave the shore. In reality, Mosquito Lagoon, often mistakenly referred to as Mosquito Bay, is one of the cleanest and most well preserved coastal saltwater estuaries in the state. Approximately 23 miles long, Mosquito Lagoon is a non-tidal body of salt water separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a small strip of land. Most of the water and surrounding shoreline lies within the boundaries of the Canaveral National Seashore and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. This has kept the land surrounding the Lagoon from being developed and allows for some of the highest water quality on the east coast because there is no residential or commercial runoff. As a result of the clean water, sea grass beds flourish in the Mosquito Lagoon which is home to the many small creatures at the bottom of the fish food chain. Mosquito Lagoon and the nearby north Indian River Lagoon hold the only population of redfish known to live their entire lives inshore. Normally, adult redfish live and breed offshore. For this reason, we have year round access to schools of these large fish. In addition to the redfish, the Mosquito Lagoon is home to an ever increasing population of trophy sized spotted seatrout. Since the elimination of commercial gill nets in the 1990's, there have been more and bigger trout each year. Tarpon, snook, sheephead, black drum, ladyfish, jack crevalle, and even grouper make seasonal appearances in the Lagoon. If you want to book a fishing charter on Mosquito Lagoon, please visit my Orlando fishing charter page. Inside the wildlife refuge and Mosquito Lagoon, visitors have a chance to experience some of central Florida's wildlife. Dolphins, manatee, alligators, deer, wild hogs, bobcats, and a large variety of birds including, brown and white pelicans, egrets, herons, osprey, spoonbills, storks, kingfishers, bald eagles, and a plethora of ducks can all be seen within the Refuge. There is always something interesting to see in Mosquito Lagoon and the surrounding refuge. Whether you are an avid sight fisherman or just enjoy being around nature, the Mosquito Lagoon has something for every outdoor person. Located near the city of Titusville between Cocoa Beach and New Smyrna Beach, Mosquito Lagoon is within one hour of Orlando and thirty minutes from Daytona Beach. There are plenty of budget hotels in the Titusville area and accommodations of all kinds in the surrounding area. Many clients stay in Daytona Beach, Kissimmee, Orlando and Disney World properties. There is no fee to visit Mosquito Lagoon or the wildlife refuge but visitors to the Canaveral National Seashore must pay a nominal fee to get to the beach. Fishing is allowed from both shore and boat but anglers must possess a free self issuing permit which is available at the kiosk upon entering the park or at Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Permit. |
| A tailing redfish along a Mosquito Lagoon Shoreline (click to enlarge) |
The West Indian Manatee is at
home in the Mosquito Lagoon
home in the Mosquito Lagoon
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| Light tackle and fly fishing charters in the Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River. The best saltwater fishing near Orlando Florida. All inclusive year round fishing charters less than one hour from Disney. Fish for redfish, trout, tarpon, and drum. Shallow water sight fishing at its best. Fishing trips near Orlando, Cocoa Beach, New Smyrna Beach, and Daytona Beach Inshore Saltwater Fishing Charters info@floridafishinglessons.com 321-229-2848 |
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| A reddish egret herds baitfish in Mosquito Lagoon |
| Dolphins are always a popular sight in the Refuge |
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| A view of the Space Shuttle launch from Mosquito Lagoon |
