Surf fishing on Cocoa Beach
It's easy and fun for everyone.
I've been fishing Cocoa Beach for about ten years now. When I started, I had never caught anything in the ocean and didn't know where to begin. I saw my neighbor catch a few fish just casting a grocery store shrimp into the surf and I figured I could do that too. I've learned a few things in the intervening years and I catch a lot more fish now.
From colorful reef fish to sharks, and crabs to tarpon, the Florida Atlantic is home to hundreds of species. But catching or getting skunked, it is always great to be outside in the fresh air and sunshine.
From colorful reef fish to sharks, and crabs to tarpon, the Florida Atlantic is home to hundreds of species. But catching or getting skunked, it is always great to be outside in the fresh air and sunshine.
Jim G
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Rates
3 hour fishing trip for one or two people - $150. Additional people $25 each. Kids 12 and under are free with a paying adult. I will supply rods, reels, rigs and live bait. You should bring sun protection and water. Fishing license is required (see below) or click GoOutdoorsFlorida.
Extended trip to a more distant location with 4 hours of fishing - $250. Additional people $25 each.
Distant locations include Playa Linda beach, north of the Space Complex in Merritt Island Wildlife refuge with beautiful deserted beaches and good Pompano fishing, Satellite beach, a less crowded beach to the south of Cocoa Beach, and Smyrna Dunes State Park and Sebastian Inlet Fishing Pier, both with inlets and jetties that attract larger fish.
3 hour fishing trip for one or two people - $150. Additional people $25 each. Kids 12 and under are free with a paying adult. I will supply rods, reels, rigs and live bait. You should bring sun protection and water. Fishing license is required (see below) or click GoOutdoorsFlorida.
Extended trip to a more distant location with 4 hours of fishing - $250. Additional people $25 each.
Distant locations include Playa Linda beach, north of the Space Complex in Merritt Island Wildlife refuge with beautiful deserted beaches and good Pompano fishing, Satellite beach, a less crowded beach to the south of Cocoa Beach, and Smyrna Dunes State Park and Sebastian Inlet Fishing Pier, both with inlets and jetties that attract larger fish.
Fishing Licenses
Recreational saltwater fishing license is available from Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC). Florida fishing license rules
No license is required for Florida residents over 65 and Florida residents 15 and under. Just carry your ID with you. Florida residents can get a free saltwater shoreline fishing license, but must apply for it through http://gooutdoorsflorida.com Non-resident licenses are $17 for 3 days, $30 for 7 days and $47 for 1 year.
Licenses are available online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com as well as some retail locations (like Walmart).
Recreational saltwater fishing license is available from Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC). Florida fishing license rules
No license is required for Florida residents over 65 and Florida residents 15 and under. Just carry your ID with you. Florida residents can get a free saltwater shoreline fishing license, but must apply for it through http://gooutdoorsflorida.com Non-resident licenses are $17 for 3 days, $30 for 7 days and $47 for 1 year.
Licenses are available online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com as well as some retail locations (like Walmart).