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Mosquito Lagoon (Titusville) fishing conditions · Florida

Sit it outno red drum window clears the bar in 36 hours

Wind builds to 25 mph out of the northeast by today at 3:00 am.

Gale Warning until Tuesday 2 amSmall Craft Advisory until Wednesday 2 am
Log a trip here
Right now: 10 for red drum, sit it outTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Red drum, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 103 am
  2. 10
  3. 10
  4. 106 am
  5. 10
  6. 31
  7. 109 am
  8. 7
  9. 7
  10. 712 pm
  11. 11
  12. 11
  13. 73 pm
  14. 7
  15. 7
  16. 76 pm
  17. 31
  18. 27
  19. 279 pm
  20. 30
  21. 30
  22. 30Tue
  23. 34
  24. 34
  25. 303 am
  26. 30
  27. 30
  28. 306 am
  29. 30
  30. 30
  31. 349 am
  32. 30
  33. 30
  34. 3012 pm
  35. 30
  36. 34
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
No reading

Red drum range 65–85°

Wind
25 mph

From the northeast · rough for small boats

Light
Dark

Sunrise 7:30 am

Sky
Slight Chance Rain Showers

17% chance of rain

Air
75°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Steady

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
100% lit

Full

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Florida regulations for these waters.

Red Drum

Red drum

Sciaenops ocellatus

34Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

No water reading here right now. Red drum bite in 65–85° water, best near 75°.

Why

Red drum prefers incoming tide. Strong wind — chop and difficult casting. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

18" minimum · 27" maximum · 1 a day

Catch and release only today. 18–27" slot, 1 per person a day; vessel limit 4 in the Northeast Region and 2 in the Southeast Region. Harvest is prohibited in federal waters.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Florida

Season here: Year-round, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on red drum

Spotted Seatrout

Spotted seatrout

Cynoscion nebulosus

34Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

No water reading here right now. Spotted seatrout bite in 60–85° water, best near 72°.

Why

Spotted seatrout prefers incoming tide. Strong wind — chop and difficult casting. Holds 3–15 ft down.

Keep

15" minimum · 19" maximum · 3 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Northeast Region: 15–19" slot; no fish over 19" may be kept. 3 per person a day, open year-round.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Florida

Season here: Year-round, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on spotted seatrout

Black Drum

Black drum

Pogonias cromis

34Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

No water reading here right now. Black drum bite in 55–85° water, best near 72°.

Why

Black drum prefers incoming tide. Strong wind — chop and difficult casting. Holds 2–40 ft down.

Keep

14" minimum · 24" maximum · 5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Florida: 14–24" slot, 5 per harvester a day; one fish over 24" may count in the bag.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Florida

Season here: Sep–May. More on black drum

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.06 inHg, steady

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunrise today7:30 am
  • Sunset today6:43 pm
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 7:30 am–8:30 am
  • Major solunarToday 12:20 pm–2:20 pm
  • Minor solunarTonight 6:20 pm–7:20 pm

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Florida FWC has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

The northern end of the Indian River Lagoon, making up more than two-thirds of Canaveral National Seashore. The Park Service says the lagoon has national acclaim for fly fishing for red drum and is one of only two known places where red drum, spotted seatrout and black drum all spawn. Flats boats now run into its shallow seagrass, which the Park Service warns may disturb spawning and nursery areas.

FWC's Indian River Lagoon Region: redfish are catch-and-release only, and seatrout are 2 a day, 15–19", closed Nov 1–Dec 31.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

New Smyrna Beach20 mi · FloridaBest now until 5 amGale WarningSmall Craft Advisory
71Worth the trip
Daytona Beach33 mi · FloridaBest tomorrow 12 am–9 amHigh Surf AdvisoryCoastal Flood WarningRip Current StatementWind Advisory
75Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Mosquito Lagoon (Titusville)?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Mosquito Lagoon (Titusville) you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Mosquito Lagoon (Titusville)?

Mosquito Lagoon (Titusville) is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Mosquito Lagoon (Titusville)?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Mosquito Lagoon (Titusville) against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Mosquito Lagoon (Titusville) have?

Mosquito Lagoon (Titusville) has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. FWC's Indian River Lagoon Region: redfish are catch-and-release only, and seatrout are 2 a day, 15–19", closed Nov 1–Dec 31.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Mosquito Lagoon (Titusville)?

state agency regulations apply at Mosquito Lagoon (Titusville). Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Mosquito Lagoon (Titusville) tidal water?

Yes. Mosquito Lagoon (Titusville) sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.