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Fishing in Merritt Island, FL

Florida, United States

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Sheepshead

Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)

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Bluefish

Satellite Beach

12 in · 1 lb

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Gafftopsail sea catfish

Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)

16 in · 2 lb

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Bluegill

Saint Johns River

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Black crappie

Saint Johns River

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Bluegill

Saint Johns River

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Bluegill

Saint Johns River

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Bluegill

Saint Johns River

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Largemouth bass

Saint Johns River

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Ladyfish

Sykes Creek

20 in · 4 lb

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About Merritt Island fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Merritt Island, Florida. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 7,033 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,944 catches for Spotted seatrout, and 2,277 catches for Red drum.

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7-day weather forecast in Merritt Island

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Fishing regulations in Merritt Island

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 24, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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