Misquito Lagoon

[yakersaltlife]

Need some help guys. I will be in Melbourne from June 11-15th for work. I was thinking about leaving early on either Sun night or early Monday and doing a half day guided kayak trip to somewhere in the area. Anyone have ideas or a good guide recommendation. I will not probably have any of my own gear with me unless someone has a travel rod I can borrow. I'm open for suggestions.

Keith

[AnimalPA]

I'll be there ...

Need some help guys. I will be in Melbourne from June 11-15th for work. I was thinking about leaving early on either Sun night or early Monday and doing a half day guided kayak trip to somewhere in the area. Anyone have ideas or a good guide recommendation. I will not probably have any of my own gear with me unless someone has a travel rod I can borrow. I'm open for suggestions.

Keith

I'll be there June 11-13th and am using this guide for the 11 & 12 and doing 13 on my own. I've spoken with home several times and I'm impressed.
http://www.Jmsnookykayakcharters.com/

Great Description and maps/gps/etc:
http://www.spacecoastoutdoors.net/Fi...ture_MINWR.htm
If fishing within refuge waters print and sign the free permit linked at this site or search and get the 2012 one and carry it on you.

I had a trip to Orlando a few weeks ago and rented a car and drove to the boat ramps and around the area. Looks small on the map but all as big as the bay in person.

Lagoon Bait & Tackle
700 N. US Hwy 1
Oak Hill, FL* 32759
One Block N. of Riverbreeze Boat Ramp
Store: 386-345-0043
http://www.lagoonbaitandtackle.com/
Local Map with notations
Call for map $19.95 + shipping.*


Good luck!

[ictalurus]

I couldn't find a kayak guide when I was there last November. Here are the details from that trip:

http://www.snaggedline.com/showthread.php?t=2189

The rental kayak I used in New Smyrna kind of sucked, but I was able to find some specks nonetheless. There was another rental place on a nearby saltwater creek, but I've since lost the contact info. I'll take another look and let you know.

[surfdog]

good luck! some big reds in the lagoon.

[ronaultmtd]

Don't try wade fishing the lagoon- big alligators- my experience was like Bill's lousy rentals- the lagoon is huge- goes for miles and miles- best get a guide and fish it-