Sebastian Flats and Spoil Islands: Kayak Fishing the Indian River
Kayak the Indian River around Sebastian for redfish, trout, and snook on grass flats and mangrove spoil islands.
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Sebastian Fishing
Sebastian is home to Sebastian Inlet, one of the most productive fishing spots on Florida's entire Atlantic coast. The inlet's strong currents and rocky structure attract snook, tarpon, redfish, flounder, bluefish, and Spanish mackerel, making it a year-round hotspot for shore and boat anglers alike. The Indian River Lagoon stretching north and south of Sebastian holds outstanding populations of redfish, trout, and snook.
The offshore waters off Sebastian feature natural reef formations, artificial structures, and deep wrecks that produce grouper, snapper, cobia, and kingfish. Longer offshore runs reach the productive waters where mahi mahi, wahoo, and tuna are targeted. Sebastian's quiet, fishing-focused community, abundant access to the lagoon, and the legendary inlet make it a favorite destination for East Coast Florida anglers.
Fishing Calendar
What's Biting in Sebastian?
See which species are available each month, color-coded by activity level.
Color Key
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Inshore
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G | G | G | F | - | - | - | - | - | - | F | G |
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Deep Sea Fishing
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F | F | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | F | F |
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Inshore
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F | G | G | P | G | - | - | - | - | - | F | F |
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Nearshore
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F | F | F | F | G | G | G | G | G | F | F | F |
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Inshore
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G | G | G | P | P | G | G | G | P | P | G | G |
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Deep Sea Fishing
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F | F | F | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | F | F |
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Inshore
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P | P | G | G | F | - | - | - | - | F | G | P |
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Inshore
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F | F | G | G | P | G | G | G | P | G | G | F |
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Inshore
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G | G | G | G | P | F | F | F | G | P | G | G |
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Deep Sea Fishing
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Nearshore
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- | - | F | G | G | G | G | G | F | - | - | - |
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Nearshore
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- | - | G | P | G | F | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Inshore
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- | - | F | F | F | F | F | F | G | P | G | F |
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Nearshore
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- | - | F | G | P | F | - | - | - | G | P | F |
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Inshore
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- | - | F | G | G | G | P | G | G | F | - | - |
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Deep Sea Fishing
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- | - | - | - | F | G | G | F | F | - | - | - |
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Inshore
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- | - | - | - | F | G | G | F | - | - | - | - |
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Nearshore
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- | - | - | - | - | F | F | G | G | G | F | - |
Species Glossary
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Sebastian Fish Species
18+ species organized by fishing type. Click any species to learn more.
Inshore Species
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore.
Nearshore Species
Target reefs, wrecks, and structure within a few miles of land.
Deep Sea Fishing Species
Head to deep water for big game and bottom species.
Charter Guide
Fishing Charter Types in Sebastian
Understanding the different charter types will help you book the perfect trip for your group.
INSHORE
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore. Target redfish, speckled trout, flounder and more in calm, protected waters.
View Inshore ChartersNEARSHORE
Fish the reefs, wrecks, and structure 1-9 miles offshore. Target snapper, grouper, cobia and more over natural and artificial reefs.
View Nearshore ChartersDEEP SEA FISHING
Deep sea fishing 20+ miles out. Chase tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo and other pelagic gamefish in blue water.
View Deep Sea Fishing ChartersTROLLING
Cover water by dragging lures or bait behind a moving boat to target pelagic species.
View Trolling ChartersBOTTOM FISHING
Drop baits to the ocean floor to target snapper, grouper, and other reef dwellers.
View Bottom Fishing ChartersFLY FISHING
Sight-cast with fly rods on the flats for redfish, trout, and tarpon.
View Fly Fishing ChartersSURF FISHING
Fish from the beach or wade into the surf to target pompano, whiting, and redfish.
View Surf Fishing ChartersKAYAK FISHING
Paddle out for a more intimate fishing experience on bays and nearshore waters.
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Sebastian Fishing Blog
Local insights, seasonal reports, and expert tips for fishing in Sebastian.
Guest Reviews
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Sebastian Fishing Reviews
Sebastian Inlet snook were absolutely stacked
Fished Sebastian Inlet on the outgoing tide and the snook were lined up in the current feeding on baitfish. Threw live croakers tight to the rocks and caught 11 snook, with the biggest measuring 35 inches. Sebastian Inlet is one of the premier snook destinations in Florida.
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Captain Beau
August 2025
Snook
Redfish
Jack Crevalle
Redfish tailing in the Indian River
Poled the shallow grass flats of the Indian River near Sebastian and found schools of redfish tailing on a low tide. Sight-casted gold spoons and hooked nine gorgeous slot reds. The Indian River around Sebastian has incredible redfish sight-fishing.
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Captain Ramona
November 2025
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Tarpon in the inlet were jumping nonstop
Found tarpon rolling in the deeper water near Sebastian Inlet and drifted live mullet to them. Jumped five tarpon and landed two beauties around 80 pounds. Tarpon fishing at Sebastian Inlet during the migration is an unforgettable experience.
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Captain Leon
June 2025
Tarpon
Snook
Trout and flounder in the lagoon
Drifted the deeper holes and channels in the Indian River Lagoon near Sebastian with live shrimp under popping corks. Caught a beautiful mixed bag of speckled trout and flounder. The lagoon fishing around Sebastian is productive all year long.
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Captain Patrice
February 2025
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Redfish
Pompano run on the beach was incredible
Surf fished the beach just south of Sebastian Inlet during the spring pompano run and they were eating sand fleas and clam strips like candy. Caught 14 pompano in a few hours. The spring pompano fishing along Sebastian Beach is some of the best on the coast.
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Captain Nigel
March 2025
Pompano
Whiting
Permit
Offshore wreck trip out of Sebastian was a blast
Ran about 15 miles offshore from Sebastian Inlet to some wrecks and the fishing was fantastic. Caught amberjack, red snapper, and triggerfish on nearly every drop. The offshore access from Sebastian Inlet is quick and the fishing is excellent.
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Captain Helena
May 2025
Amberjack
Red Snapper
Triggerfish
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