Snook

Melbourne Beach offers diverse snook fishing opportunities, from the surf to the backwaters of the Indian River Lagoon. What makes this area unique is the mix of natural and artificial structures that snook love to inhabit. The best time to target snook here is during the warmer months, particularly spring and fall, when they are actively feeding and migrating. During the summer, they can also be found spawning near inlets. A great local access point is the Sebastian Inlet State Park, offering both surf and inlet fishing. Live shrimp or small baitfish are always a good bet, but artificial lures like soft plastics and topwater plugs can also be highly effective. Snook in the Melbourne Beach area are known to be wary, so stealth and accurate casts are key. Pay attention to the tides and fish around structure, such as docks, mangroves, and bridges, for the best results.