Thu Mar 11, 2010  

Banana River
Fishing Guide Service

Florida's Premier Redfish Territory and Inshore Charter Fishing

Banana River Fishing Guide ServiceChicago chiropractor Nowell Abood, his son Anthony and friend Sam had a day on the water with a Banana River Fishing Guide Service with Captain Richard Bradley looking for redfish with light tackle.

As we started the day Nowell explained to their fishing guide, "Sam won't touch a fish, he's a chicken when it comes to fish slim! Can you help him overcome this fear?" Well, by the end of the day Capt. Richard had not persuaded Sam to even put a finger on a fish, but Sam did manage to pull in a three foot redfish, some small Banana River snook, and another redfish on the end of a fishing line. "Those slimy little finger mullet and pilchards in the cast net, no way! ick!"


"Nowell Abood is a heck of a gentlemen and brought some great kids. As a fishing guide, I have to commend Nowell for raising a great son with a heart and mind to listen and learn. Thank you Nowell for a most enjoyable day on the water with your family."

-Capt Richard Bradley
Lagoooner Fishing Charters


Need a professional Banana River Fishing Guide Service when visiting Central Florida? Call (321) 868-4953 and Ask for Captain Richard or his fishing mate Captain Gina. They'll be more than glad to talk to you in length about setting up a guide trip for redfish and other saltwater game fish species while you're visiting the area.

There's not a better way to spend a day than on the Banana River Lagoon chasing after elusive redfish. Some days the reds are schooling up and easy to find, but often you'll have to do some work and apply tactics for each situation and conditions as needed to hookup with redfish in the Banana River.

Sightfishing is by far the most rewarding way to catch redfish on the Banana River. Having your guide push you along the shallow water grassflats looking for tailing or moving redfish is as exciting as it gets when the wind conditions allow you to. But often you'll have to resort to either plugging away in areas your guide has confidence in or live baiting to produce even more if the bait is available.

Banana River redfish are some of the biggest inshore redfish in the world. In the north part of the Banana River is a restricted area where access is by canoe or kayak as there is no motorized vessels allowed. Further north is the fully restricted waterways near Kennedy Space Center which is a breeding ground for redfish where they can spawn and feed without any human activity whatsoever. These areas are one of the reasons why the Banana River has so many redfish.

"Our guide took us in some backwater for snook and tarpon. He hooked us up with a snook and showed us alligators and manatees, we'll be back for more fishing fun in the summer."

-The fishing boys from Chicago
Nowell, Sam & Anthony

What Is A Fishing Guide Service?

Standard charter fishing typically involves loading up to six passengers on a boat and taking them out in the ocean to drink beers and wait for a bite. Guiding anglers in light-tackle fishing is about small personal service for up-to three anglers where each angler is offered opportunities to share in the experience on a more intimate level.

The Banana River Lagoon offers a great opportunity for anglers to hone their skills under the watchful eye of an experienced, seasoned fishing guide with a lifetime of knowledge to offer. Fishing guides offer the one-on-one service needed to get anglers to the next level in their fishing skills and endeavors.

Captain GinaI was raised on a canal front home open to the Banana River Lagoon on Merritt Island, Florida and I have to say, it was a great experience having access to one of our Nation's pristine waterways in your backyard.

Owning and running a fishing guide service is a natural progression for me and my family and the Banana River Lagoon is a perfect setting as my workplace and office. Each season rewards anglers different opportunities to explore whether it's wintertime sea trout, spring snook or the ever present redfish on the lagoon. Directly adjacent to the lagoon is Port Canaveral and access to the Atlantic Ocean where anglers get to try their luck at summer and calm weather species like tarpon, cobia and king mackerel.

Take the opportunity to click thru our website and look at our Banana River Guides and the services they provide.

Captain Richard
Florida Fishing Guide / Lagooner Fishing Guide Service

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Where is the
Banana River Lagoon

The Banana River Lagoon is a shallow saltwater lagoon adjacent to and between Cocoa Beach and Merritt Island, Florida. The barrier and spoil island on the Banana River Lagoon make an awesome fishery and angling opportunities for anglers to catch redfish, spotted sea trout, snook and tarpon. Call Captain Gina today and ask her about information and a fishing trip on the beautiful Banana River Lagoon.

Where to meet my Fishing Guide on
The Banana River Lagoon

The easiest access for launching boats and demarcation on the Banana River Lagoon is at Brevard County's Kelly Park located directly off of SR 528 approximately 35 minutes from the Orlando International Airport (MCO). Go to our maps page and get detailed directions to the nearest boat launches on the Banana River Lagoon.

Banana River Boat Ramp
Kelly Park
2550 North Banana River Drive
Merritt Island, FL 32952

Florida Redfish Regulations

Not less than 18" or more than 27" and only 1 fish per harvester per day.

Red Drum Links & Information

Redfish Information Links


Florida Redfish Record
51 lbs., 8 ozs.