Daytona and Space Coast fishing report for the week of October 15, 2026. The mullet run is the story along this stretch of the coast, and the predators lining up behind it make for some of the best fishing of the year.
What’s Hitting
Bull reds are showing at Ponce Inlet and along the beach, and snook are feeding on mullet around the inlets and the bridge pilings. Pompano and whiting are in the surf, and Spanish mackerel and bluefish are mixed in with the bait pods. In the lagoons, redfish are tailing in the shallows of Mosquito Lagoon, and trout are holding on the grass in the Banana River.
Looking ahead, the mullet run should remain active for the next couple of weeks, and the bull reds will follow the bait down the beach. The lagoons should hold redfish and trout well into the fall as the water cools.
Where to Find Them
Fish the Ponce Inlet jetties and the nearshore beach on the outgoing tide for bull reds and snook. In Mosquito Lagoon, work the shallow flats at first light, and in the Banana River, drift the grass edges for trout. Along the surf, look for diving birds and shifting bait pods.
Tides & Conditions
Tides are moderating as the moon builds toward first quarter, making the inlet easier to fish. The outgoing tide at the inlets is the best window, and early morning calm mornings give good sight-casting conditions in the lagoons. Check a current tide chart before heading out.
Tackle & Tactics
Cut mullet and live finger mullet on a heavy circle hook will tempt the bull reds, while a pompano jig or sand flea rig works for the surf. In the lagoons, a weedless gold spoon or soft plastic over the flats is hard to beat. Spinning rods in the 7- to 9-foot range handle most of it.
On the beach, stay mobile and work from one rip or trough to the next until you find bait. In the lagoons, a quiet approach with a trolling motor on low pays off, and polarized glasses help you spot tailing fish and cruising snook. Carry a long-handled net for bigger fish.
Local Intel This Week
Public access includes Spruce Creek Park in Port Orange, the Haulover Canal area for Mosquito Lagoon, Parrish Park in Titusville, and Sebastian Inlet State Park to the south. Fish are concentrating at the inlets, the canal and the grass edges. Check current FWC regulations and seasons before keeping any fish, as redfish and snook rules are specific.
This Week’s Tip
Watch the birds and the nervous bait. When mullet start spraying, the predators are right underneath, so cast just beyond the commotion and work the lure through the edge.
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