Shallow water sight-casting on the most diverse estuary in North America.

John's backyard and home waters of the Mosquito Lagoon host some of the most exciting game fish to be caught on light tackle and fly fishing gear in the world.

This space in Florida, so different and so unexpected, has been preserved through the teamwork of 3 federal agencies. NASA, Canaveral National Seashore and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge are caretakers of this special area.

Aside from it's spectacular fishery this sanctuary is known as one of America's premiere wildlife watching destinations. The refuge's marshes, hardwood hammocks, pine flatwoods, scrub and coastal dunes provide habitat for more than 500 species of wildlife, including 21 endangered and threatened species. Manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, otter, alligators, bobcat and dozens of species of beautiful wading birds and waterfowl make there home at the refuge.

40 minutes East of Orlando or South from Daytona/New Smyrna Beach.

Places to Stay

Mosquito Lagoon Fish Camp @ www.mosquitolagoonfishcamp.com

Holiday Inn New Smyrna Beach @ 386-426-0020

Aloha Motel New Smyrna Beach @ 386-428-3386

Bed and breakfast accommodations are also located throughout the area and can be arranged.

Fly Shops

"Orlando Outfitters" @ 407-896-8220

The "Fly Fisherman" full service fly shop @ 321-267-0348 (Titusville) and in Orlando @ 407-898-1989.

Rates

2 anglers max (all ages, all levels, all inclusive)

Full day (8hrs) @ $400.00

3/4 day (6hrs) @ $ 350.00

1/2 day (4hrs) @ $300.00

Blast and Cast (seasonal) @ $500.00

$100.00 deposit (refundable upon cancellation 2 weeks prior to fishing date) will secure the day(s)

Short notice trips accepted if available

All tackle/flies and licenses are provided

Lunch can be provided on full days

Dockside (restaurant) lunch can be arranged while fishing on the Mosquito Lagoon

Backcountry canoe trips: photo/fly fishing/camping

This is not a run and gun fish bumping circus. Unfortunately, a tactic used by many area anglers and guides and sorely looked upon by the care-takers of the refuge system not to mention other anglers.

We use a quiet push-pole approach over productive flats in search of unsuspecting game fish. Proven effective with zero impact on the resource.

Contact

Capt. John Turcot @ 321-267-9818/321-544-2497 (cell) or email @ backcountryonfly@aol.com