Looking for the best Melbourne Fishing Charters or Melbourne Beach Fishing Charters? Captain Don runs top-rated inshore and nearshore trips across Sebastian Inlet, Vero Beach, and Melbourne — chasing Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Trout, and more.

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Melbourne Fishing Charters

East Coast Fishing Charters offers top-rated Melbourne fishing charters with inshore, nearshore, and lagoon trips targeting Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, and more. Leaving from Sebastian Inlet and Melbourne Beach, Captain Don brings years of local experience to every charter. For trip details and pricing, visit our Melbourne charter rates page.

Melbourne Beach Fishing Charters

Our Melbourne Beach fishing charters deliver incredible action along the coastline and Indian River Lagoon. Perfect for families, first-timers, or seasoned anglers looking to hook big game in one of Florida’s best fishing zones. Learn more about our Melbourne Beach inshore trips.

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Why Fish With Captain Don?

For over thirty years, Captain Don has spent his life fishing the waters of Melbourne and Melbourne Beach — two of Florida’s most productive inshore and nearshore fisheries. These are the waters he calls home, and he knows every grass flat, channel, creek mouth, and tarpon highway like a seasoned local guide.

Families, first-timers, and experienced anglers alike enjoy exciting days chasing Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and big Trout across the Indian River Lagoon and the Melbourne Beach coast. This area is famous for its trophy-class fish and year-round action.

Trips can also include nearby hotspots such as Sebastian Inlet and Vero Beach, giving you even more opportunities to target giant Snook, rolling Tarpon, and other Florida favorites when conditions are right.

Visiting Central Florida? Melbourne and Melbourne Beach are just a short drive from Orlando, Disney, and the Space Coast — making it the perfect fishing adventure for your vacation.