Cocoa Beach Fishing Charters

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When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Cocoa Beach

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3 charters in Cocoa Beach

Fishing trips in Cocoa Beach by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

2 charters list half-day trips and 2 list full-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in Cocoa Beach

2 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

Planning a trip to Cocoa Beach

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like, and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

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NOAA tide predictions for Cocoa Beach.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to October
  • Fewest rainy days: April and February
  • Coolest water: January, around 69°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • MLBMelbourne Orlando International 16 miles away
  • MCOOrlando International 42 miles away

Local public airports

  • COIMerritt Island 4 miles away
  • TIXSpace Coast Regional 17 miles away
  • X21Arthur Dunn Air Park 24 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Cocoa Beach.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:48 PM6:13 PM7:31 PM7:48 PM8:06 PM8:21 PM8:22 PM8:01 PM7:27 PM6:53 PM5:29 PM5:28 PM
Water69°71°75°79°83°85°87°86°87°83°77°72°
Air (high)72°75°78°82°86°89°91°91°89°84°78°74°
Rainy days5444610101110744

Water temperature: NOAA Trident Pier, Port Canaveral station (6 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, MELBOURNE WFO. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Cocoa Beach. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Cocoa Beach, 15th of each month. Airports: FAA airport registry for public-use airports and their locations, FAA CY2024 passenger boardings for which have airline service, town centre from the Census 2024 gazetteer, Cocoa Beach city.

Questions about fishing charters in Cocoa Beach

How many fishing charters are in Cocoa Beach?

This page lists 3 fishing charters in Cocoa Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

When is the water warmest near Cocoa Beach?

May through October, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–87°F. It's coolest in January, around 69°F.

How do I book a charter in Cocoa Beach?

Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.

What should I ask the captain?

Ask what the trip includes, how long it lasts, how many people can come, what you're likely to catch that time of year, and the cancellation policy if the weather turns.

What airports are closest to Cocoa Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are Melbourne Orlando International (MLB), 16 miles away and Orlando International (MCO), 42 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Merritt Island (COI), 4 miles away, Space Coast Regional (TIX), 17 miles away and Arthur Dunn Air Park (X21), 24 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Cocoa Beach?

2 charters in Cocoa Beach mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about children's life jackets, trip length and whether there's a restroom on board.

What you can keep out of Cocoa Beach in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Depends on the dates or the boat

  • GrouperAtlantic: gag: closed · Atlantic: red and black: open

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

What these charters fish for

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Tarpon2Snook2Redfish2Speckled Trout2Largemouth Bass1Grouper1Mahi-Mahi1Wahoo1King Mackerel1Blackfin Tuna1

Charters near Cocoa Beach

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