December 1, 2025

Cocoa Beach Fishing Report December 2025

December fishing on the Space Coast has produced steady action inshore, nearshore, and offshore. Cooler temperatures and bait movement continue to drive winter patterns in this Cocoa Beach fishing report December.

👉 Charter Pricing

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Cocoa Beach Inshore Fishing – Redfish & Trout

Inshore fishing has been consistent across shallow grass flats and oyster bars. Redfish and trout have been feeding well as the sun warms the water.

What’s been working:

• Cut bait presentations for redfish

• 1/8 oz jig heads with Gulp paddle tails

• Slow roll retrieves around potholes and grass edges

Common catches:

• Redfish

• Sea Trout

This style of Cocoa Beach inshore fishing rewards patience and light tackle.

👉 Inshore Charters

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Cocoa Beach Nearshore Fishing – Sharks & Bull Reds

Nearshore winter trips have been busy. Shark charters are producing steady action, and bull redfish are mixing into the bite around bait pods.

Species we’ve been catching:

• Atlantic Sharpnose Sharks

• Spinner Sharks

• Blacktip Sharks

• Blacknose Sharks

• Bull Redfish

The combination of sharks and bull reds makes Cocoa Beach nearshore fishing a great option for anglers seeking consistent action.

👉 Nearshore Charters

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Half-Day Deep Sea – Kingfish, Snapper & Cobia

Half-day offshore charters continue to provide a variety of fish. Winter structure has concentrated predators.

Typical half-day catches:

• Kingfish

• Lane Snapper

• Sharks

• Cobia (occasionally)

• Red Snapper (catch-and-release)

We occasionally encounter sailfish, though not in big numbers. Overall, Cocoa Beach offshore fishing on half-day trips has been reliable without long travel times.

👉 Half-Day Deep Sea Charters
Regulations: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/

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Full-Day Deep Sea – Amberjack, Almaco & Mahi

Full-day offshore trips expand our range to deeper ledges and reefs. These charters add a few winter species not often seen on shorter outings.

Full-day offshore species:

• Amberjack

• Almaco Jack

• Mahi-Mahi (weather dependent)

• Grouper species (seasonal)

Regulation Notes

• Gag grouper remains closed and must be released.

• Other grouper species may be harvested depending on size and season.

This style of Space Coast offshore fishing can deliver trophy-class fish when conditions line up.

👉 Full-Day Offshore Charters
Florida rules: https://myfwc.com/

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December Recap – Space Coast Winter Fishing

This Cocoa Beach fishing report December shows a strong winter bite. Inshore anglers found dependable redfish and trout, nearshore shark trips produced multiple species and bull reds, and offshore charters delivered kingfish, snapper, cobia, amberjack, and occasional mahi.

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