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Fishing in Brevard County, Florida
Seat: Titusville. FWC Northeast region.
- 87launches
- 10lakes
- 30piers
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Brevard County, Florida
Brevard County for anglers
Brevard County sits in FWC’s Northeast region; Titusville is the county seat. The Census Bureau puts Brevard County at 1,015 square miles of land and 542 of water. There are 87 open public launches across Brevard County: 28 on fresh water, 59 on tidal water.
Brevard County has 10 lakes with an FWC fishing page, the largest being Fellsmere Reservoir. Salt water in Brevard County brings 30 fishing piers, 42 beach accesses with fishing and 72 FWC reef sites.
87public launches
10FWC lakes
30fishing piers
72reef deployments
Map
Ramps, lakes and piers in Brevard County
FWC boat ramp inventory, pier finder and lake sites, checked October 2026.
Lakes
Lake pages for Brevard County
- Fellsmere Reservoir10,000 acres, 4 ramps, 590 TrophyCatch bass
- Farm 13/Stick Marsh6,500 acres, 2 ramps, 171 TrophyCatch bass
- Lake Poinsett1 ramp
- Lake Washington2 ramps
- Kenansville Lake2,500 acres, 1 ramp, 236 TrophyCatch bass
- Lake Winder0 ramps
- South Lake1,101 acres, 0 ramps
- Sawgrass Lake0 ramps
- Lake Hell 'n' Blazes0 ramps
- Fox Lake165 acres, 1 ramp
Launches
Where to launch in Brevard County
Inland launches in Brevard County (28)
- Babcock Boat Ramp on Canal 54Canal 54, 1 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Buck Lake Conservation Area – Small Boat Launch (Permit Required)Buck Lake, boat ramp
- Camp Holly Fishing & AirboatsSt. Johns River, 1 lane ramp, fee, 20 trailer spaces
- F. Burton Smith Regional Park Kayak AccessF. Burton Smith Regional Park South Lake, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Fay Lake Wilderness Park Non-motorized Boat RampFay Lake, paddle launch, free, 10 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area (St. Johns Stick Marsh) Airboat RampSt. Johns River – Stick Marsh, 1 lane ramp, free, 39 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area (St. Johns Stick Marsh) Motorboat RampSt. Johns River – Stick Marsh, 2 lane ramp, free, 39 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area – Headwaters Lake Kayak AccessHeadwaters Lake, paddle launch, free, composting toilet
- Fox Lake ParkFox Lake (Brevard County), 1 lane ramp, free, 8 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Hatbill Park Paved RampSt. Johns River, 2 lane ramp, free, 30 trailer spaces
- Hatbill Park Sand RampSt. Johns River, 2 lane ramp, free, 30 trailer spaces
- James G. Bourbeau ParkSt. Johns River, 2 lane ramp, free, 15 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Kenansville LakeKenansville Lake, 1 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces
- Kings Park Kayak AccessKings Park Pond, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Lake Florence Primitive Boat RampSt. Johns River – Lake Florence, 1 lane ramp, 8 trailer spaces
- Lake Poinsett Lodge and MarinaSt. Johns River – Lake Poinsett, 2 lane ramp, 25 trailer spaces
- Lake Washington Park Airboat RampSt. Johns River – Lake Washington, 1 lane ramp, free, 20 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Lake Washington Park Public Boat RampSt. Johns River – Lake Washington, 2 lane ramp, free, 20 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Leroy Wright Recreation AreaSt. Johns River, 1 lane ramp, free, 47 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Six (6) Mile Creek Public RampSt. Johns River – Six Mile Creek (Mims), 1 lane ramp, free, 50 trailer spaces
- Sweetwater Boat Ramp (Brevard Airboat Association)St. Johns River, 1 lane ramp, free, 5 trailer spaces
- T.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area – Boat Ramp at 16W (Permit Required)T.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area, 1 lane ramp, free, 3 trailer spaces
- T.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area – Primitive Ramp at Goodwin Lake (Permit Required)T.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area, 1 lane ramp, free, 2 trailer spaces
- T.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area – Unimproved Launch Area at Broadmoor 1RT.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area, boat ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces
- T.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area – Unimproved Launch Site at Broadmoor 5RT.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area, boat ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces
- Three Forks Marsh – Thomas O. Lawton Recreation Area Area Boat RampThree Forks Marsh, 3 lane ramp, free, 57 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Three Forks Marsh Conservation Area – Fellsmere Road Primitive Boat Launch (10 HP Max)Three Forks Marsh, 1 lane ramp, free, 24 trailer spaces
- Turkey Creek Sanctuary Canoe-Kayak LaunchTurkey Creek – Indian River Lagoon, paddle launch, free
Tidal ramps in Brevard County (59)
- Ais Trail Park Kayak LaunchTurkey Creek – Indian River Lagoon, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Alex J. Goode ParkTurkey Creek – Indian River Lagoon, 1 lane ramp, free, 9 trailer spaces
- Ballard Park Public Boat RampIndian River Lagoon – Eau Gallie River, 4 lane ramp, 32 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Banana River Park Kayak LaunchBanana River, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Brevard POW/MIA Park (Pineda Landing)Indian River Lagoon, 2 lane ramp, free, 36 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Canaveral National Seashore – Playalinda Beach – Eddy Creek Boat RampMosquito Lagoon, 1 lane ramp, fee, 8 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Castaways Point Park Kayak LaunchIndian River Lagoon, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Christensons Landing Public Boat RampIndian River Lagoon, 4 lane ramp, 50 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- City of Cocoa Beach Country Club Kayak LaunchBanana River, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Claude Edge Front Street Park Boat RampIndian River Lagoon, 4 lane ramp, free, 38 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Cocoa Beach Constitution Bicentennial ParkBanana River, 2 lane ramp, free, 30 trailer spaces
- Cove Park Kayak DockBanana River, paddle launch, free
- Eau Gallie CausewayIndian River Lagoon, 4 lane ramp, free, 20 trailer spaces, temporarily closed
- First Street Boat Ramp (Grant)Indian River Lagoon, 1 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces
- Fisherman's Landing Park Paddlecraft BeachIndian River Lagoon, paddle launch, free
- Griffis Landing – Intracoastal Waterway ParkIndian River Lagoon, 1 lane ramp, free, 11 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Horsecreek Non-Motorized LaunchHorse Creek – Indian River Lagoon, paddle launch, free
- John Jorgensen LandingIndian River Lagoon, 2 lane ramp, free, 20 trailer spaces, portable toilet, temporarily closed
- Kelly Park East – Boat RampBanana River, 4 lane ramp, free, 50 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Kelly Park East – Paddlecraft LaunchBanana River, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Kelly Park East – Sailboat RampBanana River, paddle launch, free, 20 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Kennedy PointIndian River Lagoon, 2 lane ramp, free, 42 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Kiwanis Island Park Boat RampSykes Creek, 2 lane ramp, free, 12 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Lee Wenner ParkIndian River Lagoon, 4 lane ramp, free, 34 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Long Point Park CampgroundIndian River Lagoon, 1 lane ramp, fee, 100 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Manatee Cove Park Canoe LaunchIndian River Lagoon, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Manatee Hammock Campground and Park Non-Motorized LaunchIndian River Lagoon, paddle launch, free, 2 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Melbourne Beach 6th Avenue Boat Ramp and River AccessIndian River Lagoon, 1 lane ramp, free, 2 trailer spaces
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – Bairs CoveMosquito Lagoon, 1 lane ramp, fee, 30 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – Beacon 42 Boat RampMosquito Lagoon, 1 lane ramp, fee, 24 trailer spaces
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – Bio Lab Boat RampMosquito Lagoon, 1 lane ramp, fee, 12 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – Dummit Cove Canoe Launch (Sendler Education Outpost)Indian River Lagoon, paddle launch, free, 3 trailer spaces
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – Haulover Canal Kayak Launch SiteIndian River Lagoon, paddle launch, free, 20 trailer spaces
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – Pattillo Creek Paddlecraft Access PointsPattillo Creek – Indian River Lagoon, paddle launch, free
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – Radar Tower Paddlecraft Access PointIndian River Lagoon, paddle launch, free
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – Scherry Canal Primitive LaunchMosquito Lagoon, paddle launch, free, 2 trailer spaces
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – WSEG Boat Ramp (Small Boats Only)Mosquito Lagoon, 1 lane ramp, fee, 5 trailer spaces
- Mims Non-Motorized Boat LaunchIndian River Lagoon, paddle launch, free, 2 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- NASA Kennedy Athletic, Recreational & Social (KARS) Park Kayal Launch Beach (PERMIT REQUIRED)Banana River, paddle launch, fee, 2 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Oars and Paddles ParkBanana River, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Parrish Park – Max Brewer Parkway – Boat RampIndian River Lagoon, 6 lane ramp, free, 45 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Parrish Park – Max Brewer Parkway – Paddlecraft Beach NorthIndian River Lagoon, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Pineda Causeway Primitive Ramp On Banana RiverBanana River, 1 lane ramp, free, 20 trailer spaces
- Pollack ParkTurkey Creek – Indian River Lagoon, 1 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Port Canaveral Recreational Boat Launching FacilityPort Canaveral – Atlantic Ocean, 5 lane ramp, free, flush toilet
- Port St. John Public Boat RampIndian River Lagoon, 2 lane ramp, free, 20 trailer spaces
- Riverview Park Paddlecraft LaunchIndian River Lagoon, paddle launch, free, 10 trailer spaces
- Rodney S. Ketchum Ports End ParkCanaveral Basin – Atlantic Ocean, 2 lane ramp, free, 28 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Scottsmoor LandingIndian River Lagoon, 1 lane ramp, free, 14 trailer spaces
- Sebastian Inlet State Park – Bayside Marina Boat RampIndian River Lagoon, 1 lane ramp, fee, 6 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Sebastian Inlet State Park – Bayside Marina Canoe LaunchIndian River Lagoon, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Shepard Lake Public Boat Ramp (No Parking)Banana River, 1 lane ramp, free
- Thomas G. Watts Neighborhood Park Kayak Access (300 ft portage)Sykes Creek, paddle launch, free
- Thousand Islands – Ramp Road Park – Boat RampBanana River, 2 lane ramp, free, 15 trailer spaces, flush toilet, temporarily closed
- Thousand Islands – Ramp Road Park – Kayak LaunchBanana River, paddle launch, free, flush toilet, temporarily closed
- Titusville Marina ParkIndian River Lagoon, 3 lane ramp, free, 48 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Titusville Sand Point Park – Hand Launch RampIndian River Lagoon, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Ulumay Wildlfe Sanctuary Kayak Access PojntsSykes Creek or Ulumay Marsh, paddle launch, free
- Wall Street Undeveloped Access (Small Boats – Use at Own Risk)Newfound Harbor – Sykes Creek, 1 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces
FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, open and temporarily closed launches only.
Coast
Saltwater fishing in Brevard County
Fishing piers in Brevard County
- A.J. Goode ParkTurkey Creek
- Ais Trail ParkTurkey Creek
- Canaveral National Seashore – Eddy CreekMosquito Lagoon
- Claude Edge Front Street ParkIndian River
- Cocoa Beach PierAtlantic Ocean
- Cove ParkBanana River
- Fisherman's Landing ParkIndian River Lagoon
- Intracoastal Waterway Park – NorthIndian River
- Intracoastal Waterway Park – SouthIndian River
- Jetty ParkCanaveral Barge Canal/Atlantic Ocean
- Kelly Park – WestBanana River
- Kiwanis Island ParkSykes Creek
- Lee Wenner ParkIndian River
- Long Point Park CampgroundIndian River
- Manatee HammockIndian River
- Melbourne Beach PierIndian River
- Parrish Park-TitusvilleIndian River
- Patrick AFB – River's Edge HousingIndian River Lagoon
- Patrick Air Force Base – Chevron ParkIndian River Lagoon
- Pineapple Park River FrontIndian River
- Riverside Park, IndialanticIndian River
- Robert P. Murkshe ParkBanana River
- Rotary Park at SuntreeIndian River
- Rotary Riverfront ParkIndian River
- Sebastian Inlet State Park – James Pruitt Bridge, NorthSebastian Inlet
- Shoreside ParkIndian River Lagoon
- Space View ParkIndian River
- Stearns Point ParkPalm Bay
- Titusville Veteran's Memorial Fishing PierIndian River
- Ulumay Park Wildlife SanctuarySykes Creek
Bays and sounds in Brevard County
- Indian River (Indian River Lagoon)Indian River Lagoon system
- Banana RiverIndian River Lagoon system
- Mosquito LagoonIndian River Lagoon system
Brevard County inlets
- Port Canaveralinlet
- Sebastian Inletinlet
- Sebastian Inlet State Park – North Jettyjetty
- Sebastian Inlet State Park – South Jettyjetty
- North Jettyjetty
- North Jettyjetty
Reef sites off Brevard County
FWC lists 72 reef deployments for Brevard County, from 54 to 170 feet deep.
Brevard County inshore limits, FWC Indian River Lagoon region
| Species | Bag | Size | Season | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red drum | catch and release | none | Catch-and-release only | Indian River Lagoon Region |
| Snook | 1 a day | 28-32 in. TL | Closed December 15 – January 31, and June 1 – August 31 | Indian River Lagoon Region |
| Spotted seatrout | 2 a day | 15-19 in. TL | Open Jan. 1 – Oct. 31 | Indian River Lagoon Region |
| Flounder | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | Closed annually Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 | Statewide |
| Sheepshead | 8 a day | 12 in minimum | Open year-round | Statewide |
| Black drum | 5 a day | 14-24 in. with one fish over 24 in. | Open year-round | Statewide |
FWC pier finder, artificial reef layer and saltwater regulations, checked October 2026.
Rivers
Moving water in Brevard County
- St. Johns River13 launches in Brevard County
- Turkey Creek4 launches in Brevard County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Haulover Canal Near Mims,fl | 1,140 cfs, 1.98 ft gage height | Nov 9 11:45 pm |
| St. Johns River Near Cocoa, Fl | 6,510 cfs, 17.00 ft gage height | Nov 10 12:15 am |
| St. Johns River Near Melbourne, Fl | 7,220 cfs, 8.31 ft gage height | Nov 9 11:30 pm |
| Turkey Creek At Palm Bay, Fl | 1,780 cfs, 8.38 ft gage height | Nov 7 10:30 pm |
| Fellsmere Canal Near Micco, Fl | 322 cfs, 3.35 ft gage height | Nov 9 11:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 10, 2026 12:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Stocking and records
Stocked waters and records in Brevard County
Hatchery releases in Brevard County
| Water | Fish | Species |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake | 110 | 2021 YC Triploid Grass Carp |
| Bass Pro Shop @ Palm Bay | 2 | 2021 YC Channel Catfish Sub Adults |
FWC Completed Stockings reports 2021-22 to 2023-24 and FWC freshwater state records.
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Supplies and guides, Brevard County
Shops and marinas in Brevard County
- Angler's Custom Rodsbait and tackle, Rockledge
- Blackdogbait and tackle, Melbourne Beach
- Bucktail Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Grant
- Captain Roy's Bait and Tacklebait and tackle, Cocoa
- Cast Away Adventuresbait and tackle, Merritt Island
- Chum It Up Live Bait And Tacklebait and tackle, Cape Canaveral
- Cocoa Beach Fishing Centerbait and tackle, Cape Canaveral
- Daniels Bait and Tacklebait and tackle, Mims
- Doc's Bait Housebait and tackle, Merritt Island
- Elite Anglars Servicebait and tackle, Palm Bay
- Flounder Creek Outfittersbait and tackle, Titusville
- Handler Fishing Supply, 677 Dave Nisbet Dr Ste 117bait and tackle, Cape Canaveral
- Handler Fishing Supply, 270 Borman Drbait and tackle, merritt island
- Harry Goode's Outdoor Shopbait and tackle, Melbourne
- Inlet Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Melbourne Beach
- Last Chance Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Merritt Island
- Longpoint Bait & Tackle Incbait and tackle, Melbourne Beach
- Man Overboardbait and tackle, Indian Harbour Beach
- Renzetti Incbait and tackle, Titusville
- Riggs Outpostbait and tackle, Melbourne
- Salty Bones Hardcore Fishingbait and tackle, Cocoa
- Shut Up & Fishbait and tackle, Cocoa Beach
- Space Coast Luresbait and tackle, Titusville
- Strike Zone Fishing Melbbait and tackle, Melbourne
- Surf and Ski Watersportsbait and tackle, Merritt Island
- The Last Stop Bakeshopbait and tackle, Mims
- Titusville Bait Shack Incbait and tackle, Titusville
- Titusville Yellow Bait Boxbait and tackle, Titusville
- WJS Outdoorsbait and tackle, Merritt Island
- Walker Bait and Tacklebait and tackle, Titusville
Hire a guide in Brevard County
- Fin & Fly Fishing Chartersfly, Cocoa Beach, (321) 652-5903
- 2 Lagoon Chartersinshore, Titusville, (407) 257-4395
- 3 Captains Incinshore, Satellite Beach, (321) 775-3145
- Anglers Envyinshore, Port Canaveral, (321) 333-5700
- Aqua Time Pro Kayak Fishing Guidesinshore, Melbourne, (321) 213-2065
- Big Red Guide Service – Mosquito Lagooninshore, Cocoa, (321) 720-4410
- Black Sheep Charters Incinshore, Cape Canaveral, (321) 783-1195
- CPR Fishing Charters Incinshore, Titusville, (321) 624-9789
- Capt Bruce Alcockinshore, Melbourne, (321) 676-1948
- Capt. Micah Tolliver Orlando Fishing Chartersinshore, Titusville, (321) 243-4525
- Captain Alex Hugheyinshore, Rockledge, (321) 795-8566
- Captain Frank Catinoinshore, Satellite Beach, (321) 223-7700
- Captain Mike Peppe Guide Serviceinshore, Melbourne, (772) 581-0062
- Cast Away Adventuresinshore, Cocoa Beach, (321) 431-7850
- Checkmate Fishing Port Canaveral Charterinshore, Port Canaveral, (321) 323-6142
- Deep Water Charterinshore, Cape Canaveral, (321) 507-2245
- Dirty Dolly Fishing Chartersinshore, Cape Canaveral, (321) 848-2158
- Fin Factor Chartersinshore, Malabar, (321) 405-4551
- Finfreak Off Shore Chartersinshore, Cape Canaveral, (321) 631-3474
- Fired Up Fishing Chartersinshore, cape canaveral, (407) 222-3573
Nearby
In the area of Brevard County
Places in Brevard County
- Palm Baypop. 119,760
- Melbournepop. 84,678
- Titusvillepop. 48,789
- Merritt Islandpop. 34,518
- Cocoa Beachpop. 11,354
- Cape Canaveralpop. 9,972
Counties near Brevard County
- Osceola County31 miles southwest
- Seminole County38 miles northwest
- Orange County41 miles west
- Indian River County42 miles south
Gallery
Photos of the water around Brevard County
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Answers
What anglers ask about Brevard County
Are there boat ramps in Brevard County?
FWC lists 87 open launches: 28 fresh, 59 salt.
What is the main fishing lake in Brevard County?
Fellsmere Reservoir, 10,000 acres.
Does Brevard County have a coast?
30 piers, 59 salt launches and 72 reef sites.
Which FWC region covers Brevard County?
The Northeast region for fresh water, and the Indian River Lagoon region for redfish, snook and trout.
Where do I get live bait in Brevard County?
71 shops and marinas are listed, including Academy Sports + Outdoors West Melbourne, Bass Pro Shops Palm Bay and DICK'S Sporting Goods Melbourne.
Are there charters in Brevard County?
50 guides are based in Brevard County.
Where does FWC stock in Brevard County?
Stocking reports list 2 sites.
Where is the Brevard County seat?
It is Titusville.
Do I need a license to fish in Brevard County?
Anglers 16 and up need a freshwater or saltwater license, matched to the water.
Go fishing in Brevard County
Each launch, pier and lake has its own page with the details.