What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Cocoa Beach, Florida for the first time?

My trip happened when there was unseasonably cold weather and a string of storms the previous week that dropped the water temperatures. I would recommend that anglers not have unrealistic expectations that they will go out and catch dozens of big fish. If that happens consider yourself lucky. Focus on having a great time, learn from the guide and remember that sometimes the weather and fish don't cooperate, that's not the guide's fault.

I would recommend a short 2 hr trip like captain Joseph offers to get a feel for fishing the local lagoon and rivers area since there are plenty of quality fish within a short distance. Once you experience that then you will be better prepared for longer fishing periods and off shore fishing.

Definitely lose your fresh water habits! We had an awesome time catching some monters the entire morning.

It was helpful to hire a guide to show us spots where we’d have a better chance of catching fish. The guide’s local knowledge of the area was a game changer

It was just wonderful, we caught fish on the first cast, the captain is simply a professional in his field, we highly recommend

Do not hesitate, book with Rocket City if you want a good experience with someone willing to share their expertise and knowledge.

You can't go wrong with Alex. Especially if you are new to surf fishing he will provide all the equipment and knowledge you need to succeed! And he does it enthusiastically

Just make sure you enjoy the experience. Catching fish is great but the memories from the experience as a whole is key!

Use a guide. I do a lot of fishing back home but it’s a different demon. The spots were different and places I’d never consider. Plus good sight seeing opportunities with guides

Late February 2023 - had some warmer than typically weather. The warm waters brought out some great fish.

We are from Indiana. Fishing in Cocoa Beach was different. We are so used to filling a bite and yanking the line. That is not how you fish at Cocoa Beach.

I myself have a history of “ you should have been here yesterday” it’s the same every where, get your line wet!!!

If you can't book Fishing Devotion, then hire one of the other local guides. We met a couple of them when we were fishing with Fishing Devotion, and they are all great guys.

Water temperature didn’t allow other game fish, but very good for beginners to start fishing.

January, we were told, can be kind of hit and miss. It would be wise to be ready for the unknown.

Weather conditions are unpredictable so rely on your captain and keep in touch prior to the trip.

Tell your captain ahead of time what specific fish you would like to try to catch,