Sebastian is a quiet town located on the Indian River directly across from Sebastian Inlet. If fishing is your passion, this is the place to go.
Flats fishing for species such as Redfish, Snook, and Seatrout is fantastic. If you like to anchor up and relax, fishing near or in the Sebastian inlet is great as well.
Species such as Flounder,Snapper,Redfish, and Jack Crevalle are all available here. If you are bringing your own gear, your basic Largemouth Bass set up will do for most fishing.
The area also has some nice restaurants and a relaxing atmosphere that many people don't know exists in Florida.
There are antique outlets and the Mel Fisher Museum. Indian Rive
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Flats fishing for species such as Redfish, Snook, and Seatrout is fantastic. If you like to anchor up and relax, fishing near or in the Sebastian inlet is great as well.
Species such as Flounder,Snapper,Redfish, and Jack Crevalle are all available here. If you are bringing your own gear, your basic Largemouth Bass set up will do for most fishing.
The area also has some nice restaurants and a relaxing atmosphere that many people don't know exists in Florida.
There are antique outlets and the Mel Fisher Museum. Indian River boat tours and charter fishing is available for flats or offshore fishing.
The Oyster Bay resort is directly across the road from Captain Hirams Resort Marina, which has charters for hire, watercraft rentals, a restaurant, and the Sand Bar. There is live music almost every night.
Other delicious restaurants are the Red Garlic Bistro, featuring Thai food, and The Hurricane Harbor, with a wonderful ambiance.
For shoppers, downtown Vero Beach is only 15 minutes away with loads of boutiques and souvenir shopping.
Quick Tips:
A kayak or canoe is well suited to fishing for the flats species, as you are fishing very shallow. You can also wade fish from shore or fish from one of the many public fishing piers.
Fishing licenses are necessary if fishing on you own or a rental boat, and are available at tackle shops (located nearby) or Walmart. Only very basic equipment is needed such as hooks and popping corks, used with live bait like shrimp, which is also available at nearby tackle shops.
Make sure to get a copy of rules and regulations as there are some closed seasons and slot sizes for certain species. Most of these species are delicous to eat, especially Snapper, Flounder, and Snook. If in doubt, hire a guide for a day and he or she will help to teach you what you need to do to catch these great species.
If it's budget family time, there is a great new Publix just down the road with an outstanding wine selection and a Walmart Superstore two blocks away.
Best Way To Get Around:
You will need a vehicle as this area is not a highly developed tourist area. Boats to go offshore are not available for rent and that is probably a good thing.
There are lots of public launch site for your own boat, plus parking at no charge. Parking of our boat was accomodated by The Key West Inn at no charge, which is not guaranteed, so call ahead.
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