March is one of the most consistent months of the year for sight fishing on Mosquito Lagoon, and it’s when the system really begins to transition out of winter into a stable spring pattern. As water temperatures climb into the upper 60s and low 70s, fish spread across the shallow flats, and the clear water conditions typical of late winter often carry over into early spring. For anglers looking to target tailing redfish, schools of black drum, and oversized seatrout in skinny water, March 2026 is shaping up to offer prime opportunities for both fly and artificial light-tackle fishing in Mosquito Lagoon .
Tailing redfish are the headline attraction this month. On calm mornings large schools of redfish push onto ankle-to-knee-deep flats to feed on shrimp and crabs. In clear water, it’s common to spot copper backs glowing beneath the surface or see multiple tails waving as fish root in the grass. These are true sight-fishing scenarios where boat positioning, stealth, and precise casts make the difference. You see the fish and if you can make the cast the hookups will follow.
For fly anglers, a 5 or 7-weight outfit with a floating line is ideal for these conditions, consistent with standard redfish setups in the lagoon . Small to medium crab patterns in tan or olive, shrimp flies with bead chain or light dumbbell eyes, and sparsely tied baitfish imitations all produce. The key is accuracy—placing the fly several feet ahead of a moving fish or just into a tailing group. Slow, deliberate strips that keep the fly near bottom without spooking the school are critical in ultra-clear water.
Spin anglers throwing artificial lures can expect similar success by matching the hatch. Soft plastic DOA shrimp, small paddle tails on light jigheads, and subtle gold spoons all work well in March in Mosquito Lagoon. The retrieve should stay slow and controlled. In clear, shallow water, aggressive retrieves often push fish off the flat. Long casts beyond the school and working the lure back into their path maintains stealth and increases hookup percentages.
Black drum also school heavily this time of year. Large pods of drum often travel in slightly deeper depressions adjacent to redfish flats. Their dark backs are easy to spot against white sand holes, and they frequently tip down to feed just like redfish. Fly anglers should scale down with smaller shrimp or crab patterns presented directly in front of a feeding fish. Spin anglers can score by pitching soft plastic shrimp or small jigs right into the school and letting them settle naturally.
Fishing in Mosquito Lagoon for seatrout round out the March trifecta. While gator trout may not always tail like redfish, they frequently lie in shallow potholes and along grassy edges in clear water. On warming afternoons, oversized trout slide onto flats to ambush bait. Slow-worked soft plastics, suspending twitch baits, and lightly weighted baitfish flies draw strikes from these larger fish. Early morning topwater plugs can also be effective when conditions are calm and bait is active.
Weather plays a role in daily patterns. Cold fronts still pass through in March, but the recovery window shortens as spring advances. Two to three days of stable weather following a front typically produce the best sight-fishing conditions. Clear skies, light winds under 10 mph, and mid-morning sun angles provide ideal visibility for spotting fish before they detect the boat.
Overall, March 2026 should offer exceptional sight-fishing for tailing redfish, cooperative schools of black drum, and quality seatrout in Mosquito Lagoon. For anglers committed to artificial lures—whether fly or spin—this is one of the most rewarding months to experience clear, shallow water flats fishing at its best.
To book a saltwater sight fishing charter in Mosquito Lagoon you can contact Capt. Chris Myers at 321-229-2848