Captain Brandon McGraw’s Space Coast Fishing Charters in Merritt Island

Captain Brandon E. McGraw guides fly and light-tackle fishing across Florida's Space Coast. His service lists Mosquito Lagoon, the Indian River, Banana River, Port Canaveral and the St. Johns River, giving guests both saltwater and freshwater choices.

Contact and booking details

A Merritt Island upbringing

Brandon says his grandfather introduced him to Indian River fishing when he was five. He grew up on Merritt Island and received his first fly rod at fifteen. His biography also describes service as an Army medic and a career as an Orlando firefighter.

The operator identifies Brandon as a Hell's Bay Boatworks Pro Guide. That association does not by itself settle every specification of the boat used for your date. Speak with Brandon about the actual vessel and the type of water you want to fish.

A choice of fishing environments

Saltwater trips advertise redfish, seatrout, tarpon, snook, black drum and jacks. St. Johns River outings add freshwater possibilities such as bass and crappie. Decide which environment interests you before reserving, because the launch, equipment and fishing plan will differ.

The website describes choosing among several destinations rather than promising to visit them all during one day. Let Brandon know whether your priority is learning fly fishing, trying spinning tackle or pursuing a particular fish. He can then discuss a realistic plan for the selected date.

Four, six and eight hours

The published rate list gives four hours at $500, six at $600 and eight at $700. Rods, licenses and nonalcoholic beverages are listed as included. Confirm whether the quoted amount applies to your whole group and chosen fishing area.

A passenger allowance and detailed boat layout are not clearly supplied on the reviewed pages. Ask about guest capacity, seating, shade and access aboard before making payment. Children and nonfishing companions still need to be counted when the group is arranged.

Prepare for the selected trip

Find out whether bait, flies, lures and a cooler for personal food are included in the package. The brief inclusion list should not be expanded into an assumption that every supply is provided. Tell Brandon if you hope to use your own rod.

Suitable clothing and sun protection matter for a long day on an open boat. Ask what is appropriate for your trip's start time and expected conditions. Discuss the intended release or retained-catch plan as well, since the reviewed website does not state one policy for all listed environments.

Contact Brandon directly

Call 321-258-8193 or email McGrawBrandon@hotmail.com with your preferred dates and party size. Use his full name when contacting the business, because another distinct operator also uses Space Coast Fishing Charters wording.

Before reserving, request the exact launch, arrival time and final price, along with any deposit requirement. Have Brandon explain cancellation deadlines and how unsafe weather affects the booking. Those practical terms are not fully published in the reviewed material and are best confirmed as part of the reservation.

Details checked October 11, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.

Featured photo: Captain Brandon McGraw with his skiff and fishing photographs. Photo from Captain Brandon McGraw's Space Coast Fishing Charters.

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