About Your Trip

Flats

Inshore

River

The Indian River (originally name the "Rio de Ais") is a 156 mile long brackish waterway with an average depth of 4ft and widths varying from 0.5 to 5 miles. Heavily lined with mangrove forests, sandy islands and hidden oyster beds makes it one of the most unique fishing experiences out there.

Our favorite species to target are Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Trout and Snapper. With a river that holds 685 different species of fish, every ... Read More

About Your Guide

Independent Guide

Quiet

Laid-back

Instructional

Expert Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

Vero Beach Native.
Whether its fishing her "secret spots" or driving up and down the coast searching for the best place to surf she's always passionate about the sustainability and preservation of the waters she grew up in and around.
Captian Riley grew up on this water, and has spent the past 27 years exploring every flat, mangrove line and back country skinny water area in search of new spots to fish in this ever-changing and ever-moving waterway. With a passion for conservation and a ... Read More

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

120lb Tarpon on fly and a "giant" goliath grouper (size unknown) while fishing for mangroves for lunch.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Blackened Mangrove Snapper Tacos with mango strawberry salsa

What’s your favorite band?

Depends on day. From bluegrass to black metal. Lately......Built to Spill and Bad Religion

What’s your favorite movie?

Clerks

What’s your favorite sports team?

That one

What’s your drink of choice?

Smoked old fashioned with rosemary simple or whatever is warm and skunked in the bottom of yesterdays cooler.

What was your last halloween costume?

Bill Dance

What do you want for Christmas this year?

A new casting platform and push pole. Ohhhhhh.....and for the grass flats to come back.

How did you get started guiding?

Parents told me to get a job. I don't think they had river rat in mind for my career path.

What makes you different from other guides?

I've been fly fishing these waters for 23 years and I'm the only female guide in the area. I also don't mind getting out to push the boat if we get to skinny.

Start Location

3301-3321 Bridge Plaza Drive, Vero Beach, FL, USA (this guide can be flexible with their start location) | Bodies of water fished: Indian River Lagoon

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Bullred by Redfish Boats
Year Built: 2005
Boat Length: 17
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha V-Max SHO
Total Horsepower: 90
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: 30 gal Livewell Remote Trolling Motor Poling platform Casting Platform Cooler Bluetooth Stereo Power Pole

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Species

Black Drum, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Snook, Speckled Trout, Tarpon

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Cut Bait Fishing, Fly Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing, Sight Casting, Topwater Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 2 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	6 Hours	4 Hours
2 People	$880.00	$605.00	$495.00
1 Person	$880.00	$605.00	$495.00

First Time Booking with Us?

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

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