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Heath Malone

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
For Captain Heath, fishing has never been just a hobby—it has been a lifelong passion. He has spent years fishing waters across the country, pursuing a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater species and constantly learning new techniques along the way. From inland lakes and rivers to the open waters of Lake Michigan and Florida’s Atlantic Coast, every experience has helped shape him into the captain and fisherman he is today.

Heath spent several years professionally guiding anglers on Lake Michigan and smaller inland lakes throughout the Midwest. During that time, he gained valuable experience not only locating and catching fish, but also working with anglers of all ages and experience levels. Whether helping someone catch their first fish or putting an experienced angler on a trophy, Heath discovered that one of the best parts of fishing was sharing the experience with others.

Despite fishing in many different places, Florida’s East Coast was the one destination that continued to draw him back. For years, Heath hauled his boat back and forth from Northern Indiana to Florida, spending as much time...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Heath Malone

Heath Malone

Independent Guide
For Captain Heath, fishing has never been just a hobby—it has been a lifelong passion. He has spent years fishing waters across the country, pursuing a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater species and constantly learning new techniques along the way. From inland lakes and rivers to the open waters of Lake Michigan and Florida’s Atlantic Coast, every experience has helped shape him into the captain and fisherman he is today.

Heath spent several years professionally guiding anglers on Lake Michigan and smaller inland lakes throughout the Midwest. During that time, he gained valuable experience not only locating and catching fish, but also working with anglers of all ages and experience levels. Whether helping someone catch their first fish or putting an experienced angler on a trophy, Heath discovered that one of the best parts of fishing was sharing the experience with others.

Despite fishing in many different places, Florida’s East Coast was the one destination that continued to draw him back. For years, Heath hauled his boat back and forth from Northern Indiana to Florida, spending as much time
as possible exploring the waters around New Smyrna Beach, Ponce Inlet, and the Indian River. After years of making the trip south, he finally decided it was time to stop visiting and make New Smyrna Beach his permanent home.

Today, Captain Heath brings his years of fishing and guiding experience where he shares his passion for the water with locals and visitors alike. He enjoys targeting everything from hard-fighting redfish and other inshore species to exploring the nearshore waters off Florida’s Atlantic Coast.

More than anything, Heath believes a great fishing trip is about more than simply putting fish in the boat. It is about enjoying the water, learning something new, sharing a few laughs, and creating memories with friends and family. Whether you are an experienced angler looking for your next big catch or stepping onto a fishing boat for the first time, Captain Heath works to make every trip comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable.

Hunting and fishing have been lifelong passions for Heath, and he has no plans of slowing down. Now that he calls New Smyrna Beach home, he looks forward to continuing to explore Florida’s incredible waters and sharing those experiences with everyone who steps aboard.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Blue Catfish
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Dove Poppers
What’s your favorite band?
Tracy Lawrence
What’s your favorite movie?
Top Gun

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Blue Catfish
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Dove Poppers
What’s your favorite band?
Tracy Lawrence
What’s your favorite movie?
Top Gun
What’s your favorite sports team?
Indiana Hoosiers
What’s your drink of choice?
Coffee
What was your last halloween costume?
Duck Dynasty
What do you want for Christmas this year?
More fishing trips.
How did you get started guiding?
Taking friends and family.
What makes you different from other guides?
Great with kids and beginners.
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