Down Sea Charters

Vero Beach, Florida
Inshore Fishing

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Sam Atwell

Sam Atwell

Independent Guide 21 years of exp.
No one knows for sure, but it’s possible that Sam was born on the water. From the moment he could hold a fishing pole or carry a surfboard, he was out there. At age 10, he got his hands on some poles and a Zodiac to explore the nooks and crannies of the Indian River Lagoon, and hasn't looked back since.

To say Sam understands the local fishing spots is an understatement. He lives and breathes Florida fish and wildlife and is attuned to its subtle rhythms: the tides, the weather, the seasons, the habits, the cycles. He’s been learning from them for nearly three decades. You won’t just catch fish with Sam, you’ll immerse yourself in the entire Florida experience and begin to understand how this fascinating ecosystem works together to present such incredible opportunities for adventure.

What’s more, Sam’s just a good, fun guy to be around. Even when he’s picking you up before the sun rises at 5:30am, he’s cracking jokes and has a smile on his face. He loves getting to know new people, but he...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Sam Atwell

Sam Atwell

Independent Guide 21 years of exp.
No one knows for sure, but it’s possible that Sam was born on the water. From the moment he could hold a fishing pole or carry a surfboard, he was out there. At age 10, he got his hands on some poles and a Zodiac to explore the nooks and crannies of the Indian River Lagoon, and hasn't looked back since.

To say Sam understands the local fishing spots is an understatement. He lives and breathes Florida fish and wildlife and is attuned to its subtle rhythms: the tides, the weather, the seasons, the habits, the cycles. He’s been learning from them for nearly three decades. You won’t just catch fish with Sam, you’ll immerse yourself in the entire Florida experience and begin to understand how this fascinating ecosystem works together to present such incredible opportunities for adventure.

What’s more, Sam’s just a good, fun guy to be around. Even when he’s picking you up before the sun rises at 5:30am, he’s cracking jokes and has a smile on his face. He loves getting to know new people, but he
also appreciates the beauty of a still, quiet morning on the water. Pessimists never catch fish, so Sam doesn’t plan on becoming one anytime soon.
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Potential Target Species

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Black Drum
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Blackfin Tuna
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Good
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Great
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Jack Crevalle
Good
Good
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Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Kingfish
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Mahi Mahi
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Permit
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Red Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Redfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Sailfish
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Snook
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
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Great
Tarpon
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
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Great
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Deep Dropping
Fly Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Kite Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing
Trolling

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Deep Sea
Flats
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