Mims Fishing Charters

Get out there and get after some of Florida's best inshore fishing with Captain Billy, a highly experienced tournament angler and top-tier guide! You'll explore a range of fish habitats, including oyster bars, ledges, sunken structure, and flats, hunting for champion Redfish, Speckled Seatrout, Snook, Jacks, Snapper, Sharks and more that lurk in the waters around Ponce Inlet. It will Depend on the season, weather, and your preferences. On the morning of the trip, you'll head out aboard his custo, 21' Avid FST bay boat—perfect for this type of fishing and with a proven track record. It's equipped with a 150 HP Yamaha engine, and she gets up to a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots. Captain Billy will bring everything necessary for a blue-ribbon fishing experience, including rods, reels, tackle, bait, and most importantly, his expertise catching prizewinners. To maximize your experience on the water, make sure to remember a pair of Polarized Sunglasses, a Hat, Weather-Appropriate Clothing, and Sunscreen. Read More

Hop on board with Captain Austin and prepare for an exciting day out on the Florida Atlantic waters! The deep blue waters off the coast of Daytona Beach are excellent for chasing after some of the prized big game fish that Florida is known for! On this 6, 8 or 10-hour trip, Captain Austin will take you from Port Orange out to the inlets, intracoastal waters, beaches, and nearshore wrecks, where you can expect to target Mahi, King Mackerel, Cobia, Snapper, and Grouper. You'll spend a mix of your time trolling for species like Mahi and Mackerel, and bottom fishing underwater structures and reefs for Snapper and Grouper. Just let Captain Austin know what you want to catch and he'll get you set up with the best method! He's been fishing these waters since he was 10 years old and is sure to give you some expert tips! You'll be fishing aboard a 22’ Pathfinder bay boat with a capacity for 5 people. Its 200 HP Yamaha V6 engine will have no problem getting you out into the deep waters. It comes with the essentials such as GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well, a Wireless Trolling Motor, and an Ice Box to store your catches. Everything you reel in is yours to keep, and Captain Austin will happily clean any keepers for no additional cost! Captain Austin will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and live bait. If you want to go fly fishing be sure to bring your own rod. Otherwise all you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks or drinks you might need. Come aboard and do some offshore fishing! Read More

Hop on board with Captain Austin and prepare for a memorable day of fishing the Florida Atlantic inshore waters! The Daytona Beach inshore and near shore waters are perfect areas to enjoy beautiful scenery and catch some prime fish that Florida is known for without going too far from the dock. Half Day 4 hour trips leave at 7:00 am and 1:00 pm while 3/4 day 6 hour trips only leave in the morning. On this half or 3/4 day trip, Captain Austin will take you from Port Orange out to the inlets, intracoastal waters, beaches, and nearshore reefs, where you can expect to target Redfish, Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish, Sheepshead, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Pompano and the elusive Tarpon. Captain Austin is equipped to use a variety of methods to attract these fish including live baiting, drifting and ‘spot locking’ with a gps trolling motor. Just let Captain Austin know what you want to catch and he'll get you set up with the best method! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced angler, Captain Austin will have plenty of helpful tips to help you get one on the line. You'll be fishing aboard a 22’ Pathfinder bay boat with a capacity for 4 people. Its 200 HP Yamaha V6 engine will let you bounce between prime fishing spots all over the inshore area with ease! It comes with the essentials such as GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well, a Wireless Trolling Motor, and an Ice Box to store your catches. Everything you reel in is yours to keep, and Captain Austin will happily clean any keepers for no additional cost! Captain Austin will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and live bait. If you want to go fly fishing be sure to bring your own rod. Otherwise all you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks or drinks you might need. Book your trip with Captain Austin today! Read More

Welcome to your ultimate nearshore fishing adventure in Port Orange, Florida! Join Captain Nick for an unforgettable charter fishing trip on board his 19' Carolina Skiff, where you'll be targeting popular gamefish including Black Grouper, Cobia, Gag Grouper, Kingfish, Mutton Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, and many more! On this trip, you'll target nearshore structures where big fish like to hang out. This will include reefs and rocks for good-eating Grouper and Snapper, as well as trolling for Kingfish and sightcasting for Cobia. As you set out, Captain Nick will explain the fishing techniques that you'll be using to catch your target species. With his top-of-the-line equipment, you'll be able to cast with precision, ensuring the best chance of catching a prized fish. Throughout the trip, Captain Nick will share his extensive knowledge of the area, its ecosystem, and its wildlife. You'll learn about the fish species that call these waters home, as well as the conservation efforts being made to protect them. By the end of the day, you'll have a full cooler, a bunch of great pictures, and possibly a new personal best! Book your charter today and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime in Port Orange, Florida! Read More

Captain Drew is a full time Mosquito Lagoon flats fishing guide offering light tackle charters near Orlando. I also offer nearshore light tackle reef-wreck charters, tarpon, snook and cobia fishing charters along with sight fishing the flats on the Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River, Port Canaveral, Ponce Inlet and Sebastian Inlet. I do both saltwater spin fishing and saltwater fly fishing for redfish, tarpon, cobia, snapper, big jacks, shark, triple tail, snook, seatrout and black drum. Snook, seatrout, bull redfish, drum, sheephead, pompano, triple tail, jacks, shark, cobia and flounder are year round! Peak tarpon season is from May thru November and the tarpon range from 10 pounds to over well 150 pounds. This is the closest light tackle saltwater flats fishing charter and nearshore beach fishing trips located east of Orlando, Kissimmee & Disney. I also offer dolphin and manatee sight seeing tours. I would like to invite you to fish the Mosquito Lagoon and north Indian River located in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Canaveral National Seashore. Premier nearshore fishing and inshore saltwater flats fishing near Orlando, Kissimmee & Disney. We will either meet in Cocoa Beach near Port Canaveral or New Smyrna Beach near Ponce Inlet right off I-95 just east of Orlando. This is the number one place in central Florida to catch trophy redfish, seatrout, snook, triple tail, king fish, snappers, shark black drum year round and seasonal tarpon, cobia in central Florida. Great weather means, it is tarpon time. Reef wreck deep sea fishing has been epic! All of my inshore and nearshore guided fishing tours are done out of a new 2022 21 foot Pathfinder TRS boat, with a Yamaha outboard. Outfitted with professional grade saltwater fly fishing and light tackle Shimano St Croix spinning gear, high end Garmin Side View/Down Scan electronics package. Fishing this unaltered estuary among the shallow back country grass flats allows you to make casts at fish you are able to see and stalk. Plenty of room for up six anglers at times. We now have a backcountry micro skiff for shallow water flats fishing and sight flats fishing trips. Read More

For the serious fishermen and women! Head out to the Gulf Stream in search of Pelagics and Deepwater dwellers for some delicious trophy fishing action! For these trips, Captain Jordan can set you up with a mix of Trolling and Bottom Fishing so you can target the largest swath of species. All these trips are run aboard Captain Jordan's 26' Mako center console powered by twin 200 hp Yamahas to get you way offshore in a jiffy. This trip can handle up to 6 people, but just so you know, this trip can be heavily dependent on wind and sea conditions, so it is important to plan buffer days around your trip to set yourself for a successful trip. Captain Jordan will get you all set up with top-of-the-line fishing gear with spinning and conventional gear available. Your license is provided along with all bait and tackle, safety gear, and all the fishing knowledge you could possibly need. The boat comes loaded with bottled water and plenty of ice and cooler space for your use. You need only bring food and any other beverages you wish. Alcoholic beverages are permitted but overindulgence is obviously not tolerated for safety reasons. Read More

In NE Florida, you can expect many shark species from Blacktip to Bulls and all their shark friends. Captain Chris will start you charter off by fishing for some of their favorite meals, fish! Easy targets are small Snapper and Jacks that will smash your bait and give you an incredible rush of rod bending action to start your day. You might even think this is two fishing trips in one! Next, you'll move on to the sharks and you’ll be catching these predators of the sea with rod and reel. You can expect the excitement to build as you watch these carnivores swim up towards the boat, then be prepared for not only a fierce fight but also a fantastic show of arieal acrobatics and screaming drag. If you are ready to be put through the paces, clamp down on your rod, and haul in one of these beasts. NE Florida Shark fishing is where it’s at! This unique trip is for the angler looking for a thrilling excursion. Captain Chris welcomes anglers of all ages and experience levels! Whether you're experienced or not, he will ensure you have an enjoyable and educational adventure. He operates all his trips out of an 18' Panga Marine skiff which is versatile enough to run the coastlines for to catch tailing Redfish on the flats and do battle with monster Sharks in both surf and nearshore waters. This skiff handles chop excellently and makes for a comfortable ride for up to 3 clients. This means you get the best of both worlds, so whether you want to catch the shark of a lifetime or go sightseeing, Captain Chris has got you covered. Chris will provide everything you need to get you started on the right foot. The skiff comes loaded with a Yeti cooler full of ice and water for clients. He also provides all the fishing licenses, premium gear, tackle, bait, and fish cleaning after you've loaded up the box. Captain Chris fishes under Temple Fork Outfitters Pro-Team and provides high-quality rods and reels made by TFO for his clients to use. Read More

Climb aboard with Captain Srbo for an inshore adventure! You will be Push poled around the mangrove banks where the fish are plentiful and the waters calm. You will be casting light tackle in the hopes of getting a bite from one of the many inshore species such as, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Tarpon, Snook, and Speckled Trout. Up to 3 guests can fit on the 18’ Sterling TR7 flats boat, plus the captain. The vessel is powered by a 60hp Mercury engine. Captain Srbo will bring all the equipment you need for an amazing trip, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. When you get back to the dock he will clean and package your catch so you can take home a delicious dinner. He will bring snacks and water and arizona ice tea for the trip but feel free to bring along anything extra you may like. You should bring sun protection and sunglasses! Read More

We will be fishing the world famous Mosquito Lagoon which is contained within the Merritt Island Wildlife Reserve. Whether we launch at Riverbreeze Park in Oak Hill or Beacon 42 Launch we will be fishing different sections of the 30 mile long 7 mile wide lagoon. Most of the fishing will be polling islands or shorelines casting at tailing or pushing fish. The species that we will be targeting will be Redfish & Sea Trout. Snook and Black Drum are also options depending upon where we fish. One of the options on the 4 hr. or 5 hr trip would be going to the famous JB's Fish Camp for lunch. JB's if famous for their Fishermans Lunch which is a 1/2" thick slice of fried Bologna and cheese on grilled bread with fries or chips. Read More

Hop on board with Captain Scott and prepare for a beautiful day of deepsea fishing in the Florida Atlantic's Gulf Stream waters! The blue waters out there in the Gulf Stream are a great area to target big game fish that run the Gulfstream waters as if it were a superhighway. On this extended day 10-hour adventure, Captain Scott will break out the heavy tackle to troll for Mahi Mahi, White Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, and Wahoo. You'll be fishing aboard Captain Scott's 31ft Contender center console with a capacity for 6 anglers. This boat is designed by fishermen for fishermen. It is the ultimate fishing platform and has plenty of space to fight that monster fish, set up your dive gear, or kick back and relax in a bean bag chair. It has 2 large live wells to hold live bait, 4 fish boxes including two separate 400qt fish boxes. With twin 300's strapped to the stern, Captain Scott can get you out to the fishing grounds in a hurry so you'll spend more time fishing and less time riding. The boat is also equipped with a bathroom which can be a lifesaver when your 15+ miles offshore. Captain Scott will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and live bait. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks or drinks you might need. Come visit Port Orange and have a super fun time on the water with Captain Scott! Read More

You will be sight fishing from the bow of a flats skiff in the Mosquito Lagoon or Indian River Lagoon. Despite the scary name, there are no mosquitoes on the water. With clear skies and water, you can see fish within casting distance. In addition, we look for tails, fins, and wakes from single fish, groups or schools. Year round targets include redfish (red drum), spotted seatrout, and black drum. Seasonal catches may include tarpon and snook. Your captain has nearly 20 years of guiding experience specializing in sight fishing these waters. Capt. Chris is a certified fly casting instructor with the FFI for those wanting to improve their cast. Fly fishing in this area is primarily sight fishing which means you are casting at specific targets. 7 weight rods are used most often with 5, 9, and 12 wt rods for specific species. This trip is not for beginner level fly anglers due to the need for speed and accuracy in casting. I can provide all tackle and flies at no additional charge, or you may bring your own. In the event conditions for fly fishing are not optimal, spinning tackle will also be available on board. Fly fishing trips are usually started at first light unless otherwise dictated by weather or other factors discussed in advance. All trips are catch, photo, release only. Read More

Easy saltwater fish catching trip for anglers of all ages. No experience necessary. Great for kids and adults. These 4 hour excursions are conducted in calm protected saltwater bays with no big waves or seasickness. Using live shrimp for bait, we always catch fish. It is not uncommon to catch 10 or more different species per trip and over 40 fish total. You will be fishing using ultralight spinning tackle which is capable of landing both large and small fish. Every bait gets a bite and every bite is a surprise. One fish may be small and the next can be 30 pounds or more. These no stress trips do not require any special fishing or casting skills. Perfect way to introduce kids to fishing. In addition, you can see dolphins and other wildlife close to the boat. Read More