Live Bait Fishing Charters In New Smyrna Beach

Nearshore fishing with Captain Kicen you will focus on a wide variety of saltwater species. you will catch some of the best-tasting fish and, at the same time, some of the hardest fighting fish Florida has to offer. You will voyage to some of Captain Kicen’s favorite backcountry fishing holes–largely untouched by modern development. From Volusia, Flagler to St John's Counties, Captain Kicen you will fish the reefs and flats. Depending on the season, we will catch Redfish, Kingfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Snook, and even Tarpon when they're migrating through. You can catch the fish with light tackle, fly fishing, and spinning. Captain Kicen always has a pulse for where the fish are. All guests will have their fishing adventure on a 16′ 4″ Ankona Copperhead. The Copperhead is equipped with electronic fish finding equipment, an Evinrude 60 single motor–for a more tactful approach to your fish—and a wireless trolling motor. All the necessary equipment, lures, and live bait await you on board. Anglers are also covered by the charter’s Florida fishing license. When regulations allow it, you can keep your catch, and Captain Kicen will clean and bag it for you at no extra charge. Families, including children, are welcome. Captain Kicen invites you to bring your own bait, tackle, rods, and reels too if you'd like. Nothing like catching your next personal best on your own gear! Don't forget your polarized shade, a hat, other sun protection, and any snacks and beverages you'd like to enjoy onboard. **Captain Kicen can pick you up anywhere from St. Augustine down to Daytona Beach** Read More

Strap in for a real deal offshore experience exploring the deep water of NE Florida with Captain Matt. He will go above and beyond to make sure he puts you right on top of the fish. After you get settled in aboard his 30' Sea Hunt Center Console, Captain Matt will crank up his twin 300 Yamaha's to motor anywhere from 15-40 miles offshore. Once you're out there get ready for some offshore trolling, bottom fishing and fish catching! While trolling you can expect to hook into the likes of King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo and more, while bottom fishing can produce more Snapper species, a variety of Grouper Species, Amberjack and the occasional Jack and Cobia. Beyond the species listed, there are plenty more species the Gulf can offer up as well so you never know! For 6 and 8 hour trips, you are slightly more limited by the commute and are usually restricted to less variety in your techniques and areas fished. 10 hour trips open a lot of doors to bouncing around different spots and targeting different pelagic fish like Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and rouge Tuna! You'll be fishing aboard a 30ft Sea Hunt with a capacity for 5 people. Its twin 300 HP Yamaha's will get you offshore in a hurry to make the most of the time spent motoring around! It comes with the essentials such as GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well, and an Ice Box to store your catches. Everything you reel in is yours to keep, and Captain Matt will happily clean any keepers for no additional cost! Captain Matt will provide all the rods, reels, tackle, and live bait. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks or drinks you might need, and rested arms... hooking into these pelagic beasts is one thing, getting them to the boat is the tricky part! Read More

Fishing the Inlet and the sea walls and docks dissecting structures with live bait. Read More

If you're an angler who enjoys sightcasting to tailing Redfish in ultra-skinny water, this trip is your ticket! Known for its clear, shallow water and abundant fish population, the Mosquito Lagoon is a top spot for anglers looking to catch trophy-sized Reds. Your trip will begin at Bairs Cove Boat Ramp, where you'll be greeted by Captain Todd, an experienced fishing guide who has spent years exploring the Mosquito Lagoon. Once on board, you'll cruise along the lagoon's calm waters to reach the best fishing spots. Captain Todd's skiff is perfect for maneuvering through the shallow waters of the lagoon, allowing you to get up close and personal with the fish. As you scan the waters for signs of fish, Captain Todd will offer tips and techniques on how to catch Redfish on the flats. These fish are known for their hard-fighting nature and can be challenging to catch, but Captain Todd's knowledge and experience will give you the best chance of landing one. Throughout the trip, Captain Todd will provide all the necessary fishing equipment, including rods, reels, bait, and lures. He'll also ensure that the boat is stocked with plenty of water, snacks, and sunscreen to keep you comfortable and hydrated. By the end of your charter fishing trip on the Mosquito Lagoon, you'll have had an incredible experience on the water, caught some impressive fish, and gained valuable knowledge and skills that you can use on future fishing adventures. The fish are waiting—get out there and have a blast! Read More

The tarpon, Atlantic tarpon or also called the silver king are one of the number one targeted sport fish on the earth. These fish are some of the best fighting fish anglers have come across with using light tackle. Central Florida offers a wide selection of two different tarpon fishing charters in the area and this is the closest tarpon fishing near Orlando you will find. We target big tarpon here throughout the warmer months in the spring through the fall along the beaches, just outside the inlets. The backcountry tarpon fishing is done on the Mosquito Lagoon Indian River year round on the flats in New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Canaveral and Cocoa Beach. Typically April through November, with May, June, July, August, September and October being prime time for big beach, nearshore and backcountry tarpon. However the smaller tarpon can be found throughout the area year round in the far backcountry waters of the Indian River, Banana River, Sebastian Inlet and the Mosquito Lagoon. These fish range around 5 to 20 pounds, which are perfect for light tackle applications of both spin and fly. Along the beaches on the nearshore fishing trips is where you will find the 100 plus pound tarpon. These begin showing up in April and is in full force all summer long. On these charters we also have a chance to catch several other fish as well, just not tarpon. Snook and redfish are in the same areas. Read More

Our trip will start with a brief safety orientation. Then we will make way to some of my favorite hot spots. Typically we will be using live bait with different presentations. We will target red, snook, trout, pompano, sheepshead, snappers and many more near creek mouths and channel bends. Our fishery is always changing but something is always biting. Everything is provided you will need except drinks, snacks and sun protection. Catch and release is always welcome but if you decide to harvest any of the days catch I will clean and bag them for you at the end of our trip. 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

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

Hop on board with Captain Austin and prepare for an exciting day out on the Florida Atlantic waters! The fish-rich offshore waters, reefs, and wrecks around Port Orange are excellent for chasing after some of the prized big game fish that Florida is known for! On this 8 to 10-hour trip, Captain Austin will take you from Port Orange out to the offshore waters, reefs, and wrecks around Port Orange where you can expect to target Amberjack, Bonito, Cobia, King Mackerel, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper, Red Snapper and Grouper (seasonal). You'll be using a few different methods to catch these fish including heavy tackle bottom fishing, trolling, drift lining and jigging. Whether you want to do some active fishing or lounge until a reel starts screaming, 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. On these extended trips you'll go a bit deeper and have better opportunities at big fish. You'll be fishing aboard a luxurious 28’ Grady White 282 Sailfish cuddy cabin with a capacity for 5 people. Its twin 225 HP Yamaha four stroke engines will have no problem getting you out into the deep waters as smoothly as possible. She comes with the essentials such as GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well, Outriggers, and an Ice Box to store your catches. She also has amenities to make your ride as comfortable as possible including a kitchen, a bed and a bathroom. Everything you reel in that is legal size and in season, is yours to keep, and Captain Austin will happily clean any keepers for no additional cost! Captain Austin will provide all rods, reels, tackle, live bait, drinks and fishing licenses. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks or additional drinks you might need. Come aboard with Captain Austin and do some exciting offshore fishing! 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

Experience what Florida's offshore fishing has to offer. Bottom fishing and trolling are both available. Certain times of the year are better for each so don’t worry, we will take care of that. Expect to catch a variety of fish. Snapper, porgy’s, grouper, mackerel, sharks, and more! Ponce inlet has the best and most artificial reefs anywhere. Bottom fishing around ship wrecks and concrete rubble piles, along with natural ledges and reefs. We strive to maximize the action. Trolling is great throughout the summer around current rips and temperature breaks. Favorite baits include rapala, and nomad diving plugs, ballyhoo and planers with spoons. We have two coolers and a large coffin to accommodate your catch no matter how big it is. At the end of the trip back at the dock I will clean and package your catch. The only thing we don’t do is cook it! Read More

Spend a half day pursuing sharks on the inshore waters of Daytona Beach, FL. The inshore fishing grounds are incredibly productive, which draws hungry sharks in search of prey. Unfortunately for them, you will be waiting with light tackle and live bait, ready for your trophy catch! Captain Srbo will help you target Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Bull Shark, and Lemon Shark. Make sure to bring a camera because you won’t ever forget this! Captain Srbo’s 18’ Sterling bay boat is perfectly suited for inshore fishing. She can fit up to 3 guests, and the 60hp Mercury engines make for a slow and smooth ride on the calm inshore waters. The live bait well on board will be helpful while fishing for sharks! Everything you need to catch a monster will be provided by Captain Srbo, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. He will also bring food and water, but feel free to bring anything you want to snack on during the journey. All you need for the experience of a lifetime is sun protection and appropriate clothing. So get on out there and hook a shark! Read More