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Everything to Know About Booking a New Smyrna Beach wahoo fishing charter
What are the best wahoo fishing charters in New Smyrna Beach?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 11 wahoo trips in New Smyrna Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Gulfstream Trolling & Bottom Fish guided by Jordan and East Coast Offshore/Nearshore guided by Jerry.
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Another popular city nearby for booking a Wahoo charter is Port Orange.
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What types of wahoo fishing charters are common in New Smyrna Beach?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for wahoo in New Smyrna Beach as well as nearshore fishing and inshore fishing.
The most common fishing techniques in New Smyrna Beach are trolling, heavy tackle fishing, and jigging but bottom fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.
How much do New Smyrna Beach wahoo fishing charters cost?
for wahoo in New Smyrna Beach prices can range anywhere from about $1,050 to $1,810, but the average price for a full day trip for wahoo in New Smyrna Beach is $1,490.
What month is best for wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach?
The most popular season for wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 32 days in advance.
Do I need a New Smyrna Beach fishing license for wahoo and what are the bag limits for wahoo in New Smyrna Beach?
You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in New Smyrna Beach don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in New Smyrna Beach.
What is wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach all about?
Wahoo, known for their speed and powerful runs, are a highly sought-after gamefish in the waters around New Smyrna Beach. These streamlined predators inhabit offshore waters, particularly around underwater structures such as reefs, ledges, and drop-offs. While wahoo can be found year-round in the area, they are most commonly targeted during the cooler months when they migrate closer to shore in search of prey. Anglers in New Smyrna Beach often venture offshore to target wahoo using a variety of techniques.
Trolling is one of the most popular methods for targeting wahoo in New Smyrna Beach. Anglers typically troll at high speeds, often exceeding 10 knots, to cover a large area of water and entice strikes from these fast-moving predators. Wahoo are attracted to large, brightly colored lures such as skirts, plugs, and rigged ballyhoo, which mimic the movements of fleeing baitfish. Anglers may also use wire leaders to prevent bite-offs from wahoo's sharp teeth.
Another effective technique for catching wahoo in New Smyrna Beach is high-speed vertical jigging. Anglers drop heavy jigs to the bottom and then quickly retrieve them in a series of sharp jerks and pauses. This erratic action mimics the movements of injured or fleeing prey, triggering aggressive strikes from wahoo. Vertical jigging is particularly effective when targeting wahoo around underwater structures such as wrecks and reefs, where these predators often congregate in search of prey. Anglers may also use assist hooks or stinger rigs to increase hook-up rates when jigging for wahoo.
What are the most popular months to fish for wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach?
Wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach is primarily seasonal, with peak seasons typically occurring during the cooler months of fall and winter. While wahoo can be found in the waters off New Smyrna Beach year-round, they are most commonly targeted when water temperatures begin to drop, signaling their migration closer to shore in search of prey. Fall, particularly from September to November, is considered one of the best times to target wahoo in the area as they follow baitfish migrations and are often found in abundance.
Winter months, including December through February, also offer excellent opportunities for wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach. During this time, wahoo can be found prowling offshore waters, particularly around underwater structures such as reefs, ledges, and drop-offs. Anglers often take advantage of calmer seas and less boat traffic during the winter months to target wahoo using trolling and jigging techniques. However, weather conditions can be unpredictable, so it's essential for anglers to monitor weather forecasts and plan their trips accordingly.
While wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach is most productive during the fall and winter months, these elusive predators can still be targeted during the spring and summer. However, the summer months tend to see fewer wahoo in the area as water temperatures rise, and the fish migrate to deeper, cooler waters offshore. Nonetheless, dedicated anglers who venture offshore during the summer may still encounter wahoo, particularly around offshore structures and temperature breaks where these predators are known to congregate. Overall, wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach offers exciting opportunities year-round, with peak seasons during the fall and winter months.
What techniques are popular for catching wahoo in New Smyrna Beach?
In New Smyrna Beach, anglers employ various techniques to target wahoo, known for their speed and strength. One of the most common methods is trolling, where anglers use high-speed trolling techniques to cover large areas of water and entice strikes from wahoo. Anglers typically troll at speeds exceeding 10 knots, using large, brightly colored lures such as skirts, plugs, and rigged ballyhoo to mimic the movements of fleeing baitfish. Wire leaders are often employed to prevent bite-offs from wahoo's sharp teeth, ensuring a higher likelihood of landing these powerful predators.
Vertical jigging is another effective technique for targeting wahoo in New Smyrna Beach, particularly around underwater structures such as wrecks and reefs where these predators often congregate. Anglers drop heavy jigs to the bottom and then quickly retrieve them in a series of sharp jerks and pauses, mimicking the movements of injured or fleeing prey. This erratic action can trigger aggressive strikes from wahoo, making vertical jigging a popular method for anglers looking to catch these elusive predators.
Live bait fishing is also a productive technique for targeting wahoo in New Smyrna Beach. Anglers may deploy live baits such as blue runners, ballyhoo, or large mullet rigged with circle hooks and wire leaders to increase their chances of hooking into a wahoo. Slow trolling live baits around underwater structures or along temperature breaks can attract the attention of wahoo, which are known to prey on larger baitfish. Regardless of the technique used, successful wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach often requires patience, persistence, and a good understanding of the predator's behavior and habitat preferences.
What other species are popular in New Smyrna Beach?
Aside from wahoo, New Smyrna Beach offers anglers a diverse array of fish species to target throughout the year. One popular target species is mahi-mahi, also known as dolphin fish or dorado. These vibrant-colored fish are often found offshore in warm, tropical waters and are known for their acrobatic jumps and spirited fights. Mahi-mahi are commonly caught by trolling with lures, live bait, or drifting with rigged baits near floating debris or weed lines where they congregate.
Another exciting species to target in New Smyrna Beach is sailfish. Known for their impressive speed and aerial displays, sailfish are highly prized among anglers for their challenging fights. These billfish can be found in offshore waters, particularly around underwater structures, temperature breaks, and current edges. Anglers often target sailfish using live bait such as mullet, pilchards, or ballyhoo rigged with circle hooks and kites or downriggers to present baits at various depths.
For anglers looking for bottom-dwelling species, grouper and snapper are abundant in the waters off New Smyrna Beach. Black grouper, red grouper, and gag grouper are commonly targeted using bottom fishing techniques around wrecks, reefs, and ledges. Likewise, species like mangrove snapper, lane snapper, and vermilion snapper can be found around these structures and are often caught using live or cut bait presented near the bottom. Overall, New Smyrna Beach offers anglers a wealth of fishing opportunities, from offshore pelagic species like wahoo to inshore and bottom-dwelling species like mahi-mahi, sailfish, grouper, and snapper.
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Other Fishing Species in New Smyrna Beach
- African Pompano
- Amberjack
- Black Drum
- Black Grouper
- Blackfin Tuna
- Blacktip Shark
- Bluefish
- Bonito
- Bonnethead Shark
- Bull Shark
- Cobia
- Florida Pompano
- Flounder
- Gag Grouper
- Hammerhead Shark
- Jack Crevalle
- Kingfish
- Ladyfish
- Lane Snapper
- Lemon Shark
- Mahi Mahi
- Mangrove Snapper
- Mutton Snapper
- Nurse Shark
- Red Snapper
- Redfish
- Sailfish
- School Shark
- Sheepshead
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
- Tiger Shark
- Triggerfish
- Tripletail
- Vermillion Snapper
- Weakfish
- Whiting
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