Ormond Beach Fishing Charters

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

Are you ready for an offshore sportfishing trip like no other? Join Captain Tommy aboard his 32' Regulator center console and prepare to battle some of the best fighting fish the Atlantic Ocean has to offer! Our wreck and reef trip is a meat mayhem, mainly targeting all bottom species including but not limited to Grouper, Snapper, trigger, Vermilion, etc. as well as the bigger reef dwellers such as Shark, Kingfish, Cobia, and Bonito. On this trip, we visit deep water wrecks between 10-20 miles on our 8 hr trips,20-30 miles on our 10 hr, and from 30-40 miles on our 12 hour to target trophy-sized fish. The charter is a great all-around package with a great amount of fishing time! If your ready to pull some Reef monsters off the bottom and fill up the freezer, book today!!! Read More

Hop onboard a console built for the open ocean to run out up to 50 nautical miles offshore. These are Captain Nick's favorite trips because you get to target big specimens like Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo and much more! Though these trips are not for the faint of heart, Captain Nick's passion for the water is contagious and he is dedicated to creating an awesome fishing experience for both seasoned and novice anglers alike. Your vessel for the day will be a spacious 34 ft’ Contender center console. She’s perfectly suited for 6 anglers, who can all fish at the same time, and is powered by twin 250 HP Yamaha engines that’ll have you zipping to all the best spots in no time. We fish some of the most prominent artificial and natural reefs in Volusia county on Florida’s productive east coast. Here you’ll find plenty of Snapper, Amberjack, and Barracuda. Further out you can troll the deep blue and offshore structures for Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, and even Tuna when they are moving through. These offshore waters are always a mystery too. You never know what might be enticed by your bait! All of your fishing gear will be waiting for you on board. You’re also free to bring along your own spearfishing equipment if you’re experienced, just let us know ahead of time. Otherwise, all you’ll need is your own drinks and snacks, Captain Nick will provide the cooler! Depending on how far out you'd like to travel, you can often do a mix of Trolling and bottom fishing on these extended day adventurers. The main target species are Amberjack, Barracuda, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Redfish, Sailfish, Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Red Snapper, and Wahoo. 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

If you're looking for a great fishing experience near New Smyrna Beach, FL, then you're in luck! Captain Todd's fishing trip is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to beat the heat and catch some massive inshore fish while the sun sets! Captain Todd will be your guide on this fishing trip. He's one of the most experienced and knowledgeable captains in the area, and he operates a 24' Skeeter bay boat, which is specifically designed for fishing in these inshore waters. The boat is equipped with all the necessary fishing gear and equipment, including fishing rods, bait, and tackle, to ensure that you have a successful trip. The fishing trip will take you to some of the best fishing spots around New Smyrna Beach, including the nearby inlets, rivers, and coastal waters. You'll have the opportunity to catch a wide variety of fish species, including redfish, snook, trout, and tarpon, among others. On this trip, you'll typically fish the last hour or so of daylight and first couple hours after sunset. Captain Todd likes to fish around the North and South Causeway's in New Smyrna Beach. During daylight, you'll drift shrimp and cast artificial lures for Snook, Trout, and Reds. After sunset, you'll soak bait and flat line shrimp for Tarpon, Snook, and more Redfish! Captain Todd will provide you with expert guidance and tips on how to catch these fish, and he'll work hard to make sure that you have an enjoyable and productive day on the water. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, Captain Todd's fishing trip is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to experience the thrill of fishing in one of Florida's most beautiful coastal areas. So why wait? Book your fishing trip with Captain Todd today and get ready for an unforgettable day on the water! Read More

Head out with Captain Matt for an awesome inshore/nearshore experience in New Smyrna Beach, FL! These waters have a very diverse population of inshore species that you can target on your adventures, like Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Mackrel, Jack Crevalle, and Bluefish. Seasonal species like Triple Tail, Tarpon, and Cobia are also around during the summer months! Just let Captain Matt know what you're looking to catch and he will do his best to make it happen! Captain Matt runs a 22' Sea Chaser center console bay boat. She's powered by a well-maintained Yamaha 150 and a 36v 112lb thrust MinnKota Ulterra I-Pilot trolling motor. This boat features 2 large live wells, a Garmin GPS, a radio with 2 speakers, lots of useful rod holders, a large T-Top that provides lots of shade, and Yeti Coolers that are always loaded down with ice! This boat can accommodate up to 3 guests comfortably and for an extra $50, a fourth person can be added onto the trip. Captain Matt comes prepared with all the necessary licensing as well as full insurance coverage, all the necessary bait and tackle for the type of fishing that day as well as iced down coolers with nonalcoholic drinks (water, Gatorade, Soda, etc. depending on what Matt has in stock), and you will only use high quality, well maintained Shimano and Penn reels paired up with St. Croix, TFO, and Shimano rods. If you want to bring your own gear that's awesome as well! Just let Captain Matt know in the days leading up to your trip. Captain Matt is a very passionate angler who prides himself on making sure that no matter what the circumstances of the day might be, you will still have a great time out on the water. Safety is always the number one priority. Captain Matt is very flexible and is willing to do what it takes to make your dream day on the water a reality! 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

Shark fishing with live and cut bait off the beach , either chasing shrimp boats or parked in the channel Read More

Enjoy a some inshore shark fishing near the shark bite capital of the world. We will be using all light tackle while targeting multiple species of sharks in the shallows. May even have a chance at sight casting to them as well. 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 Sharks. 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

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 and sight casting for crawling Redfish, Speckled Seatrout, Snook, Jacks, Sharks and more that lurk in the shallow 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 custom 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

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

Head out for a trip to remember exploring the beautiful flats and backcountry with Captain Mike! Fishing the St. Augustine and Palm Coast area flats provides some of the best fishing in Northeast Florida. Whether you're fishing with live bait or sight fishing with artificials you will have a great time targeting many species like Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Flounder and many others. You will be fishing from Captain Mike's 17' Mitzi Skiff with a crazy shallow draft that allows Mike to get you up shallow where the fish like to hang out. The fish like this shallow water because predators are usually too big to mess with them. Thus you often find happy fish willing to whack your bait. Happy fish = Happy you! All ages and experience levels are welcome; Captain Mike is a pro when it comes to catering his trips to your experience level. Whether you're an experienced angler looking for your next trophy or a new beginner looking for some rod bending fun, Captain Mike puts in the extra effort to make sure you have an outstanding time out on the water. You won't have to worry about not being prepared as Captain Mike supplies everything you need for a successful fishing adventure. He supplies all bait, tackle, gear, fishing license and ice water. All you need to bring is appropriate clothing for Florida's climate and polarized glasses. You will most often meet up with Captain Mike at the Palmetto Road Boat Ramp but he is more than happy to pick you up at a different location that is closer to you in the St. Augustine area. Read More