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About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

The nearshore waters off Port Canaveral are some of the most diverse and exciting fishing grounds on Florida's Atlantic Coast, and Captain Eric knows exactly how to make the most of every hour out there. This 5-hour nearshore trip aboard a 22-foot center console puts your group on a rotating cast of hard-fighting species that keeps the action fresh and unpredictable from start to finish.

Eric targets whatever is showing up and feeding on any given day, and the species list off Port Canaveral is as impressive as it gets in the nearshore zone. Tarpon are the crown jewel of the Florida inshore and nearshore fishery, renowned for their acrobatic jumps and raw power on light to medium tackle. Tripletail, Cobia, and Kingfish round out a topwater and mid-water lineup that demands attention and rewards quick reflexes. Redfish, Jack Crevalle, and Sharks add variety and muscle to the mix, and Eric stays tuned in to seasonal patterns to make sure your group is always targeting what is most active and most accessible on the day of your trip.

Heavy tackle spinning gear combined with live and dead bait gives every angler on board the best possible presentation for whatever species Eric is dialed in on, and his ability to read the water, the current, and the bait activity off Port Canaveral consistently puts his clients in the right place at the right time.

Fuel, fishing licenses, rods, reels, lures, bait, a cooler, and ice are all included so your group can show up and focus entirely on fishing. Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, a hat, and enough food and drinks for the duration of the trip. Depending on the time of year, rain or cold weather gear is worth throwing in the bag as well.

Book your nearshore trip with Captain Eric today and come experience the variety and excitement that the Atlantic waters off Port Canaveral deliver season after season.

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	5 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$700.00	$900.00
2 People	$700.00	$900.00
3 People	$700.00	$900.00
4 People	$800.00	$1,000.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Eric M.

Independent Guide

Veteran

Beginner Oriented

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Eric M.

Independent Guide

My First memories of fishing were with my Grandpa. I used to spend every summer at my grandparents’ house fishing off their dock, and it was here that I caught my first redfish. Ever since that day, my “hobby” of fishing has turned into an obsession.

When I was in college, I spent almost all of my free time fishing. At first, it just started as me fishing alone, but as more and more of my friends started to see what I was catching, I soon started to take more and more of my friends out fishing. It was one of those same friends who planted the idea in my head about doing what I really loved and taking others fishing for a living. And as soon as I graduated college, I did! I started my business right after graduating and purchased my first boat to guide clients.

It has since been 15 years now, and even though many things have changed, many still remain the same. What remains the same is both my passion for fishing and the experience of sharing that with others. Being able to share the experience of someone either catching their first fish, biggest fish, or just having a great day on the water and showing them something new is awesome thing, and I'm very grateful to take part in that with so many of my clients.

So what has changed? The fish! When I first started my business, I mainly only fished for inshore species, but in the last decade I guess you could say that I've also gotten "slightly obsessed" with going deeper and farther offshore in search of BIGGER and BADDER fish. Because of this, the boats have also changed. Or let's just say, I've added a couple more!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Port Canaveral, Florida

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2005
Boat Length: 22'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2005
Boat Length: 22'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live bait well, Wireless trolling motor, Ice box, Radio, Sonar

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Port Canaveral Fishing Reports »

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

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.