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You're in good hands

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Spend your trip fishing the productive waters around Sebastian Inlet, targeting a variety of Florida favorites while your captain adjusts the game plan around the tides, season, weather, and current conditions.

Depending on the day, you may target Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Tarpon, Snapper, Mackerel, and other seasonal species. Your captain can work the inshore waters around the inlet or venture into nearby coastal waters when conditions make nearshore fishing the better option.

Choose the Half Day for a focused outing that gives you plenty of time to work productive inshore areas around Sebastian Inlet. For anglers looking to maximize their opportunities, the Full Day provides more time to follow changing tides, cover additional water, work multiple spots, and transition between inshore and nearshore fishing when conditions allow.

All rods, reels, tackle, bait, and fishing licenses are provided, making this a great choice for everyone from first-time anglers and families to experienced fishermen. Your captain is happy to provide hands-on instruction, and any legal fish you choose to keep can be cleaned and bagged after the trip.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, 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 3 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

	4 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$600.00	$975.00
2 People	$600.00	$975.00
3 People	$600.00	$975.00
4 People	$600.00	$975.00
5 People	$700.00	$1,075.00
6 People	$800.00	$1,175.00

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

About Your Guide

Richard L.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quantity

About Your Guide

Richard L.

Independent Guide

Captain Richard has spent his life around Sebastian Inlet, building the kind of local knowledge that only comes from years on the water. From the flats and channels inside the inlet to nearby coastal waters and offshore grounds, he knows how tides, seasons, weather, and current can shape each day’s opportunities.

His trips cover a wide range of experiences, including inshore and offshore fishing, big-game shark and Goliath Grouper trips, wildlife cruises, sunset tours, and laid-back days exploring local islands and sandbars. Fishing guests can target everything from Snook, Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and Sheepshead to Tarpon, Snapper, Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Cobia, sharks, and more depending on the trip and current conditions.

Trips are private and welcoming for families, kids, couples, experienced anglers, and complete beginners. Richard provides the equipment, instruction, and local insight needed to make the day easy, while adjusting the itinerary based on what your group wants to get out of the experience.

You’ll head out aboard a 26’ center console bay boat powered by a 300 HP Suzuki and equipped with GPS, fishfinder, live bait well, trolling motor, ice box, and other gear for a comfortable and capable day on the water. Fishing licenses, rods, reels, tackle, bait, bottled water, and fish cleaning are included on fishing trips. The boat accommodates up to 6 guests.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Melbourne Beach, Florida

Areas Fished

Sebastian Inlet

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Inshore/Nearshore Fishing Trip

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Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Avenger
Year Built: 2018
Boat Length: 26'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Avenger
Year Built: 2018
Boat Length: 26'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Flybridge, Snorkeling equipment, Live bait well, Multimedia system, Wireless trolling motor, Spearfishing equipment, Ice box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, 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 3 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 Melbourne Beach 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 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 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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Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

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.