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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

Welcome to your ultimate nearshore fishing adventure in Port Orange, Florida! Join Captain Nick for an unforgettable charter fishing trip on board his 19' Carolina Skiff, where you'll be targeting popular gamefish including Black Grouper, Cobia, Gag Grouper, Kingfish, Mutton Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, and many more!

On this trip, you'll target nearshore structures where big fish like to hang out. This will include reefs and rocks for good-eating Grouper and Snapper, as well as trolling for Kingfish and sightcasting for Cobia.

As you set out, Captain Nick will explain the fishing techniques that you'll be using to catch your target species. With his top-of-the-line equipment, you'll be able to cast with precision, ensuring the best chance of catching a prized fish.

Throughout the trip, Captain Nick will share his extensive knowledge of the area, its ecosystem, and its wildlife. You'll learn about the fish species that call these waters home, as well as the conservation efforts being made to protect them.

By the end of the day, you'll have a full cooler, a bunch of great pictures, and possibly a new personal best! Book your charter today and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime in Port Orange, Florida!

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

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	5 hours	6 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$525.00	$575.00	$625.00	$725.00
2 People	$525.00	$575.00	$625.00	$725.00
3 People	$575.00	$625.00	$675.00	$775.00
4 People	$625.00	$675.00	$725.00	$825.00
5 People	$675.00	$725.00	$775.00	$875.00
6 People	$725.00	$775.00	$825.00	$925.00

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

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Nick S.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Quality

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

About Your Guide

Nick S.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

Captain Nick operates his guided fishing trips out of the beautiful Port Orange, Florida, offering an unforgettable experience for anglers of all levels. Known for its thriving saltwater fish populations, these local waters are rich with prized species such as Redfish and Sheepshead. Whether you're bottom fishing, trolling, or exploring other methods, Captain Nick’s expertise will ensure you’re well-equipped to reel in your catch.

With years of experience navigating these waters, Captain Nick has honed a variety of techniques to attract the best fish, and he’s eager to share his tips and tricks with you. From bait selection to perfecting your cast, his insights and local knowledge will make your time on the water even more rewarding. Whether you’re a seasoned angler looking to improve your skills or a beginner eager to learn, Captain Nick is dedicated to making sure you have a successful and enjoyable outing.

The only way to truly experience it is by joining him on a trip—let Captain Nick show you how the locals do it! With his guidance, you’ll walk away with new skills, great memories, and possibly a big fish tale to share.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

15 foot tiger shark for weight

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

15 foot tiger shark for weight

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish

What’s your favorite band?

I listen to everything

What’s your favorite movie?

Goodfellas

What’s your favorite sports team?

John jones

What’s your drink of choice?

Water

What was your last halloween costume?

Surfer

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Fish

How did you get started guiding?

I’ve been getting people on fish since I was a kid. It’s what I love

What makes you different from other guides?

The amount of time and effort I put into my trips. This isn’t a business this is my entire life and what I live to do.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Port Orange, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Nearshore/Inshore Madness

1/2

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Angler
Boat Length: 24'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Angler
Boat Length: 24'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 150
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: 2022 Garmin 94SV UHD Fish Finder & GPS, Minn-Kota Trolling Motor

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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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

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 Port Orange 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

Sunscreen, non-marking shoes.

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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 12 reviews

Kari

Verified Review

July 9

I go to New Symrna every year, and I will not fish with anyone other that Capt. Nick. Got put on so many fish, including an absolute BEAST of a Cobia. If you wanna get put on some fish, go with Capt Nick!!!!

Kari

Verified Review

July 9

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Trip: Port Orange Offshore Adventure

Jason

Verified Review

February 14

Fishing conditions were tough due to recent freezing temperatures. Nick assured us he had gotten every bait available and we were going to give it our best! I was very fortunate that Nick put me on a Redfish of a lifetime and coached me well to land it! Nick is very knowledgeable in his profession and very patient with first time anglers to this style of fishing. I would book with Nick again.

Jason

Verified Review

February 14

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Clive

Verified Review

November 1

Clive

Verified Review

November 1

Wow!! IF YOU WANT TO GO SEA FISHING YOU HAVE TO GO WITH CAPTAIN NICK!!!

So we turned up to a pretty chilly and windy meeting spot, thinking why hasn’t this been postponed to another day, surely we can’t got out in this weather.
How wrong we were. Captain Nick arrived early assured us we would be fine and we would be fishing the river and not going out to the ocean, but he was pretty sure we would still catch some fish.
When we started fishing within the 1st half hour we had caught 2 huge fish , the rest of the afternoon was spent tracking fish and catching them.
Captain Nick and his mate answered all questions that were asked of them, their knowledge of the area and their love of fishing was clearly evident.
They made this fishing trip, one that a 12 year old kid from England will remember forever.
Thankyou Captain Nick for the experience

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Trip: Port Orange Offshore Adventure

Michael

Verified Review

April 6

Captain Nick is a highly skilled captain that can get you on the fish ! You can tell he’s passionate about the sport, and wants to accommodate his clients so they enjoy an awesome experience on the water !

I highly recommend you let Captain Nick show you what catching trophy fish is really like! Be ready to reel them in !! Big strikes ! Great Fun !

Michael

Verified Review

April 6

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Jerry

Verified Review

May 7

Our outing with Nick was very enjoyable. He was professional, courteous and a pleasure to be with. He put us on fish and we had a good time on our 4 hr trip. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a charter on the Atlantic coast. We will use Nick again.

Jerry

Verified Review

May 7

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Sid

Verified Review

November 25

We had a great time! We would highly recommend Captain Nick!

Sid

Verified Review

November 25

We had a great time! We would highly recommend Captain Nick!

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Trip: Port Orange Offshore Adventure

Kelly

Verified Review

October 8

We had a great time captain Nick was amazing..

Kelly

Verified Review

October 8

We had a great time captain Nick was amazing..

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Levi

Verified Review

July 6

Captain Nick was the best! I booked a charter for just myself and had the best time fishing and hanging out with Nick. We caught a lot of fish and if you just trust his experience you will have a great time!

Levi

Verified Review

July 6

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Ben

Verified Review

June 24

Great time and Nick knows his stuff that’s for sure! Worked hard to ensure we had a great time! Thanks so much Nick!

Ben

Verified Review

June 24

Great time and Nick knows his stuff that’s for sure! Worked hard to ensure we had a great time! Thanks so much Nick!

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Noah

Verified Review

April 19

Great time, good fishing

Noah

Verified Review

April 19

Great time, good fishing

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Trip: Port Orange Offshore Adventure

Troy

Verified Review

October 4

Had a great time! Would recommend captain nick! Will use him next fishing trip

Troy

Verified Review

October 4

Had a great time! Would recommend captain nick! Will use him next fishing trip

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Alex

Verified Review

June 20

Captain Nick did great putting us on fish! We were the first boat out and were catching fish before any other boats got out

Alex

Verified Review

June 20

Captain Nick did great putting us on fish! We were the first boat out and were catching fish before any other boats got out

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Evan

Verified Review

May 1

It was great Captain Nick and as helpful and even though the weather was not on our side we still caught some fish.

Evan

Verified Review

May 1

It was great Captain Nick and as helpful and even though the weather was not on our side we still caught some fish.

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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.