Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Join us for an exciting nearshore fishing adventure off the coast of New Smyrna Beach, Florida! This 5-hour trip is perfect for small groups of up to two anglers looking to target a variety of prized species while fishing the beautiful waters near Ponce Inlet and beyond. You’ll fish the inlet and nearshore reefs up to 3 miles offshore, with a great chance of hooking into species like Kingfish, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, and Redfish.

Hop aboard a 23’ Panga, perfectly equipped for nearshore fishing with all the gear you need provided—including rods, reels, tackle, and live bait. Your experienced guide will show you the best techniques, whether you're trolling or bottom fishing, to make the most of your day on the water. Just bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and sunscreen, and we’ll take care of the rest!

This trip promises a fun, action-packed experience in the beautiful coastal waters of Florida. Parking is available at the Swoop Site Boat Ramp—just pay to park, and get ready for a day of reeling in great catches!

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore, Jetty

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.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 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
1 Person	$650.00
2 People	$650.00

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

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Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

About Your Guide

Mike M.

Independent Guide 26 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

I have been guiding in this area for 25 years and still love every day on the water. Sight fishing the pristine waters of mosquito lagoon to near shore fishing the Atlantic I love it all and will put all my year’s experience into getting your your trophy fish

About Your Guide

Mike M.

Independent Guide 26 years of exp.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

224 tuna

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

Steak and oysters

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

224 tuna

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

Steak and oysters

Whats your favorite band?

Bob Marley

Whats your favorite movie?

Outlaw Josie Wales or blues brothers

Whats your favorite sports team?

UGA dawgs

Whats your drink of choice?

Beer, run or scotch

What was your last halloween costume?

Devil

What do you want for Christmas this year?

To win lottery

How did you get started guiding?

Loved fishing and found out I could do it for a living

What makes you different from other guides?

I love having kids catching their first fish just as much (maybe more) then an advanced angler catching their 1000 fish

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Areas Fished

Ponce Inlet Dog Beach
Flagler Beach
Ormond Beach
New Smyrna Beach

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Panga
Boat Manufacturer: Panga marine
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 23'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Panga
Boat Manufacturer: Panga marine
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 23'
Engine Manufacturer: Tahatsu
Total Horsepower: 115
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Catches fish

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore, Jetty

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.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 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 .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Black Drum	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great
Bonito	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Flounder	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good
Kingfish	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good
Mangrove Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Redfish	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good
School Shark	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal
Sheepshead	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great
Snook	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Tarpon	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal

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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

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use 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 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

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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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, bait, 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.