About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Flounder Gigging Trips – New Smyrna Beach & St. Augustine 🎣

Experience the thrill of nighttime flounder gigging with Reel Deal Fishin’ Charters! Whether you’re exploring the shallow backwaters of New Smyrna Beach or the flats of St. Augustine, this unique adventure is one you won’t forget.

Using high-powered LED lights and custom flounder boats, we glide through clear, calm waters in search of flounder laying along the sandy bottom. No rods, no reels — just you, a gig, and the excitement of spotting and harvesting your catch.

✅ All gear included
✅ Family-friendly and great for beginners
✅ 4-hour and 6-hour trips available
✅ Limit out on flounder and make unforgettable memories!

Perfect for groups, families, and anyone looking to try something new after dark. Book your flounder gigging adventure today and see why this has become one of our most talked-about trips!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

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.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

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	6 hours
1 Person	$550.00	$750.00
2 People	$550.00	$750.00
3 People	$550.00	$750.00
4 People	$550.00	$750.00
5 People	$600.00	$800.00
6 People	$650.00	$850.00

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

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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.

Chad K.

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

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Chad K.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

Based out of beautiful New Smyrna Beach, We offers unparalleled fishing adventures in one of Florida’s prime fishing locations. With over 15 years of commercial fishing experience, our journey into guiding began with a passion for sharing the thrill of fishing and the beauty of the ocean with others.

Our style is a perfect blend of professional expertise and friendly, personalized service. We pride ourselves on our extensive local knowledge and commitment to creating memorable, tailored experiences for each of our guests. Unlike other charters, we focus on smaller, more intimate groups, ensuring personalized attention and a better chance for each guest to reel in a great catch.

When you book with us, expect top-notch equipment, comfortable boats, and expert guidance throughout your trip. We target a variety of species, from redfish and trout inshore to the thrill of shark fishing in the offshore waters. Our guides are not only skilled fishermen but also passionate about teaching and sharing their knowledge, ensuring an educational and exciting experience for anglers of all levels.

Join us for a fishing adventure that combines excitement, expertise, and exceptional service. We look forward to creating unforgettable memories with you on the water.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

500lb swordfish

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

Fish fry

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

500lb swordfish

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

Fish fry

What’s your favorite band?

Elevation worship

What’s your drink of choice?

Water

What was your last halloween costume?

Nothing

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Nothing just as long as the kids are happy.

How did you get started guiding?

All friends and family wanting to go fill the freezer

What makes you different from other guides?

15 years of commerical fishing knowledge

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Start Location & Lodging Options

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Utility Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Sundance
Boat Length: 22'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Utility Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Sundance
Boat Length: 22'
Boat Restroom: No

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

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.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

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 .

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This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Gigging

Everything Else to Know

All gear 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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

David

Verified Review

July 21

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Captain Chad. He was knowledgeable, knew where the fish were, and he was fun to hangout with. He went out of his way to make our trip memorable and to meet our goals. We plan to make this an annual trip with Captain Chad.

David

Verified Review

July 21

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Darla

Verified Review

July 11

Our experience with Chad was amazing! Our family of 5 (ranging from 8yrs old to 53 years old) had a wonderful experience! He was especially great with my 8yr old….extremely patient and kind! We caught all kinds of fish and were able to see lots of birds and dolphins! I can’t say enough about him and our experience. This excursion will definitely become an annual fishing trip!

Darla

Verified Review

July 11

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Trip: Inshore Fishing Adventure

Gary

Verified Review

November 4

Captain Chad was awesome, great laughs amazing trip. I definitely recommend. He made sure we had a great experience

Gary

Verified Review

November 4

Captain Chad was awesome, great laughs amazing trip. I definitely recommend. He made sure we had a great experience

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Trip: Shark Fishing Experience

Brad

Verified Review

May 25

Trip was Excellent! Knew where fish were and put us on them first thing out of the gate! Would recommend to anyone looking to be exhausted from fighting the catch.

Brad

Verified Review

May 25

Trip was Excellent! Knew where fish were and put us on them first thing out of the gate! Would recommend to anyone looking to be exhausted from fighting the catch.

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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.