Smiling angler holding a big snook on a New Smyrna Beach fishing charter
New Smyrna Beach Ponce Inlet, FL

Flats to bluewater. No excuses.

Private inshore, backcountry, reef and offshore charters out of New Smyrna Beach with USCG-licensed Capt. Eric McPherson. Redfish and snook in the lagoon, snapper and kingfish on the reefs, mahi offshore. Licenses, tackle and live bait are on us.

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In season now · Oct–Nov · ends Nov 30

Fall Mullet Run

Snook · Tarpon · Redfish · Jacks

Millions of mullet pour out of the backwaters and everything eats. Snook, tarpon, bull reds and jacks blitzing bait at the inlet. The best few weeks of the year.

Where: Ponce Inlet · NSB beaches · NSB Intracoastal
Up next Winter Sheepshead · Dec–Feb spawn run
01 — Pick your water

Nine ways
to get a bite

Rates cover up to 4 anglers. Room for 6. Licenses, tackle, live bait, ice and fish cleaning included on every trip.

02 — What's biting · October

On the chew right now

Seasons and FWC harvest status update automatically by date for the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic regions. Always double-check at MyFWC.com before you keep a fish — or just ask the captain.

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Redfish
Catch-and-release only in the IRL management region.
C&R ONLY
Spotted seatrout
15–19" slot · 2 / person
OPEN
Snook
28–32" slot · 1 / person
OPEN
Tarpon
Tarpon over 40" must stay in the water.
C&R ONLY
Sharks
Many species prohibited. We release every shark.
C&R ONLY
Sheepshead
12" FL min · 8 / person
OPEN
OPENHarvest allowed within size & bag limits C&R ONLYCatch & release. Photo, then back in the water Bite strength this month
Capt. Eric McPherson, USCG-licensed charter captain
03 — Meet the captain

Capt. Eric McPherson

When you step aboard, you're fishing with a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed and fully insured professional who takes every detail seriously — from safety to success. His job isn't just to drive the boat. It's to deliver a complete, professional trip that's safe, efficient and focused on results.

USCG LicensedFully Insured2020 Carolina Skiff 23 LS
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04 — Every trip includes

  • Fishing licenses
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Ice & cooler
  • Fish cleaning
  • Photos & video
05 — From the dock

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The tide won't wait. Neither should you.