# Florida Saltwater Fishing Charters

> Private inshore, nearshore and offshore fishing charters out of New Smyrna Beach, Florida — Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River Lagoon and Ponce Inlet. Capt. Eric McPherson, USCG-licensed and fully insured.

- Phone: (804) 919-4848
- Email: FloridaSaltwaterFishingCharter@gmail.com
- Dock: 250 Boatyard St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
- Boat: 2020 Carolina Skiff 23 LS, up to 6 anglers. Offshore trips on a partner 34'+ boat.
- Ratings: 5.0 on Google (14 reviews), 5.0 on FishingBooker (56 reviews)
- Included: fishing licenses, rods/reels/tackle, live bait, ice & cooler, fish cleaning, photos/video

## Trips (rates for up to 4 anglers, +$50 per extra angler, max 6)
- [Inshore](https://www.floridasaltwaterfishingcharters.com/products/inshore-fishing-charter): 4 hr $450 / 6 hr $575 / 8 hr $700 — Redfish · Seatrout · Snook · Black drum · Sheepshead. Mosquito Lagoon · Indian River Lagoon · NSB Intracoastal & bridges · Oak Hill.
- [Night Bite](https://www.floridasaltwaterfishingcharters.com/products/night-fishing-charter): 4 hr $475 — Snook · Bull redfish · Seatrout · Tarpon. Lighted docks & bridges · Indian River Lagoon · Ponce Inlet.
- [Nearshore Jetty & Beach](https://www.floridasaltwaterfishingcharters.com/products/nearshore-jetty-beach-charter): 4 hr $500 / 6 hr $650 — Snook · Redfish · Tarpon · Sheepshead · Mangrove snapper · Sharks. Ponce Inlet jetties · NSB beaches · Within 2 miles of shore. Weather-dependent. If seas are up, we switch to inshore at the inshore rate.
- [Offshore Deep Sea](https://www.floridasaltwaterfishingcharters.com/products/offshore-deep-sea-fishing-charter): 8 hr $1,600 / 10 hr $1,950 — Mahi · Kingfish · Red snapper · Grouper. Reefs, wrecks & the edge off Ponce Inlet. Partner boat, 6 anglers included. Red snapper season Oct 9–22, 2026.
- [Family Half-Day](https://www.floridasaltwaterfishingcharters.com/products/family-fishing-trip): 3 hr $375 — Trout · Snapper · Ladyfish · Whatever pulls. Sheltered lagoon water.
- [Sunset, Sandbar & Dolphins](https://www.floridasaltwaterfishingcharters.com/products/sunset-sandbar-dolphin-cruise): 2 hr $300 / 3 hr $395 — Dolphins · Manatees · Evening bite. Indian River Lagoon · NSB sandbars & waterfront.
- [Seasonal Special](https://www.floridasaltwaterfishingcharters.com/products/seasonal-special-fishing-charter): 5 hr $650 — Rotates with the season. Ponce Inlet · NSB beaches. Our seasonal special rotates with the fish. This one runs while the bite lasts.

## Booking
25% deposit at booking, balance at the dock (card, cash or Venmo). Weather cancellations by the captain are rescheduled or refunded in full. Cancel 72+ hours out for a full refund; inside 72 hours the deposit becomes a credit.

## Pages
- [Trips & rates](https://www.floridasaltwaterfishingcharters.com/pages/trips)
- [Book online](https://www.floridasaltwaterfishingcharters.com/pages/book)
- [Live conditions](https://www.floridasaltwaterfishingcharters.com/pages/conditions): weather, marine forecast and NOAA tides (station 8721147, Ponce de Leon Inlet South)
- [Seasons & regulations](https://www.floridasaltwaterfishingcharters.com/pages/fishing-regulations): FWC seasons for the Indian River Lagoon / Atlantic region, open/closed by date
- [Fishing reports](https://www.floridasaltwaterfishingcharters.com/blogs/fishing-reports)
- [Captain & boat](https://www.floridasaltwaterfishingcharters.com/pages/captain)
- [FAQ](https://www.floridasaltwaterfishingcharters.com/pages/faq)
- [Groups & corporate](https://www.floridasaltwaterfishingcharters.com/pages/groups)