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Whether you’re chasing redfish in the backwaters, tarpon in the inlet, or mahi offshore, every trip with Florida Saltwater Fishing Charters is tailored for performance, precision, and fun.

All skill levels welcome — from first-timers to serious anglers.

  • Your charter is fully equipped with everything you need for a safe, productive, and fun day on the water.

    • Florida fishing licenses for all guests

    • Fuel (no surcharges)

    • Top-quality rods and reels

    • Premium bait and tackle

    • Professional instruction and on-water experience

    • Fish cleaning and filleting after your trip

  • Come prepared and comfortable so you can focus on the fishing.

    • Snacks and drinks (alcohol is fine, cans only — no glass)

    • Sunscreen (no spray formulas, please — they damage deck surfaces)

    • Towels and sun protection (hat, polarized sunglasses recommended)

    • Weather-appropriate clothing and non-marking shoes

  • Most trips launch from a private dock in New Smyrna Beach near Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille. However, we may launch from public ramps in: New Smyrna Beach, Ponce Inlet, Edgewater, Oak Hill, and Mosquito Lagoon.

    Exact meeting location and directions will be sent prior to your charter.

  • All trips are priced for up to three guests.

    Additional guests may be added for an extra fee.

    Trip Rates & Details

    Inshore

    • 4, 5, or 6 hours

    • $500 – $700

    • $50 per additional person

    • Maximum 6 guests

    Nearshore

    • 4, 5, or 6 hours

    • $600 – $800

    • $50 per additional person

    • Maximum 6 guests

    Offshore

    • 6, 8, 10 hours

    • Starting at $900

    • $75 per additional person

    • Maximum 6 guests

    Rates include everything except gratuity. Tips are always appreciated and typically range from 15–20%, similar to a restaurant service tip.

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  • "Best day of fishing I’ve ever experienced. Would recommend highly & will be going back again! Thank you for the great time out there!"

    Ryan D. | Jacksonville, FL

  • "Captain Eric kept us on the fish our entire trip, highly recommend!"

    Joseph L.

  • "Captain Eric was a Wonderful captain. We caught 3 red fish, mangoe snappers, sea trout and lots of others. He helped with casting at the right places, baiting the hook and taking the fish off. Eric took us all over to have a full experience. I highly recommend him!"

    Dolores Groft

  • "Captain Eric was awesome. We caught a large variety of fish! We caught fish non stop. We will definitely be coming back again. And Mango is an amazing and well behaved dog also!"

    Lance Groft

  • "Eric was wonderful and very patient considering it was my first time fishing and in a boat, talked me through everything even if I didn’t understand it the first time. very knowledgeable and felt very safe for having being nervous never being on a boat. Highly recommend"

    Noelle Melnick

  • "Amazing experience for our Family! Captain Eric was super fun and friendly, great with our kids (10&11). He taught the kids how to fish. Probably caught 20 fish in 4 hours time. Captain Eric cleaned the fish for us and we took them to a local restaurant to have them cooked on his recommendation. We will 100% book again in the future!"

    Jeff R. | North Bend, OH

  • "BEST FISHING TRIP EVER. Top notch crew. Obstacles were thrown at these guys and they took them and not only dealt with them, but made it the best experience my family could’ve ever had. Highly recommend!! See you guys next time"

    NATHAN K. | Warren, MI

  • "Great day on the water caught our Limit on Vermilia snapper caught nice Cobia 18 pounds lost some big fish to the sharks but that’s fishing had a great time with captain Eric"

    Bob K. | Malvern, PA

  • "Had a great time. Eric knew where the fish were and we got em! Great captain that was super passionate about fishing. Would highly recommend him to anyone in the New Smyrna area"

    Jake T. | Alexandria, KY

  • "Eric was great with my two teenage sons, wife and me. We don’t rush often and Eric was great with coaching and not making us feel stupid. He worked hard and made trip a big success."

    Dennis D. K. | Grand Rapids, MI

  • "Wow is all our family can say! Holy wow it did not disappoint! We all caught something and had plenty to bring back to shore to enjoy for dinner. Eric went above and beyond making sure we had the best trip. If we ever venture back to Daytona we will definitely come back and use Captain Eric as our guide: hands down one of the best things we’ve done as a family!"

    Valerie B. | Springboro, OH

  • "Had a great morning on the water with Captain Eric! He’s a very welcoming and friendly guy. He took us to several fishing spots where we caught a variety of fish. My husband brought in a Bonita, which we used for bait. We brought home trout and whiting, which they cleaned for us. We also hooked two sharks, but they broke the lines. Highly recommend this trip!"

    Denise S. | Tipton, MI

  • "Highly recommend!! I have gone off shore with the same captain for over 10 years out of saint Augustine. I decided to try something new and I am glad we did! Awesome day fishing! Boat was super clean and the crew were awesome! Definitely will be taking another charter with this crew!!"

    Ashley G. | New Smyrna Beach, FL