60 to 70 minutes from Orlando and the theme parks

Fishing charters near Orlando

Orlando is one hour from the Atlantic, and Capt. Fred's ramps in New Smyrna Beach and Ponce Inlet are the closest real saltwater fishing to the theme parks. A half-day trip fits between a park day and dinner; a full day gets you tarpon, bull reds and the story of the vacation. He has been taking Orlando visitors out since 2000 and knows exactly how to make the day easy for a family that has never held a rod.

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The fishing

Where we fish, one hour from Orlando

New Smyrna Beach flats and Mosquito Lagoon
Ponce Inlet and the beach
Nearshore reefs on full-day trips

Meeting point and logistics

From Orlando, take I-4 east then SR-44 to New Smyrna Beach, or I-95 south to Port Orange for Ponce Inlet. About 60 to 70 minutes from International Drive or Lake Buena Vista. Capt. Fred texts the ramp address the evening before.

All boat ramp addresses and directions

Target species

What Orlando visitors catch with Fred

Redfish

Year-round, bull redfish August to November

Slot fish 18 to 27 in, bulls up to 45 in

Tarpon

May to October, peak June through September

40 to 150 lb

Snook

Best in spring and fall; caught year-round

24 to 40 in

Season by season

Species	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Tarpon	Jan: off season	Feb: off season	Mar: Possible	Apr: Good	May: Peak	Jun: Peak	Jul: Peak	Aug: Peak	Sep: Peak	Oct: Good	Nov: Possible	Dec: off season
Redfish	Jan: Good	Feb: Good	Mar: Good	Apr: Good	May: Good	Jun: Good	Jul: Good	Aug: Peak	Sep: Peak	Oct: Peak	Nov: Peak	Dec: Good
Snook	Jan: Possible	Feb: Possible	Mar: Good	Apr: Peak	May: Peak	Jun: Good	Jul: Good	Aug: Good	Sep: Peak	Oct: Peak	Nov: Good	Dec: Possible
Sharks	Jan: off season	Feb: off season	Mar: Possible	Apr: Good	May: Peak	Jun: Peak	Jul: Peak	Aug: Peak	Sep: Peak	Oct: Good	Nov: Possible	Dec: off season
Spotted seatrout	Jan: Peak	Feb: Peak	Mar: Good	Apr: Good	May: Possible	Jun: Possible	Jul: Possible	Aug: Possible	Sep: Good	Oct: Good	Nov: Peak	Dec: Peak

Peak Good Possible The highlighted column is this month.

Trips & rates

Pick your day

Half Day

4 hours 1 to 2 anglers

$450

+ $75 per extra angler, up to 4

Best for: Redfish, snook, trout, black drum, jacks

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No fish, no pay

Full Day

6 hours 1 to 2 anglers

$600

+ $75 per extra angler, up to 4

Best for: Tarpon, bull redfish, cobia, big black drum

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Nearshore

6 hours 1 to 2 anglers

$800 fuel incl.

+ $75 per extra angler, up to 4

Best for: Cobia, king mackerel, amberjack, sharks, jacks

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Licenses, rods, reels and tackle included; bait is not. $150 Venmo deposit to hold your date; balance in cash, check or Venmo on the day. How booking works.

Reviews

Guests who fished here

Tarpon, full day

“Everything we wanted it to be and more. We caught 22 fish, including six tarpon.”

Bobby S. · TripAdvisor, November 2025

Snook

“Captain Fred is the real deal. Landed a 37-inch snook.”

Jesse T. · TripAdvisor, June 2025

First-timers

“Perfect host and a patient teacher for newcomers. Caught a bunch of fish and saw manatees and dolphins.”

Chris S. · TripAdvisor, June 2025

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Questions

Orlando visitors ask

How early do we need to leave Orlando?

Half-day trips usually start at first light, so plan on leaving Orlando around 5:30 to 6 am. Ask Capt. Fred about a later start if you would rather sleep in; afternoon trips are possible outside of the summer heat.

Do you offer transport from Orlando?

No, you drive to the ramp. Parking is free at all the ramps.

Is it a good trip for kids?

Yes. Capt. Fred fishes with families every week: calm water, light tackle, plenty of action, and he handles the bait. Kids under 6 usually do best on a half day.

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