Half Day
$450
+ $75 per extra angler, up to 4
Best for: Redfish, snook, trout, black drum, jacks
In town; 20 minutes from Daytona Beach, 1 hour from Orlando
New Smyrna Beach fishing charters
New Smyrna Beach sits between the Atlantic, Ponce Inlet and the northern end of Mosquito Lagoon, which makes it one of the best inshore fishing towns on the east coast of Florida. Capt. Fred launches from the New Smyrna ramps most days: five minutes to the flats, ten to the inlet, a short run to the beach when the tarpon are rolling.
Text or call (407) 948-5035
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206 TripAdvisor reviews 5.0
95 Google reviews 301 five-star reviews across TripAdvisor and Google
206 TripAdvisor reviews 5.0
95 Google reviews 301 five-star reviews across TripAdvisor and Google
The fishing
Where we fish around New Smyrna Beach
- Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River North
- Ponce Inlet
- The backwaters and creeks behind the beach
- The beach in tarpon season
Meeting point and logistics
Three ramps in New Smyrna Beach: Cunningham Dr (private, near the airport), Boat Ramp Rd and North Causeway. Capt. Fred picks the one closest to the fish and texts you the address the evening before.
Target species
What we catch near New Smyrna Beach
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
Black drum
December to March for the big ones
5 to 60 lb
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 |
| Black drum | Jan: Peak | Feb: Peak | Mar: Peak | Apr: Good | May: Possible | Jun: Possible | Jul: Possible | Aug: Possible | Sep: Possible | Oct: Good | Nov: Good | Dec: Peak |
| 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
Full Day
$600
+ $75 per extra angler, up to 4
Best for: Tarpon, bull redfish, cobia, big black drum
Nearshore
$800 fuel incl.
+ $75 per extra angler, up to 4
Best for: Cobia, king mackerel, amberjack, sharks, jacks
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.”
Snook“Captain Fred is the real deal. Landed a 37-inch snook.”
First-timers“Perfect host and a patient teacher for newcomers. Caught a bunch of fish and saw manatees and dolphins.”
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Questions
New Smyrna Beach fishing FAQ
Is New Smyrna Beach good for redfish?
It is the doorway to Mosquito Lagoon, the most famous redfish water in Florida. Slot reds year-round on the flats, and bull reds in the inlet in late summer and fall.
Which ramp do we meet at?
One of three New Smyrna ramps or Ponce Inlet, depending on wind, tide and where the fish were the day before. You get the address by text the evening before the trip.
Ready to fish? Text Capt. Fred.
Send your date, half or full day and how many anglers to (407) 948-5035. You will hear back fast, usually from the boat.
Text or call (407) 948-5035