Half Day
$450
+ $75 per extra angler, up to 4
Best for: Redfish, snook, trout, black drum, jacks
10 miles south of Daytona Beach along A1A
Ponce Inlet fishing charters
Ponce Inlet is the only inlet between St. Augustine and Cape Canaveral, so everything that moves between the ocean and the lagoon comes through here: tarpon in summer, bull redfish in the fall, snook on the rocks, black drum in winter, sharks and jacks whenever the bait is thick. The lighthouse is the landmark; the tide is the clock.
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 Ponce Inlet
- The inlet and the north and south jetties
- The beach just outside the inlet
- Nearshore reefs and wrecks a few miles out
- The Intracoastal behind the inlet
Meeting point and logistics
Meet at the Ponce Inlet public ramp, 4940 S Peninsula Dr, next to Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill. Parking on site. Nearshore trips run six hours with fuel included.
Target species
What we catch near Ponce Inlet
Tarpon
May to October, peak June through September
40 to 150 lb
Redfish
Year-round, bull redfish August to November
Slot fish 18 to 27 in, bulls up to 45 in
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 |
| 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 |
| Jack crevalle | Jan: Possible | Feb: Possible | Mar: Good | Apr: Good | May: Peak | Jun: Peak | Jul: Peak | Aug: Peak | Sep: Peak | Oct: Good | Nov: Possible | Dec: Possible |
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.”
Read all reviews on TripAdvisor and Google, or see the reviews page.
Questions
Ponce Inlet fishing FAQ
What is the difference between an inlet trip and a nearshore trip?
An inlet trip stays inside or right at the mouth of Ponce Inlet, protected water. A nearshore trip runs out to the reefs and wrecks a few miles off the beach for cobia, kings, amberjack and sharks. Nearshore is full-day only and weather dependent.
Do we fish near the lighthouse?
Often. The jetties and the channel in front of the lighthouse are some of the most productive water on the whole coast.
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