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Daytona Beach Fishing Charters
9 charter captains and guides fishing from Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet and New Smyrna Beach, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The captains
Daytona Beach fishing charters and guides, A to Z
Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.
Your boat, Daytona Beach
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Hull's Sea Lover
Inlet Harbor Marina, 133 Inlet Harbor Rd, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
Targets: Grouper, Snapper, Black sea bass, Triggerfish, Amberjack, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish
On The Hook Charters
Aunt Catfish's on the River, 4009 Halifax Drive, Port Orange, FL 32127
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Snook, Tarpon, Black drum, Mahi-mahi, King mackerel, Cobia
Ponce Inlet Fishing Charters
Ponce Inlet
Targets: Redfish, Black drum, Speckled trout, Cobia
Sea Spirit Fishing
Sea Love Marina, 4884 Front St, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
Targets: Red snapper, Amberjack, Grouper, Cobia, Mahi-mahi, Barracuda, Triggerfish, Black sea bass
Spot Stalker Charters
New Smyrna Beach
Targets: Redfish, Snook, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Mangrove snapper, Sheepshead, Flounder, Shark
Sudden Strike Offshore Adventure
Ponce Inlet
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Tightline Fishing Charters
Daytona Beach
Targets: Redfish, Snook, Speckled trout, Black drum, Flounder, Mangrove snapper, Sheepshead, Spanish mackerel
Waterproof Charters
Sea Love Marina, 4877 Front St., Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
Targets: Red snapper, Vermilion snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, King mackerel, Cobia, Sailfish, Mahi-mahi
Yellow Dawg Fishing
Ponce Inlet
Targets: Mahi-mahi, Sailfish, King mackerel, Red snapper, Grouper, Wahoo, Redfish, Speckled trout
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. How we list · Update or remove a listing
Trip types
Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Daytona Beach?
How the 9 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.
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Deep sea and offshore boats
Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.
Usually after: Mahi-mahi, Cobia, Grouper, Amberjack.
Typical private half day: $825 (4 boats publish one).
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Inshore and bay guides
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
Usually after: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Snook.
Typical private half day: $500 (3 boats publish one).
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Party boats
Party boats (head boats) sell spots per person, bait and tackle included. They are the cheapest way onto the water, and the crew helps beginners.
Usually after: Red snapper, Amberjack, Grouper, Cobia.
Today on the water
Conditions in Daytona Beach right now
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NOAA Ormond Beach, Halifax River
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Phase
Live from NOAA tide station 8720954, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Daytona Beach.
Full tide table and what is biting: Daytona Beach fishing report.
Prices
What a fishing charter costs in Daytona Beach
Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $800 | $450 – $1,000 | 5 |
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Seasons
What is biting in Daytona Beach, month by month
The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Wahoo |
Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: tightlinefishing.net, seaspiritfishing.com, endlesssummercharters.com, staugmarinainc.com.
Know before you go
Fishing in Daytona Beach: local notes
Source: seaspiritfishing.com
Source: hullssealover.com
Source: ponceinletcharters.com
Source: onthehookcharters.com
Questions
Daytona Beach fishing charter questions
How many fishing charters are in Daytona Beach?
We list 9 charter captains and guides fishing from Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet and New Smyrna Beach, A to Z – not ranked.
How much is a fishing charter in Daytona Beach?
Among 5 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $800 (from $450 to $1,000). Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.
What fish can you catch in Daytona Beach?
The species Daytona Beach captains list most often are Cobia, Mahi-mahi, Redfish, Speckled trout, Grouper and Amberjack. In October, the season calendar above shows Redfish, Red snapper, Flounder in season.
Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Florida?
Anglers on a for-hire vessel (guide, charter or party boat) with a valid charter license are exempt from the saltwater license and snook/lobster permits. A Florida resident annual license is $17 and a nonresident annual license $47. Florida fishing license prices and rules.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
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