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Inshore Fishing Charters in Cocoa Beach
12 inshore guides in Cocoa Beach, Port Canaveral, Cape Canaveral and Merritt Island that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Cocoa Beach inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Anglers Envy Fishing Charters
Blue Points Marina, 726 Scallop Dr, Port Canaveral, FL 32920
Targets: Tilefish, Snowy grouper, Mahi-mahi, Sailfish, Amberjack, Gag grouper, Yellowfin tuna, Red snapper
Banana River Boat Tours
Departs Kelly Park, Merritt Island
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Sheepshead, Flounder
Canaveral Kings Sportfishing Charters
Cape Marina, 800 Scallop Drive, Port Canaveral, FL 32920
Targets: Mahi-mahi, Sailfish, King mackerel, Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Red snapper, Cobia
Cast Away Adventures
Cocoa Beach
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Snook, Mangrove snapper
Central Florida Sight Fishing Charters
Launches from Beacon 42 or George Kennedy Park ramps, Titusville
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Tarpon, Snook
Fin Factor Charters
Bluepoints Marina, 726 Scallop Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Targets: Swordfish, Golden tilefish, Grouper, Snapper, Mahi-mahi, Blackfin tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish
Florida Inshore Fishing Charters
Cocoa Beach
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Tarpon, Snook, Flounder, Cobia, Tripletail
Captain Frank Catino
468 St. Johns Drive, Satellite Beach, FL 32937
Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Pompano, Ladyfish, Jack crevalle
Peter Deeks Outdoors
Merritt Island
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Tilefish, Snowy grouper, Yellowedge grouper, Swordfish
Reel Magic Adventures
726 Scallop Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Targets: Redfish, Black drum, Bluefish, Shark, King mackerel, Cobia, Flounder, Pompano
Sea Leveler Sport Fishing Charters
505 Glen Cheek Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Mahi-mahi, Sailfish, Yellowfin tuna, Swordfish, Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Shark
Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters
Cocoa Beach
Targets: Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Grouper, Snapper, Mahi-mahi
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 18 operators: Cocoa Beach fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Cocoa Beach at a glance
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.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Full day (8 hours or more) – 6; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 6; Half day (about 4 hours) – 5.
- Fish they list most: Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Speckled trout, Mahi-mahi, Sailfish, Amberjack, King mackerel.
- In season in October: Snook, Tarpon (see the Cocoa Beach season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 4 of 12 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Cocoa Beach fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Prices
What an inshore charter costs in Cocoa Beach
Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $600 | $450 – $1,000 | 5 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $875 | $700 – $3,500 | 6 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Inshore charters in Cocoa Beach: questions
How much is an inshore fishing charter in Cocoa Beach?
Among 5 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $600 (from $450 to $1,000), and the median full day is $875. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish do inshore charters target in Cocoa Beach?
The fish these guides list most often are Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Speckled trout, Mahi-mahi, Sailfish. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Cocoa Beach?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Cocoa Beach also runs offshore trips: 13 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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