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Cocoa Beach Fishing Charters

18 charter captains and guides fishing from Cocoa Beach, Port Canaveral, Cape Canaveral and Merritt Island, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

18 captains and guides9 publish prices$600 typical half day
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Cocoa 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.

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Ambush Fishing Charters

Sunrise Marina, 505 Glen Cheek Rd., Port Canaveral, FL

Capt. John and Capt. Zak36 ft Calvin Beal (Maine lobster-style)Up to 6 guests

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Amberjack, Cobia, Grouper, Spanish mackerel, Wahoo, Shark, Snapper

(321) 693-2703Website

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Anglers Envy Fishing Charters

Blue Points Marina, 726 Scallop Dr, Port Canaveral, FL 32920

47 ft Freeman; 25 ft Skeeter bay boat; 18 ft Beavertail flats boatUp to 6 guests

InshoreNearshoreOffshoreDeep seaFlatsSight fishing

Targets: Tilefish, Snowy grouper, Mahi-mahi, Sailfish, Amberjack, Gag grouper, Yellowfin tuna, Red snapper

Full Day (offshore) $3,500Deep Drop $3,500Swordfish $3,500+5 more on their site
(321) 333-5700Website

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Central Florida Sight Fishing Charters

Launches from Beacon 42 or George Kennedy Park ramps, Titusville

Capt. Chris MyersHewes flats skiffUp to 2 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreFlatsSight fishingFly fishing

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Tarpon, Snook

4 hours (1-2 anglers) $5006 hours (1-2 anglers) $6258 hours (1-2 anglers) $750
(321) 229-2848Website

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Cocoa Beach Sportfishing

505 Glen Cheek Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL

51 ft Alex Willis custom (Crude Intentions); 33 ft custom (Centerfold); 46 ft Invincible catamaran (Bale Money)Up to 6 guests

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Mahi-mahi, Sailfish, King mackerel, Wahoo, Shark, Grouper, Snapper, Tilefish

(321) 848-2662Website

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Fin Factor Charters

Bluepoints Marina, 726 Scallop Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

Capt. Joe Smith32 ft center console Cape Horn

NearshoreOffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Swordfish, Golden tilefish, Grouper, Snapper, Mahi-mahi, Blackfin tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish

Full-day Charter – Standard (8 hr) $950Full-day – Offshore up to 10 miles (8 hr) $750Half-day – Offshore up to 10 miles (5 hr) $600+3 more on their site
(321) 405-4551Website

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Fired Up Fishing Charters

Bluepoints Marina, 726 Scallop Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

33 ft Stuart Angler (fleet of four)Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Cobia, Wahoo, Tarpon, Mahi-mahi, Sailfish, Amberjack, King mackerel, Shark

1/2 Day Trip (7am-12pm or 1pm-6pm, up to 6) $1,1003/4 Day Trip (7am-2pm, up to 6) $1,300Full Day Trip (7am-4pm, up to 6) $1,500+1 more on their site
(407) 222-3573Website

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Florida Inshore Fishing Charters

Cocoa Beach

Capt. Drew Cavanaugh21 ft Pathfinder TRS (2022)Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreNearshoreFlatsBackcountrySight fishingFly fishing

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Tarpon, Snook, Flounder, Cobia, Tripletail

Mosquito Lagoon flats, 3 plus hours (1-2 anglers) $450Mosquito Lagoon flats, 4 plus hours (1-2 anglers) $500Mosquito Lagoon flats, 5 plus hours (1-2 anglers) $600+1 more on their site
(352) 223-7897Website

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Captain Frank Catino

468 St. Johns Drive, Satellite Beach, FL 32937

Capt. Frank CatinoMomentum custom shallow-water skiffUp to 2 guests

InshoreFlatsFly fishing

Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Pompano, Ladyfish, Jack crevalle

1/2 Day $5003/4 Day $600Full-Day $700
(321) 529-0762Website

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Get Down Charters

Port Canaveral

Capt. Tim Fletcher32 ft Prowler (385 hp Caterpillar diesel)Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Cobia, Wahoo, King mackerel

(321) 432-5875Website

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Ocean Obsession Deep Sea Fishing

Sunrise Marina, 500 Glen Cheek Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

65 ft party fishing boat Ocean Obsession

OffshoreDeep seaParty boat

Targets: Red snapper, Cobia, Amberjack, King mackerel, Shark, Mahi-mahi, Grouper

Half Day, adult (16+), per person $85Half Day, child (4-15), per person $65Full Day, adult (16+), per person $125+3 more on their site
(321) 453-3474Website

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Orlando Princess Fishing Fleet

670 Glen Cheek Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

90 ft Canaveral Princess (full day) and Orlando Princess

Deep seaParty boat

Targets: Mangrove snapper, Triggerfish, Grouper, Cobia, Black sea bass, Flounder, Mahi-mahi, King mackerel

(321) 784-6300Website

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Peter Deeks Outdoors

Merritt Island

Capt. Peter DeeksUp to 5 guests

InshoreOffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Tilefish, Snowy grouper, Yellowedge grouper, Swordfish

Inshore Half Day (4 hr, 1-3 anglers) $600Inshore 3/4 Day (6 hr, 1-3 anglers) $700Inshore Full Day (8 hr, 1-3 anglers) $800+3 more on their site
(321) 720-3723Website

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Sea Leveler Sport Fishing Charters

505 Glen Cheek Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

Capt. Greg RappSeven boats, 27-40 ft (incl. 33 ft Open Atlantic, 33 ft Custom Morgan, 35 ft Duffy, 40 ft Sea Hunter)Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

NearshoreOffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Mahi-mahi, Sailfish, Yellowfin tuna, Swordfish, Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Shark

Half Day Offshore (7am-12pm or 12pm-5pm), 33 ft boats $1,0003/4 Day Offshore (7am-2pm), 33 ft boats $1,200Full Day Offshore (7am-4pm), 33 ft boats $1,400+3 more on their site
(321) 794-3474Website

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Cocoa Beach?

How the 18 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, Amberjack, Cobia, Grouper.

Typical private half day: $600 (4 boats publish one).

Deep sea fishing in Cocoa Beach: all 13 boats →

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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: Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Speckled trout.

Typical private half day: $600 (5 boats publish one).

Inshore fishing charters in Cocoa Beach: all 12 guides →

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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: Cobia, Amberjack, King mackerel, Shark.

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Today on the water

Conditions in Cocoa Beach right now

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NOAA Trident Pier, Port Canaveral

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Live from NOAA tide station 8721649, NOAA station 8721604, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Cocoa Beach.

Full tide table and what is biting: Cocoa Beach fishing report.

Prices

What a fishing charter costs in Cocoa 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.

TripMedianRangeBoats
Private half day (about 4 hours)$600$450 – $1,0005
Private full day (about 8 hours)$950$700 – $3,5007

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Seasons

What is biting in Cocoa Beach, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Red snapper
Snook
Gag grouper
Snowy grouper
Black grouper
Tarpon
Sailfish

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: myfwc.com, floridainshorefishingcharters.com, anglerenvy.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Cocoa Beach: local notes

Motorized vessels, including trolling motors, are barred from the posted No-Motor Zone in the Banana River inside Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Source: fws.gov

Anglers fishing Merritt Island NWR waters must carry a signed, self-issued Refuge Sports Fishing Permit; fishing guides need an annual Commercial Special Use Permit.

Source: fws.gov

Mosquito Lagoon has two buoy-marked Pole & Troll Zones: engines off outside posted channels, electric trolling allowed, and boats drawing over 12 inches at rest must stay out. Night launching is only allowed at Bairs Cove and Beacon 42 ramps.

Source: fws.gov

Port Canaveral's charter and party boats cluster on Glen Cheek Drive (Sunrise Marina area, 500-670 Glen Cheek Dr) and Scallop Drive (Bluepoints Marina at 726, Cape Marina at 800).

Source: sealeveler.com

Florida's Atlantic snook rules apply in the Indian River Lagoon region: closed Dec 15-Jan 31 and Jun 1-Aug 31, 28-32 in slot, one fish per day, snook permit plus saltwater license.

Source: myfwc.com

Questions

Cocoa Beach fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Cocoa Beach?

We list 18 charter captains and guides fishing from Cocoa Beach, Port Canaveral, Cape Canaveral and Merritt Island, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Cocoa Beach?

Among 5 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $600 (from $450 to $1,000), and the median full day is $950. Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.

What fish can you catch in Cocoa Beach?

The species Cocoa Beach captains list most often are Cobia, Shark, Mahi-mahi, Amberjack, Grouper and Tarpon. In October, the season calendar above shows Red snapper, Snook, Black grouper, Tarpon 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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