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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.

12 guides7 publish prices$600 typical half day$875 typical full day
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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

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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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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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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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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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.

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.

TripMedianRangeBoats
Private half day (about 4 hours)$600$450 – $1,0005
Private full day (about 8 hours)$875$700 – $3,5006

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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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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