Canaveral Kings offers premier charter fishing on Florida’s Space Coast. Located in Port Canaveral, they are just minutes away from the Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach. From the attractions of Disney World and Universal Studios located in Orlando and Kissimmee, they are roughly a 45-minute drive.

Their charter fishing trips can be catered to anglers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are a novice experiencing your first fishing trip or a seasoned angler Canaveral Kings Sport Fishing has a trip to fit your interests and needs. One thing that sets them apart from others is their time spent on the water. Fishing is their full-time job, not a part-time hobby. On days they don’t have charters booked, they go commercial fishing, where they sell the fish to the market. This puts them in the water more often and allows the crew to stay dialed in on the fish.

All equipment is professionally maintained and always kept clean. The boat is a Downeast-style Duffy, powered by a Cummins engine. The F/V Canaveral Kings is a comfortable and spacious fishing platform. It features amenities such as a shaded cockpit and a full restroom. Inside, you will find plenty of room for your personal items as well as shelter from anything Mother Nature may throw at you.

Fishing off of Florida’s East Coast provides you with world-class opportunities for many different species of fish. Although some of the fish targeted are seasonal, the captain often catches multiple species in a single trip. Their trips mainly focus on Shark fishing, so be ready for your share of Blacktip, Finetooth, Blacknose, and the occasional Hammerhead or Lemon Sharks.

Book a trip today so they can share their passion for the ocean and all the fish and creatures that inhabit it with you!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Shark Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $550
    Shark fishing is a great option for those who dont want to lose sight of land, or want to fish in the calmest water possible. On a typical shark fishing trip we fish less than a mile offshore of Cocoa Beach or the Kennedy Space Center. Blacktip, Finetooth, Blacknose, and the occasional surprise of Hammerhead or Lemon Shark are what you'll target. Most of the Sharks you'll catch are in the 3-5’ range and put up a heck of a fight!
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    Shark Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $550
    Shark fishing is a great option for those who dont want to lose sight of land, or want to fish in the calmest water possible. On a typical shark fishing trip we fish less than a mile offshore of Cocoa Beach or the Kennedy Space Center. Blacktip, Finetooth, Blacknose, and the occasional surprise of Hammerhead or Lemon Shark are what you'll target. Most of the Sharks you'll catch are in the 3-5’ range and put up a heck of a fight!
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    Deep Sea Big Game Shark
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,000
    Want to have the best shot possible at catching a true GIANT shark?? Then lets ride 10-20 miles offshore and target Bull Sharks, Sandbar Sharks, Hammerheads, and any other big shark that wants to play tug-o-war. These sharks range in size from 5’-10’ and 100-300 lbs. They pull hard!!! For tackle we use special custom rods built to withstand the abuse of giant sharks on Shimano Tiagra 50W reels spooled with 125 lb line and #10 steel leader with a 13/0 hook. Its some really beefy stuff!!
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    Deep Sea Big Game Shark
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,000
    Want to have the best shot possible at catching a true GIANT shark?? Then lets ride 10-20 miles offshore and target Bull Sharks, Sandbar Sharks, Hammerheads, and any other big shark that wants to play tug-o-war. These sharks range in size from 5’-10’ and 100-300 lbs. They pull hard!!! For tackle we use special custom rods built to withstand the abuse of giant sharks on Shimano Tiagra 50W reels spooled with 125 lb line and #10 steel leader with a 13/0 hook. Its some really beefy stuff!!
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,200
    On our ¾ day trips, we fish from 10-20 miles offshore and sometimes farther. Our typical fishing technique on ¾ days is slow trolling for species such as kingfish, cobia, sailfish, mahi, tuna, sharks, and barracuda. The coolest thing about fishing in the ocean is that you never know what you might catch. So join us for 7 hours of thrills, adventure, and whatever other cool things we may come across fishing offshore!
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Bonito
    Bonito
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 159 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Mike was very friendly and knowledgeable!!! Almost had a 12 foot hammerhead but the line broke.  Amazing time!!!
Mike was very friendly and knowledgeable!!! Almost had a 12 foot hammerhead but the line broke.  Amazing time!!!
Mike was very friendly and knowledgeable!!! Almost had a 12 foot hammerhead but the line broke.  Amazing time!!!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
79%
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First-timers

VERIFIED   Deep Sea Big Game Shark on June 21, 2024
This was our first time going on a charter fishing trip and we had so much fun! They captains were great, very friendly. We...
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Alvin B.
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5.0 / 5
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Father’s Day trip

VERIFIED   Shark Fishing (PM) on June 16, 2024
Can you believe I actually got a trip like a week out and on Father’s Day? I really appreciate these guys taking their time...
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Corey C.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
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3.0 / 5
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Birthday fishing

VERIFIED   Shark Fishing (PM) on January 2, 2024
It seemed the captain wanted to catch fish. The boat was older but well taken care of and the Captain seemed nice. Trolled...
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Shark fishing

VERIFIED   Evening Shark Fishing on April 12, 2024
This is the second time that we’ve used this company. We absolutely love Captain Billy. He’s so much fun to talk to and...
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FAQs about Canaveral Kings Sport Fishing

Canaveral Kings Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Shark Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Shark Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Deep Sea Big Game Shark (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Deep Sea Big Game Shark (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 7 Hour Offshore (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Canaveral Kings Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full head, is in its own room and includes a sink
  • GPS 3 GPS plotters
  • Fishfinder Rear steering station fishfinder
  • Bed V-birth bed in the cabin
  • Outriggers 20'
  • Ice Box Ice box and cooler for all food and drinks
  • Radar 12 KW Furuno Radar

Trips booked with Canaveral Kings Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (All top of the line and professionally maintained )
  • Live Bait (When available)
  • Lures (For certain species)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All fish are iced, cleaned, and bagged at days end )
  • Fishing License (Yes, we have what’s called a “blanket” fishing license that covers everyone who gets on the boat. We also have all of our current NOAA fisheries permits)

Canaveral Kings Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing (Sharks, Redfish, Spanish Mackeral, Bluefish)
  • Offshore Fishing (Sharks)

Canaveral Kings Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Light tackle when trolling live bait )
  • Heavy Tackle (Up to 125lb test)
  • Bottom Fishing (Snapper, Grouper, Amberjacks, and more)
  • Trolling (Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, Tuna)
  • Spinning (Sight fishing for Cobia with spinning rods )
  • Jigging (Jigging can be done for Amberjacks and Grouper)
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Between 600 and 800' deep)

Top targeted fish species with Canaveral Kings Sport Fishing include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bluefish
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Shark (Nurse)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your operator

Canaveral Kings Sport Fishing
Port Canaveral, Florida, United States
56 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
210 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since March 2018
Captain Joey Spoerle grew up fishing the waters of Florida’s east coast. He was born in Cape Canaveral and has lived his entire life on the Space Coast. After attending college and earning a Bachelors degree in Business Management, Captain Joey still felt the calling of the sea. He decided a 9-5 office job wasn't for him, so he continued his education with the United States Coast Guard, where he obtained a 50 ton master Captain’s license. Six years later and he has still not looked back! When he is not running charters Joey is fishing commercially, where the fish are sold to the market. This puts Joey on the water nearly everyday, giving him an edge to staying on top of the fish. He has won a number of local tournaments as well as traveled to places like the Bahamas, Virgin Islands, and all over the state chasing fish. He feels truly fortunate to make a career out of what he loves doing- fishing and putting a smile on people's faces.
Our Team
Zach R.
Captain
Jake H.
Captain
Billy F.
Captain
Shea C.
Captain

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bluefish Bluefish
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish Redfish

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
1996
Restored in
2012
Boat manufacturer
Duffy
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing
Sharks, Redfish, Spanish Mackeral, Bluefish
Offshore Fishing
Sharks

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Light tackle when trolling live bait
Heavy Tackle
Up to 125lb test
Bottom Fishing
Snapper, Grouper, Amberjacks, and more
Trolling
Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, Tuna
Spinning
Sight fishing for Cobia with spinning rods
Jigging
Jigging can be done for Amberjacks and Grouper
Deep Sea Fishing
Between 600 and 800' deep

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full head, is in its own room and includes a sink
GPS
3 GPS plotters
Fishfinder
Rear steering station fishfinder
Bed
V-birth bed in the cabin
Outriggers
20'
Ice Box
Ice box and cooler for all food and drinks

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
All top of the line and professionally maintained
Live Bait
When available
Lures
For certain species
Catch cleaning & filleting
All fish are iced, cleaned, and bagged at days end
Fishing License
Yes, we have what’s called a “blanket” fishing license that covers everyone who gets on the boat. We also have all of our current NOAA fisheries permits

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Children must be 35 lbs
You Keep Catch
You can keep everything that's legal
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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