Port Canaveral is blessed with a phenomenal location, right next to the bountiful Gulf Stream. This geographical boon, combined with the premier service that Canaveral Kings provide on their trips, makes for a fabulous fishing experience.

Captains Joey, Billy, Zach, Jake, and Shea are full time fisherman who grew up fishing the waters in and around Port Canaveral.  Years of kowledge combined with 40+ hours on the water per week put you in the best position possible to have a great day fishing!

Canaveral Kings will take you after almost anything that swims in the waters off the coast of Florida. Our experienced captains are ready to show you the time of your life!

Kids aged 3 and above are welcome to experience the thrill of angling, but please provide comfortable vests for them.

Book a trip with Canaveral Kings today and cast off on an unforgettable fishing excursion!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Port Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    Fishing inside the calm and protected waters of Port Canaveral offers many opportunites. From fishing for snook and redfish on the jettys to watching rockets get off-loaded, there is always something exciting going on. This is the perfect trip for those that want to stay in the calm and protected waters, rather than venturing far out into the ocean. Our techniques and catches vary with the seasons so be sure to check out our fishing reports to see whats been biting!
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Port Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $500
    Fishing inside the calm and protected waters of Port Canaveral offers many opportunites. From fishing for snook and redfish on the jettys to watching rockets get off-loaded, there is always something exciting going on. This is the perfect trip for those that want to stay in the calm and protected waters, rather than venturing far out into the ocean. Our techniques and catches vary with the seasons so be sure to check out our fishing reports to see whats been biting!
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Shark (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    Shark fishing is a great option for those who don't want to lose sight of land or want to fish in the calmest water possible. On a typical Shark fishing trip, you 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
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    Shark (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $500
    Shark fishing is a great option for those who don't want to lose sight of land or want to fish in the calmest water possible. On a typical Shark fishing trip, you 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
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $750
    Fishing offshore of Port Canaveral during the summer months presents many opportunities. The clean blue waters of the Gulfstream provide the perfect opportunity to catch a wide variety of Pelagic species. The speed of the Canaveral Kings Light gets you there and back fast while the comfort of the legendary Hoog hull provides a safe and comfortable ride. There is not a better platform for summer time offshore fishing! We travel 10-15 miles offshore for this trip to fish over numerous reefs and wrecks.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Bonito
    Bonito
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $950
    Come join us for 7 hours of catching fish! The length of this trip allows us to get up to 20 miules offshore where we fish over reefs and wrecks for a wide variety of pelagic and bottom species. The CK Lite has the speed to zip around the ocean and try multiple spots and styles of fishing. Combine that with 7 hours of time and you are sure to make memories you will never forget!
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
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FAQs about Canaveral Kings Nearshore Fishing

Canaveral Kings Nearshore Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Port Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Port Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Shark (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Shark (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hour Nearshore (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 7 Hour Offshore (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Canaveral Kings Nearshore Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Canaveral Kings Nearshore Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
  • Live Bait (Either bought or caught in advance)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (After the trip)
  • Fishing License (We have a “blanket” fishing license that covers all passengers that get on our boat.)

Canaveral Kings Nearshore Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (On our offshore trips we travel up to 15 miles from land to fish reefs and wrecks in 80-100’ of water. Nearshore fishing trips stay inside the calm waters of Port Canaveral where land can be seen at all times. )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Canaveral Kings Nearshore Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Canaveral Kings Nearshore Fishing include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Tripletail

Meet the Charter Operator

Canaveral Kings Sport Fishing
Port Canaveral, Florida, United States
56 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
203 Customer reviews
Response time within an 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

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Hoog (Center console) originally built in 1993, and restored in 2018. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
On our offshore trips we travel up to 15 miles from land to fish reefs and wrecks in 80-100’ of water. Nearshore fishing trips stay inside the calm waters of Port Canaveral where land can be seen at all times.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Shimano
Live Bait
Either bought or caught in advance
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
After the trip
Fishing License
We have a “blanket” fishing license that covers all passengers that get on our boat.

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Min. age 4 you can bring comfortable vests
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

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No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (65)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
83%
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Dave B.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun day

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Port Fishing (AM) on March 9, 2024
Spent the day on the water with Jake inshore due to poor ocean conditions. Jake asked me what I wanted to do and we quickly...
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4 hr great for family!

VERIFIED   Shark (PM) on June 23, 2023
We went out with capt Zack on a 4 hr morning trip with our 2 boys ages 4 and 9. We had a blast! Caught shark and a jack crevalle....
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Eric H.
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Great Time!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Port Fishing (AM) on March 15, 2024
My sons and I had a great time with Captain Jake, he took us to a great location and we were catching sharks all day long....
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Keith M.
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Jake was great!

VERIFIED   Shark (AM) on December 29, 2023
Great morning on the water. Caught 6 sharks and a red!  My 11 year old had the time of his life. Thank you!
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Nicole L.
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Awesome fishing experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Port Fishing (AM) on December 22, 2023
We had a great time with Jake today! He was knowledgeable, helpful, and we even caught keepers! Would recommend.
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