Patriot Charters 

4.9/5 (255 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Scallop Drive, Port Canaveral, FL 32920, United States

Patriot Charters 

 
Federally permitted
4.9/5 (255)
 Angler's Choice
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Scallop Drive
Port Canaveral, FL, United States
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Patriot Charters and Captain Tony offer the finest and safest deep sea sport fishing adventures out of Port Canaveral, Florida. Let an experienced captain put his 5 decades of talent to work for you and enjoy a fun and productive day on the water/

Troll those offshore waters, bottom fish for a large variety of species, or try live baiting. Hit the wreck and reef to check what’s biting or master your sight fishing skills. All of that magic happens 14-30 miles offshore in the local honey holes and hottest fishing spots.

Your potential target will depend on the season and what’s biting. Think of all those Sharks, Seabass, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, Amberjack, Grouper, Snapper, Bonito, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Cobia, Wahoo, Sailfish, and Mahi Mahi… to name just a few!

Capt. Tony will take you out aboard the ‘Patriot’. She is a 36’ Harris and was built in the Northeast. The Patriot is a seaworthy vessel with plenty of fishing space and shade for up to 6 anglers.

She features a large covered deck to keep the sun and rain off (when needed, of course). A large flybridge will aid your search for the fish and the massive built-in coolers will have enough storage for your food, drinks, and the catch. The Patriot is also equipped with a private head, V-berths, and a freshwater shower.

With an amazing vessel that is fully rigged to catch fish, decades of local knowledge, and top-notch equipment, Patriot Charters is ready to get you hooked up. You will be provided with Daiwa gear, live bait, and fishing licenses. As well as that, all keeper fish will be cleaned at the end of the trip.

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Rating

4.9
255 reviews
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236
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13
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2
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (338)

1/2 Day - 5 King Mackerel, 1 Red Snapper, 1 Shark
1/2 Day - 5 King Mackerel, 1 Red Snapper, 1 Shark
1/2 Day - 5 King Mackerel, 1 Red Snapper, 1 Shark
Outstanding Boat Crew
Perfect day.
Perfect day.
+332

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (255)

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Tracey Clark
Tracey Clark
5.0
Verified
New
Perfect day.
Full Day Trip on December 21, 20254 adults
Captain Tony and Joe were absolutely wonderful- Professional, friendly, and knowledgeable gentlemen. The boat was very clean and well organized. Captain worked hard to get us on the fish and we finished the day at our king mackerel limit. Tony contacted us earlier in the week and suggested an alternative date in order to catch the one good day in a string of bad seas. Our day was perfect! Good weather, great seas, good fishing, and new friends. Our adult children said it was the best charter we’ve done and are already planning to return.Thanks Captain Tony and Joe.
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Reported catch:
Red Snapper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Response from Captain
December 22, 2025
Thank you Tracy was nice meeting you and your family .
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Paul Oettinger
Paul Oettinger
5.0
Verified
CAPT Tony is the best
Half Day Trip on August 28, 20252 adults
My friend and I had a great time yesterday with Capt Tony. He was waiting for us when he arrived and we immediately set sail to catch fish as the rising sun showed promise of an great angler's day. The 36 foot boat was immaculate and powerful as we made our way 40 miles off shore to some structures where we consistently caught fish on every drop of bait. The fishing equipment Tony had was in excellent order and worked efficiently. We fished all morning and caught several species that had to be put back due to fishing limits. Tony knew exactly where to navigate to put us on to some great bottom fishing at about 130 feet. Capt Tony baited the hooks and kept us snag free by his knowledgeable boating. The only sad part of the day was heading back to shore at the end of our charter. The weather and seas were perfect and got into shore just as the rain moved in. I would highly recommend Capt Tony Grillo to anyone wanting to have a great fishing day.
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Response from Captain
August 29, 2025
Thank you very much for the review Paul.
0
Bailey Michaels
Bailey Michaels
5.0
Verified
August fishing trip
Half Day Trip on August 18, 20254 adults
We had such a great trip with Captain Tony! He’s a laid-back, easygoing guy, and you can tell he really cares about making sure you’re on the best spots and catching fish. He helped bait hooks, cast lines, and stepped in whenever we needed, but also gave us space to do our own thing and enjoy the trip. The boat was well-kept and comfortable, and the whole trip felt safe, smooth, and enjoyable. We ended up catching four king mackerel, with one around 50 pounds! We left with great memories (and some great fish!) and would absolutely book with Captain Tony again. If you’re looking for a charter where the captain truly cares about making your day special, this is the one.
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Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Response from Captain
August 18, 2025
Thank you very much Bailey
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Mark Bouzid
Mark Bouzid
5.0
Verified
Great day !
Full Day Trip on July 14, 20252 adults1 child
I took my 2 sons out fishing today and boy am I glad I picked patriot charters, we had a blast, captain Tony is as experienced as they come, every spot he puts as on , fish starts biting, and when they stop he moves us to a different spot where they start again, non stop acting today!! Very clean boat, kids friendly, we caught all the fish we wanted and some ! Very smooth ride, captain Tony knows exactly where to go and find fish, didn’t waste a minute. All the fish got cleaned and filleted In no time! You get what you pay for and more! Thank you for a great day captain Tony !
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Cobia
Response from Captain
July 15, 2025
Thank you Mark
0
Phillips Nagsuk
Phillips Nagsuk
5.0
Verified
Fun day looking for kings
Full Day Trip on July 13, 20254 adults
So we met up and everything was right on time and on schedule. capt Tony was friendly, helpful and communicative. The boat was clean and very comfortable, in fact the way it cuts through the water made it much more comfy than I’m used to, as I usually fish out of a 28” CC that bangs pretty hard towards the bow in 2-4”, but on the way back to port this 36” commercial ship felt like there weren’t any waves, even though we hit a storm near port. I actually took a nap a couple times while we switched spots. The deck is fully covered, so no worries about sunburns (typically I cover every bit of my body, but that wasn’t needed here). We had a tough day with catch, we trolled the whole day, and we landed 2 kings, and lost 4. Still had dinner and had lots of fun. No complaints at all, and I would happily recommend this charter to friends in the future. Only recommendations I have would be that he have some variety in bait and rigs just in case we need to switch things up if the day is slow as was the case with us.
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Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Response from Captain
July 14, 2025
Thank you Phillps
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US $1,000 
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US $1,100 
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Rating

4.9
255 reviews
5
236
4
13
3
3
2
1
1
2
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (338)

1/2 Day - 5 King Mackerel, 1 Red Snapper, 1 Shark
1/2 Day - 5 King Mackerel, 1 Red Snapper, 1 Shark
1/2 Day - 5 King Mackerel, 1 Red Snapper, 1 Shark
Outstanding Boat Crew
Perfect day.
Perfect day.
+332

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (255)

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Showing 15 of 255 reviews
Tracey Clark
Tracey Clark
5.0
Verified
New
Perfect day.
Full Day Trip on December 21, 20254 adults
Captain Tony and Joe were absolutely wonderful- Professional, friendly, and knowledgeable gentlemen. The boat was very clean and well organized. Captain worked hard to get us on the fish and we finished the day at our king mackerel limit. Tony contacted us earlier in the week and suggested an alternative date in order to catch the one good day in a string of bad seas. Our day was perfect! Good weather, great seas, good fishing, and new friends. Our adult children said it was the best charter we’ve done and are already planning to return.Thanks Captain Tony and Joe.
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Reported catch:
Red Snapper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Response from Captain
December 22, 2025
Thank you Tracy was nice meeting you and your family .
0
Paul Oettinger
Paul Oettinger
5.0
Verified
CAPT Tony is the best
Half Day Trip on August 28, 20252 adults
My friend and I had a great time yesterday with Capt Tony. He was waiting for us when he arrived and we immediately set sail to catch fish as the rising sun showed promise of an great angler's day. The 36 foot boat was immaculate and powerful as we made our way 40 miles off shore to some structures where we consistently caught fish on every drop of bait. The fishing equipment Tony had was in excellent order and worked efficiently. We fished all morning and caught several species that had to be put back due to fishing limits. Tony knew exactly where to navigate to put us on to some great bottom fishing at about 130 feet. Capt Tony baited the hooks and kept us snag free by his knowledgeable boating. The only sad part of the day was heading back to shore at the end of our charter. The weather and seas were perfect and got into shore just as the rain moved in. I would highly recommend Capt Tony Grillo to anyone wanting to have a great fishing day.
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Response from Captain
August 29, 2025
Thank you very much for the review Paul.
0
Bailey Michaels
Bailey Michaels
5.0
Verified
August fishing trip
Half Day Trip on August 18, 20254 adults
We had such a great trip with Captain Tony! He’s a laid-back, easygoing guy, and you can tell he really cares about making sure you’re on the best spots and catching fish. He helped bait hooks, cast lines, and stepped in whenever we needed, but also gave us space to do our own thing and enjoy the trip. The boat was well-kept and comfortable, and the whole trip felt safe, smooth, and enjoyable. We ended up catching four king mackerel, with one around 50 pounds! We left with great memories (and some great fish!) and would absolutely book with Captain Tony again. If you’re looking for a charter where the captain truly cares about making your day special, this is the one.
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Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Response from Captain
August 18, 2025
Thank you very much Bailey
0
Mark Bouzid
Mark Bouzid
5.0
Verified
Great day !
Full Day Trip on July 14, 20252 adults1 child
I took my 2 sons out fishing today and boy am I glad I picked patriot charters, we had a blast, captain Tony is as experienced as they come, every spot he puts as on , fish starts biting, and when they stop he moves us to a different spot where they start again, non stop acting today!! Very clean boat, kids friendly, we caught all the fish we wanted and some ! Very smooth ride, captain Tony knows exactly where to go and find fish, didn’t waste a minute. All the fish got cleaned and filleted In no time! You get what you pay for and more! Thank you for a great day captain Tony !
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Cobia
Response from Captain
July 15, 2025
Thank you Mark
0
Phillips Nagsuk
Phillips Nagsuk
5.0
Verified
Fun day looking for kings
Full Day Trip on July 13, 20254 adults
So we met up and everything was right on time and on schedule. capt Tony was friendly, helpful and communicative. The boat was clean and very comfortable, in fact the way it cuts through the water made it much more comfy than I’m used to, as I usually fish out of a 28” CC that bangs pretty hard towards the bow in 2-4”, but on the way back to port this 36” commercial ship felt like there weren’t any waves, even though we hit a storm near port. I actually took a nap a couple times while we switched spots. The deck is fully covered, so no worries about sunburns (typically I cover every bit of my body, but that wasn’t needed here). We had a tough day with catch, we trolled the whole day, and we landed 2 kings, and lost 4. Still had dinner and had lots of fun. No complaints at all, and I would happily recommend this charter to friends in the future. Only recommendations I have would be that he have some variety in bait and rigs just in case we need to switch things up if the day is slow as was the case with us.
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Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Response from Captain
July 14, 2025
Thank you Phillps
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FAQs about Patriot Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1985
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Harris
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
John Deer 375 Diesel
Powered by
1 x 375HP
Max cruising speed
16 knots
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