Patriot Charters 

4.9
(299 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Scallop Drive, Port Canaveral, FL 32920, United States–

Patriot Charters 

Port Canaveral, FL, United States
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36 ft
6
4.9
(299 reviews)

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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.

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.

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.

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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November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Offshore Trip - 6hrs
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Offshore Trip 7,5hrs
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Offshore Trip - 9hrs
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.9
299 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (407)

What anglers say

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

Reviews (299)

  • Lincoln Goznell
    Lincoln Goznell
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day fishing!

    Full Day Offshore Trip - 9hrs on August 29, 2026 • 6 adults

    Catain Tony was there and had his boat ready for us when we arrived. We started the day trying to catch live bait. We heard over the radio that the bait pods were just not around. After searching for them for a while Captain Tony decided to head to deeper water and begin fishing with frozen bait. We had a double hookup as soon as he had put baits in the water. 2 nice King fish in the box! The fishing slowed down so Captain Tony got on his radio and contacted another boat Captain. We pulled up to thier boat and they gave us some live bait. We started catching fish right away! It's nice to have a Captain with such good friends! We all caught multiple fish and had a great experience on the water. After returning to the dock with several Kingfish and 2 Mahi Mahi Captain Tony cleaned and bagged all of our catch! I would highly recommend fishing on his boat. He is a very experienced and professional Captain. He stayed busy all day long. We had 6 of us on the boat.We had plenty of room to fish and lots of shade from the sun. My family had a great day fishing. Thanks Captain Tony!

  • April Joy
    April Joy
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    King Fish

    Half Day Offshore Trip - 6hrs on July 4, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

    We had a great day fishing with Tony! From the moment I booked the trip, he was informative and honest. He even called before our trip to let us know that the fishing had been slow the past couple of days and offered us the option to reschedule. We decided to take our chances, and we’re so glad we did! Tony worked hard to find the fish, and he definitely didn’t disappoint. His knowledge, experience, and determination made for an awesome day on the water. If you’re looking for a great fishing charter, I highly recommend booking with Tony. Thanks again for an amazing experience—we’re already looking forward to booking another trip with you!

  • Miles Burgess
    Miles Burgess
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    King Mackerel Overload

    Full Day Offshore Trip - 9hrs on June 24, 2026 • 6 adults

    This trip will not be forgotten by us for a long time. I went with my aunt and brother-in-law, who didn't have much fishing experience, and we caught a limit in king mackerel and three mahi mahi. The morning started on a slow bite, but the captain was determined to get us on some consistent fish. Then after a couple moves he put us on the motherload of kings. We had multiple times with two fish being hooked at the same time, and Tony handled our inexperience perfectly. We didnt lose anything to a missed gaff or errors on his part. I would definitely book Patriot charters again and highly recommend this experience for both new and experienced anglers!

  • James Buggy
    James Buggy
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Good days fishing will be back

    Full Day Offshore Trip - 9hrs on September 28, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain tony was honest and warned us that the days before had been fishing poor however never even got 2nd rod set up and fish was on the first rod . 7 king mackerel (another 2 got off at boat) 3 mahi mahi 1 barracuda 1 red snapper (released as out of season) 2 cobia (released as not big enough to keep ) plus some missed offers and an attempted mugging from a big shark (tried to eat one of the cobia) altogether a good days fishing 🎣 will be back next year 😀

  • Callie Landis
    Callie Landis
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Fanatastic time!

    Half Day Offshore Trip - 6hrs on October 14, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    We came for the day to go fish with Captain Tony and it was great! Tony was reallt friendly, very kind and courteous, and just a great guy! He helped out kids reel in fish and definitely made sure we had a great time and that we all caught fish. we caught 4 Red Snapper!! He took us back and cleaned and fileted all the fish for us too! We would definitely do this again and recommend it to anyone that loves fishing! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Christopher Kocsis
    Christopher Kocsis
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    The half day trip was loads of fun

    Half Day Offshore Trip - 6hrs on August 15, 2026 • 2 adults

    Caught a few fish to photograph (photo included, blurred for minor's privacy) and tossed back (some were too small or just out of season but still fun!) But we got a big kingfish for dinner. Almost 5 lbs of fresh fish all said and done. The captain was patient and kind with the birthday boy who had a bout of motion sickness, and although he felt miserable he wants to go again and find his "sea legs", so thank you Captain for the great trip!

  • Duggan Moran
    Duggan Moran
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip

    Half Day Offshore Trip - 6hrs on April 26, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

    We just got back from our charter with Patriot Charters, and it was fantastic. Captain Tony did an incredible job making the trip enjoyable even with some pretty rough ocean conditions. We really wanted to get out there, and he made it happen safely and professionally. We ended up limiting out on kingfish, which made the day even better. The highlight, though, was seeing how much my son Miles loved the experience. That alone made it worth it. If you’re looking for a great day on the water with a captain who knows what he’s doing and goes the extra mile, I highly recommend Patriot Charters. 5 stars all the way.

  • Tracey Clark
    Tracey Clark
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect day.

    Full Day Offshore Trip - 9hrs on December 21, 2025 • 4 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.

  • Devin Page
    Devin Page
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun Trip!!

    Full Day Offshore Trip - 9hrs on June 20, 2026 • 4 adults

    Our trip started off hot!! Then bite slowed quite a bit. Captain Tony worked hard to keep us on fish. We ended up keeping 7 King and 1 Mahi. We lost several because they were short biting the bait, but none the less my son added 4 new species (King, Mahi, Baracuda, Bonita) to his catch list and thats the memories. Slow bite dont take that away. Thanks Tony for the great time.

  • Garret Waterman
    Garret Waterman
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fish in the boat

    Full Day Offshore Trip - 9hrs on May 31, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

    We had a slow day but captian Tony worked hard to get away from the tax man (sharks) and get 6 king mackerel in the boat. We caught a red snapper as well but had to release him due to not being in season. After half a day of it being slow he offered to take us in early and only charge us for the time we were out. We declined and stuck it out all day. Glad we did as we picked up a few more fish!

FAQs about Patriot Charters

Patriot Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $900 per group - Half Day Offshore Trip - 6hrs (6 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - 3/4 Day Offshore Trip 7,5hrs (7 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - Full Day Offshore Trip - 9hrs (9 hours)
When you book a trip with Patriot Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Patriot Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Daiwa)
  • Live bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Patriot Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (14-30 miles )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Patriot Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Patriot Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tarpon
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Tony Grillo
Tony Grillo
Port Canaveral, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
299 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2018
Angler's Choice
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Captain Tony Grillo is a second-generation master angler and boatsman. With over 5 decades of fishing talent and experience, Tony knows how to find, catch, and bring in the best that the mighty Atlantic Ocean has to offer. Capt. Tony has a lot of repeat customers and caters to families, fishing buddies, beginners, and seasoned professionals alike.
Tony Grillo
Tony Grillo
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299
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2018
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Captain Tony Grillo is a second-generation master angler and boatsman. With over 5 decades of fishing talent and experience, Tony knows how to find, catch, and bring in the best that the mighty Atlantic Ocean has to offer. Capt. Tony has a lot of repeat customers and caters to families, fishing buddies, beginners, and seasoned professionals alike.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Tarpon
Tarpon
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle

Real catches by this captain

  • Group of anglers posing beside a catch board displaying several red snapper and a large grouper at Cape Marina in Port Canaveral, Florida.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Amy B.
    Amy B.
    Tony was proactive in reaching out yo adjaut schedule when a hurricane was going be a problem. He put us right on top of the fish and we all caught our limit. Highly recommend
  • Young angler holding a large red snapper aboard a center-console fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Callie L.
    Callie L.
    We came for the day to go fish with Captain Tony and it was great! Tony was reallt friendly, very kind and courteous, and just a great guy! He helped out kids reel in fish and definitely made sure we had a great time and that we all caught fish. we caught 4 Red Snapper!! He took us back and cleaned and fileted all the fish for us too! We would definitely do this again and recommend it to anyone that loves fishing! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  • Two anglers proudly posing beside a catch of various fish, including King Mackerel and Mahi Mahi, displayed on a board at Cape Marina in Port Canaveral, FL.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    James B.
    James B.
    Captain tony was honest and warned us that the days before had been fishing poor however never even got 2nd rod set up and fish was on the first rod . 7 king mackerel (another 2 got off at boat) 3 mahi mahi 1 barracuda 1 red snapper (released as out of season) 2 cobia (released as not big enough to keep ) plus some missed offers and an attempted mugging from a big shark (tried to eat one of the cobia) altogether a good days fishing 🎣 will be back next year 😀
  • Two anglers pose beside a display of multiple king mackerel at Cape Marina in Port Canaveral, with boats and a cruise ship visible in the marina.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Steven M.
    Steven M.
    captain was great and got us on the fish! we had a great time.
  • A family poses proudly in front of their catch at Cape Marina, showcasing several Mahi Mahi and King Mackerel after a successful fishing trip in Port Canaveral, FL.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Lincoln G.
    Lincoln G.
    Catain Tony was there and had his boat ready for us when we arrived. We started the day trying to catch live bait. We heard over the radio that the bait pods were just not around. After searching for them for a while Captain Tony decided to head to deeper water and begin fishing with frozen bait. We had a double hookup as soon as he had put baits in the water. 2 nice King fish in the box! The fishing slowed down so Captain Tony got on his radio and contacted another boat Captain. We pulled up to thier boat and they gave us some live bait. We started catching fish right away! It's nice to have a Captain with such good friends! We all caught multiple fish and had a great experience on the water. After returning to the dock with several Kingfish and 2 Mahi Mahi Captain Tony cleaned and bagged all of our catch! I would highly recommend fishing on his boat. He is a very experienced and professional Captain. He stayed busy all day long. We had 6 of us on the boat.We had plenty of room to fish and lots of shade from the sun. My family had a great day fishing. Thanks Captain Tony!
  • A family poses proudly in front of a catch board displaying multiple King Mackerel at Cape Marina in Port Canaveral, FL.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Robert J.
    Robert J.
    Both Captain Tony and mate Joe did a great job with keeping us on fish and assisting our family when needed. We stayed on fish 5 minutes in until we left. Overall it was a great charter and we would recommend any one to try these guys!!
  • A display of several fish, likely King Mackerel, arranged on a board at Cape Marina in Port Canaveral, FL, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Jordan H.
    Jordan H.
    Tony is a great captain, he knew what he needed to do to get us our catch! We had a group of 6 and we had plenty of room on the boat!
  • A display of freshly caught fish, including several King Mackerel, arranged on a board at Cape Marina in Port Canaveral, FL.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Jeremy L.
    Jeremy L.
    Captain Tony put us on some nice fish on several occasions despite sharks trying to get in the way - we caught our limit and went home with several pounds of fresh fish. Fantastic fishing trip! Recommend Captain Tony to anyone.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Christopher K.
    Christopher K.
    Caught a few fish to photograph (photo included, blurred for minor's privacy) and tossed back (some were too small or just out of season but still fun!) But we got a big kingfish for dinner. Almost 5 lbs of fresh fish all said and done. The captain was patient and kind with the birthday boy who had a bout of motion sickness, and although he felt miserable he wants to go again and find his "sea legs", so thank you Captain for the great trip!
  • A young angler proudly holding a small shark while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.
    Tyler J.
    Tyler J.
    Took my nephew out for his first trip, and even on a “slower” day, we still had a great time and came home with plenty of kingfish, bonita, and shark. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience for his first time out. We’ll definitely be back!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Daiwa
Live bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Port Canaveral right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
TarponTarpon
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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