If you’re searching for a charter that can take your kid on their first trip, as well as cater to seasoned sea wolves looking for serious offshore action, you’re looking for Denise Marie Charters.

Join the captain on board the “Denise Marie”. Denise Marie is a 34’ fully rigged sportfisherman. She has twin diesel engines, manufactured by Detroit, each with 300 HP. She can comfortably hold up to 6 anglers, without tangling lines. There’s a large tuna tower, with upper and lower controls. Livewells will keep your bait appetizing long after you’ve caught it. Outriggers and downriggers will greatly extend your reach when you troll.

Don’t worry about lacking comfort on this vessel, despite her serious fishing equipment you won’t be inconvenienced. A fully enclosed cabin will provide you shelter from the Florida sun. There’s also a private toilet, as well as a shower, to keep you fresh between exciting battles.

You’ll go after a wide range of exciting species like the Sailfish, Barracuda, Kingfish, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi. If you’re a fan of bottom fishing, you can pick and choose from several species of Snappers to target. If you want a proper fight, you could go after Jack Crevalle. Many other species can be targeted as well!

Captaintakes pride in teaching kids and beginners the fun of fishing and boating. Small children are OK on board, but customers should contact the captain to work out the details – kids aren’t recommended to go on longer trips. The captain will provide you with all PFDs required.

A first mate is on board to give you a hand with whatever you need and to clean and fillet your catch. A gratuity of 20% is greatly appreciated.

So whether you’re looking to reel in that dream Sailfish or just want to take your kids out for their first fishing trip ever, book a trip with Denise Marie Charters and get ready for an unforgettable fishing adventure!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Nearshore 3 hour trip am
    In demand! Last booked: 17 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Feb 28
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $380
    Nearshore 3 hour Spanish mackerel trolling trip nearshore trolling trip catches a variety of fish Spanish mackerel Blue fish Lady fish ribbon fish jacks great for the kids nearby restaurant cook up your catch of tasty Spanish mackerel.
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Near shore 3-hour trolling trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Feb 28
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $380
    Trolling for a variety of fish mostly Spanish mackerel which are great eating and there's a local restaurant that will cook them up for you Blue fish Lady fish ribbon fish jacks are a few of the others you will encounter fun trips for the kids in the calm Waters near and around the port.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $500
    This half day inshore trip is great for families or people who are not looking for the long offshore trips. We target several species of fish, from Sharks to large Redfish, Rays, Jacks, Kingfish, and more. You will use light and heavy tackle.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $500
    This afternoon trip is great for kids and families. You'll fish the nearshore waters going for Sharks, Rays, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, blue fish, goliath grouper and large sharks depending on season and water quality.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $500
    This afternoon trip is kid friendly and very good for beginners to learn the basics of fishing. With this trip you can sleep in before heading out on the water for some inshore action! Target species include Redfish, Rays, Sharks, Bonito, Barracudas, and others you run into. Fishing and targeted species very throughout the year depending on weather and time of year.
  • Private trip
    3/4 day nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $750
    3/4 day nearshore trip fish for a variety of fish from Spanish mackerel bluefish King mackerel dependent on season and barracudas along with the occasional goliath grouper. Also targeting several species of sharks depending on season great trip for kids and family who want a little bit of extra time on the water.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Whiting
    Whiting
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Cool day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 day nearshore on January 14, 2025
We took our crew of three young boys on the Denise Marie and although we only caught one small fish it wasn’t without trying....
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Terrific outing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on February 21, 2024
We all had a great day.  It was especially fun to watch grandkids (9 year old girl and 12 year old boy) reel in catch after...
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Jeff R.
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Awesome 3-hour trip

VERIFIED   Nearshore 3 hour trip am on July 28, 2024
I took my two adult children (21 & 18) out for a 3-hour trip. Captain Pat was fantastic, both from a fishing knowledge standpoint...
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Fantastic Fishing Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on November 29, 2024
Capt. Pat knew where to take us! We caught 18 Spanish Mackerel. It was a great time. Can’t wait to go back again.. Thanks...
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VERIFIED   Nearshore 3 hour trip am on November 27, 2024
I was the only angler with Capt.Pat. Between the two of us we must have caught close to 70 fish with only a few throwbacks. ...
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FAQs about Denise Marie Charters

Denise Marie Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $380 per group - Nearshore 3 hour trip am (3 hours)
  • US $380 per group - Near shore 3-hour trolling trip (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 3/4 day nearshore (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Denise Marie Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Fully enclosed private toilet with sink
  • GPS Three GPS chart-plotters
  • Fishfinder Two
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box Ice boxes with ice included
  • Radar 36-mile radar

Trips booked with Denise Marie Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish are cleaned when we return to the dock at no cost.)
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • First Mate (20% gratuity is expected)
  • Fishing License (We have all licenses and permits needed to fish state and federal waters.)

Denise Marie Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Mostly Sharks, Kingfish, Redfish, and bottom Rays)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Kingfish, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Jack Crevalle)
  • Offshore Fishing (Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Wahoo, Sailfish)
  • Reef Fishing (Catch-and-release Red snappers, Mangrove Snappers.)
  • Wreck Fishing (Groupers, Snapper, Kingfish, Cobia)

Denise Marie Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning (Light and heavy spinning gear)
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing (We carry a variety of rods for deep sea fishing)

Top targeted fish species with Denise Marie Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Denise Marie Charters & Fair N' Square Charters
Port Canaveral, Florida, United States
64 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
536 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2018
Captain Pat has a total of over 30 years of fishing experience. His fishing adventures have taken him from the shores of New Jersey all the way down to the beautiful Florida Keys. His experience in both recreational and commercial fishing has gained for him extensive knowledge in various fishing techniques. This lifelong passion for fishing keeps him out on the water ready to share his love of the sport with a future generation of anglers.
Our Team
Pat M.
Captain
CJ. S.
Captain
Ben H.
First mate

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
1992
Boat manufacturer
Luhrs
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detroit's diesel
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Mostly Sharks, Kingfish, Redfish, and bottom Rays
Nearshore Fishing
Kingfish, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Jack Crevalle
Offshore Fishing
Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Wahoo, Sailfish
Reef Fishing
Catch-and-release Red snappers, Mangrove Snappers.
Wreck Fishing
Groupers, Snapper, Kingfish, Cobia

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Light and heavy spinning gear
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing
We carry a variety of rods for deep sea fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fully enclosed private toilet with sink
GPS
Three GPS chart-plotters
Fishfinder
Two
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish are cleaned when we return to the dock at no cost.
Drinks
Bottled water
First Mate
20% gratuity is expected
Fishing License
We have all licenses and permits needed to fish state and federal waters.

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
No min. age policy, life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
Within state regulations
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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 4% charge will apply.

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