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!



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  • Private trip
    Near shore 3-hour trolling trip
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $350
    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
    Nearshore 3 hour trip am
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $350
    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
    4 Hour Trip – Sharks (Evening)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    US $500
    This evening trip is great way to beat the heat and enjoy a some time with your family! You'll target a variety of Sharks and fish like Redfish, Rays, Jacks, and more. Types of fish available depend on time of season.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    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 (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    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
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    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
    US $700
    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.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip - Offshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $950
    This trip is a great way to experience offshore fishing if you're not keen on spending a full day on the water. You'll be fishing some 15 to 20 miles from the coast for Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Sailfish, and Cobia.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $950
    This trip is just like the morning half day trip, but you'll have the chance to sleep in. You will mostly troll on this trip for Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Sailfish, and Cobia (10-20 miles offshore).
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,100
    This trip will give you a little more time on the water, allowing you to fish for a wide variety of species, from Kingfish, Mahi-Mahi, Jacks, and Sailfish to bottom fish like Snappers, Groupers, Triggerfish, and many others.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,300
    This trip includes a wide variety of fishing techniques, targeting a wide variety of fish -- including trolling, jigging, and bottom fishing. This trip is for the serious fisherman. Consult with the captain to check which bite is better at the time. You will be provided with all required equipment by the charter.
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FAQs about Denise Marie Charters

Denise Marie Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - Near shore 3-hour trolling trip (3 hours)
  • US $350 per group - Nearshore 3 hour trip am (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Sharks (Evening) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 3/4 day nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 5 Hour Trip - Offshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore (7 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (9 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
  • 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
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • First Mate (20% gratuity is expected)
  • Fishing License

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

Meet the Charter Operator

Denise Marie Charters & Fair N' Square Charters
Port Canaveral, Florida, United States
57 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
486 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

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Luhrs (Sportfishing) originally built in 1992. Powered by 2 300HP Detroit's diesel engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots.

Length
35 ft
Capacity
6 persons

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

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

Amenities

Toilet
Fully enclosed private toilet with sink
GPS
Three GPS chart-plotters
Fishfinder
Two
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia System

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled water
First Mate
20% gratuity is expected
Fishing License

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

Payment

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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Recent fishing reports

Warmer water hotter fishing.
Warmer water hotter fishing.
March 15, 2024
Water temperature climbing back up again and fishing's picking up right with it . Catches of 30 to 50 Spanish mackerel decent size fish and very good eating two to four pound blue fish mixed in. Larger blue fish up to 12 lb playing into the mix on several days casting jigs make for some epic battles shark fishing steadily picking up too along with the warmer temperatures things should continue to pick up through April nearshore kingfish bites should pick up here soon too. Get in on some of the good spring time fishing.
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Mackerel bite very good
Mackerel bite very good
March 5, 2024
Spanish mackerel bite has picked up with the warmer water three or four hour trips very good results mostly trolling for the mackerel with some larger fish starting to show up catches of up to 50 mackerel on the three or four hour trip. Happy customers would fillet bags full of tasty Spanish mackerel fishing should pick up for the next month it should be excellent here soon.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 253 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (244)
Best friend experience!
Best friend experience!
Lots of fish and smiles
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
73%
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Britny P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Totally worth it!

VERIFIED   Near shore 3-hour trolling trip on January 12, 2024
My husband, myself, and our 3 boys booked a charter on Denise Marie with Captain Pat, to wrap up our last day of vacation after...
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Ann D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A fun time!

VERIFIED   NEW  Nearshore 3 hour trip am on March 9, 2024
We really enjoyed are fishing trip with Captain Pat and First Mate Ben. Pat worked hard to ensure we had a great time and caught...
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Keegn R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Pat

VERIFIED   3/4 day nearshore on September 5, 2023
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Amy M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent guide!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on March 8, 2024
We had an amazing morning CATCHING TONS of fish!!!  50 all together!  He and his skipper did a great job!!!  Will go back...
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Paul Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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