Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon 

4.9
(21 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Old Mission Road 803, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, United States–

Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon 

New Smyrna Beach, FL, United States
–
16 ft
2
4.9
(21 reviews)

If you are looking for a light tackle adventure in the Mosquito Lagoon, give Tug Of War Charters a try. The company is owned and operated by a Florida native who has been fishing these waters for his whole life.

Join Captain Randy Kraft and let him put his talent to work for you. He offers fun-filled trips for the whole family and can cater to anglers of all skill levels and expertise. Even if you have never held a fishing rod in your hand before, you don't have to worry!

Bring your kids with you and let Capt. Randy put them on their first fish. There is hardly anything better than seeing a child's smile and sharing fishing stories with everyone on board!

16' Boat and 70 Yamaha motor. Flats fishing the world-famous Mosquito Lagoon and Oak Hill areas near Kennedy SpaceX. Guaranteed to see dolphins and/or manatees

The vessel is outfitted with fishfinding and navigational electronics to save your time while searching for a big one. There is also a livewell filled with bait to make sure nothing can resist your hooks and an icebox for your refreshments. The only thing that's missing is you!

Battle Redfish, get your hands on massive Black Drum or fill the cooler with Seatrout. All the necessary gear, tackle, bait, and lures will be provided by the captain. You will only need to bring your snacks with you!

Once you're done fishing, your catch will be cleaned for you free of charge. Fill the freezer and get your weekly dinners sorted out. It's Fish On!

If you are looking for a light tackle adventure in the Mosquito Lagoon, give Tug Of War Charters a try. The company is owned and operated by a Florida native who has been fishing these waters for his whole life.

Join Captain Randy Kraft and let him put his talent to work for you. He offers fun-filled trips for the whole family and can cater to anglers of all skill levels and expertise. Even if you have never held a fishing rod in your hand before, you don't have to worry!

Bring your kids with you and let Capt. Randy put them on their first fish. There is hardly anything better than seeing a child's smile and sharing fishing stories with everyone on board!

16' Boat and 70 Yamaha motor. Flats fishing the world-famous Mosquito Lagoon and Oak Hill areas near Kennedy SpaceX. Guaranteed to see dolphins and/or manatees

The vessel is outfitted with fishfinding and navigational electronics to save your time while searching for a big one. There is also a livewell filled with bait to make sure nothing can resist your hooks and an icebox for your refreshments. The only thing that's missing is you!

Battle Redfish, get your hands on massive Black Drum or fill the cooler with Seatrout. All the necessary gear, tackle, bait, and lures will be provided by the captain. You will only need to bring your snacks with you!

Once you're done fishing, your catch will be cleaned for you free of charge. Fill the freezer and get your weekly dinners sorted out. It's Fish On!

Randy Kraft
Captain
Randy Kraft
17 years of experience
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Quick 3 hour fishing trip 7AM
Non-refundable
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snook
Tarpon
Black Drum
Redfish
+1
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
3 hour backwater fishing trip (AM)
Non-refundable
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+4
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
3 hour backwater fishing trip (PM)
Non-refundable
3 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+8
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
4 hour backwater fishing trip (AM)
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+8
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
4 hour fishing trip (PM)
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+8
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
5 hour backwater fishing trip (AM)
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+8
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
5 hour fishing trip (PM)
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+8
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
6 hour backwater fishing trip (AM)
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+8
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.9
21 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Reviews (21)

  • Al Lunceford
    Al Lunceford
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip caught a bull red

    4 hour backwater fishing trip (AM) on April 18, 2024 • 1 adult

    Caught mangrove snapper a sheepshead, a Jack cravelle and a 30 inch and a giant 47 inch bull red fish! Captain Randy had many good fishing tips…

  • Joshua Sandoval
    Joshua Sandoval
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day!

    6 hour backwater fishing trip (AM) on August 24, 2024 • 2 adults

    Had a great day, caught all the fish we targeted that day, all around great time and experience.

  • Jesse Schwartz
    Jesse Schwartz
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Giant Snook!

    4 hour backwater fishing trip (AM) on July 12, 2024 • 2 adults
  • Bryan Zerio
    Bryan Zerio
    Repeat angler
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Half day charter- Bull Reds

    3 hour backwater fishing trip (PM) on March 20, 2023 • 2 adults

    Booked a 3 hour trip afternoon with Captain Randy. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining with his big personality and funny one liners. I caught a 44” Bill Red. The conditions were very windy but, Tug a War Charters got me hooked up!

  • Isaac Randolph
    Isaac Randolph
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Randy

    2 hour backwater fishing trip (AM) on June 18, 2023 • 3 adults
  • Christopher Shields
    Christopher Shields
    Repeat angler
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    6 Hour trip with Captain Randy Kraft

    6 Hour Mosquito Lagoon Trip (AM) on March 13, 2019 • 4 adults

    If you want a great of fishing and memorable experience, then look no further than Captain Randy Kraft and Tug of War Charters. He is an experienced, seasoned captain with the know how to put his customers on fish. We had a fantastic day on the water catching jumbo Sheepshead and a number of different species such as bluefish, sea bass and toad fish just to name a few. His friendly nature made us all feel like party of the Kraft family and he was especially patient with a few of the inexperienced fisherman on the boat, which made the day even better! I highly recommend Captain Randy for a day not to be forgotten. I can’t wait to book with him again to hear that iconic, “Boom, boom pow” exclamation when the fish are on!

  • Joseph Granata
    Joseph Granata
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2017
    7 trips
    3.7
    Verified

    Weather didn't cooperate

    4 hour backwater fishing trip (AM) on April 17, 2023 • 2 adults

    Capt Randy took me to a spot. First cast, a nice trout. Then a couple of good hits. Then it started to sprinkle, then rain, then downpour, then the thunder, then the Lightning! We had to cut the trip short . So sad , but safe. Good captain wish I had a chance to see if he really could get me a slam . Maybe next time. I would use him again.

  • Stacy Haralson
    Stacy Haralson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with Captain Randy

    4 Hour Mosquito Lagoon Trip (AM) on July 16, 2019 • 4 adults

    We had a great fishing trip with Captain Randy! He put us on the fish. This is was definitely a kid friendly trip. We look forward to fishing with him again.

  • Penghao Zhang
    Penghao Zhang
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing trip in May

    3 hour backwater fishing trip (AM) on May 26, 2023 • 2 adults
  • Matthew Roae
    Matthew Roae
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing trip in February

    3 hour backwater fishing trip (PM) on February 26, 2023 • 2 adults

Rating

4.9
21 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Penghao Zhang
Penghao Zhang
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing trip in May
3 hour backwater fishing trip (AM) on May 26, 2023 • 2 adults

Matthew Roae
Matthew Roae
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing trip in February
3 hour backwater fishing trip (PM) on February 26, 2023 • 2 adults

Eric Frishette
Eric Frishette
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Oak hill fish trip SUCCESS!!!
4 hour backwater fishing trip (AM) on February 22, 2024 • 3 adults

Randy of tug of war charters was excellent. I brought my 80 yr old mother and Randy helped her bait cast and take off fish. We caught a few keeper mangroves some keeper sheepshead and 2 keeper black drums. We probably caught 50 fish in all. Excellent time Highly recommend!!!! Thanks randy

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Randy Kraft
Response from Captain

Awesome!!! Thanks for fishing with me!!! Love you guys!!! Captain Randy

Al Lunceford
Al Lunceford
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great trip caught a bull red
4 hour backwater fishing trip (AM) on April 18, 2024 • 1 adult

Caught mangrove snapper a sheepshead, a Jack cravelle and a 30 inch and a giant 47 inch bull red fish! Captain Randy had many good fishing tips…

Reported catch:
Redfish
Randy Kraft
Response from Captain

Awesome!!! Thanks for fishing with me!!! Captain Randy

Joshua Sandoval
Joshua Sandoval
us
Florida, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great day!
6 hour backwater fishing trip (AM) on August 24, 2024 • 2 adults

Had a great day, caught all the fish we targeted that day, all around great time and experience.

Randy Kraft
Response from Captain

Awesome!!! Thanks for fishing with me!!!

FAQs about Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon

Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Quick 3 hour fishing trip 7AM (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 3 hour backwater fishing trip (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 3 hour backwater fishing trip (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 hour backwater fishing trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 hour fishing trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 5 hour backwater fishing trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 5 hour fishing trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 hour backwater fishing trip (AM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box Cooler
Trips booked with Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (water)
  • Fishing license
Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (The Indian and Halifax Rivers)
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Flounder gigging (December)
Top targeted fish species with Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon include:
  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Randy Kraft
Randy Kraft
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States
106 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
128 Customer reviews
Member since February 2016
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Randy Kraft is a true local – he was born and raised in Florida and has spent his entire life fishing the waters of the Sunshine State. He started his life outdoors by swimming with alligators in ponds and hanging out with Sharks on the surf. Capt. Randy is a full-time captain and he's incredibly passionate about passing on his knowledge and love of nature and the outdoors to everyone he meets. He has great respect for the wildlife and loves explaining what's going on in the water and the local history. Captain Randy runs two different boats and can accommodate larger groups.
Randy Kraft
Randy Kraft
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
106
reports
128
reviews
2016
member since
Captain Randy Kraft is a true local – he was born and raised in Florida and has spent his entire life fishing the waters of the Sunshine State. He started his life outdoors by swimming with alligators in ponds and hanging out with Sharks on the surf. Capt. Randy is a full-time captain and he's incredibly passionate about passing on his knowledge and love of nature and the outdoors to everyone he meets. He has great respect for the wildlife and loves explaining what's going on in the water and the local history. Captain Randy runs two different boats and can accommodate larger groups.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon

Real catches by this captain

  • Great trip caught a bull red
    Al L.
    Al L.
  • February fishing trip
    Robin S.
    Robin S.
  • Weather didn't cooperate
    Joseph G.
    Joseph G.
  • Half day charter- Bull Reds
    Bryan Z.
    Bryan Z.
  • Half day with Captain Randy
    Stacy H.
    Stacy H.
  • 6 Hour trip with Captain Randy Kraft
    Christopher S.
    Christopher S.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
16 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
BackCountry
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 70HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Cooler
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
water
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

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
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in New Smyrna Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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