Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon 

4.9/5 (21 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Old Mission Road 803, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, United States

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

16 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Quick 3 hour fishing trip 7AM
Low rate deposit non-refundable
3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $350 
3 hour backwater fishing trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 2 people
US $400 
3 hour backwater fishing trip (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
3 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Price for up to 2 people
US $400 
4 hour backwater fishing trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 2 people
US $500 
4 hour fishing trip (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 2 people
US $500 
5 hour backwater fishing trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 2 people
US $600 
5 hour fishing trip (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Price for up to 2 people
US $600 
6 hour backwater fishing trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 2 people
US $700 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (23)

Great day!
Giant Snook!
Giant Snook!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

89%

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Joshua S.
Joshua S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day!

VERIFIED

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

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

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

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 Joshua S. recommends Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon
Randy Kraft
Randy Kraft (The Captain)
Replied on August 24, 2024
Awesome!!! Thanks for fishing with me!!!

JESSE S.
JESSE S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Giant Snook!

VERIFIED

4 hour backwater fishing trip (AM) on July 12, 2024

 

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 JESSE S. recommends Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon

Penghao Z.
Penghao Z.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing trip in May

VERIFIED

3 hour backwater fishing trip (AM) on May 26, 2023

 

 Penghao Z. recommends Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon
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Randy Kraft
Randy Kraft (The Captain)

Matthew R.
Matthew R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing trip in February

VERIFIED

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

 

 Matthew R. recommends Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon
Randy Kraft
Randy Kraft (The Captain)

Eric F.
Eric F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Oak hill fish trip SUCCESS!!!

VERIFIED

4 hour backwater fishing trip (AM) on February 22, 2024

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

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  

 Eric F. recommends Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon
Randy Kraft
Randy Kraft (The Captain)
Replied on February 23, 2024
Awesome!!! Thanks for fishing with me!!! Love you guys!!! Captain Randy

FAQs about Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon

What are the trip rates for 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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon?

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
What's included in the trip price with Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon?

Trips booked with Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (water)
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon offer?

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
What fishing techniques does Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon offer?

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)
Which fish species can I catch with Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon?

Top targeted fish species with Tug Of War Charters - Mosquito Lagoon include:

  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Randy Kraft

New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States

98 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
113 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2016

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
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tarpon

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

The Indian and Halifax Rivers

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

December

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.

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
Spotted SeatroutSpotted Seatrout
TarponTarpon
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