Orlando Florida is truly a wonderful place to visit, so come and experience it with Captain Tom Carver and his crew. We strive to make your day on the water a successful one, while providing outstanding service with a smile.
The Lagoon starts at the northern end known as Ponce Inlet and makes its way south to Merritt Island. The 20 plus miles of shallow flats averages between 1–6 feet of saltwater. This estuary gives life to many special creatures including the Florida Manatee and Bottlenose Dolphin. Kids love seeing the creatures freely swimming around the boat as we fish the flats. However, the common Stingray seems to amaze them the most.
Capt. Tom targets Redfish more than any other species due to the popularity and the amazing fight that they put up when caught on light tackle. Other possible catches are Snook, Tarpon, or Speckled Trout.
You’ll fish from a 22 foot Cobia bay boat. This vessel rides smoothly through shallow waters and she’s powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine. The captain will make sure there’s everything you need for fishing onboard, so you only need to bring your snacks and drinks.
Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Appropriate for children
85%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Caught fish
74%
Sep 18, 2024
1 hour fishing trip
I booked a 3hr charter 09-18-24 with Captain Tom on the Banana River as an anniversary surprise for hubby. We had not ever done any fishing in Florida before. We are from Minnesota and were on a trip to Walt Disney World, staying in Orlando. We made the easy drive over to Merritt Island early morning in time for the 7am launch. We found the boat slip and Captain Tom easily. The boat is immaculate with state of the art gadgets to assist with finding and marking fish. What we didn’t expect was the lack of bigger, hungry fish. The night before, there was a convergence of a super moon, harvest moon and a 3rd moon! We did catch fish, smol trout and a bunch of very fiesty Sailcats (maybe a type of catfish?) but bigger fish were elusive. We theorized the moons allowed the fish to eat during the nite so they were stuffed in the morning, no appetite! It wasn’t for lack of trying as Captain Tom kept us on the move, trying several different spots in an effort to catch bigger fish. Captain Tom really knows the area, having grown up fishing there and has entertaining stories. We had a great time regardless, it’s always a good morning when you can be in a boat, casting for fish😉 We would definitely charter again with Flat Addicted/Captain Tom. And will try to avoid a convergence of 3 moons in the future!
I booked a 3hr charter 09-18-24 with Captain Tom on the Banana River as an anniversary surprise for hubby. We had not ever done...
Mar 2, 2025
2 hour fishing trip
Me my son and wife had a great time fishing. That was my son and wife’s first time fishing on a small boat. The captain was very friendly and helpful with my son and wife.
Me my son and wife had a great time fishing. That was my son and wife’s first time fishing on a small boat. The captain was very...
Jul 27, 2025
4 Hour Summer Special
Jan 26, 2025
1 hour fishing trip
was a beautiful spot to be out on water, lots of nice houses to look at too. fished on a very quiet river channel along the ocean, we were pretty much the only boat out there! Fished in a lot of different spots along the river
was a beautiful spot to be out on water, lots of nice houses to look at too. fished on a very quiet river channel along the ocean,...
Sep 19, 2024
1 hour fishing trip
Tom was great. Nice conversations about trip and island and learned stuff we did not know. Great experience; did not have best luck at catching but really enjoyed ourselves.
Tom was great. Nice conversations about trip and island and learned stuff we did not know. Great experience; did not have best...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (18)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Appropriate for children
85%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Caught fish
74%
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1 hour fishing trip on September 18, 2024
I booked a 3hr charter 09-18-24 with Captain Tom on the Banana River as an anniversary surprise for hubby. We had not ever done any fishing in Florida before. We are from Minnesota and were on a trip to Walt Disney World, staying in Orlando. We made the easy drive over to Merritt Island early morning in time for the 7am launch. We found the boat slip and Captain Tom easily. The boat is immaculate with state of the art gadgets to assist with finding and marking fish. What we didn’t expect was the lack of bigger, hungry fish. The night before, there was a convergence of a super moon, harvest moon and a 3rd moon! We did catch fish, smol trout and a bunch of very fiesty Sailcats (maybe a type of catfish?) but bigger fish were elusive. We theorized the moons allowed the fish to eat during the nite so they were stuffed in the morning, no appetite! It wasn’t for lack of trying as Captain Tom kept us on the move, trying several different spots in an effort to catch bigger fish. Captain Tom really knows the area, having grown up fishing there and has entertaining stories. We had a great time regardless, it’s always a good morning when you can be in a boat, casting for fish😉 We would definitely charter again with Flat Addicted/Captain Tom. And will try to avoid a convergence of 3 moons in the future!
I booked a 3hr charter 09-18-24 with Captain Tom on the Banana River as an anniversary surprise for hubby. We had not ever done any fishing in Florida before. We are from Minnesota and were on a trip to Walt Disney World, staying in Orlando. We made the easy drive over to Merritt Island early morning in time for the 7am launch. We found the boat slip and Captain Tom easily. The boat is immaculate with state of the art gadgets to assist with finding and marking fish. What we didn’t expect...
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Boat
Crew
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2 hour fishing trip on March 2, 2025
Me my son and wife had a great time fishing. That was my son and wife’s first time fishing on a small boat. The captain was very friendly and helpful with my son and wife.
Me my son and wife had a great time fishing. That was my son and wife’s first time fishing on a small boat. The captain was very friendly and helpful with my son and wife.
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Crew
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4 Hour Summer Special on July 27, 2025
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1 hour fishing trip on January 26, 2025
was a beautiful spot to be out on water, lots of nice houses to look at too. fished on a very quiet river channel along the ocean, we were pretty much the only boat out there! Fished in a lot of different spots along the river
was a beautiful spot to be out on water, lots of nice houses to look at too. fished on a very quiet river channel along the ocean, we were pretty much the only boat out there! Fished in a lot of different spots along the river
Experience:
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Crew
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1 hour fishing trip on September 19, 2024
Tom was great. Nice conversations about trip and island and learned stuff we did not know. Great experience; did not have best luck at catching but really enjoyed ourselves.
Tom was great. Nice conversations about trip and island and learned stuff we did not know. Great experience; did not have best luck at catching but really enjoyed ourselves.