Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach 

5.0/5 (5 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 103 N Riverside Dr, Edgewater, FL 32132, United States
 
Federally permitted
5.0/5 (5 reviews)
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103 N Riverside Dr
Edgewater, FL, United States

Epic Fishing is going on now!! Captain Drew Cavanaugh, welcomes you to Florida Inshore Fishing Charters! He runs fishing trips in New Smyrna Beach backcountry, Ponce Inlet nearshore, Port Canaveral nearshore, Daytona, Cocoa Beach and the Orlando area saltwater flats year round. He equally accommodates both novices and experienced anglers, so there’s something for everyone.

Join Capt. Drew on his 2023 21 foot Pathfinder Bay boat that accommodates up to 6 anglers at certain times. (Please be sure to ask him about this if you have more than 4 people going before you book.) His boat is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and equipped with Garmin GPS/Fish Finder,  VHF and more. The boat also features two live-well bait tank, a YETI cooler, and a wireless Minn Kota trolling motor, when you need to sneak up on fish with spot lock.

Since Capt. Drew specializes in backcountry water flats fishing and nearshore reef fishing you’ll mainly go after fish using light spin tackle. Targeted species are for Tarpon, Snappers, Redfish, Pompano, Whiting, Jacks, Lady Fish, Cobia, Snapper, Tripletail, Snook, Sea Trout, and Black Drum.

Capt. Drew will fully cover your saltwater fishing licenses and equipment, and he usually prepares live bait in advance. He can also bring fly fishing equipment for you, just make sure to mention this in advance. There’s going to be fresh bottled water on the boat but you can always bring other beverages you prefer and your snacks. Just no glass please.

Florida Inshore Fishing Charters is a family-friendly charter, so kids and all are welcome. Choose a date and spend a lovely, relaxing day on the flats!

We will either meet in Cocoa Beach, Port Canaveral, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach, or Daytona Beach. This depends on where we are catching the most of the targeted fish you want and gets us closer to them. We will know the address to meet a few days before your trip.

Located just east of Orlando, Disney, Kissimmee by 45 Minutes.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

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

Photo by reviewers (1)

Absolutely the very best fishing trip!

Angler rating

5
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Showing: 5 of 5 reviews
FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0/5

Sep 5, 2024

4 Hour Day Trip

Caught my first Trapon with today

Captain Drew was not kidding when he was describing the feeling of getting your first tarpon. This was one of the best fishing trips we have ever been on.

Captain Drew was not kidding when he was describing the feeling of getting your first tarpon. This was one of the best fishing...  

Captain replied
 FishingBooker Member recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach
 FishingBooker Member recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 6, 2024
I told you you that you would be hooked!!

Layne C.
Layne C.

Miami, Florida

5.0/5

Aug 15, 2023

4 Hour Day Trip

Best Fishing Guide In New Smyrna Beach

We hire Captain Drew Cavanaugh every time we come to Florida and have yet to be let down. He is local and been doing this for over 20 years now. I think this is maybe our 5th year doing a fishing trip with him. He knows the areas and knows the fish. He is the go to tarpon guide for Ponce Inlet waters. I strongly urge you to give him a call for your next fishing charter trip.

We hire Captain Drew Cavanaugh every time we come to Florida and have yet to be let down. He is local and been doing this for...  

Captain replied
 Layne C. recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach
 Layne C. recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 23, 2023
Thank You so much!

Jason J.
Jason J.

Miami, Florida

5.0/5

Jun 15, 2023

4 Hour Day Trip

Great day as always on the waters

I have fished with Captain Drew many times over the past several years. He is by far the number one captain in New Smyrna Beach, class act. Professional. We either do a nearshore tarpon charter from his other guide business in New Smyrna Beach or do a backcountry sight fishing charter with this one on the Mosquito Lagoon. We always have a great day no matter which one we do.

I have fished with Captain Drew many times over the past several years. He is by far the number one captain in New Smyrna Beach,...  

Captain replied
 Jason J. recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach
1 person finds this review helpful
 Jason J. recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 23, 2023
Thank you so much!

FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0/5

Apr 26, 2024

5 Hour Day Trip

Lots of action with great spring weather

I took my boys out fishing with Captain Cavanaugh last spring break and had a wonderful day of flats fishing. We will be back next year to go again. Thanks Drew!!

I took my boys out fishing with Captain Cavanaugh last spring break and had a wonderful day of flats fishing. We will be back...  

 FishingBooker Member recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach
 FishingBooker Member recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach

Ted E.
Ted E.

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

5.0/5

Jan 15, 2019

Half Day Trip

Absolutely the very best fishing trip!

My son and his family were here on vacation from Ohio and we decided to go on a backcountry fishing trip. My son was taking his two kids so we were looking for a guide who is family friendly and welcomes kids. We have been on trips before were the guide is not oriented towards taking children. Well let me tell you what. Captain Drew did not disappoint us! Not only did the grand kids catch a ton of fish but my son was able to knock several species off his bucket list as well. There is no other guide in the area I will use again other than Captain Drew!

My son and his family were here on vacation from Ohio and we decided to go on a backcountry fishing trip. My son was taking his...  

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 Ted E. recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach
1 person finds this review helpful
 Ted E. recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach
1 person finds this review helpful

Trip availability and prices

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US $450 
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US $500 
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5 Hour Day Trip
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US $575 
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US $675 
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US $975 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

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

Photo by reviewers (1)

Absolutely the very best fishing trip!

Angler rating

5
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
Showing: 5 of 5 reviews
FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Caught my first Trapon with today

4 Hour Day Trip on September 5, 2024

Captain Drew was not kidding when he was describing the feeling of getting your first tarpon. This was one of the best fishing trips we have ever been on.

Captain Drew was not kidding when he was describing the feeling of getting your first tarpon. This was one of the best fishing trips we have ever been on.  

 FishingBooker Member recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 6, 2024
I told you you that you would be hooked!!

Layne C.
Layne C.

Miami, Florida

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best Fishing Guide In New Smyrna Beach

4 Hour Day Trip on August 15, 2023

We hire Captain Drew Cavanaugh every time we come to Florida and have yet to be let down. He is local and been doing this for over 20 years now. I think this is maybe our 5th year doing a fishing trip with him. He knows the areas and knows the fish. He is the go to tarpon guide for Ponce Inlet waters. I strongly urge you to give him a call for your next fishing charter trip.

We hire Captain Drew Cavanaugh every time we come to Florida and have yet to be let down. He is local and been doing this for over 20 years now. I think this is maybe our 5th year doing a fishing trip with him. He knows the areas and knows the fish. He is the go to tarpon guide for Ponce Inlet waters. I strongly urge you to give him a call for your next fishing charter trip.  

 Layne C. recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 23, 2023
Thank You so much!

Jason J.
Jason J.

Miami, Florida

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day as always on the waters

4 Hour Day Trip on June 15, 2023

I have fished with Captain Drew many times over the past several years. He is by far the number one captain in New Smyrna Beach, class act. Professional. We either do a nearshore tarpon charter from his other guide business in New Smyrna Beach or do a backcountry sight fishing charter with this one on the Mosquito Lagoon. We always have a great day no matter which one we do.

I have fished with Captain Drew many times over the past several years. He is by far the number one captain in New Smyrna Beach, class act. Professional. We either do a nearshore tarpon charter from his other guide business in New Smyrna Beach or do a backcountry sight fishing charter with this one on the Mosquito Lagoon. We always have a great day no matter which one we do.  

 Jason J. recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 23, 2023
Thank you so much!

FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Lots of action with great spring weather

5 Hour Day Trip on April 26, 2024

I took my boys out fishing with Captain Cavanaugh last spring break and had a wonderful day of flats fishing. We will be back next year to go again. Thanks Drew!!

I took my boys out fishing with Captain Cavanaugh last spring break and had a wonderful day of flats fishing. We will be back next year to go again. Thanks Drew!!  

 FishingBooker Member recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach

Ted E.
Ted E.

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Absolutely the very best fishing trip!

Half Day Trip on January 15, 2019

My son and his family were here on vacation from Ohio and we decided to go on a backcountry fishing trip. My son was taking his two kids so we were looking for a guide who is family friendly and welcomes kids. We have been on trips before were the guide is not oriented towards taking children. Well let me tell you what. Captain Drew did not disappoint us! Not only did the grand kids catch a ton of fish but my son was able to knock several species off his bucket list as well. There is no other guide in the area I will use again other than Captain Drew!

My son and his family were here on vacation from Ohio and we decided to go on a backcountry fishing trip. My son was taking his two kids so we were looking for a guide who is family friendly and welcomes kids. We have been on trips before were the guide is not oriented towards taking children. Well let me tell you what. Captain Drew did not disappoint us! Not only did the grand kids catch a ton of fish but my son was able to knock several species off his bucket list as well. There is no other...  

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 Ted E. recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach
1 person finds this review helpful

FAQs about Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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