Southwind Charters with Freddie Z 

4.8/5 (183 reviews)
 3948 South Peninsula Drive, Port Orange, FL 32127, United States

Southwind Charters with Freddie Z 

4.8/5 (183 reviews)
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3948 South Peninsula Drive
Port Orange, FL, United States

Southwind Charters offers nearshore and offshore fishing trips out of New Smyrna Beach, Florida. With more than 20 years of experience under his belt, Captain Freddie knows how to make sure you have the ultimate offshore fishing experience. Feel free to bring your whole family and get ready for a day to remember.

You will be fishing aboard the Southwind, a custom-designed 41’ Jersey Sportfisherman with a 450 HP Detroit Diesel engine that has it cruising a comfortable 20 knots. You needn’t worry about being cramped on this boat as it has a large deck with three fighting chairs and plenty of space for up to six prospective anglers.

Due to the fact you’ll be fishing out of Ponce Inlet, you can expect to pick from a multitude of fishing opportunities. The trips will take you up to 50 miles out, and the area is full of wrecks, reefs, ledges and artificial reefs that are perfect for bottom fishing. If you’re more interested in trolling, you can find a great deal of pelagic fish out there such as King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Sailfish, among others.

Captain Freddie will provide everything you can possibly need for a successful trip, which includes rods, reels, bait, tackle, and fishing licenses as well. Make sure to bring your sunglasses, as well as drinks and snacks if you’re a fan, and leave the rest to Freddie. After the trip, the first mate will clean and fillet anything you catch for your convenience. Gratuity is expected and appreciated.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 183 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (175)

Freddie and Logan are top tier!
Put us on the meat
Mahi Mahi
+172

Angler rating

155
18
3
1
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

86%

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Kristopher M.
Kristopher M.
4.7/5

Jul 12, 2025

Full Day Trip

Put us on the meat

VERIFIED

We were lucky enough to book one of the two day red snapper season. After about an hr of catching bait we steamed off shore to structure that was full of life. It was lock and load fishing. Great job by crew. We limited out in a couple of hours. Couldn't ask for a better day. Freddy called me the night before asking if we could extend the trip knowing the fish were far offshore we took his advice and couldn't of asked for a better day. Highly recommend

We were lucky enough to book one of the two day red snapper season. After about an hr of catching bait we steamed off shore to...  

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Replied on July 23, 2025
I’m glad yall enjoyed your day. Look forward to seeing you in the future!

Josh S.
Josh S.
5.0/5

Apr 2, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Family Fun Fish Day

VERIFIED

I took my wife, boys ages 15 and 16, and my daughter age 9. It was our first family fishing trip. Captain Freddie and his mate (daughter) Shelby were hands on the moment we stepped aboard. Captain Freddie asked what we wanted to accomplish and what time we wanted to be home and made it all happen! Plenty of bait and great equipment was on board ready to be used. We got family photos we will cherish forever… I would highly recommend Captain Freddie Z!!

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Replied on April 3, 2025
Truly enjoyed fishing with yall today. Enjoy your harvest and hope to see you soon!

Kirk J.
Kirk J.
5.0/5

Jul 22, 2025

3/4 Day Trip

Perfect Crew and Boat

VERIFIED

I would highly recommend the Southwind Captain Freddie and first mate Logan were perfect on putting us on fish and keeping our lines baited. Cleaned all of our fish at the end of the day. When we come back we will definitely be making reservations with these guys.

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Todd G.
Todd G.
5.0/5

Mar 13, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

Best fishing trip !!

VERIFIED

Captain Freddy, Shelby and Gage could not have been more helpful, friendly and kind!! We had very novice fisherman in our group and the crew made the day absolutely AMAZING. They cleaned our fish perfectly, we cooked them all up the next night for a delicious dinner. I cannot recommend a better crew and we definitely will be back !!! Thank you again so much, Todd & Kitty Grugel

Captain Freddy, Shelby and Gage could not have been more helpful, friendly and kind!! We had very novice fisherman in our group...  

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Larry M.
Larry M.
4.0/5

Mar 24, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Friendly, Knowledgeable Crew – A Memorable Day on the Water

VERIFIED

We had a good experience overall and really appreciated the crew’s effort to make the most of our time on the water. Both the captain and first mate were kind, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. They took the time to explain everything, answer questions, and adjust the plan as needed based on the conditions that day. You could tell they genuinely wanted us to have a great trip. The boat itself was comfortable and well-maintained, with good shade and seating. It's an older diesel vessel, so while it’s not the fastest, it ran smoothly and was a solid ride for our half-day adventure. The fishing gear was in great working order—simple, functional, and easy to use. We did lose a few jigs and break some lines while chasing cobia, so if you're booking for that purpose, it may be worth asking about heavier tackle and extra jigs. For bottom fishing, live bait like pinfish might help increase your chances, but again, that's just a suggestion based on our day. We packed a lot into a short charter—trolling the channel, trying a few bottom fishing spots, and even getting the thrill of chasing rays in search of cobia. We didn’t land much, but the effort was definitely there, and the crew stayed upbeat and engaged throughout. A couple of small notes: be sure to confirm your meeting location in advance and ask who your captain will be—just for clarity. For us, it wasn’t an issue at all, but it’s nice to know ahead of time. All in all, a fun outing with a great crew. And don’t forget to bring a tip—they absolutely earn it!

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Replied on March 26, 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your 4 hour fishing adventure with us.

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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
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US $800 
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US $1,100 
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $1,400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Big Game Trophy Sportfishing Trip
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US $1,900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 183 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (175)

Freddie and Logan are top tier!
Put us on the meat
Mahi Mahi
+172

Angler rating

155
18
3
1
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

86%

Showing 1 - 5 of 183 reviews
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Kristopher M.
Kristopher M.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Put us on the meat

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on July 12, 2025

We were lucky enough to book one of the two day red snapper season. After about an hr of catching bait we steamed off shore to structure that was full of life. It was lock and load fishing. Great job by crew. We limited out in a couple of hours. Couldn't ask for a better day. Freddy called me the night before asking if we could extend the trip knowing the fish were far offshore we took his advice and couldn't of asked for a better day. Highly recommend

We were lucky enough to book one of the two day red snapper season. After about an hr of catching bait we steamed off shore to structure that was full of life. It was lock and load fishing. Great job by crew. We limited out in a couple of hours. Couldn't ask for a better day. Freddy called me the night before asking if we could extend the trip knowing the fish were far offshore we took his advice and couldn't of asked for a better day. Highly recommend  

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Replied on July 23, 2025
I’m glad yall enjoyed your day. Look forward to seeing you in the future!

Josh S.
Josh S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Family Fun Fish Day

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on April 2, 2025

I took my wife, boys ages 15 and 16, and my daughter age 9. It was our first family fishing trip. Captain Freddie and his mate (daughter) Shelby were hands on the moment we stepped aboard. Captain Freddie asked what we wanted to accomplish and what time we wanted to be home and made it all happen! Plenty of bait and great equipment was on board ready to be used. We got family photos we will cherish forever… I would highly recommend Captain Freddie Z!!

I took my wife, boys ages 15 and 16, and my daughter age 9. It was our first family fishing trip. Captain Freddie and his mate (daughter) Shelby were hands on the moment we stepped aboard. Captain Freddie asked what we wanted to accomplish and what time we wanted to be home and made it all happen! Plenty of bait and great equipment was on board ready to be used. We got family photos we will cherish forever… I would highly recommend Captain Freddie Z!!  

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Replied on April 3, 2025
Truly enjoyed fishing with yall today. Enjoy your harvest and hope to see you soon!

Kirk J.
Kirk J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Perfect Crew and Boat

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on July 22, 2025

I would highly recommend the Southwind Captain Freddie and first mate Logan were perfect on putting us on fish and keeping our lines baited. Cleaned all of our fish at the end of the day. When we come back we will definitely be making reservations with these guys.

I would highly recommend the Southwind Captain Freddie and first mate Logan were perfect on putting us on fish and keeping our lines baited. Cleaned all of our fish at the end of the day. When we come back we will definitely be making reservations with these guys.  

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Todd G.
Todd G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best fishing trip !!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on March 13, 2025

Captain Freddy, Shelby and Gage could not have been more helpful, friendly and kind!! We had very novice fisherman in our group and the crew made the day absolutely AMAZING. They cleaned our fish perfectly, we cooked them all up the next night for a delicious dinner. I cannot recommend a better crew and we definitely will be back !!! Thank you again so much, Todd & Kitty Grugel

Captain Freddy, Shelby and Gage could not have been more helpful, friendly and kind!! We had very novice fisherman in our group and the crew made the day absolutely AMAZING. They cleaned our fish perfectly, we cooked them all up the next night for a delicious dinner. I cannot recommend a better crew and we definitely will be back !!! Thank you again so much, Todd & Kitty Grugel  

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Larry M.
Larry M.
4.0/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

4.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Friendly, Knowledgeable Crew – A Memorable Day on the Water

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 24, 2025

We had a good experience overall and really appreciated the crew’s effort to make the most of our time on the water. Both the captain and first mate were kind, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. They took the time to explain everything, answer questions, and adjust the plan as needed based on the conditions that day. You could tell they genuinely wanted us to have a great trip. The boat itself was comfortable and well-maintained, with good shade and seating. It's an older diesel vessel, so while it’s not the fastest, it ran smoothly and was a solid ride for our half-day adventure. The fishing gear was in great working order—simple, functional, and easy to use. We did lose a few jigs and break some lines while chasing cobia, so if you're booking for that purpose, it may be worth asking about heavier tackle and extra jigs. For bottom fishing, live bait like pinfish might help increase your chances, but again, that's just a suggestion based on our day. We packed a lot into a short charter—trolling the channel, trying a few bottom fishing spots, and even getting the thrill of chasing rays in search of cobia. We didn’t land much, but the effort was definitely there, and the crew stayed upbeat and engaged throughout. A couple of small notes: be sure to confirm your meeting location in advance and ask who your captain will be—just for clarity. For us, it wasn’t an issue at all, but it’s nice to know ahead of time. All in all, a fun outing with a great crew. And don’t forget to bring a tip—they absolutely earn it!

We had a good experience overall and really appreciated the crew’s effort to make the most of our time on the water. Both the captain and first mate were kind, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. They took the time to explain everything, answer questions, and adjust the plan as needed based on the conditions that day. You could tell they genuinely wanted us to have a great trip. The boat itself was comfortable and well-maintained, with good shade and seating. It's an older diesel vessel,...  

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We are glad you enjoyed your 4 hour fishing adventure with us.

FAQs about Southwind Charters with Freddie Z

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
41 ft
Year built
1986
Boat manufacturer
Jersey
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detroit Diesel
Powered by
1 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots
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