Big Als Inshore Charter Service 

4.9
(329 reviews)
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 170 North Causeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169, United States–

Big Als Inshore Charter Service 

New Smyrna Beach, FL, United States
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25 ft
6
4.9
(329 reviews)

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If you want to have a good time you can pick any boat on here, but if you want a great time pick us! 💥We will work with anyone who needs a different trip or time then what we offer, message the Captain anytime, easy going guy. Our boat rides dry and has 2 big decks to fish from. Biggest inshore boat in town, Big Als Inshore Charter Service has been fishing the Mosquito lagoon for over 40 years and they always know where the fish are biting. Captain Al has a slightly different technique than most of the guides in the area, using light line and live bait. On most days this pays off big time and he'll show you how.

You'll be fishing on an 25' Carolina Skiff that runs on a 175 HP Suzuki engine. It's a spacious vessel with enough room for 6 anglers to join and you can all fish at the same time. With a GPS and fishfinder electronics and a wireless trolling motor, you're all set for success.

You can choose between a half day and a full day trip, depending on how much time you want to spend on the water and what you want to target. Whatever you choose, it's a fun ride! Some of your targets for the day are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and Snook. Capt. Al is a live bait fisherman and the type of bait you'll use depends on the season.

You get to keep the catch after the trip and Capt. Al will clean it for you. Just ask for a restaurant recommendation and go straight there with the freshest fish fillets.

Your fishing license and equipment are fully covered. There's bottled water on the boat but feel free to bring other beverages and snacks of your choice. Kids are welcome to join as well.

The boat departs from River Breeze park in Oak Hill, George Kennedy Park in Edgewater, and New Smyrna Beach Causeway ramp.

Big Als Inshore Charter Service has never taken anyone who didn't want to go again. Book your trip and have some fun fishing.

You can pay in full with cards now on this site.
If you want to have a good time you can pick any boat on here, but if you want a great time pick us! 💥We will work with anyone who needs a different trip or time then what we offer, message the Captain anytime, easy going guy. Our boat rides dry and has 2 big decks to fish from. Biggest inshore boat in town, Big Als Inshore Charter Service has been fishing the Mosquito lagoon for over 40 years and they always know where the fish are biting. Captain Al has a slightly different technique than most of the guides in the area, using light line and live bait. On most days this pays off big time and he'll show you how.

You'll be fishing on an 25' Carolina Skiff that runs on a 175 HP Suzuki engine. It's a spacious vessel with enough room for 6 anglers to join and you can all fish at the same time. With a GPS and fishfinder electronics and a wireless trolling motor, you're all set for success.

You can choose between a half day and a full day trip, depending on how much time you want to spend on the water and what you want to target. Whatever you choose, it's a fun ride! Some of your targets for the day are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and Snook. Capt. Al is a live bait fisherman and the type of bait you'll use depends on the season.

You get to keep the catch after the trip and Capt. Al will clean it for you. Just ask for a restaurant recommendation and go straight there with the freshest fish fillets.

Your fishing license and equipment are fully covered. There's bottled water on the boat but feel free to bring other beverages and snacks of your choice. Kids are welcome to join as well.

The boat departs from River Breeze park in Oak Hill, George Kennedy Park in Edgewater, and New Smyrna Beach Causeway ramp.

Big Als Inshore Charter Service has never taken anyone who didn't want to go again. Book your trip and have some fun fishing.

Big Al Graham
Captain
Big Al Graham
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2 hour inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Black Drum
Redfish
+8
US $350
Entire boat: up to 3 people
2 hour inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Black Drum
Redfish
+8
US $350
Entire boat: up to 3 people
2 hour fishing trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Black Drum
Redfish
+8
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour Quick Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Black Drum
Redfish
+8
US $475
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 10:00 AM)
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Black Drum
Redfish
+8
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour Quick Trip (Sunset)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip (Noon)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full day
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Black Drum
Redfish
+8
US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (470)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

Reviews (329)

  • Nicholas Hermann
    Nicholas Hermann
    us
    Indiana, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Reel Therapy

    4 Hour Trip on June 9, 2026 • 4 adults

    This 3-hour fishing trip was supposed to be about relaxing, but the fish clearly didn’t get the memo. The kids were reeling them in nonstop, including a huge redfish, a puffer fish that looked permanently surprised, and several other species that apparently wanted to be part of the adventure. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, dolphins showed up to inspect our fishing skills, and manatees cruised by like they owned the place. The kids had a blast, the adults had a blast, and even the fish seemed to enjoy the attention. If you’re looking for a family fishing trip filled with action, wildlife, and enough fish stories to last until next vacation, this is it. Highly recommend!

  • Mary Martin
    Mary Martin
    us
    Illinois, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Big Al’s the Man!

    3 Hour Quick Trip on April 2, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Big Al was fantastic—exactly what you hope for on a family fishing trip. He was incredible with our kids, kept them engaged the entire time, and made sure everyone was having fun from start to finish. We had nonstop action and were catching fish the whole trip—probably around 10 each—which was perfect for keeping the kids excited. We caught a great variety including whiting, pinfish, and jacks, plus even a stingray and a blue crab, which the kids thought was awesome. On top of the fishing, we also saw manatees and jumping rays, which made the whole experience even more memorable. Big Al was also just really fun to be around—easy to talk to, entertaining, and clearly knows exactly what he’s doing out there. Highly recommend Big Al, especially for families with kids. We’d absolutely book with him again. Thanks Al, we will see you next year!

  • Bill Rosenfelt
    Bill Rosenfelt
    us
    Florida, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    On the fish all day

    4 Hour Trip - 10:00 AM on September 15, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain was fantastic, he put us on the fish all day. I lost count of the amount of fish we caught, a minimum of 20. I think it was more like 30. No exaggeration. We had two shark strikes which were the highlight of the trip. Al knows his business, I couldn't imagine a better day out. I would definitely book again to fish these waters.

  • Donda Dodd
    Donda Dodd
    us
    Florida, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Awesome birthday trip

    3 Hour Quick Trip on September 19, 2026 • 5 adults

    My family had an awesome experience. Big Al had interesting facts about the ar a to share with us. He also made sure we didn't miss any of the wild life around us. He stayed in touch with us before the trip. Highly recommend Big Al.

  • Dana Pflughaupt
    Dana Pflughaupt
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip with Big Al

    4 Hour Trip on July 15, 2026 • 3 adults

    Big Al was great!! Put us on some fish right away and even caught a couple sharks…which was awesome!!! Big Al was very knowledgeable about the water and was very helpful and attentive to us on the boat that werent very experienced fishermen!!

  • Bert Theeuwes
    Bert Theeuwes
    be
    Belgium
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience for the whole family

    2 hour inshore on April 15, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Fishing with captain big Al was a great experience. We all caught several fishes, saw dolphins circling around us and at thr end even caught a shark! The captain had attention for all members of the family! Highly recommended !!

  • Brandie Thaniel
    Brandie Thaniel
    us
    Florida, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    GREAT GUY AWESOME TIME

    2 hour inshore on March 4, 2026 • 2 adults

    Awesome Experience. I was running late due to car issues and it was my son’s 14th birthday, so this trip had to happen! Big Al waited quite a while for us to arrive. Al is native to the area and was very knowlegable! Told great stories that had my kids engaged 6&14! Thank you Al I had to leave with the military the next day, so you made his birthday catching that shark 🦈

  • Adam Jaworowski
    Adam Jaworowski
    us
    Florida, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Big Al Great With Kids!

    2 hour inshore on July 17, 2026 • 6 adults • 5 children

    Took my 10yo boy and four of his friends out with Big Al. He was fantastic with the kids and we caught over 25 fish in two hours. I will book again with Big Al and recommend him to anyone.

  • Ron Sticinski
    Ron Sticinski
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Another great fishing trip with Big Al, as usual

    4 Hour Trip on June 23, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

    This was our fourth trip with Big Al and it was a great trip. We caught lots of fish. Several members of our party were very young and Big Al took care of them. They all caught a lot of fish.

  • Dean Polly
    Dean Polly
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Father, son, grandson

    4 Hour Trip on June 22, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Al was a pleasure to be around and he put us on a variety of fish, 9 species in all. Would have loved to catch the big one but were constantly pulling fish to the boat. good time had by all.

Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (470)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (329)

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James Williams
James Williams
us
Staunton, VA, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fun Morning on Mosquito Lagoon
4 Hour Trip on September 1, 2026 • 4 adults

We booked a four-hour trip on Tuesday morning and Captain Big Al was there waiting for us on the boat early. We took off and started fishing in a few minutes, catching different fish from the first cast. Big Al took us several different spots and we had luck catching fish at all of them. We also so manatees and dolphins and had a great morning on the water. Big Al was the best!! If you are in New Smyrna Beach and looking for a fun fishing trip, we highly recommend that you book with Big Al.

Reported catch:
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
Big Al Graham
Response from Captain

Thank you all very much!

Shawn Alcorn
Shawn Alcorn
us
Tennessee, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
We had an amazing first-time charter experience with Captain Big Al!
4 Hour Trip on August 13, 2026 • 3 adults • 3 children

My wife, our three kids, and I along with my nefew went out as complete beginners, and Big Al made the whole trip so easy and fun. He worked his butt off the entire time — constantly making sure everyone had a baited hook and helping us cast our lines. He was patient, easy to talk to, and incredibly knowledgeable. Our kids asked a million questions and he answered every single one with a smile. The kids caught fish after fish — a great variety too — and they had an absolute blast. Big Al’s attention and energy made this a trip we’ll never forget. Highly recommend him if you’re looking for a captain who truly takes care of his guests, especially families and first-timers!

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
King George Whiting
Big Al Graham
Response from Captain

That is awesome! Thank you all so much ✌️

Nicholas Hermann
Nicholas Hermann
us
Indiana, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Reel Therapy
4 Hour Trip on June 9, 2026 • 4 adults

This 3-hour fishing trip was supposed to be about relaxing, but the fish clearly didn’t get the memo. The kids were reeling them in nonstop, including a huge redfish, a puffer fish that looked permanently surprised, and several other species that apparently wanted to be part of the adventure. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, dolphins showed up to inspect our fishing skills, and manatees cruised by like they owned the place. The kids had a blast, the adults had a blast, and even the fish seemed to enjoy the attention. If you’re looking for a family fishing trip filled with action, wildlife, and enough fish stories to last until next vacation, this is it. Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Ladyfish
Big Al Graham
Response from Captain

Thank you very much!

Mary Martin
Mary Martin
us
Illinois, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Big Al’s the Man!
3 Hour Quick Trip on April 2, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Big Al was fantastic—exactly what you hope for on a family fishing trip. He was incredible with our kids, kept them engaged the entire time, and made sure everyone was having fun from start to finish. We had nonstop action and were catching fish the whole trip—probably around 10 each—which was perfect for keeping the kids excited. We caught a great variety including whiting, pinfish, and jacks, plus even a stingray and a blue crab, which the kids thought was awesome. On top of the fishing, we also saw manatees and jumping rays, which made the whole experience even more memorable. Big Al was also just really fun to be around—easy to talk to, entertaining, and clearly knows exactly what he’s doing out there. Highly recommend Big Al, especially for families with kids. We’d absolutely book with him again. Thanks Al, we will see you next year!

Reported catch:
Ladyfish
Jack Crevalle
King George Whiting
Big Al Graham
Response from Captain

Mary that is awesome! Thank you all very much!

Steven Trofatter
Steven Trofatter
us
New Hampshire, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
The one that did’t get away
2 hour inshore on May 1, 2026 • 2 adults

Within minutes of leaving the dock we had our lines in the water. Al baited and casted for us as we caught about 6 different varieties of fish. Then the BIG SPLASH and it was “Fish On!”. It was a big stingray which Al estimated to be about 40lbs. This fish was a fig hter and breached the water multiple times trying to release the hook. After 30 minutes we decided it was time to let it go. Al manuvered his boat into perfect position giving is advise along the way. Excellent adventure that we will talk about for years. Thank you Al

Big Al Graham
Response from Captain

Thank you very much guys!

FAQs about Big Als Inshore Charter Service

Big Als Inshore Charter Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 hour fishing trip (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $40 per person after 3 guests - 2 hour inshore (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 2 hour inshore (2 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Quick Trip (3 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Quick Trip - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Quick Trip (Sunset) (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $60 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (Noon) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full day (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Big Als Inshore Charter Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Big Als Inshore Charter Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Big Als Inshore Charter Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing (Mosquito lagoon)
  • Flats fishing (Beautiful area)
  • Backcountry fishing (We backwater fish for 40 years now)
Big Als Inshore Charter Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
Top targeted fish species with Big Als Inshore Charter Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King George Whiting
  • Ladyfish
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Big Al Graham
Big Al Graham

New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States

234 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
329 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2020
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.

We grew up fishing mosquito lagoon and its heaven on earth here. We offer a wide variety of trips for every kind of client. Families with children are our favorite and we love to help everyone catch the big one. Easy booking

Big Al Graham
Big Al Graham
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
234
reports
329
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
We grew up fishing mosquito lagoon and its heaven on earth here. We offer a wide variety of trips for every kind of client. Families with children are our favorite and we love to help everyone catch the big one. Easy booking

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King George Whiting
King George Whiting
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King George Whiting
King George Whiting
Ladyfish
Ladyfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Awesome birthday trip
    Donda D.
    Donda D.
  • On the fish all day
    Bill R.
    Bill R.
  • Big Al Great With Kids!
    Adam J.
    Adam J.
  • Fishing with Big Al
    Shannon S.
    Shannon S.
  • Great Trip with Big Al
    Dana P.
    Dana P.
  • Great Time!
    Sarah G.
    Sarah G.
  • Great trip
    Brooke S.
    Brooke S.
  • Another great fishing trip with Big Al, as usual
    Ron S.
    Ron S.
  • Reel Therapy
    Nicholas H.
    Nicholas H.
  • Easy going no stress trip, my 15 year old pulled in a 79 pound shark
    Matt D.
    Matt D.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Boat type
Skiff
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 175HP

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

Which amenities are available onboard

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

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 Checks

What’s biting in New Smyrna Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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