Daytona Beach Charters – Inshore
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Daytona Beach Charters – Inshore

State licensed
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(313 reviews)
Dunlawton Avenue 93
Port Orange, FL, United States

Daytona Beach Charters is run by Captain Michael, who has 30 years of experience fishing in the waters of the Shark Bite Capital of the World. Setting off from Ponce Inlet, Mike loves sweeping the surrounding nearshore and inshore areas.

Reel in delicious Snapper and Flounder from the bottom, jig for the area’s renowned Redfish, Bluefish, and Whiting, or cast for some Seatrout or Black Drum. Capt. Michael prefers live shrimp, cut shrimp, or mullet to any artificial lures. He will do everything he can to make your trip bountiful.

Capt. Michael commands a 22’ Skeeter boat that is powered by a Yamaha 200 HP four stroke engine and is large enough to comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests. It is equipped with a poling platform, two baitwells, a Power-Pole anchor, holders for trolling rods, two casting seats, a flat casting deck, and an assortment of navigational/fishfinding electronics. Shimano spinning rods are the weapon of choice for this skipper.

Fishing licenses are provided by the captain for everyone on board for your convenience, along with full insurance. As far as your catch goes, you get to keep whatever you reel in (as long as it falls within the fishing regulations) and bring it home for dinner, neatly filleted and wrapped up. Tipping is extra.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Fighting Chair

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Public 4 Hr. Friday Night Charter
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Fri)
    $200
    We will be targeting Sharks.The bigger the better. This trip is shared with others and runs only on Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m. You do not need to buy a fishing license or shark course certification as I provide them free. We will be fishing off a boat, not standing on a public beach. Find out why we are The Shark Bite Capital year after year. 225 attacks in 2022. This trip is rapidly becoming a local favorite week after week. I provide the music-you may bring beverages and snacks.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Charter – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $399
    The morning is traditionally the best for all the sport fish: Red, Snook, Trout, and especially the edibles such as Snapper and of course Shark. We are the Shark Bite Capital.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Charter – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun)
    $399
    Targeting mainly the predators: Shark, Blues, Jacks, Ladyfish, and more. Find out why we are the Shark Bite Capital year after year.
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About the Captain

Michael Belcher
Port Orange, Florida, United States
50 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
316 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2015
I want to help you catch fish like the locals do! We have always caught fish- just can't promise what species. I specialize on whatever is running recently especially Redfish, Black Drum and Snapper.. Usually we fish Inshore with an occasional Near Shore opportunity. I possess an USCG 100 Ton Master Captains License #167899. My Charter License covers your Fishing License -so no worries. Pics are of actual clients with their catch. Gratuity appreciated but not required. Venmo and Zelle now accepted as a payment method.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Skeeter SX220 (Saltwater fishing) originally built in 2014, and restored in 2021. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 55 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Intracoastal Waterway
Inshore Fishing
Out of Daytona Beach
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Custom rods and reels
Jigging

Amenities

Fighting Chair
2
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Sonar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Custom made.
Live Bait
Usually shrimp
Catch cleaning & filleting
Gratuity appreciated
Fishing License
I provide

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
I WILL FILLET AND PLACE IN ZIP LOCK BAG FOR YOU.
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.
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

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Recent Fishing Reports

Friday Night Public Shark Charter
Friday Night Public Shark Charter
May 13, 2023
Shared trip targeting Sharks and only on Fridays from five to nine. Come find out why we are the Shark Bite Capital.
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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 313 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (519)
Shark Fishing trip
Fishing with Michael
Half day
+516
Angler Rating
270
34
5
1
1
Anglers Claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
80%
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Jason K.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Morning fishing with captain Mike and the family!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Charter – Inshore (AM) on June 14, 2022
We were in Daytona for a family vacation and we wanted to go fishing. I got on fishing booker to look for a charter. That’s...
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Joe E.
Simpsonville, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day (morning trip) with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   4 Hour Charter – Inshore (AM) on February 18, 2023
Direction and instructions were clear an easy to follow both getting there and on board his boat.  The equipment was in great...
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Lukas S.
Stanford, KY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Shark Fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Public 4 Hr. Friday Night Charter on May 12, 2023
We had a great time! Caught one shark, had a big one get off, and caught several smaller aggressive fish types. Captain...
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Rich H.
Lenexa, KS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Father Son Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Charter – Inshore (AM) on June 23, 2022
My son’s and I have been fishing annually for the last 5 years. First time in the Daytona area and selected Captain Mike...
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Adam S.
The Bronx, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Captain “Magic Mike”

VERIFIED   4 Hour Charter – Inshore (AM) on June 30, 2022
Captain Michael was very informative, familiar with the area & hot spots for fish! My son caught his biggest flounder to date,...
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FAQs about Daytona Beach Charters – Inshore

Daytona Beach Charters – Inshore offers the following trips to customers:
  • $100 per person - Public 4 Hr. Friday Night Charter (4 hours)
  • $399 per group, additional $35 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Charter – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • $399 per group, additional $35 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Charter – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Daytona Beach Charters – Inshore, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair 2
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Sonar
Trips booked with Daytona Beach Charters – Inshore include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Custom made.)
  • Live Bait (Usually shrimp)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Gratuity appreciated)
  • Fishing License (I provide)
Daytona Beach Charters – Inshore offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Intracoastal Waterway)
  • Inshore Fishing (Out of Daytona Beach)
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Daytona Beach Charters – Inshore offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning (Custom rods and reels)
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Daytona Beach Charters – Inshore include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Pompano
  • Ray
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)