Saltire Fishing Charters offers the finest fishing on the Atlantic’s rich waters. Join Captain Herndo, the owner and operator of this charter, based in Port Canaveral. Decades of experience vouch for a great service, friendliness, and professionalism. Your guide is looking forward to taking you on his boat and showing you the beauties of the area, all while chasing the fish of your dreams.

The trip starts on a brand new 31’ Sportsman, built in 2020. This open center console is powered by twin 350 HP Yamaha engines and has enough space to accommodate up to 6 guests in comfort. This quick and dry riding vessel will get you to the fishing grounds in no time with a top speed of 61 mph and a cruise speed of 30 mph.

She comes with the latest technology including GPS, Radar, Autopilot, Optimus 360 controls, and twin 17’ Garmin fish finders. The boat is equipped with an overboard discharge head for emergency potty trips as well as a shower. All USCG-approved safety gear is on board as well as a dual live well for fresh bait and a casting platform that is roomy enough for everyone in your party to fish at the same time.

Captain Herndo welcomes families with children and all anglers from skilled to novice. He’ll supply you and your guests with top of the line rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Fresh bait for your trip and the fishing license will also be supplied on your trip.

You and your guests will have many trip options from split charters to 6 hours, 8, and 10 hours trips. You will be using many different fishing techniques to get you the fish of your dreams including bottom fishing, drift fishing, jigging, and deep-sea fishing. No matter what trip you choose you’re in for a great time with Captain Herndo. Ice and water are on board but you are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks for the day.

Book your trip today with Saltire Fishing Charters and Captain Herndo of Port Canaveral, Florida for a fishing trip that will have you coming back year after year!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Nearshore / Inshore
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $975
    Great for all ages, this is a 5-hour fishing trip around the coastal waters of Port Canaveral. We will mainly target Redfish and Snook, but can also come across Tripletail, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, Sheepshead, and various species of Shark. The following is strictly prohibited: glass bottles, smoking, and spray sunscreen. ***Lower prices on other websites may not reflect acurate pricing, fuel surcharges, or additional fee’s - all prices on Fishingbooker reflect their low price guarantee***
  • Private trip
    Half day – Offshore bottom fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $1,400
    Great intro to offshore fishing for kids and families. Depending on conditions, We run anywhere from 10-25 miles offshore. Target species are Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Triggerfish, and other reef species. We can run into cobia, kingfish, and mahi mahi. NO glass bottles, smoking, and spray sunscreen. ***Lower prices on other websites may not reflect acurate pricing, fuel surcharges, or additional fee’s - all prices on Fishingbooker reflect their low price guarantee***
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $1,800
    In addition to bottom fishing, this 8-hour charter trip adds in trolling. This offers a wider range of opportunities for catching pelagic species such as Mahi, Wahoo, tuna as well as everything listed in the 6-hour package. The following is strictly prohibited: glass bottles, smoking, and spray sunscreen. ***Lower prices on other websites may not reflect acurate pricing, fuel surcharges, or additional fee’s - all prices on Fishingbooker reflect their low price guarantee***
  • Private trip
    Full Day – Offshore Jigging SPJ
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $1,950
    This is a jigging-specific trip. Bring your own gear or use the crew's. No baits, just pitch jigs. Use your own poles/reels and jigs or use the crew's! Come get a workout and enjoy the day pitch jigging for Grouper, Snapper, Flounder, Tuna, Amberjack, and more! ***Lower prices on other websites may not reflect acurate pricing, fuel surcharges, or additional fee’s - all prices on Fishingbooker reflect their low price guarantee***
  • Private trip
    Full Day – Offshore Deep Dropping
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $2,150
    We start by venturing to the edge of the Gulf Stream in excess of 600' of water and fish using electric reels, dropping 6-8 lbs lead weights. On this trip, we target Golden Tile, Snowy Grouper, and Yellow Edge Grouper. Once we limit out, we will troll for Dorado (Mahi-Mahi / Dolphin), and anything else we can get to swim up. ***Lower prices on other websites may not reflect acurate pricing, fuel surcharges, or additional fee’s - all prices on Fishingbooker reflect their low price guarantee***
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FAQs about Saltire Fishing Charters

Saltire Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $975 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Nearshore / Inshore (5 hours)
  • $1,400 per group - Half day – Offshore bottom fishing (6 hours)
  • $1,800 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • $1,950 per group - Full Day – Offshore Jigging SPJ (8 hours)
  • $2,150 per group - Full Day – Offshore Deep Dropping (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Saltire Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet #1 only, NO #2!
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment Can be added upon request
  • Live Bait Well Multiple live wells
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Spearfishing Equipment Can be added upon request
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Saltire Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Brand new top of the line equipment!)
  • Live Bait (We can may use live bait or use cut squid.)
  • Lures (We use lures for trolling.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We can vacuum seal and ship your catch for a fee!)
  • Drinks (We always have extra water on the boat.)
  • First Mate (Matthew the Mahi slayer)
  • Fishing License (Fishing license included.)
  • Lunch (Add on a "snackle boxe" charcuterie board)

Saltire Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing (Book our Inlet/Beach Fishing trip!)
  • Offshore Fishing (Book our 3/4 or full day!)
  • Reef Fishing (book our half day, 3/4 or full day!)
  • Wreck Fishing (book our half day, 3/4 or full day!)

Saltire Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Saltire Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tilefish
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

About the Captain

Justin Hernandez
Port Canaveral, Florida, United States
16 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
37 Customer reviews
Response time 15 hours
Member since July 2020
My faith and family are my first loves. I am husband to a wonderful wife and a father to 8 wonderful kids ages 13yo to 2yo! I've fished my whole life and consider it my passion, a passion that I like to share with friends and clients.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Sportsman (Center console) originally built in 2020. Powered by 2 350HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 53 knots.

Length
31 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Book our Inlet/Beach Fishing trip!
Offshore Fishing
Book our 3/4 or full day!
Reef Fishing
book our half day, 3/4 or full day!
Wreck Fishing
book our half day, 3/4 or full day!

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
#1 only, NO #2!
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Can be added upon request
Live Bait Well
Multiple live wells
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Brand new top of the line equipment!
Live Bait
We can may use live bait or use cut squid.
Lures
We use lures for trolling.
Catch cleaning & filleting
We can vacuum seal and ship your catch for a fee!
Drinks
We always have extra water on the boat.
First Mate
Matthew the Mahi slayer
Fishing License
Fishing license included.
Lunch
Add on a "snackle boxe" charcuterie board

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
We do a lot of kids trips and welcome children!
No Smoking
Vape or cigars, we sell JEFE brand cigars.
You Keep Catch
We fillet your catch, we can also vacuum seal.
Catch and Release Allowed
If clients don't want fish, crew may keep.

Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (111)
April fishing trip
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Angler Rating
35
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
86%
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Heather R.
Fenton, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half day – Offshore bottom fishing on March 4, 2022
This cap’n knows what’s up. Come here only if you want the best fishing charter in Cape Canaveral, possibly Florida. Maybe...
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Eric K.
Lisbon, ND
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full Day with Captain Justin

VERIFIED   Bottom Fishing - 3/4 Day on October 21, 2021
What a great day on the water with Captain Justin and First Mate Matthew for our family. The day started with catching bait...
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Jason G.
Mount Dora, FL
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with Captain Justin

8 Hour Trip on July 10, 2021
Long story short.  Had a trip planned Saturday with a friend.  He had to cancel the night before at 530.  I called Captain...
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Terry F.
Vero Beach, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Day Trip With Captain Justin

8 Hour Trip on February 25, 2021
We started our morning early, and after catching some bait, we started to catch some fish. We caught mostly Red Snapper which...
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Joshua T.
Orlando, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Full day trip

8 Hour Trip on February 27, 2021
Amazing fishing trip. Capt Justin had everything ready for us when we got on the boat. He was constantly baiting hooks and...
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