Retired US Coast Guard – Captain Trex has over 20 years of experience fishing in the Florida waters from the offshore side of Mahi Mahi fishing, Sail fishing, Cobia, and Tuna, to nearshore shark adventures and is prepared to guide you on an unforgettable Cocoa Beach fishing adventure!

Perfect for the family!

The DIRTY DOLLY is a 32’ Stuart Angler designed for Cocoa Beach offshore charter fishing and built exclusively with the comfort of the fishing guest in mind. She is a spacious, well-laid-out “express” style boat with good speed, reliability, and comfort.

We can accommodate up to six (6) passengers comfortably on this boat. Whether the day is blue water trolling, drifting baits or bottom fishing, DIRTY DOLLY is built to fish all types at any level with seamless transition.

Plenty of Shade!

There is a private toilet onboard.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    1/2 Day Offshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,000
    A 1/2 Day Offshore consists of drifting baits up top or fishing the bottom on the reefs and wrecks with dead or live baits for Sailfish, Kingfish, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Cobia, Grouper & More! A 3/4 Day or a Full Day does allow more time to get on the fish. Also if we know ahead of time you’re on a longer charter, it sets us up with the opportunity of starting somewhere else (maybe further out) to begin with. Most of time the 1/2 Day Charter can be successful depending on fishing conditions.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    1/2 Day Offshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,000
    A 1/2 Day Offshore consists of drifting baits up top or fishing the bottom on the reefs and wrecks with dead or live baits for Sailfish, Kingfish, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Cobia, Grouper & More! A 3/4 Day or a Full Day does allow more time to get on the fish. Also if we know ahead of time you’re on a longer charter, it sets us up with the opportunity of starting somewhere else (maybe further out) to begin with. Most of time the 1/2 Day Charter can be successful depending on fishing conditions.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,200
    A 3/4 Day Offshore consists of drifting baits up top or fishing the bottom on the reefs and wrecks with dead or live baits for Sailfish, Kingfish, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Cobia, Grouper & More! A 3/4 Day or a Full Day does allow more time to get on the fish than a 1/2 Day does. Most of time the 3/4 Day Charter can be successful depending on fishing conditions, but in the event it’s not or you are having a blast and would like to extend your trip while at sea, we can do that.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Full Day Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,400
    A Full Day Offshore consists of drifting baits up top or fishing the bottom on the Reefs, Wrecks, and near the Gulf Stream with dead or live baits for Sailfish, Kingfish, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Cobia, Grouper & More! A Full Day does allow more time to get on the fish than a 1/2 or 3/4 Day does and opens the opportunity to do some really great deep water bottom fishing for Grouper, Cobia etc… Most of time the Full Day Charter is the most successful trip depending on fishing conditions.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
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FAQs about DIRTY DOLLY Fishing Charters

DIRTY DOLLY Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - 1/2 Day Offshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 1/2 Day Offshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 3/4 Day Offshore (7 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Full Day Offshore (9 hours)

When you book a trip with DIRTY DOLLY Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with DIRTY DOLLY Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Live bait is included on all trips except sometimes for 1/2 Days or Shark Trips due to lack of time permitted to catch the bait during the trip. We use Menhaden that doesn’t keep over night. Like most other charters we catch them fresh in the morning. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and filleting fish is included. )
  • Drinks (Water)
  • First Mate (20% is Customary. 1st Mate on most days. )
  • Fishing License (All fishing licenses are included in the trip and cover all guests. )

DIRTY DOLLY Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (0-40 Miles depending on the day. Most trips can be run from 0-20 miles. )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

DIRTY DOLLY Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Flounder Gigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with DIRTY DOLLY Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tilefish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Jason Trexler
Port Canaveral, Florida, United States
56 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
75 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2020
Join Captain Trex and the DIRTY DOLLY Crew for a deep-sea fishing adventure in the captivating waters off of Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Stuart Angler (Sportfishing) originally built in 1993, and restored in 2024. Powered by a 400HP Yanmar engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
32 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
0-40 Miles depending on the day. Most trips can be run from 0-20 miles.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Private Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live bait is included on all trips except sometimes for 1/2 Days or Shark Trips due to lack of time permitted to catch the bait during the trip. We use Menhaden that doesn’t keep over night. Like most other charters we catch them fresh in the morning.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning and filleting fish is included.
Drinks
Water
First Mate
20% is Customary. 1st Mate on most days.
Fishing License
All fishing licenses are included in the trip and cover all guests.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
Catch and Release Allowed

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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 74 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (93)
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Teresa W.
Excellent
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Dirty Dolly Double Hitter!

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Offshore (AM) on July 3, 2023
Great day on the water. We were able to bring home two nice size amberjacks thanks to the amazing Captain Jason! First time...
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Susan R.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Offshore (AM) on October 19, 2023
Captain Trex was awesome. We caught fish weren’t keepers. We had a great time catch and release, we had sharks attacking...
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DONALD A.
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Fishing with Jason

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Offshore on October 28, 2023
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Mark B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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Fishing with Jason

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Offshore (AM) on December 3, 2023
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Gary G.
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore on June 11, 2023
Nice trip on the dirty dolly
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