Have a fun and productive fishing day with Down South Fishing Company. While exploring the inshore, nearshore, and offshore waters of New Smyrna Beach in Florida, you’ll have the chance to catch many interesting fish species as well as enjoy the gorgeous beauty of the area. Captain William McNutt will keep you company and give you any help you need to have a pleasant experience on the water.

Your journey will start on a 26’ Parker cuddy cabin that can accommodate 6 anglers. It runs on a twin 200 HP Suzuki engine and has got quality GPS, fishfinder, and radio systems for safe and efficient navigation. It’s equipped with downriggers, outriggers, and livewell, and there’s an ice-box to store your fish and drinks. On board will also be a first mate to give you any help you may need.

There’s plenty of various fish you can catch. There’s Jack Crevalle, Mahi Mahi, Black Seabass, Red Snapper, Wahoo, and many other interesting species. Using light and heavy tackle, you’ll have the chance to try out different fishing styles, including bottom and deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, as well as jigging. The boat’s family-friendly so children are welcome to join in. You can choose whether you’ll keep the fish you catch or release it back to the water.

Captain William provides all rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as live bait and lures. He’s also got you covered for fishing licenses, so the only thing you’ll need to bring is some food and drinks to stay energized throughout the trip.

Come to New Smyrna Beach and embark on a fishing adventure with Down South Fishing Company!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $525
    On a 4-hour trip, you will experience the amazing river and inlet fishing targeting Red Drum, Snook, and a variety of inshore species. We will provide all necessary gear and licenses. Just be sure to bring sun protection, snacks, and drinks. We look forward to a fun morning of fishing and making memories with you and your loved ones!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 7 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $525
    On your 4-hour trip, you will experience the amazing river and inlet fishing targeting Red Drum, Snook, and a variety of inshore species. We will provide all necessary gear and licenses. Just be sure to bring sun protection, snacks, and drinks. We look forward to a fun afternoon of fishing and making memories with you and your loved ones!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $625
    A 6 hour trip will give you ample time to experience the river inlet and inshore waters at their finest. We will provide all the fishing gear and licenses for you. Just be sure to bring sun protection, snacks, and drinks. We look forward to enjoying a variety of inshore fishing fun with you!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $850
    This 6 hour trip will give you the opportunity to experience nearshore trolling and reef fishing with enough time to get offshore, catch fish, and be back in time to cook your catch for dinner. We provide all the fishing gear and necessary licenses for you. Just be sure to bring sun protection, snacks, and drinks. We look forward to a great day on the water with you and your loved ones!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,050
    Enjoy a true offshore experience full of deepwater bottom fishing and trolling. All licenses and gear will be provided for you. Just be sure to bring sun protection, snacks, and drinks. We look forward to making some fishing memories with you!
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Gulf Stream
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,350
    Experience bluewater Gulf Stream action at its finest, full of trolling for pelagics and deep-drop bottom fishing. We will provide all necessary gear and licenses. Just be sure to bring sun protection, snacks, and drinks. We look forward to a day full of true offshore fishing with you and your loved ones!
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FAQs about Down South Fishing Company

Down South Fishing Company offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $525 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $625 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 10 Hour Trip – Gulf Stream (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Down South Fishing Company, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Down South Fishing Company include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Down South Fishing Company offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Down South Fishing Company offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Down South Fishing Company include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

William McNutt
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
115 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2020
Captain William McNutt invites you for a fishing adventure on the waters around New Smyrna Beach. Fishing has always been a passion and a way of life for me. Years ago when I decided to make fishing my career. I made my self a promise to never let it turn into a job and have fun no matter what and that's just what we will do.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Parker (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 2008. Powered by 2 200HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 49 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License

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
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 115 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (124)
6 hour inshore
AMAZING TIME
AMAZING TIME
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Angler rating
104
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Kevin C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Time

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip – Gulf Stream on March 5, 2024
We had a great time!  We went out and did the deep-sea fishing. The seas was a little rough but the captain went over and...
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Walter G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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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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Fishing with William

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 24, 2024
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Ryan D.
Jacksonville, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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AMAZING TIME

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on April 22, 2023
Best day of fishing I’ve ever experienced. Would recommend highly & will be going back again! Thank you for the great time...
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Joseph L.
Madison, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour inshore

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 27, 2023
Captain Eric kept us on the fish our entire trip, highly recommend!
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Garrett D.
Manor, GA
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bad
2.0 / 5
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Fishing with William

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 28, 2023
We had a slow morning and the captain offered to take us back out before we went home for free from vacation but it didn’t...
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