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Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters 

5.0
(248 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Glen Cheek Drive 505, Port Canaveral, FL 32920, United States–
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Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters 

Port Canaveral, FL, United States
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32 ft
6
5.0
(248 reviews)
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A day on the water with Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters has endless opportunities. Depending on the season, weather conditions, and what species you would like to focus on targeting, Captain Cole will put you on fish in the offshore waters of the Space Coast area!

Our offshore fishing trips make for an action packed day fishing the waters offshore of Port Canaveral. We target a wide variety of species including Pelagics such as King Mackerel, Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, and Wahoo. We also go after a variety of bottom fish such as Groupers, Snappers, and Amberjacks. Come test your luck and skill and see what the Atlantic Ocean has to offer.

With Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters, something's always biting. The only question is – when are you coming?

A day on the water with Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters has endless opportunities. Depending on the season, weather conditions, and what species you would like to focus on targeting, Captain Cole will put you on fish in the offshore waters of the Space Coast area!

Our offshore fishing trips make for an action packed day fishing the waters offshore of Port Canaveral. We target a wide variety of species including Pelagics such as King Mackerel, Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, and Wahoo. We also go after a variety of bottom fish such as Groupers, Snappers, and Amberjacks. Come test your luck and skill and see what the Atlantic Ocean has to offer.

With Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters, something's always biting. The only question is – when are you coming?

Cole Mcdade
Captain
Cole Mcdade
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responds within an hour
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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5.0
248 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (257)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (248)

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Fred Bishop
Fred Bishop
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fantastic trip!
3/4 Day Trip on May 21, 2026 • 3 adults

Captain Cole is phenomenal! Loved the Contender CC... fast and solid, the twin 300hp Yamahas rule! Had a blast and caught a great amount and variety of fish... 40"+ gag groupers, a nice sized red grouper, half dozen red snapper (released), a mahi, and a big a kingfish. Strongly recommend the 7-hour trip which provides plenty of time to get out and work the various grounds. We will definitely charter Southern Mayhem next time we are in the Cocoa Beach area.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
+1
Cole Mcdade
Response from Captain

Thank you for the great review, im looking forward to fishing with yall in the future!

John Aaland
John Aaland
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2022
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome day!
Full Day Trip on January 24, 2026 • 4 adults

Captain Cole was spot on! At first we were scheduled to go on Thursday. After talking on the phone with him, he thought the weather on Thursday wasn't going to make it a good trip and that Saturday would be a better trip. We were able to make that change work. Saturday.....Awesome! Captain Cole had us on fish right away and the 3 of were able to limit out on 2 species of fish and spent the rest of the day cranking in more fish! Captain Cole will be seeing us again!!

Reported catch:
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Cole Mcdade
Response from Captain

Thanks for the great review, I’m looking forward to next time!

Wayne Plunkett
Wayne Plunkett
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
October fishing trip
Half Day Trip on October 6, 2026 • 4 adults

Cole is very personable an will put you on fish! You won't find many better than him!!

Cole Mcdade
Response from Captain

Thank you for the great reveiw, im looking forward to fishing with yall in the future!

Stephen Watson
Stephen Watson
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome Time on The Water!
3/4 Day Trip on April 25, 2026 • 5 adults

We booked a 7 hour offshore trip and every second was great. Captain Cole worked hard to put us on fish and we definitely enjoyed his company. He was very personable and fun to be with. The 5 of us in the boat were comfortable and each of us had mutiple chances at fish. For me i caught my first Cobia and we all got some dinner to bring home. Thank you to Captain Cole.

Reported catch:
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Red Snapper
Cole Mcdade
Response from Captain

Thanks for the great review, im looking forward to next time!

Jodi Morel
Jodi Morel
Repeat angler
us
New Hampshire, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
10 Thumbs Up!!!
Full Day Trip on June 24, 2026 • 5 adults

Captain Cole was top notch! We caught all the fish on our list and even had some shark action! What a great day we had on Southern Meyham! Huge Thank You Captain Cole! See you next year!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Cole Mcdade
Response from Captain

Thank you for the great review! Im looking forward to next year!

FAQs about Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters

Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (7 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
When you book a trip with Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We use a vareity of live and frozen bait depending on the time of the year and what we are targeting.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I fillet and bag our cacth in ziplock bags at the end of the day for you to take home and enjoy!)
  • Drinks (On my trips I provide with ice and waters. You are welcome to bring any other beverages you would like, including alcohol!)
  • Fishing license (I provide all the necessary fishubg licenses for our trip!)
Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (On our offshore trips we are typically fishing near reefs and wrecks about 20-30 miles offshore.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Your captain

Cole Mcdade
Cole Mcdade
Port Canaveral, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
248 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2021
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.
Ever since I was a young boy I have been fascinated by the pursuit of fish of all kinds. I was fortunate to have a father that has always had the same passion for fishing that I have, and he has passed on a wealth of knowledge that I look forward to passing on to other young anglers. Growing up in the space coast area, I have always had a plethora of opportunities to fish. Whether it be riding my bike to nearby ponds, having my parents drop me off with my skiff in the lagoon, fishing offshore for pelagic fish with my father, or fishing at the Sebastian Inlet with my friends, I would capitalize on any opportunity I had to fish. I have spent much of my childhood learning about the diverse fishery the Indian River Lagoon and Banana River Lagoon have to offer. As my skills and knowledge about the sport grew, I realized that I would love to pass on my knowledge to others, and show them the amazing inshore fishery the Space Coast has to offer.
Cole Mcdade
Cole Mcdade
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
248
reviews
2021
member since
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response
Ever since I was a young boy I have been fascinated by the pursuit of fish of all kinds. I was fortunate to have a father that has always had the same passion for fishing that I have, and he has passed on a wealth of knowledge that I look forward to passing on to other young anglers. Growing up in the space coast area, I have always had a plethora of opportunities to fish. Whether it be riding my bike to nearby ponds, having my parents drop me off with my skiff in the lagoon, fishing offshore for pelagic fish with my father, or fishing at the Sebastian Inlet with my friends, I would capitalize on any opportunity I had to fish. I have spent much of my childhood learning about the diverse fishery the Indian River Lagoon and Banana River Lagoon have to offer. As my skills and knowledge about the sport grew, I realized that I would love to pass on my knowledge to others, and show them the amazing inshore fishery the Space Coast has to offer.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Almaco Jack
Almaco Jack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Two adult anglers proudly hold a large sailfish aboard an offshore fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sailfish
    Eric T.
    Eric T.
    We were pulling them in when others couldn’t find em! great job by our Captian Cole!
  • Large catch board displaying multiple king mackerel and mahi-mahi at Sunrise Marina in Port Canaveral, with charter customers and boats visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Jodi M.
    Jodi M.
    Captain Cole was top notch! We caught all the fish on our list and even had some shark action! What a great day we had on Southern Meyham! Huge Thank You Captain Cole! See you next year!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Dylan R.
    Dylan R.
    Captain Cole will 100% put you on fish. He’s very knowledgeable about the waters and fishing in general and will make sure you have the best time. He hadn’t even got all the lines out and we were reeling in a huge Mahi. We caught a variety of fish all day long. Best fishing trip ever and can’t wait to come back and do it again.
  • Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish while aboard a fishing boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Jeff B.
    Jeff B.
    Captain Cole was great. The boat is built to get you out onto the fish and he knows what he’s doing. Perfect for a group of 4.
  • Group of anglers posing with a cooler filled with freshly caught Mahi Mahi on a sunny day at the dock.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Leonardo F.
    Leonardo F.
  • Fishing group posing beside a catch board displaying multiple fish at Port Canaveral, Florida.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Blackfin Tuna
    Nathaniel G.
    Nathaniel G.
    What a fishing trip! We met Cole the captain at 7am for a full day of fishing. Cole is a super chill guy. We felt welcomed and relaxed right from the time we met. He communicated well though the app and answered all of my questions quickly prior to the trip. We headed out to catch bait and got treated to a rocket launch off the cape. The rocket launch was pure coincidence but was definitely awesome. Cole took us out and put us on fish right away. We had a Mahi in the boat in the first 10 minutes. Over the course of the day we all got to catch fish. We caught several Cobia right beside the boat. This was probably the most exciting part. Seeing the Cobia swimming with a large shark was really cool. We had a great day and would definitely recommend Southern Mayhem. Captain Cole also does inshore trips on a smaller boat. Thank you Cole for a great day on the water.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large fish aboard a fishing boat in clear waters, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Colton H.
    Colton H.
    We had an amazing time with Captain Cole and Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters! He had us on fish within minutes of dropping lines, and the action didn’t slow down. We limited out on King Mackerel and also reeled in a great mix of Bonita, Barracuda, and even some sharks. Cole clearly knows where to go and how to keep the trip exciting. His boat is fast, smooth, and comfortable—perfect for getting us to the fishing grounds quickly and enjoying the ride along the way. We’ll definitely be booking again!
  • Adult and young angler pose beside a dockside catch board displaying multiple mackerel or kingfish in Port Canaveral, Florida.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Henry B.
    Henry B.
    Me and my 10yr old son Had a great 1st time in Florida fishing with the Captain. Thank you again!
  • Adult angler holding a large barracuda aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Joseph .
    Joseph .
    Nobody works harder for you than Cole. He worked hard to get us fresh bait, he worked hard to get us take downs, he didn’t hesitate to make a change when he felt he could do better. We got on fish. Brought a few fish home. Tons of laughs. 5 star all the way!!
  • Three young anglers relaxing on the boat's seating area, ready for a fishing adventure.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Manuel C.
    Manuel C.
    Cole is elite! Great fishing experience start to finish. As soon as I saw the twin 300 hp motors I knew it was going to be a good day. He got the hooks in the water before I could even crack open my first beer! Cole knows all the spots, we had a blast and caught plenty of fish!! 10/10 Captain!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
2011
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We use a vareity of live and frozen bait depending on the time of the year and what we are targeting.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
I fillet and bag our cacth in ziplock bags at the end of the day for you to take home and enjoy!
Drinks
On my trips I provide with ice and waters. You are welcome to bring any other beverages you would like, including alcohol!
Fishing license
I provide all the necessary fishubg licenses for our trip!

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids are more than welcome to come along for the adventure!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
 Checks
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Port Canaveral right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)

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