Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters 

5.0
(247 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Glen Cheek Drive 505, Port Canaveral, FL 32920, United States–

Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters 

Port Canaveral, FL, United States
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32 ft
6
5.0
(247 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
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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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Rating

5.0
247 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

Reviews (247)

  • Eric Tharp
    Eric Tharp
    us
    Indiana, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    great day with Cole!

    Half Day Trip on September 5, 2026 • 5 adults

    We were pulling them in when others couldn’t find em! great job by our Captian Cole!

  • Jodi Morel
    Jodi Morel
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Hampshire, US
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    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!

  • Dylan Robertson
    Dylan Robertson
    us
    Tennessee, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Captain

    Half Day Trip on March 11, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    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.

  • Jeff Behan
    Jeff Behan
    us
    Colorado, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fast Boat. Great Captain

    3/4 Day Trip on December 27, 2025 • 4 adults

    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.

  • Leonardo Ferreira
    Leonardo Ferreira
    us
    Georgia, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    3/4 Day Trip on September 27, 2025 • 5 adults
  • Nathaniel Goughenour
    Nathaniel Goughenour
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome day.

    Full Day Trip on August 31, 2025 • 6 adults

    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.

  • Ivan Mavrodiev
    Ivan Mavrodiev
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2023
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    The best fishing experience!

    Full Day Trip on April 22, 2025 • 5 adults

    Captain Cole is amazing! He is knowledgeable, his skills are on point, his boat is super fast, clean, and comfortable. If anyone out there is looking to spend a great day on the water, don’t wait - call Cole! We caught so many different kinds of fish. Captain Cole was able to answer every question we had. He gave us tips and techniques to catch more fish. We’ve done other trips in the past with different charter companies. This one is very reasonably priced. And for how fast the boat is this is one of the most affordable options. Thank you Captain Cole for taking is right to the best fishing spots in the area. We really enjoyed the fishing trip.

  • Colton Hansen
    Colton Hansen
    Repeat angler
    us
    Utah, US
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    Member since 2025
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome charter

    3/4 Day Trip on August 2, 2025 • 5 adults

    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!

  • Travis Degroat
    Travis Degroat
    us
    Albuquerque, NM, US
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    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    If we could leave more than 5 stars we would!

    Half Day Trip on November 27, 2024 • 5 adults • 1 child

    Our family fished with Captain Cole for a half day the day before Thanksgiving for our oldest son’s 21st Birthday (our kids ranging from 21-12). He was a wonderful Captain with an exceptional attitude and great personality. He taught us how to use the fishing gear and had everyone engaged in the fishing. His boat and equipment is in excellent shape. We met him at 7am and he took us offshore 13-15 miles where we started to set rods. We had caught our first fish within 3 minutes and caught our limit by 11:15. This experience with Captain Cole far exceeded our expectations for our first offshore fishing and we will be setting up a full day with him soon.

  • Michael Hayward
    Michael Hayward
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Hampshire, US
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    Member since 2022
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Weather is like fishing

    3/4 Day Trip on May 2, 2025 • 6 adults

    Cole made every effort to get us offshore. Sea's were fairly rugged. We stopped have way out and picked up a bunch of bait. With a storm brewing on the horizon, we made the attempt to venture off. Cole was watching the weather constantly and for good reason. He stopped and made the decision to call it off for safety. Hard thing to do and it was a good decision. Hoping to fish with him again soon.

Rating

5.0
247 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 (247)

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Fred Bishop
Fred Bishop
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
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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!

Stephen Watson
Stephen Watson
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
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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!

John Aaland
John Aaland
Repeat angler
us
Colorado Springs, CO, US
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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!

Eric Tharp
Eric Tharp
us
Indiana, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great day with Cole!
Half Day Trip on September 5, 2026 • 5 adults

We were pulling them in when others couldn’t find em! great job by our Captian Cole!

Cole Mcdade
Response from Captain

Thank you for the great reveiw, it was a pleasure fishing with yall today!

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
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing
  • 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
247 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
247
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

  • 10 Thumbs Up!!!
    Jodi M.
    Jodi M.
  • Best Captain
    Dylan R.
    Dylan R.
  • Fast Boat. Great Captain
    Jeff B.
    Jeff B.
  • September fishing trip
    Leonardo F.
    Leonardo F.
  • Awesome day.
    Nathaniel G.
    Nathaniel G.
  • Awesome charter
    Colton H.
    Colton H.
  • Top Notch Fishing Experience
    Manuel C.
    Manuel C.
  • Drive!!!
    Scott G.
    Scott G.
  • May fishing trip
    Dan F.
    Dan F.
  • Good times
    Mark G.
    Mark G.

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
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing license

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
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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