If heading offshore isn’t what you’re looking for but you’d just like to get out on the water for a good day of fishing within sight of land, Cocoa Beach Sportfishing Charters can make your wish come true. Their near shore and inshore flats fishing trips along Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands, the waters of the Indian River, Banana River and Mosquito Lagoon are exactly what you are looking for.

Your trip will take place aboard the company’s custom-built Day 5 flats boat. The vessel is designed to give charter guests a comfortable and enjoyable experience fishing the Space Coast, and they will take you to the best shallow water honey holes with ease.

In the company of an experienced local captain, you will head off in search of Redfish, Trout and Snook. These are some of the most coveted inshore game fish in the United States, and they can all be found right here on the Space Coast. You will be fishing for them with light tackle, which will be provided for you on the boat.

Captain Tim and Captain Beau Sheridan will cater to your needs and make sure your day is a memorable one. If you’re looking for a near shore or inshore fishing charter near Orlando, Cocoa Beach,Port Canaveral or along Florida’s Space Coast, book now with Cocoa Beach Sportfishing Charters!



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  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $400
    Inshore flats fishing trips along Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands, the waters of the Indian River, Banana River and Mosquito Lagoon in search of Redfish, Trout, and Snook.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    US $400
    Inshore flats fishing trips along Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands, the waters of the Indian River, Banana River and Mosquito Lagoon in search of Redfish, Trout, and Snook.
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FAQs about Cocoa Beach Sportfishing - Inshore

Cocoa Beach Sportfishing - Inshore offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Cocoa Beach Sportfishing - Inshore, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Radio
  • Sonar

Trips booked with Cocoa Beach Sportfishing - Inshore include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Cocoa Beach Sportfishing - Inshore offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Cocoa Beach Sportfishing - Inshore offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Cocoa Beach Sportfishing - Inshore include:
  • Black Drum
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Charter Operator

Tim and Beau Sheridan
Merritt Island, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
142 Customer reviews
Member since July 2015
We are family owned and operated by Captain Tim Sheridan and his son Captain Beau. Both Tim and Beau are Florida natives. Born and raised on the space coast they know the waters like the back of their hands. Captain Tim’s father was also a charter captain fishing is well and truly embedded in this family’s blood. Beau is Tim’s youngest son, and he is carrying on the family tradition with a passion and devotion that is hard to match. He has a natural ability to find fish and, like his father, will do everything possible to make sure you get the most out of your time fishing with him.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Custom Day 5 (Flats boat) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 150HP Evinrude engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Radio
Sonar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

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

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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (4)
Half day
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Angler rating
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0
1
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
14%
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James W.
Davenport, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 16, 2022
Half day fishing for grandsons 9 birthday. Wonderful experience for an experienced 9 year old. He fishes in Ottawa River Canada...
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Mark C.
Rockledge, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 23, 2022
Costing was knowledge and personable! Great trip!
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Pat G.
SIENNA PLANT, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half a day fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 29, 2021
Had a great time even though I should have caught more redfish but lost them on the line. Great day to fish and we enjoyed...
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Michael P.
Omaha, NE
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Cap Tim

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 26, 2022
Tim took us to all the spots. Fish weren’t biting but he did everything he could to make it happen.  Live bait. Nice rigs....
Michael P. recommends Cocoa Beach Sportfishing - Inshore
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ROBERT B.
Newport, VT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 1, 2021
The equipment was great follow up today nice water craft put the fission did not pan out for the day the fish just were not...
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