Captain Kicen's Guide Service

Come explore the inshore and nearshore waters of Florida and enjoy a fun fishing adventure with Captain Kicen’s Guide Service. Starting out of Palm Coast, you and Captain Kicen Gardner will visit the sweet spots in the area and have a great time chasing all the lovely species that inhabit this part of Florida. Pick a day that suits you and hit the water with Captain Kicen for a fishing trip to remember!

Your day will start on a 16’ Ankona flats boat that can accommodate up to 3 anglers. It runs on a 60 HP Evinrude engine and uses all the modern GPS, fishfinder, and radar technology for providing a safe and quick trip to the fish and back. The boat also uses a wireless trolling motor for more discreet fishing and has got a livewell for keeping live bait.

Some of the many species you’ll have the chance to reel in include Black Seabass, Snook, Tarpon, Great White Shark, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, and Redfish. You can spin, jig, and fly fish to reel them in, all using light tackle. You can keep the fish you catch and you’re welcome to bring kids on your trip.

Captain Kicen will supply the fishing tackle, lures, live bait, and even snacks and drinks. He’ll also cover you for catch cleaning and fishing licenses. The only thing you’ll need to bring is your own fly fishing gear.

Come spend a day with Captain Kicen’s Guide Service and create lovely memories on the water!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
    US $500
    Enjoy an exciting 4-hour night trip at dock lights and bridges around the area. You'll be targeting Snook and Tarpon and you can fish with live bait or artificial. The captain provides everything you need for the trip, from fishing gear to food and drinks.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $500
    Captain Kicen’s Guide Service inshore and nearshore fishing focuses on fishing for a wide variety of saltwater species. During your inshore fishing trip with Captain Kicen, you'll catch some of the best-tasting fish and, at the same time, some of the hardest fighting fish Florida has to offer. You'll voyage to some of the captain's favorite honey holes and catch some nice fish for the day!
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $700
    Join Captain Kicen and have fun chasing a wide variety of inshore and species. On your trip, you'll target some of the most delicious and most elusive species Florida has to offer. You'll visit some of Captain Kicen’s favorite honey holes! With booking a full day, you're guaranteed lots of wildlife sights such as dolphins and manatees, and sometimes gators. The longer the day, the better!

FAQs about Captain Kicen's Guide Service

Captain Kicen's Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Captain Kicen's Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Radar

Trips booked with Captain Kicen's Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Captain Kicen's Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Captain Kicen's Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Captain Kicen's Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Kicen Gardner
Palm Coast, Florida, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
10 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2021
A born and raised local of Flagler Beach, Florida, Captain Kicen has been fishing these waters for over a decade in all conditions. He loves to fish and loves to put people on fish.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper

Boat specs

Ankona (Flats boat) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 60HP Evinrude engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
16 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Radar

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

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
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

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Experience
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Darwin B.
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 14, 2022
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