Top Notch Adventures, located in Port Orange, FL, is ready to take you on an exciting day exploring these abundant waters!

Capt. Aaron will go above and beyond to help you land your dream fish and ensure you have a great day full of fishing. He specializes in bottom fishing, trolling, and spinning, all to get you some bites. This involves 4 to 10-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Cobia, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Flounder, and Black Drum, depending on the season and conditions of the day.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 24’ Carolina skiff offshore boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat features two coolers on board and a wireless trolling motor. For your convenience, a toilet is available upon request. All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price. Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you can make it a family adventure.

As for fishing licenses, the captain will take care of everything, so you don’t have to worry about it. You’ll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip. If you want a first mate onboard, you may request it ahead of time, and the captain will be happy to provide one.

To create memories that will last a lifetime, book your trip now and hit the water with Top Notch Adventures!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    This trip lasts 4 hours and will focus on fishing the river, jetty, and creek mouths.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
  • Private trip
    4hr inshore afternoon trip.
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    Fishing trip in the river, fishing creek mouths, docks, and jetties. We will be using live bait and or artificial. Everything is included except food, drinks, and sunprotection.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    Nearshore trips will focus on jetties, nearshore wrecks, and reefs within 3 miles of shore.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    A quick trip to one of the many offshore artificial reefs we have within 12 miles of shore.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    4hr offshore afternoon trip
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Fishing 3-10 nautical miles offshore for snapper, sharks, and other species. This trip offers a taste of what offshore fishing is like.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    6-hour adventure, inshore fishing around creek mouths, bridges, and jetties.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $650
    Fishing around the jetties and nearshore reefs, wrecks, and artificial reefs within 3 miles of shore in the Atlantic Ocean.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Whiting
    Whiting
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $700
    Bottom fishing or trolling 5-15 miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean. Target areas will be natural ledges and reefs and artificial wrecks and reefs.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Whiting
    Whiting
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $800
    8-hour fishing adventure, fishing river mouths, docks, and jetties.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    8hr inshore trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $800
    Enjoy a nice relaxing day Fishing in the river around creek mouths and docks. Live bait and lures are provided. We will be targeting smaller fish with light tackle and trophy sized fish with medium tackle. Ice and fish cleaning is included.
    Targeted fish
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $850
    Fishing jetties, nearshore reefs, and wrecks within 3 miles of shore in the Atlantic Ocean.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Whiting
    Whiting
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $900
    8-hour adventure trolling for pelagics or bottom fishing 15-30 miles offshore. Target areas will be natural ledges and artificial reefs.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,100
    Deep sea fishing from 20-50 miles offshore, targeting deep water big game fish. Eat your Wheaties for this adventure.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Jack (African Pompano)
    African Pompano Jack
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 59 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Graham B.
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Overall

Great for beginners and young kids

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore on December 8, 2024
Aaron was great! Very patient with all 3 of us beginners. Brought my 6 year old nephew and Aaron was very patient with him...
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Shane B.
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Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 2, 2024
My son and I wanted to do a little fishing during our vacation to the beach so I started looking at the different trips available...
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Joel S.
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Best of the Best

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 23, 2024
Aaron is a great guy and a blast to hang out with. Got us on fish immediately and has top notch equipment. Caught fish for...
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David M.
Excellent
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Family Fishing

VERIFIED   4hr inshore afternoon trip. on November 14, 2024
Captain Aaron is awesome!  Very helpful!  This was my sons 2nd fishing trip and my dads first time fishing in over 30 years;...
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Ryan T.
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Great time

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip – Inshore on January 2, 2025
Nice morning of mid winter fishing. Aaron was on the fish and we had a great time. Would recommend it again.
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FAQs about Top Notch Adventures

Top Notch Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4hr inshore afternoon trip. (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4hr offshore afternoon trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 8hr inshore trip (8 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Nearshore (8 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Top Notch Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box Two coolers on board and a fish coffin

Trips booked with Top Notch Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (I bring live bait. Almost never do we stop specifically to catch bait. We often catch fish that we can turn into bait if we want. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included in the price. Fish cleaning will be after the trip is over and we are back at the dock. )
  • Fishing License (Fishing licenses are included for all anglers while on our vessel. )

Top Notch Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (At this time we do not offer freshwater trips. )
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (We will travel as far as 50 miles offshore as long as the trip duration and seas allow it. )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Top Notch Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Top Notch Adventures include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)

Your captain

Aaron Highers
Port Orange, Florida, United States
5 Fishing Reports
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59 Customer reviews
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Member since March 2022
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Started inshore fishing when I was a young boy and then moved on to offshore as a teenager. Later I began taking people fishing with me. Seeing their excitement and happiness from reeling in trophy fish quickly became more rewarding for me than me catching the fish. So here I am now, guiding people in the right direction to catch their personal best trophy fish!
Our Team
Aaron H.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Carolina skiff sea chaser 2400 offshore
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
2023 Suzuki 140hp
Powered by
2 x 140HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
At this time we do not offer freshwater trips.
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We will travel as far as 50 miles offshore as long as the trip duration and seas allow it.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers
Ice Box
Two coolers on board and a fish coffin

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
I bring live bait. Almost never do we stop specifically to catch bait. We often catch fish that we can turn into bait if we want.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included in the price. Fish cleaning will be after the trip is over and we are back at the dock.
Fishing License
Fishing licenses are included for all anglers while on our vessel.

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Kids welcome
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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