Reef Wrecker Fishing Charters 

5.0
(26 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Causeway North 164, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169, United States

Reef Wrecker Fishing Charters 

New Smyrna Beach, FL, United States
25 ft
6
5.0
(26 reviews)

Based out of New Smyrna Beach, Reef Wrecker Fishing Charters is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Come on aboard with Capt. John, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, drift fishing, jigging, and spinning, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 3 to 12-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Redfish, Snook, Snapper, Cobia, King Mackerel, and Sharks, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

You'll be fishing from a 25' Ken Craft boat with enough room for up to 6 anglers at any single time. It also includes an ice box.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing.

Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.

You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so.

You'll find free snacks and drinks on the boat for your convenience, but you're always welcome to pack your own drinks and snacks should you want to.

Children are welcome aboard so you're good to get the young ones started early.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Reef Wrecker Fishing Charters.

Based out of New Smyrna Beach, Reef Wrecker Fishing Charters is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Come on aboard with Capt. John, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, drift fishing, jigging, and spinning, based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 3 to 12-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Redfish, Snook, Snapper, Cobia, King Mackerel, and Sharks, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

You'll be fishing from a 25' Ken Craft boat with enough room for up to 6 anglers at any single time. It also includes an ice box.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing.

Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.

You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so.

You'll find free snacks and drinks on the boat for your convenience, but you're always welcome to pack your own drinks and snacks should you want to.

Children are welcome aboard so you're good to get the young ones started early.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Reef Wrecker Fishing Charters.

John Ellis
Captain
John Ellis
11 years of experience
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3 Hour Trip – Sharks
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (Night)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 PM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $680
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $680
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Offshore (Night)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
26 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
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James Ross
James Ross
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
5.0
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Great trip
6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on October 13, 20254 adults

We had a great time fishing with this charter. The captain tooks to all the locations with plenty of fish. We kept catching big fish. Looking forward to fishing with this charter next time.

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
John Ellis
Response from Captain

thanks james it was a blast

Paul Gerlach
Paul Gerlach
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Reef Wrecker Charters and Captain John are Awesome!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on February 9, 20254 adults

The captain was super friendly and upgraded us to an offshore trip after asking if we would be interested. We were, of course! He took our family out and put us on some starter fish to get us started catching fish. My wife hooked hers before I even got mine in the water. We caught quite a few of these small fish to wet our appetite and then he drove us to a different spot to hit some red snapper. Let’s just say, this was awesome! My son totally outclassed me and caught a couple monsters, a good midsized and some small ones. And the small ones were probably in the 8-10lb range. We also spotted a sunfish basking in the water so the captain brought us over to photograph it and then we went back to fishing. He knows the waters and knows where the fish are! I’d happily recommend him and Reef Wreckers any time!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Jessica Peterson
Jessica Peterson
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing with John
4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on June 18, 20235 adults

Jordan Anderson
Jordan Anderson
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
Good Times
4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on March 12, 20254 adults2 children

Excellent day of fishing. After having a booking cancelled by a different charter last minute I found Reef Wreckers. John made sure everything was in order and communicated well on the plans. Caught plenty of fish and he was good with the kids. Only thing I’ll do different next time is skip Fishing Booker and go straight through him.

Jenny Rhudy
Jenny Rhudy
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip with Captain John!
6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on July 12, 20234 adults2 children

We all had a great time aboard the Reef Wrecker with Captain John! He was great with our two younger children and happily answered their many questions. We thoroughly enjoyed our time aboard and were able to pull in some great fish. The captain is very knowledgeable about the area and got us on fish pretty quickly. Add to that, he’s just a genuinely nice guy and very easy to talk to, making us all feel welcome. We will definitely be booking with him again on our next trip to the area!

FAQs about Reef Wrecker Fishing Charters

Reef Wrecker Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Sharks (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (Night) (4 hours)
  • US $680 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $680 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (Night) (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore (10 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Reef Wrecker Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS 16'' Garmin touchscreen
  • Fishfinder Through hull transducer
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Reef Wrecker Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
Reef Wrecker Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Reef Wrecker Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reef Wrecker Fishing Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

John Ellis
John Ellis

New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
26 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2022

I am a fourth-generation charter captain in my family. My grandfather and his father have fished these waters for over 50 years. Being the youngest captain in the family comes with all their knowledge and experience mixed with my modern-day technique to ensure I always catch fish and make the best of my time on the water. The love for deep sea fishing has gone for generations in my family and is something we all look forward to for many more days to come. It is as the good old saying goes, give a man a fish and he will eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.

John Ellis
John Ellis
Fully verified
26
reviews
2022
member since
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I am a fourth-generation charter captain in my family. My grandfather and his father have fished these waters for over 50 years. Being the youngest captain in the family comes with all their knowledge and experience mixed with my modern-day technique to ensure I always catch fish and make the best of my time on the water. The love for deep sea fishing has gone for generations in my family and is something we all look forward to for many more days to come. It is as the good old saying goes, give a man a fish and he will eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Great trip
    James R.
    James R.
  • Reef Wrecker Charters and Captain John are Awesome!
    Paul G.
    Paul G.
  • Fun Father’s Day!
    Nichole L.
    Nichole L.
  • 3 hour shark trip with Captain John
    Brett S.
    Brett S.
  • 4 hour fishing nearshore with John Ellis.
    Gary F.
    Gary F.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1996
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Ken Craft
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury Verado (supercharged)
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
16'' Garmin touchscreen
Fishfinder
Through hull transducer
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Spearfishing equipment
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 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
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

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

What’s biting in New Smyrna Beach right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SailfishSailfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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