Knot Racing Charters is located in New Smyrna Beach and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Michael will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Cobia, Snapper, Flounder, Jack Crevalle, and Sheepshead, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, and big game fishing.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 27’ Pathfinder boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a wireless trolling motor.

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. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. The boat will be supplied with water and a cooler with ice for other drinks and snacks you may want to bring.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Knot Racing Charters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Inlet (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $400
    Come enjoy fishing the river, creeks, and Inlet for 4 hours. Captain Michael will do his best to put you on the fish and make your day on the water fun. You will leave the dock at 7:00 a.m. Bring nothing but drinks, as the captain provides everything else.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Inlet (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $400
    Come enjoy fishing the river, creeks, and Inlet for 4 hours. Captain Michael will do his best to put you on the fish and make your day on the water fun. You will leave the dock at 1:00 pm Bring nothing but drinks, as the captain provides everything else.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip Offshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $600
    This trip will take you a little further out into the Atlantic Ocean. We will usually travel 10-20 miles out of Ponce Inlet. Some of the fish you may catch include Cobia, Kingfish, Trigger Fish, Vermillion Snapper, Jacks and much more!
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,150
    Spend the day out on the open sea. This trip will take you 20-35 miles out of Ponce Inlet. This trip may include trolling for KingFish or Mahi and Fishing the bottom for Vermillion Snapper, Lane Snapper, Trigger, Almaco Jacks and Amber Jacks just to name a few.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
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FAQs about Knot Racing Charters

Knot Racing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Inlet (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Inlet (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip Offshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip Offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Knot Racing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Knot Racing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Yes live bait is our bait of choice and is always included in the trip. )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We always clean and fillet the fish we keep unless you want to take it home whole. )
  • Drinks (Bottle water included)
  • First Mate (For Offshore Trips only)
  • Fishing License (Fishing license are included. Everyone on the boat is covered and able to fish legally. )

Knot Racing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (All the waters we fish in here are salt water. )
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (We will typically fish in between 10-25 miles offshore )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Knot Racing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Knot Racing Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)

Meet the Captain

Michael Chapman
Port Orange, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
7 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2022
Come aboard with Captain Michael and spend a lovely time fishing various grounds out of New Smyrna Beach, FL

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Pathfinder (Center console) originally built in 2023. Powered by a 425HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
All the waters we fish in here are salt water.
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We will typically fish in between 10-25 miles offshore
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Yes live bait is our bait of choice and is always included in the trip.
Catch cleaning & filleting
We always clean and fillet the fish we keep unless you want to take it home whole.
Drinks
Bottle water included
First Mate
For Offshore Trips only
Fishing License
Fishing license are included. Everyone on the boat is covered and able to fish legally.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 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

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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Satisfied with the boat
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Katelyn O.
Excellent
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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Inlet (AM) on February 13, 2024
Us NH natives had a great time out on the water today, caught many different species! Highly recommend!
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Dallas Y.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   June 17, 2023
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Raymond S.
South Daytona, FL
Excellent
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Inlet (AM) on April 7, 2023
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James M.
Lovettsville, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Half Day Trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Inlet (AM) on August 1, 2022
Fantastic time. Kids didn’t have sea legs so captain Mike took us to a calmer spot on the river which was great. Kids had...
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Sheila S.
Daytona Beach, FL
Excellent
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Inlet (AM) on September 7, 2022
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