Snap Decision Charters 

5.0/5 (20 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 2455 Boat Ramp Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, United States
 
Federally permitted
5.0/5 (20 reviews)
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2455 Boat Ramp Drive
New Smyrna Beach, FL, United States
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Make some memories in New Smyrna Beach and go fishing with Snap Decision Charters. With Captain Chris at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

These waters are known for Mangrove Snapper, Cobia, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Great Barracuda, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Lane Snapper, Gray Triggerfish, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Gag Grouper, Blacktip Shark, Amberjack, and more – with any luck, you’ll find out for yourself!

For these species, you’re likely to troll and bottom fish using heavy tackle.
The fish caught are yours to keep, provided they’re within size and bag limits. Catch cleaning is available, so you can take your fish home to eat. Want to save your catch for later date?  Ask your captain about our vacuum sealing and shipping options.

You’ll be casting lines from a 26’ Dusky with space for 4 passengers. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain.

Kids, age 7 and up, are welcome, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day!  Remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

A few items you’ll want to bring include sunglasses, a hat, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. 

And that’s it! Your fishing trip with Snap Decision Charters is just a click away.

Be sure to ask about our "Catch of the Day" T-shirt contest!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (49)

Fantastic trip
Fantastic trip
Awesome Day Catching Lots of Fish
+46

Angler rating

20
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

88%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 20 reviews
Showing: 5 of 20 reviews
James C.
James C.
4.7/5

Jun 13, 2025

8 Hour Trip

Great trip!

VERIFIED

Captain Chris took my wife and I out on 6-13-25. Right away he made us feel like family and very comfortable with him and on his boat. We were blessed to be on fish trollling throughout the day. He also knew the bottom spots to keep us reeling in fish during the heat of the day! We will be back fishing with Chris again and I highly recommend going out with him to anyone looking to catch a lot of fish while feeling at home!!

Captain Chris took my wife and I out on 6-13-25. Right away he made us feel like family and very comfortable with him and on his...  

Captain replied
 James C. recommends Snap Decision Charters
 James C. recommends Snap Decision Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 15, 2025
Thank you again James. You both made for an excellent day offshore and I hope to see you again soon.

Tom D.
Tom D.
5.0/5

May 29, 2025

5 Hour Trip

Awesome Day Catching Lots of Fish

VERIFIED

Going out with Captain Chris is one of the best charters I’ve been on. We caught so many fish that we asked to go in because we were exhausted. We caught a nice variety about 20-25 miles out. I liked that we bottom fished, trolled, and drift fished giving a good chance at different species. I’d recommend Chris any day.

Going out with Captain Chris is one of the best charters I’ve been on. We caught so many fish that we asked to go in because we...  

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 Tom D. recommends Snap Decision Charters
 Tom D. recommends Snap Decision Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 1, 2025
Thanks for the kind words Tom, I had a great time with you and your dad and hope to see you guys again sometime soon!

Robert V.
Robert V.
5.0/5

Mar 26, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Sharks

Fun time

VERIFIED

Captain Chris is a great guy, very attentive and super chill. We had a great time and I'd book with him again.

Captain Chris is a great guy, very attentive and super chill. We had a great time and I'd book with him again.  

Captain replied
 Robert V. recommends Snap Decision Charters
 Robert V. recommends Snap Decision Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 5, 2025
Thanks Bob. Had a great time with y’all. That big shark that got away will be waitin for you when you come back to town!

Jacob B.
Jacob B.
5.0/5

Jun 25, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Sharks

Fantastic trip

VERIFIED

Captain Chris was great! He got us on the fish and a shark in no time. Great experience all around

Captain Chris was great! He got us on the fish and a shark in no time. Great experience all around  

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 Jacob B. recommends Snap Decision Charters
 Jacob B. recommends Snap Decision Charters

Roy L.
Roy L.
5.0/5

Jul 30, 2024

5 Hour Trip

Make a Snap Decision and hire Captain Chris, you won’t regret it’

VERIFIED

Captain Chris was punctual, knowledgeable and easy to get along with. He took care of everything for my family to enjoy their trip. His boat, motors and fishing equipment was of the finest quality - the kind you’d get for yourself if you had the money. I’ve been on numerous other charters and Chris’s is significantly better than the others. Good news: my family caught several barracuda, grunts and snapper. Better news: I caught a 6 foot sandbar shark on 30lb test line. Bad news: that shark caught me for an hour and a half. My back and shoulders will feel it for days. But not nearly as long as the memory will bring a smile to my face.

Captain Chris was punctual, knowledgeable and easy to get along with. He took care of everything for my family to enjoy their...  

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 Roy L. recommends Snap Decision Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
 Roy L. recommends Snap Decision Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Trip availability and prices

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US $450 
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US $650 
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (49)

Fantastic trip
Fantastic trip
Awesome Day Catching Lots of Fish
+46

Angler rating

20
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

88%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 20 reviews
Showing: 5 of 20 reviews
James C.
James C.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip on June 13, 2025

Captain Chris took my wife and I out on 6-13-25. Right away he made us feel like family and very comfortable with him and on his boat. We were blessed to be on fish trollling throughout the day. He also knew the bottom spots to keep us reeling in fish during the heat of the day! We will be back fishing with Chris again and I highly recommend going out with him to anyone looking to catch a lot of fish while feeling at home!!

Captain Chris took my wife and I out on 6-13-25. Right away he made us feel like family and very comfortable with him and on his boat. We were blessed to be on fish trollling throughout the day. He also knew the bottom spots to keep us reeling in fish during the heat of the day! We will be back fishing with Chris again and I highly recommend going out with him to anyone looking to catch a lot of fish while feeling at home!!  

 James C. recommends Snap Decision Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 15, 2025
Thank you again James. You both made for an excellent day offshore and I hope to see you again soon.

Tom D.
Tom D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome Day Catching Lots of Fish

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip on May 29, 2025

Going out with Captain Chris is one of the best charters I’ve been on. We caught so many fish that we asked to go in because we were exhausted. We caught a nice variety about 20-25 miles out. I liked that we bottom fished, trolled, and drift fished giving a good chance at different species. I’d recommend Chris any day.

Going out with Captain Chris is one of the best charters I’ve been on. We caught so many fish that we asked to go in because we were exhausted. We caught a nice variety about 20-25 miles out. I liked that we bottom fished, trolled, and drift fished giving a good chance at different species. I’d recommend Chris any day.  

Review media 0
 Tom D. recommends Snap Decision Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 1, 2025
Thanks for the kind words Tom, I had a great time with you and your dad and hope to see you guys again sometime soon!

Robert V.
Robert V.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun time

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Sharks on March 26, 2025

Captain Chris is a great guy, very attentive and super chill. We had a great time and I'd book with him again.

Captain Chris is a great guy, very attentive and super chill. We had a great time and I'd book with him again.  

 Robert V. recommends Snap Decision Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 5, 2025
Thanks Bob. Had a great time with y’all. That big shark that got away will be waitin for you when you come back to town!

Jacob B.
Jacob B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Sharks on June 25, 2025

Captain Chris was great! He got us on the fish and a shark in no time. Great experience all around

Captain Chris was great! He got us on the fish and a shark in no time. Great experience all around  

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 Jacob B. recommends Snap Decision Charters

Roy L.
Roy L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Make a Snap Decision and hire Captain Chris, you won’t regret it’

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip on July 30, 2024

Captain Chris was punctual, knowledgeable and easy to get along with. He took care of everything for my family to enjoy their trip. His boat, motors and fishing equipment was of the finest quality - the kind you’d get for yourself if you had the money. I’ve been on numerous other charters and Chris’s is significantly better than the others. Good news: my family caught several barracuda, grunts and snapper. Better news: I caught a 6 foot sandbar shark on 30lb test line. Bad news: that shark caught me for an hour and a half. My back and shoulders will feel it for days. But not nearly as long as the memory will bring a smile to my face.

Captain Chris was punctual, knowledgeable and easy to get along with. He took care of everything for my family to enjoy their trip. His boat, motors and fishing equipment was of the finest quality - the kind you’d get for yourself if you had the money. I’ve been on numerous other charters and Chris’s is significantly better than the others. Good news: my family caught several barracuda, grunts and snapper. Better news: I caught a 6 foot sandbar shark on 30lb test line. Bad news: that shark...  

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 Roy L. recommends Snap Decision Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

FAQs about Snap Decision Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Dusky
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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