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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Sharks
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $450
    Depending on the season, can fish within a few miles from shore or up to 10 miles from shore.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    Up to 10 miles from shore, fishing manmade and natural reefs (Up to 4 Anglers) Targeting Cobia, King Mackerel, Snapper, Barracuda and Shark
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Sharks
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $650
    Depending on the season, can fish within a few miles from shore or up to 10 miles from shore.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $750
    Up to 30 miles + offshore. Will fish the natural bottom, wrecks, and gulf stream (Up to 4 Anglers) Targeting Cobia, King Mackerel, Snapper, Barracuda, Shark, Triggerfish, Seabass, Mahi, and Grouper.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    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
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Experience
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Roy L.
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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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Juan R. P.
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Best trip ever for a seasoned fisherman and son!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 7, 2024
This was an amazing trip with Captain Chris!  By far the best trip I have ever had and caught the most fish I have ever landed. ...
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Aaron C.
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Best day ever!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Sharks on August 23, 2024
We are down here for a bachelor party and booked a fishing charter with Chris! We caught everything from snapper , blue runners,...
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Kathy E.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on April 25, 2024
The captain did an amazing job at providing a great trip for my family. My grandson is still smiling and talking non stop about...
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Basil W.
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5 hour offshore

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on August 14, 2024
Great mixed bag of fish capt worked hard to keep our lines in the water.
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FAQs about Snap Decision Charters

Snap Decision Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Sharks (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Sharks (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Snap Decision Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Snap Decision Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Vac Seal and Shipping Available (fees apply))
  • Drinks (W)
  • Fishing License

Snap Decision Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Snap Decision Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Snap Decision Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Chris Lewis
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States
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16 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2022
New Smyrna Beach native, grew up on the Intracoastal waterway learning to fish for Trout, Redfish, and Snook. I got my first boat at the age of 14 where I expanded my knowledge of the backwaters of Edgewater through Oak Hill and the flats of Mosquito Lagoon. As I got older I was able to get bigger boats which lead me offshore where the broader variety of larger fish made me want to primarily spend my time off the coast outside of Ponce Inlet.

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

What the boat is 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

Which types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Vac Seal and Shipping Available (fees apply)
Drinks
W
Fishing License

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No Children Under 7 Years Old
No Smoking
Vape Pens are Permitted - No Cannabis
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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 3.5% charge will apply.

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