Kraken Down Charters - 3 Boats Up To 33' 

4.8
(25 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 820 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, FL 32958, United States–

Kraken Down Charters - 3 Boats Up To 33' 

Sebastian, FL, United States
–
33 ft
6
4.8
(25 reviews)

Please visit the Kraken Down Charters website and call/email for more information.

Join Kraken Down Charters for an unforgettable offshore fishing experience along Florida’s Treasure and Space Coasts. We fish the waters off Sebastian, Melbourne, and Vero Beach, offering several trip options that can be tailored to your preferred style of fishing. Whether you’re introducing young children to their first offshore adventure or chasing the trophy fish of a lifetime, our experienced captains will create a trip that fits your group.

Before choosing a fishing charter, you should consider three things that can make or break your trip: the size, quality, and condition of the boats, the experience and local knowledge of the captains and crew, and most importantly, recent catches. Check the charter’s social media to see what they’re actually catching right now—not what they caught years ago.  If there are no good pictures or descriptions of the boat you’ll be fishing on, there’s a reason.

Our fleet includes multiple vessels designed to accommodate anglers of all experience levels.  Trips depart from the marina behind Mulligan’s Beach House in Sebastian, Florida. Most offshore trips begin approximately 20 miles from shore and venture farther depending on the trip length, target species, and conditions.

Depending on the season and trip selected, anglers may target grouper, snapper, mahi-mahi, wahoo, kingfish, sailfish, cobia, amberjack, tilefish, and even yellowfin tuna. Follow Kraken Down Charters on Facebook and Instagram for recent trip reports.

We offer two types of vessels: a 33-foot walkaround sportfishing boat and two 29-foot center consoles.  Specs can be found under the vessel information and also on our website.

We look forward to fishing with you!

Please visit the Kraken Down Charters website and call/email for more information.

Join Kraken Down Charters for an unforgettable offshore fishing experience along Florida’s Treasure and Space Coasts. We fish the waters off Sebastian, Melbourne, and Vero Beach, offering several trip options that can be tailored to your preferred style of fishing. Whether you’re introducing young children to their first offshore adventure or chasing the trophy fish of a lifetime, our experienced captains will create a trip that fits your group.

Before choosing a fishing charter, you should consider three things that can make or break your trip: the size, quality, and condition of the boats, the experience and local knowledge of the captains and crew, and most importantly, recent catches. Check the charter’s social media to see what they’re actually catching right now—not what they caught years ago.  If there are no good pictures or descriptions of the boat you’ll be fishing on, there’s a reason.

Our fleet includes multiple vessels designed to accommodate anglers of all experience levels.  Trips depart from the marina behind Mulligan’s Beach House in Sebastian, Florida. Most offshore trips begin approximately 20 miles from shore and venture farther depending on the trip length, target species, and conditions.

Depending on the season and trip selected, anglers may target grouper, snapper, mahi-mahi, wahoo, kingfish, sailfish, cobia, amberjack, tilefish, and even yellowfin tuna. Follow Kraken Down Charters on Facebook and Instagram for recent trip reports.

We offer two types of vessels: a 33-foot walkaround sportfishing boat and two 29-foot center consoles.  Specs can be found under the vessel information and also on our website.

We look forward to fishing with you!

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Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Offshore 6 Hour Charter - 29' CC
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Offshore 6 Hour - 33' L&H Sportfish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
+8
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Offshore 8 Hour Charter - 29' CC
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Offshore 10 Hour Charter - 29' CC
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Offshore 8 Hour - 33' L&H Sportfish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
+8
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Offshore 10 Hour- 33' L&H Sportfish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
25 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (59)

Reviews (25)

  • Jason Roberts
    Jason Roberts
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    18th birthday trip for my son and his friends

    Offshore 6 Hour Charter - 29' CC on July 29, 2026 • 6 adults

    All six boys caught several kingfish and they got one mahi. One of the boys caught onto a sail fish, but couldn’t get it to the boat. This is the second time booking with Kraken! Highly recommend!

  • Cindy Weber
    Cindy Weber
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Day

    Offshore 8 Hour Charter on December 29, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

    awesome trip, caught a boat load! He kept us on fish for the day. he cleaned, separated and bagged our catch! we’ll use him again!!

  • Sheri Oliver
    Sheri Oliver
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Day Offshore with a Hard-Working Crew

    Offshore 6 Hour Charter - 29' CC on October 22, 2025 • 5 adults

    We had an amazing 6 hour am offshore trip with Kracken Charters! The captain and his mate worked hard to keep us on the fish and were quick to move when the bite slowed. Everyone had a great time, and we ended up with a beautiful mix of mangrove snapper, lane snapper, cobia, triggerfish, and other species. They even took the extra time to run the weedline in search of tripletail, which we really appreciated. The boat ran smoothly, the atmosphere was relaxed, and it was clear both the captain and mate really knew their waters. Highly recommend this charter for anyone looking for a productive and fun day on the ocean!

  • Erich Humbal
    Erich Humbal
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Blue Water Day

    Offshore 8 Hour Charter on November 4, 2025 • 4 adults

    We went blue water bottom fishing this past Sunday. The guide John was amazing. He had us on fish all day to the point I think the 4 of us tired him out. At one point we had 4 fish on, and we did catch an amazing Goliath grouper to heavy to lift in to the boat. We also caught lots of red snapper and some trigger fish. I would highly recommend kracking down charters. They did what they said they would. Thanks Mike and John.

  • Megan Bannister
    Megan Bannister
    Repeat angler
    us
    Vermont, US
    Member since 2015
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    A full boat happy and impressed!

    6 Hour Trip – Inshore on April 28, 2025 • 6 adults

    A charter is more than just “trying to catch fish”. Captain Mike was incredible. He worked so hard to give us amble opportunity to catch stellar snook - and he did it ! It was so much fun learning the art. Our boat had experienced anglers who got the good fights and first timers got to experience the joy. This was top notch 10/10.

  • Jasmine Holbrook-watson
    Jasmine Holbrook-watson
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    4 hour inshore

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore on May 28, 2025 • 3 adults

    We had a great time caught a few snook and a couple jack. Water was so clear got to see lots of wildlife. Captain Mike made it an easy and fun experience!

  • Medin Durgutovic
    Medin Durgutovic
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    GREAT CAPTAIN

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore on September 14, 2025 • 6 adults

    Captain Mike was super helpful and hooked us up to huge snook!!!!

  • George Davis
    George Davis
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Kraken Down exceeded expectations!

    Offshore 10 Hour Charter on May 23, 2024 • 3 adults

    Captain Mike and Greg were super nice and helpful! They got us on the fish and didn’t hesitate to move on when things got slow. We caught a lot of fish! We will definitely do it again!

  • Ronald Mccullough
    Ronald Mccullough
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Windy Day

    6 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 1, 2024 • 2 adults

    Wind was causing large waves but Mike did his best to find us fish. The day ended with us catching lots of fish. Great time and I would definitely recommend him. .

  • Bradley Brubaker
    Bradley Brubaker
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip and Great Weather!

    Offshore 6 Hour Charter - 29' CC on February 26, 2024 • 2 adults

    Awesome trip with Captain Greg he was awesome! Will definitely be booking again in the near future!

FAQs about Kraken Down Charters - 3 Boats Up To 33'

Kraken Down Charters - 3 Boats Up To 33' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Offshore 6 Hour Charter - 29' CC (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Offshore 6 Hour - 33' L&H Sportfish (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Offshore 8 Hour Charter - 29' CC (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Offshore 10 Hour Charter - 29' CC (10 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Offshore 8 Hour - 33' L&H Sportfish (8 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Offshore 10 Hour- 33' L&H Sportfish (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Kraken Down Charters - 3 Boats Up To 33', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Portable pressurized toilet underneath the console
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Kraken Down Charters - 3 Boats Up To 33' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait included in the trip price)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All fish are bagged and filleted for no charge)
  • Drinks (Ice and bottled water I cluded)
  • First mate (Customary tip amount is 20%.)
  • Fishing license (Fishing licenses are included in the trip )
Kraken Down Charters - 3 Boats Up To 33' offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Sebastian Inlet, Indian River Lagoon, Sebastian River, Atlantic Ocean)
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Kraken Down Charters - 3 Boats Up To 33' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Kraken Down Charters - 3 Boats Up To 33' include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tilefish
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Kraken Down Charters
Kraken Down Charters
Sebastian, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
25 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2023
Captain Mike Gerlach Jr was raised in Melbourne Beach, FL and has devoted his life to fishing the inland and offshore waters surrounding the Sebastian Inlet. At a young age, he spent his days in the flats of the Indian River Lagoon and Sebastian Inlet until he was old enough to venture offshore and develop his passion for trolling and bottom fishing. Mike and his captains are US Coast Guard licensed and insured and strive to put their clients on trophy fish.
Our Team
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Taylor S.
Captain
John R.
John R.
Captain
Kraken Down Charters
Kraken Down Charters
Fully verified
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Captain Mike Gerlach Jr was raised in Melbourne Beach, FL and has devoted his life to fishing the inland and offshore waters surrounding the Sebastian Inlet. At a young age, he spent his days in the flats of the Indian River Lagoon and Sebastian Inlet until he was old enough to venture offshore and develop his passion for trolling and bottom fishing. Mike and his captains are US Coast Guard licensed and insured and strive to put their clients on trophy fish.
The crew
Taylor S.
Taylor S.
Captain
John R.
John R.
Captain

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Tilefish
Tilefish
Wahoo
Wahoo
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Group of anglers displaying multiple long, silvery fish on a marina dock after a coastal fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Jason R.
    Jason R.
    All six boys caught several kingfish and they got one mahi. One of the boys caught onto a sail fish, but couldn’t get it to the boat. This is the second time booking with Kraken! Highly recommend!
  • A variety of fish including Snapper and Grouper displayed on a cleaning table at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Lane Snapper
    Cindy W.
    Cindy W.
    awesome trip, caught a boat load! He kept us on fish for the day. he cleaned, separated and bagged our catch! we’ll use him again!!
  • A large Goliath Grouper is being reeled in during a deep-sea fishing trip, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Goliath Grouper
    Erich H.
    Erich H.
    We went blue water bottom fishing this past Sunday. The guide John was amazing. He had us on fish all day to the point I think the 4 of us tired him out. At one point we had 4 fish on, and we did catch an amazing Goliath grouper to heavy to lift in to the boat. We also caught lots of red snapper and some trigger fish. I would highly recommend kracking down charters. They did what they said they would. Thanks Mike and John.
  • A serene view of the ocean under a bright sun, showcasing calm waters and a clear sky.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Gray Triggerfish
    Sheri O.
    Sheri O.
    We had an amazing 6 hour am offshore trip with Kracken Charters! The captain and his mate worked hard to keep us on the fish and were quick to move when the bite slowed. Everyone had a great time, and we ended up with a beautiful mix of mangrove snapper, lane snapper, cobia, triggerfish, and other species. They even took the extra time to run the weedline in search of tripletail, which we really appreciated. The boat ran smoothly, the atmosphere was relaxed, and it was clear both the captain and mate really knew their waters. Highly recommend this charter for anyone looking for a productive and fun day on the ocean!
  • Two anglers aboard a boat, with one proudly displaying a large Snook caught during a fishing trip.
    Medin D.
    Medin D.
    Captain Mike was super helpful and hooked us up to huge snook!!!!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Snook while on a fishing charter, with a scenic backdrop of the water and bridge.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Jasmine H.
    Jasmine H.
    We had a great time caught a few snook and a couple jack. Water was so clear got to see lots of wildlife. Captain Mike made it an easy and fun experience!
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Snook at the dock, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Megan B.
    Megan B.
    A charter is more than just “trying to catch fish”. Captain Mike was incredible. He worked so hard to give us amble opportunity to catch stellar snook - and he did it ! It was so much fun learning the art. Our boat had experienced anglers who got the good fights and first timers got to experience the joy. This was top notch 10/10.
  • Three anglers aboard a center console boat, enjoying a day on the water near a navigational buoy.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    George D.
    George D.
    Captain Mike and Greg were super nice and helpful! They got us on the fish and didn’t hesitate to move on when things got slow. We caught a lot of fish! We will definitely do it again!
  • Two adult anglers proudly holding large silver fish aboard a center-console boat near a bridge and coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Ronald M.
    Ronald M.
    Wind was causing large waves but Mike did his best to find us fish. The day ended with us catching lots of fish. Great time and I would definitely recommend him. .
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Cobia while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Mutton Snapper
    Bradley B.
    Bradley B.
    Awesome trip with Captain Greg he was awesome! Will definitely be booking again in the near future!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
L&H, Ocean Master & Ocean Runner
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 370HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
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
Portable pressurized toilet underneath the console
Air conditioning
GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait included in the trip price
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
All fish are bagged and filleted for no charge
Drinks
Ice and bottled water I cluded
First mate
Customary tip amount is 20%.
Fishing license
Fishing licenses are included in the trip

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.
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
No age limit!
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
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Sebastian right now

CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
WahooWahoo

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