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Join Kraken Down Charters for the ultimate Central Florida outdoors experience.  Our captains specialize in fishing the inshore and offshore waters surrounding Sebastian, Melbourne and Vero Beach, Florida. These trips can be customized for everyone. From experienced anglers looking to catch a new personal best, to families with young kids that want to experience the thrill of being on the water and catching quality fish, we do it all!

Both boats are 29’ new and reliable center consoles and will be boarded at the marina behind Mulligans Beach House Bar and Grill in Sebastian, FL.  Prime feeding grounds for Snook, Trout, and Redfish are located within minutes of the dock.  A 20+ mile run offshore and lines will drop for Grouper, Snapper, Mahi (Dolphin), Wahoo, Kingfish, Sailfish and many other exciting species.

The boat is equipped with all USCG required safety equipment, a personal locator beacon, life raft, radar and emergency satellite texting services.

Provided with the charter:
Top quality fishing gear and tackle
Live and dead bait
Fishing licenses for all people on board
Large cooler with ice and bottled water
Pictures of you and your catch throughout the trip.

Enjoy a drink at Mulligan’s restaurant while we fillet and bag your catch at the dock.  We look forward to fishing with you!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $550
    This is a 4 hour charter from 7 am to 11 am. The trip will focus on live bait fishing the Sebastian Inlet area and the surrounding flats and reefs. A variety of species are available depending on the time of year. This is a great option for fishermen that love to target inshore species and don't want to venture far from shore. Very family friendly trip. The 29' center consoles offers plenty of room and comfort.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $700
    This is a 6 hour charter from 7 am to 1 pm and will accommodate 4 people. Each additional person will be an extra $50. The trip will focus on the Sebastian Inlet area and the surrounding flats and reefs. It will incorporate 2 tide cycles which provides a variety of options for catching your target species. Depending on the bite, this trip can also take you several miles down the beach or deep into the mangrove shorelines.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Offshore 6 Hour Charter
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,000
    This is an 6 hour charter from 7 am to 1 pm and will accommodate up to 4 people. An extra $50 charge will be added for each additional person (Up to 6 total). The trip will focus on bottom fishing the offshore reefs in water depths from 75’ to 100’ in search of Grouper, Snapper, Cobia and Amberjacks. Surface baits will be drifted for Kingfish, Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish and whatever else decides to swing through the spread.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Offshore 8 Hour Charter
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,200
    This is an 8 hour charter from 7 am to 3 pm and will accommodate up to 4 people. An extra $50 charge will be added for each additional person (Up to 6 total). The trip will focus on bottom fishing the offshore reefs in water depths from 75’ to 180’ in search of Grouper, Snapper, Cobia and Amberjacks. Surface baits will be drifted for Kingfish, Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish and whatever else decides to swing through the spread.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
  • Private trip
    Offshore 10 Hour Charter
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,500
    This is a 10 hour charter from 6 am to 4 pm. Depending on the season, the trip may consist of the following: Trolling multiple baits for Mahi, Wahoo, Kingfish and Sailfish. Bottom fishing a variety of baits on hard bottom from 90’ to 200’ for Grouper, Snapper, Cobia and Amberjacks. Drifting baits on top for pelagics also. Deep Dropping in 400’ to 800’ using electric reels to drop multiple baits to the bottom in search of Yellow Edge Grouper and Golden Tilefish. Some of the best eating fish out there.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna

FAQs about Kraken Down Charters - 29' CC

Kraken Down Charters - 29' CC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Offshore 6 Hour Charter (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Offshore 8 Hour Charter (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Offshore 10 Hour Charter (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Kraken Down Charters - 29' CC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Twin Simrad 12” Units
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Radar

Trips booked with Kraken Down Charters - 29' CC 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)

Kraken Down Charters - 29' CC offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Sebastian Inlet, Indian River Lagoon, Sebastian River, Atlantic Ocean)
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 40 miles)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Kraken Down Charters - 29' CC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Kraken Down Charters - 29' CC include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snook
  • Tilefish
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Kraken Down Charters
Sebastian, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
8 Customer reviews
Response time 1 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
Gregg H.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper

Boat specs

Ocean Master & Ocean Runner (Center console) originally built in 2018. Powered by 2 200HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Sebastian Inlet, Indian River Lagoon, Sebastian River, Atlantic Ocean
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 40 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Twin Simrad 12” Units
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers
Radar

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

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
No age limit!
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (12)
Windy Day
Windy Day
Windy Day
+9
Angler rating
7
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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John N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

I dare you to find a better charter, captain or crew.

VERIFIED   Offshore 10 Hour Charter on March 3, 2024
Reserved Kraken Down for the 10 hour trip. It was postponed due to wind and chop. Next day we were greeted at the dock by co...
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Donna J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip, Great Captain

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Inshore on February 29, 2024
We had a great family trip with Capt. Gregg!  He worked tirelessly to get us on the fish and while the snook weren’t biting...
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Ronald M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Windy Day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 1, 2024
Wind was causing large waves but Mike did his best to find us fish. The day ended with us catching lots of fish. Great...
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Bradley B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Trip and Great Weather!

VERIFIED   Offshore 6 Hour Charter on February 26, 2024
Awesome trip with Captain Greg he was awesome!  Will definitely be booking again in the near future!
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ALAN B.
Vero Beach, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 7, 2023
We had a terrific 6 hour morning fishing trip.  Captain Michael Gerlach was professional, friendly, got us on the fish, and...
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