Catch Dog Sport Fishing Charters

Welcome aboard the fishing vessel "Catch Dog!" The crew specializes in having fun and catching fish!

There are many species to catch in the waters off Port Canaveral! When deep-sea fishing, you’ll target King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, and more. If fishing nearshore, expect to hook Shark, Red Drum, Sting Ray, Snook, and many more. Whether you’re an avid angler and have been offshore many times before, or this is your first time and want to try it out, they’ll accommodate anyone.

You’ll be fishing from a 32’ Priority offshore sport fishing boat with all the newest electronics and fishing equipment. It fits 5 people comfortably but can accommodate up to 6 people. Boat has plenty of shade and an enclosed cabin with a bathroom. The boat is equipped with
outriggers ideal for trolling for pelagic fish species along with downriggers, yeti fish ice cooler, and live bait well. You can play your favorite tunes on the sound system while enjoying the spectacular scenery!

If you have kids, the crew will ensure to take their time and teach them the proper way to get them hooked up! Bring on the trip whatever you want to eat or drink for the day. There’s a cooler with clean ice on the boat, but if you have your own cooler, that’s fine too. Beer is ok but please, no hard liquor. Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a towel, and zip-lock bags for fish fillets are also good things to bring. A 15–20% gratuity is customary and greatly appreciated.

Catch Dog Sport Fishing operates out of Port Canaveral, FL, right behind Grills Seafood Restaurant, one hour east of Orlando. Upon returning to the dock, if you wish, the restaurant will cook your catch for an extra cost. Talk about super fresh seafood! The captain will call the day before your trip between 5–8 p.m. to talk about the game plan.

Let’s go fishing and get you hooked! The Catch Dog crew is looking forward to making great memories and catching fish with you!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3hr shark fishing/sight seeing trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $450
    This is a trip where we will take a short boat ride out to the mouth of the harbor where we will then anchor up and fish around the jetty. During the boat ride you can often see the enormous cruise ships, SpaceX rocket, a conning tower of a submarine, along with an array of wildlife like dolphins and bird life. While fishing we can catch species like sharks, red drum, sting rays, sheepshead, mangrove snapper, flounder, jacks, bluefish, ladyfish, Spanish mackerel, snook and sometimes Goliath grouper!
  • Private trip
    3hr shark fishing/sight seeing trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $450
    This is a trip where we will take a short boat ride out to the mouth of the harbor where we will then anchor up and fish around the jetty. During the boat ride you can often see the enormous cruise ships, SpaceX rocket, a conning tower of a submarine, along with an array of wildlife like dolphins and bird life. While fishing we can catch species like sharks, red drum, sting rays, sheepshead, mangrove snapper, flounder, jacks, bluefish, ladyfish, Spanish mackerel, snook and sometimes Goliath grouper!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore Shark (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $500
    This is an awesome trip! No ride time, and you get to pull on some big fish, including Sharks, Red Drum, Goliath Grouper, and sometimes Tarpon. While waiting on these big fish to bite, there is usually steady action for the kiddos on the small pole catching things like Croaker, Whiting, Catfish, Weakfish, and many others!
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore Shark (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $500
    This is an awesome trip! No ride time, and you get to pull on some big fish, including Sharks, Red Drum, Goliath Grouper, and sometimes Tarpon. While waiting on these big fish to bite, there is usually steady action for the kiddos on the small pole catching things like Croakers, Whiting, Catfish, Weakfish, and many others!
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $900
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,100
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,400
    This trip usually allows us to do a few different types of fishing and fish deeper waters beyond the reef.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Mahi Mahi
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    Take the long ride out to the edge of the Gulfstream current and fish for pelagic species like Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, and Sailfish! This trip is more of a gamble but can produce some incredible days and catches with the right conditions!
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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PHILIP F.
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5.0 / 5
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After hurricane Debby

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 6, 2024
Our drip had to be delayed one day do to weather, of which the captain was very nice about communicating. We ended up not being...
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Kaleb J.
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Awesome father-son adventure!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Nearshore Shark (AM) on November 26, 2024
Captain Ronnie is easy going, accommodating and has strong local knowledge of the coco beach offshore waters. His boat was...
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Sarah M.
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Great trip!!

VERIFIED   3hr shark fishing/sight seeing trip on July 4, 2024
We took our family of 4 out for a 3 hour fishing charter. Our 2 nine year old boys had the best time. We caught so many fish...
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Gord F.
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5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Nearshore Shark (PM) on March 12, 2024
It was our first trip targeting sharks and we were not disappointed. Captain Ronnie was amazing and we kept him busy with over...
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Kevin S.
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Captain Rapp

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 12, 2024
Ronnie is a great captain. He will work hard for you to put you on the fish. This was our second year out with him and we will...
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FAQs about Catch Dog Sport Fishing Charters

Catch Dog Sport Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - 3hr shark fishing/sight seeing trip (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3hr shark fishing/sight seeing trip (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore Shark (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore Shark (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Offshore (5 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 7 Hour Trip – Offshore (7 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Offshore (9 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Mahi Mahi (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Catch Dog Sport Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Catch Dog Sport Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Catch Dog Sport Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Catch Dog Sport Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Catch Dog Sport Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Your captain

Ronnie Rapp
Port Canaveral, Florida, United States
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65 Customer reviews
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Member since March 2023
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Captain Ronnie Rapp is a third-generation native Floridian who grew up fishing on Florida’s Space Coast right here in Cocoa, FL. Ronnie started inshore fishing the flats, then quickly discovered there are bigger fish to fry. His older brothers introduced him to the game of deep sea fishing, where he fell in love and dreamed of owning a seaworthy fishing boat one day and making a living doing it. Several years later, here we are!

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bonito Bonito
Cobia Cobia

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1992
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Priority
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 450HP

Which types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
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
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 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

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