Southern Thunder Charters
Southern Thunder Charters
There's a fish with your name on it in Melbourne Beach, and Southern Thunder Charters will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Bryan knows them forwards and back.
Around here, it's common to catch Amberjack, Great Barracuda, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Sailfish, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Gray Triggerfish, African Pompano Jack, Grouper, and more if conditions are right. During the trip, you might be trolling or bottom fishing. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that's dinner!
You'll be casting lines from a 31' SeaVee with a capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Bryan will provide rods and reels for you. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself. The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time!
Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available. Some essentials to bring are snacks, drinks, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but avoid hard liquor and glass bottles. Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.
Now, come aboard with Southern Thunder Charters and get hooked!
There's a fish with your name on it in Melbourne Beach, and Southern Thunder Charters will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Bryan knows them forwards and back.
Around here, it's common to catch Amberjack, Great Barracuda, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Sailfish, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Gray Triggerfish, African Pompano Jack, Grouper, and more if conditions are right. During the trip, you might be trolling or bottom fishing. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that's dinner!
You'll be casting lines from a 31' SeaVee with a capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Bryan will provide rods and reels for you. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself. The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time!
Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available. Some essentials to bring are snacks, drinks, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but avoid hard liquor and glass bottles. Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.
Now, come aboard with Southern Thunder Charters and get hooked!
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Customer reviews
Rating
Anglers' gallery (12)
All reviews (7)
Our day with Bryan was fantastic. We booked a half day offshore and changed the day before because of the weather and he was very flexible changing it to inshore. In the morning, the fish weren’t really biting (caught a few mangrove snapper and a pompano) including the snook. We tried so hard we worked up an appetite so he took us to lunch at one of his favorite spots, just to get a break. We had only booked a 1/2 day but he wanted us to catch some snook so we tried again after lunch. The snook were not cooperating with our plans and we got skunked. He went above and beyond trying to put us on fish, which he did because we could see them, but they weren’t biting. Thats why they call it fishing and not catching. Bryan was great with my 2 daughters, wife and son in law. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Thanks so much Trey, it was really great meeting you and your family and I look forward to taking you all out again.
Captain Bryan and his son were amazing. Southern hospitality at its finest. They put us on fish, shared knowledge, and had plenty of fish stories. Will definitely be back to use this family run charter again!
Appreciate the review! We had a great time with you all and would love to take you guys out again. See you next time!
Captain Bryan was committed to everyone catching a fish and went out of his way to make it happen. Wonderful family operation. First Mate Tommy was awesome. Great experience. Highly recommend.
We have all been on many fishing trips and this was the very best one ever. Captain Brian & his 1st Mate Tommy were super accommodating and tuned into what a client really is hoping for. We all felt like guests of honor, and every need was met, and man-o-man did we all catch fish !!
Thank you David, it was an awesome day and so great to meet you and your family. I look forward to taking you all out again next time.
FAQs about Southern Thunder Charters
- US $1,000 per group - Half Day – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Half Day – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip – Offshore (4 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip – Offshore - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Outriggers
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Sometimes I will have bait before the trip and sometimes we will have to stop on our way out to grab bait, it depends on the time of year and what we are fishing for.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and filleting of fish is included with the price of the charter.)
- Fishing license (Fishing licenses are included with the price of the trip. No need to purchase a license.)
- River fishing (Indian river lagoon or the Sebastian inlet is where we would fish for an inshore trip.)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Depending on what you want to fish for we can fish right off the beach up to 30-40miles offshore.)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Lane)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snook
- Tarpon
Your captain
I have been fishing since I was a small boy with my Dad. I remember waking up every Saturday to go wade fishing with my Dad or watching Flip Pallet on his TV show 'Walkers Cay Chronicles.' Ever since then, I have wanted to be a fishing guide. I love sharing my knowledge of fishing with others and seeing the big smile on their face when they reel in a big one!
I have been fishing since I was a small boy with my Dad. I remember waking up every Saturday to go wade fishing with my Dad or watching Flip Pallet on his TV show 'Walkers Cay Chronicles.' Ever since then, I have wanted to be a fishing guide. I love sharing my knowledge of fishing with others and seeing the big smile on their face when they reel in a big one!
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Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Pay online in full
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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:
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