Southern Thunder Charters
+33There’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!
Captain
Bryan Mincey
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+6Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
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Overall
Best fishing trip ever
Full Day Trip – Offshore on July 31, 2024
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 !!
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 !!
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Great day!
Full Day Trip – Offshore on August 12, 2024
Bryan was brilliant, he knew all of the best spots and we caught plenty of big fish and went away with over 100lb of fish, which wasn’t at all bad for a bunch of amateurs. Would definitely recommend!
Bryan was brilliant, he knew all of the best spots and we caught plenty of big fish and went away with over 100lb of fish, which wasn’t at all bad for a bunch of amateurs. Would definitely recommend!
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Fishing with Bryan
Half Day Trip – Offshore (PM) on July 6, 2024
My wife and I had a great experience, they made sure we didn't leave without a fish! 100 % would recommend and will continue to use them when we come into town
My wife and I had a great experience, they made sure we didn't leave without a fish! 100 % would recommend and will continue to use them when we come into town
FAQs about Southern Thunder Charters
What are the trip rates for Southern Thunder Charters?
Southern Thunder Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- 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 (AM) (4 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip – Offshore (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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Southern Thunder Charters?
When you book a trip with Southern Thunder Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Outriggers
What's included in the trip price with Southern Thunder Charters?
Trips booked with Southern Thunder Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Southern Thunder Charters offer?
Southern Thunder Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Southern Thunder Charters offer?
Southern Thunder Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Southern Thunder Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Southern Thunder Charters include:
- Amberjack
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Lane)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snook
- Tarpon
Your captain
Melbourne Beach, Florida, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
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!
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
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 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.
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 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
What’s biting in Melbourne Beach right now
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Sailfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snook
Tarpon