Southern Thunder Charters 

4.9/5 (4 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 9700 South Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951, United States

Southern Thunder Charters 

 
Federally permitted
4.9/5 (4 reviews)
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9700 South Highway A1A
Melbourne Beach, FL, United States

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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Rating

4.9
4 reviews
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4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (9)

Two young anglers proudly displaying their large catches of Amberjack while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
Best fishing trip ever
Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught King Mackerel while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.
A young girl proudly displaying her catch, a striped fish, while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
A young angler proudly displaying a vibrant Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
An angler proudly displaying a Black Grouper while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
+3

All reviews (4)

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Benjamin Lewis
Benjamin Lewis
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Bryan
Half Day Trip – Offshore on August 13, 20256 adults
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Red Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
+1
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David Jorgenson
David Jorgenson
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip ever
Full Day Trip – Offshore on July 31, 20243 adults2 children
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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Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught King Mackerel while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.
A young girl proudly displaying her catch, a striped fish, while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
A young angler proudly displaying a vibrant Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
An angler proudly displaying a Black Grouper while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
A young boy watches as an adult reels in a large fish while deep-sea fishing, showcasing an exciting moment on the water.
Reported catch:
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Red Snapper
Lane Snapper
+1
Response from Captain
August 1, 2024
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.
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Mark Ralph
Mark Ralph
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great day!
Full Day Trip – Offshore on August 12, 20244 adults
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!
Two young anglers proudly displaying their large catches of Amberjack while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
Reported catch:
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Response from Captain
August 20, 2024
Mark it was great to meet you all! The boys caught some whoppers! Epic day for sure! Loom forward to seeing you all back next time
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Shaun Fletcher
Shaun Fletcher
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Bryan
Half Day Trip – Offshore - 12:00 PM on July 6, 20242 adults
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
Two anglers proudly displaying a large Barracuda while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.
Two anglers proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Response from Captain
July 8, 2024
Thanks Shaun, it was great meeting you and your wife. I look forward to our next trip to hopefully do a full day and get you all out a little farther to get some Mahi next time.
0

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
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US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
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US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
4 reviews
5
4
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (9)

Two young anglers proudly displaying their large catches of Amberjack while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
Best fishing trip ever
Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught King Mackerel while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.
A young girl proudly displaying her catch, a striped fish, while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
A young angler proudly displaying a vibrant Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
An angler proudly displaying a Black Grouper while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
+3

All reviews (4)

Filter
Showing 14 of 4 reviews
Benjamin Lewis
Benjamin Lewis
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Bryan
Half Day Trip – Offshore on August 13, 20256 adults
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Red Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
+1
0
David Jorgenson
David Jorgenson
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip ever
Full Day Trip – Offshore on July 31, 20243 adults2 children
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 !!
Review media 0
Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught King Mackerel while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.
A young girl proudly displaying her catch, a striped fish, while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
A young angler proudly displaying a vibrant Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
An angler proudly displaying a Black Grouper while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
A young boy watches as an adult reels in a large fish while deep-sea fishing, showcasing an exciting moment on the water.
Reported catch:
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Red Snapper
Lane Snapper
+1
Response from Captain
August 1, 2024
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.
1
Mark Ralph
Mark Ralph
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great day!
Full Day Trip – Offshore on August 12, 20244 adults
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!
Two young anglers proudly displaying their large catches of Amberjack while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
Reported catch:
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Response from Captain
August 20, 2024
Mark it was great to meet you all! The boys caught some whoppers! Epic day for sure! Loom forward to seeing you all back next time
0
Shaun Fletcher
Shaun Fletcher
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Bryan
Half Day Trip – Offshore - 12:00 PM on July 6, 20242 adults
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
Two anglers proudly displaying a large Barracuda while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.
Two anglers proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Response from Captain
July 8, 2024
Thanks Shaun, it was great meeting you and your wife. I look forward to our next trip to hopefully do a full day and get you all out a little farther to get some Mahi next time.
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FAQs about Southern Thunder Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1999
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
SeaVee
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 250HP
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