Light Tackle Saltwater Family Fishing Trips
Captain Drew Cavanaugh, welcomes you to Florida Inshore Fishing Charters! He runs fishing trips full time in New Smyrna Beach and Oak Hill backcountry, Ponce Inlet nearshore, Port Canaveral nearshore, Daytona, and Orlando saltwater flats year-round. Capt. Drew has been fishing in the area since 1980, so there’s hardly a spot he doesn’t know of. He equally accommodates both novices, kids and experienced anglers, so there’s something for everyone.
This trip is fantastic for friends, family and everyone alike! Only 45 minutes from Orlando and Disney makes this the closest saltwater fishing in central Florida there is.
Since Capt. Drew specializes in backcountry fishing and nearshore reef fishing you’ll mainly go after fish using light spin/fly tackle. Targeted species are for Tarpon, Snappers, Redfish, Pompano, Whiting, Jacks, Lady Fish, Cobia, Snapper, Tripletail, Snook, Trout, and Drum. Bring a cooler so you can bring your catch home with you if you choose to keep any.
Capt. Drew will fully cover your saltwater fishing licenses and equipment, and he usually prepares live bait in advance. He can also bring fly fishing equipment for you, just make sure to mention this in advance. There’s going to be fresh new bottled water on the boat but you can always bring other beverages you prefer and your snacks. Just no glass please.
Florida Inshore Fishing Charters is a family-friendly charter, so bring your kids.
Located just east of Orlando, Disney, Kissimmee by 45 minutes in the Daytona Beach, Cocoa Beach, Ormond Beach and New Smyrna Beach areas.
We will either meet in Cocoa Beach, Port Canaveral, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach, or Daytona Beach. This depends on where we are catching most of the targeted fish you want and gets us closer to them. We will know the address to meet at a few days before your trip as well as start times. They tend to change daily.
Captain Drew Cavanaugh, welcomes you to Florida Inshore Fishing Charters! He runs fishing trips full time in New Smyrna Beach and Oak Hill backcountry, Ponce Inlet nearshore, Port Canaveral nearshore, Daytona, and Orlando saltwater flats year-round. Capt. Drew has been fishing in the area since 1980, so there’s hardly a spot he doesn’t know of. He equally accommodates both novices, kids and experienced anglers, so there’s something for everyone.
This trip is fantastic for friends, family and everyone alike! Only 45 minutes from Orlando and Disney makes this the closest saltwater fishing in central Florida there is.
Since Capt. Drew specializes in backcountry fishing and nearshore reef fishing you’ll mainly go after fish using light spin/fly tackle. Targeted species are for Tarpon, Snappers, Redfish, Pompano, Whiting, Jacks, Lady Fish, Cobia, Snapper, Tripletail, Snook, Trout, and Drum. Bring a cooler so you can bring your catch home with you if you choose to keep any.
Capt. Drew will fully cover your saltwater fishing licenses and equipment, and he usually prepares live bait in advance. He can also bring fly fishing equipment for you, just make sure to mention this in advance. There’s going to be fresh new bottled water on the boat but you can always bring other beverages you prefer and your snacks. Just no glass please.
Florida Inshore Fishing Charters is a family-friendly charter, so bring your kids.
Located just east of Orlando, Disney, Kissimmee by 45 minutes in the Daytona Beach, Cocoa Beach, Ormond Beach and New Smyrna Beach areas.
We will either meet in Cocoa Beach, Port Canaveral, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach, or Daytona Beach. This depends on where we are catching most of the targeted fish you want and gets us closer to them. We will know the address to meet at a few days before your trip as well as start times. They tend to change daily.
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Ken B5.0Best Tarpon Guide in New Smyrna Beach Florida Hands Down!!!
4 Hour Day Trip – Tarpon on September 10, 2024Capt. Drew has been by far eh best tarpon fishing guide i have been with in my lifetime. This is our 4th time with him and as always spot on! Not only does he know his tarpon fishing but knows the ins and outs of getting to this level. You can tell he has put years into this. If you want the very best the Drew is your Guide.
Layne Connor5.0Best two days of fishing ever!
4 Hour Day Trip – Tarpon on September 25, 2024We fished again with Drew this year and as always it was outstanding. He knows the waters and absolutely knows his tarpon fishing! We had some great weather and caught a lot of fish. We will be back again next year!
Christian NationsRepeat angler5.0VerifiedSuccessful trip with lots of fish
5 Hour Day Trip - Tarpon on October 5, 2024 • 2 adultsIf you are looking for an inshore trip around Orlando, Captain Drew is your guy. My girlfriend and I joined him at New Smyrna beach at the crack of dawn and had an awesome time. My girlfriend has been fishing a handful of times, and Drew made her feel confident and comfortable out on this trip. He is one funny dude to boot! Boat had plenty of room, live bait and everything we needed provided. Caught a number of different species after checking out some different spots. It was an incredible time and we’re very glad to have gone out with Captain Drew.
- Chelly S5.0
Great tarpon guide
3 Hour Day or Morning Trip on October 1, 2024Been tarpon fishing several times across the globe and fishing with Drew the other day was one of the better ones. If you are wanting a guide who not only knows what he is doing but actually follows through, then book Captain Drew. Highly recommended.
Ross Collins5.0Grandkids said they want to go again soon, now that is a good sign!
3 Hour Day or Morning Trip on September 8, 2024Well you can always judge a day by your kids or grandkids on the time they had with you. My grandkids fished with us last month and they said they now want to go again. Now that is a good day. Thanks Capt. Drew, see you in a few months.
Ali Stanton5.0Good times with good friends
4 Hour Day Trip – Tarpon on September 7, 2024I booked a reunion type of fishing trip with friends and we choose Drew's tarpon trip to do. We never caught them so it was fun, most definitely unique fishing. We saw how they were some of the most sought after fish on earth. We will be back again.
John C5.0We caught tarpon, jacks, snook, redfish, snappers and more!
4 Hour Day Trip – Tarpon on August 4, 2024We either had the stars aligned or just a great day of fishing. Either way we will take it. Drew was fantastic with my family and highly suggest his charter boat services.
Donald Humphrey3.7VerifiedFishing with Drew
5 Hour Day Trip - Tarpon on September 13, 2024 • 4 adults
FAQs about Light Tackle Saltwater Family Fishing Trips
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Day or Morning Trip (3 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Day or Morning Trip (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Day or Morning Trip (5 hours)
- GPS Garmin 8610 XSV Side View Down View
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well 2 Live Wells
- Wireless trolling motor Ipilot 24V GPS Lock
- Rods, reels & tackle (St Croix Avid Rods and Shimano Reels)
- Live bait (Fresh caught off my dock)
- Lures (DOA Lures)
- Snacks
- Drinks (Fresh New Bottled Water)
- Fishing license (All Local, State and Federal Permits Included)
- Fly fishing equipment (Ross Reels)
- River fishing (Mosquito Lagoon and The Indian River Lagoon System)
- Inshore fishing (Inshore Tarpon New Smyrna Beach & Daytona Beach)
- Nearshore fishing (Big Beach Redfish Snook Tarpon/Weather Dependent)
- Reef fishing (Certain times we can fish reefs)
- Flats fishing (Light Tackle Backcountry)
- Backcountry fishing (Great Family Fun and Lots of Action)
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Spinning
- Fly fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Barracuda (Mexican)
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
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