
Fall is here!! Captain Drew Cavanaugh, welcomes you to Florida Inshore Fishing Charters! He runs fishing trips in New Smyrna Beach backcountry, Ponce Inlet nearshore, Port Canaveral nearshore, Daytona, and Orlando saltwater backcountry 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 and experienced anglers, so there’s something for everyone.
Join Capt. Drew on his 21-foot Pathfinder Bay boat that accommodates up to 6 anglers at certain times, please be sure to ask about this in advance. This flats bay boat is powered by a new 150 HP Yamaha engine and equipped with GPS, VHF radio, and fish finder. The boat also features a live-well bait tank, a YETI cooler, and a wireless Minn Kota trolling motor.
Since Capt. Drew specializes in backcountry fishing and nearshore reef fishing you’ll mainly go after fish using light spin tackle. Targeted species are for Tarpon, Snappers, Redfish, Pompano, Whiting, Jacks, Lady Fish, Cobia, Snapper, Tripletail, Snook, Sea Trout, and Black Drum.
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 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 a few days before your trip as well as start times. They do change.
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (39)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
96%
Miami, FL
Oct 29, 2025
4 Hour Day Trip
Once again Captain Drew came through for us. We fish with Drew many times a year for over a decade now. We brought our grandson fishing this time and wow! Another great day with him. Thanks Drew see you soon.
Once again Captain Drew came through for us. We fish with Drew many times a year for over a decade now. We brought our grandson...
Aug 6, 2025
4 Hour Day Trip
Captain Drew was awesome! He was great about communicating before the trip and made sure I had precise directions to meet him. The boat was immaculate and well equipped with all the tackle. Captain Drew accommodated my 5 and 10 year old children well. We caught a lot of fish and several different species. I definitely would recommend a fishing trip with Captain Drew.
Captain Drew was awesome! He was great about communicating before the trip and made sure I had precise directions to meet him....
Feb 4, 2025
4 Hour Day Trip
We took a 4 hr charter with two small kids (5&8). Capt. Drew made sure that the experience was awesome for both them and the adults! We were able to stop in multiple locations and catch a handful of different fish. We also encountered dolphins and a sea turtle which added to the excitement. We would 100% recommend this to anyone looking to enjoy some time on the water with a knowledgeable captain and beautiful, clean boat.
We took a 4 hr charter with two small kids (5&8). Capt. Drew made sure that the experience was awesome for both them and the adults!...
Feb 4, 2025
4 Hour Day Trip
We had a really nice morning fishing with Drew. He was friendly, professional and great with my son, who has only fished a few times. So this was new for us both. I do not fish so I was so glad to see Drew help him throughout the trip. Hopefully we will be back next year to do this again.
We had a really nice morning fishing with Drew. He was friendly, professional and great with my son, who has only fished a few...
Aug 2, 2025
4 Hour Day Trip
All the family had a great time. Grandson was catching all types of fish. Captain was very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!
All the family had a great time. Grandson was catching all types of fish. Captain was very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (39)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
96%
Miami, FL
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
4 Hour Day Trip on October 29, 2025
Once again Captain Drew came through for us. We fish with Drew many times a year for over a decade now. We brought our grandson fishing this time and wow! Another great day with him. Thanks Drew see you soon.
Once again Captain Drew came through for us. We fish with Drew many times a year for over a decade now. We brought our grandson fishing this time and wow! Another great day with him. Thanks Drew see you soon.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
4 Hour Day Trip on August 6, 2025
Captain Drew was awesome! He was great about communicating before the trip and made sure I had precise directions to meet him. The boat was immaculate and well equipped with all the tackle. Captain Drew accommodated my 5 and 10 year old children well. We caught a lot of fish and several different species. I definitely would recommend a fishing trip with Captain Drew.
Captain Drew was awesome! He was great about communicating before the trip and made sure I had precise directions to meet him. The boat was immaculate and well equipped with all the tackle. Captain Drew accommodated my 5 and 10 year old children well. We caught a lot of fish and several different species. I definitely would recommend a fishing trip with Captain Drew.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
4 Hour Day Trip on February 4, 2025
We took a 4 hr charter with two small kids (5&8). Capt. Drew made sure that the experience was awesome for both them and the adults! We were able to stop in multiple locations and catch a handful of different fish. We also encountered dolphins and a sea turtle which added to the excitement. We would 100% recommend this to anyone looking to enjoy some time on the water with a knowledgeable captain and beautiful, clean boat.
We took a 4 hr charter with two small kids (5&8). Capt. Drew made sure that the experience was awesome for both them and the adults! We were able to stop in multiple locations and catch a handful of different fish. We also encountered dolphins and a sea turtle which added to the excitement. We would 100% recommend this to anyone looking to enjoy some time on the water with a knowledgeable captain and beautiful, clean boat.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
4 Hour Day Trip on February 4, 2025
We had a really nice morning fishing with Drew. He was friendly, professional and great with my son, who has only fished a few times. So this was new for us both. I do not fish so I was so glad to see Drew help him throughout the trip. Hopefully we will be back next year to do this again.
We had a really nice morning fishing with Drew. He was friendly, professional and great with my son, who has only fished a few times. So this was new for us both. I do not fish so I was so glad to see Drew help him throughout the trip. Hopefully we will be back next year to do this again.

Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
4 Hour Day Trip on August 2, 2025
All the family had a great time. Grandson was catching all types of fish. Captain was very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!
All the family had a great time. Grandson was catching all types of fish. Captain was very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!
