Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando 

5.0/5 (24 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 12901 Moss Park Road, Orlando, FL 32832, United States

Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando 

 
Federally permitted
5.0/5 (24 reviews)
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12901 Moss Park Road
Orlando, FL, United States

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (39)

Best Captain There is To Fish With
Great fishing trip!
Great fishing trip!
+36

Angler rating

23
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0
0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

96%

Caught fish

96%

Showing 1 - 5 of 24 reviews
Showing: 5 of 24 reviews
Layne C.
Layne C.

Miami, FL

5.0/5

Oct 29, 2025

4 Hour Day Trip

Best Captain There is To Fish With

NEW

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...  

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Captain replied
 Layne C. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
 Layne C. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on November 7, 2025
You guys are awesome! See you in a few months!

Edwin F.
Edwin F.
5.0/5

Aug 6, 2025

4 Hour Day Trip

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED

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....  

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 Edwin F. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
 Edwin F. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 18, 2025
Had a blast! Thank you!

Heather D.
Heather D.
5.0/5

Feb 4, 2025

4 Hour Day Trip

Awesome Experience, Highly Recommend!

VERIFIED

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!...  

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 Heather D. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
 Heather D. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on February 7, 2025
Thank you so much!! I had a great time with everyone. Hope to see you all next year.

FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0/5

Feb 4, 2025

4 Hour Day Trip

Great day with my son fishing in Florida

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...  

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 FishingBooker Member recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
 FishingBooker Member recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando

Joan F.
Joan F.
5.0/5

Aug 2, 2025

4 Hour Day Trip

Fun day at sea!

VERIFIED

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!  

Captain replied
 Joan F. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
 Joan F. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 18, 2025
Thank you! Had fun!

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US $99 
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US $450 
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US $500 
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US $575 
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US $675 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (39)

Best Captain There is To Fish With
Great fishing trip!
Great fishing trip!
+36

Angler rating

23
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

96%

Caught fish

96%

Showing 1 - 5 of 24 reviews
Showing: 5 of 24 reviews
Layne C.
Layne C.

Miami, FL

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best Captain There is To Fish With

NEW

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.  

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 Layne C. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on November 7, 2025
You guys are awesome! See you in a few months!

Edwin F.
Edwin F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED

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.  

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 Edwin F. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 18, 2025
Had a blast! Thank you!

Heather D.
Heather D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome Experience, Highly Recommend!

VERIFIED

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.  

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 Heather D. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on February 7, 2025
Thank you so much!! I had a great time with everyone. Hope to see you all next year.

FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day with my son fishing in Florida

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.  

Review media 0
 FishingBooker Member recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando

Joan F.
Joan F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun day at sea!

VERIFIED

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!  

 Joan F. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 18, 2025
Thank you! Had fun!

FAQs about Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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