Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
Summer is here!!! Awesome!!!! 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.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
+30Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
95%
Feb 4, 2025
4 Hour Day Trip
Awesome Experience, Highly Recommend!
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!...
Captain replied
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...
May 10, 2025
3 Hour Day Trip
Come a stranger leave a friend
The trip was great! Captain Drew was awesome and made us feel right at home. Really recommend for anyone who has ever been on the fence about boats or charters. Captain Drew is not only a great fisherman and provides everything but also just a fun guy to hang out with!
The trip was great! Captain Drew was awesome and made us feel right at home. Really recommend for anyone who has ever been on...
Captain replied
Aug 20, 2024
3 Hour Day Trip
Fishing with Family
Capt. Drew was great to work with from the second we booked the trip. We talked about the type of fish we wanted to catch and he made sure to take us to some good spots. We saw dolphins, manatees and lots of other wildlife. We had a fun time fishing and Capt. Drew told the best stories and kept us entertained. We had our 11 year old son and 7 year old daughter and both of them agreed it was the best day of the summer.
Capt. Drew was great to work with from the second we booked the trip. We talked about the type of fish we wanted to catch and...
Apr 10, 2025
5 Hour Day Trip
Awesome time!
Captain Drew is awesome and was so fun to talk with during our trip! We caught so many different types of fish in just a 5 hour trip. Will definitely be getting in contact with Captain Drew in the future if we come back to the area!
Captain Drew is awesome and was so fun to talk with during our trip! We caught so many different types of fish in just a 5 hour...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
+30Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
95%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome Experience, Highly Recommend!
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
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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Come a stranger leave a friend
3 Hour Day Trip on May 10, 2025
The trip was great! Captain Drew was awesome and made us feel right at home. Really recommend for anyone who has ever been on the fence about boats or charters. Captain Drew is not only a great fisherman and provides everything but also just a fun guy to hang out with!
The trip was great! Captain Drew was awesome and made us feel right at home. Really recommend for anyone who has ever been on the fence about boats or charters. Captain Drew is not only a great fisherman and provides everything but also just a fun guy to hang out with!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Family
3 Hour Day Trip on August 20, 2024
Capt. Drew was great to work with from the second we booked the trip. We talked about the type of fish we wanted to catch and he made sure to take us to some good spots. We saw dolphins, manatees and lots of other wildlife. We had a fun time fishing and Capt. Drew told the best stories and kept us entertained. We had our 11 year old son and 7 year old daughter and both of them agreed it was the best day of the summer.
Capt. Drew was great to work with from the second we booked the trip. We talked about the type of fish we wanted to catch and he made sure to take us to some good spots. We saw dolphins, manatees and lots of other wildlife. We had a fun time fishing and Capt. Drew told the best stories and kept us entertained. We had our 11 year old son and 7 year old daughter and both of them agreed it was the best day of the summer.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome time!
5 Hour Day Trip on April 10, 2025
Captain Drew is awesome and was so fun to talk with during our trip! We caught so many different types of fish in just a 5 hour trip. Will definitely be getting in contact with Captain Drew in the future if we come back to the area!
Captain Drew is awesome and was so fun to talk with during our trip! We caught so many different types of fish in just a 5 hour trip. Will definitely be getting in contact with Captain Drew in the future if we come back to the area!
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