Fat Fish Guide Service – 23'
Fat Fish Guide Service – 23'
If you're in the market for a day to remember, look no further than Fat Fish Guide Service. With Captain Mike at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
Species like Amberjack, Cobia, Snook, Pompano, Flounder, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Redfish, Red Snapper, Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Lane Snapper, and more could be biting if conditions are right. During the trip, you might be spinning, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Mike also offers fly fishing upon request.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!
You'll find yourself aboard a 23' Panga with space for 4 passengers. It comes with downriggers and all the essentials. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain. Don't forget to bring sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Get in touch with Capt. Mike below and start planning your trip today!
If you're in the market for a day to remember, look no further than Fat Fish Guide Service. With Captain Mike at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
Species like Amberjack, Cobia, Snook, Pompano, Flounder, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Redfish, Red Snapper, Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Lane Snapper, and more could be biting if conditions are right. During the trip, you might be spinning, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Mike also offers fly fishing upon request.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!
You'll find yourself aboard a 23' Panga with space for 4 passengers. It comes with downriggers and all the essentials. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain. Don't forget to bring sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Get in touch with Capt. Mike below and start planning your trip today!
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Brian Jolly•
Wisconsin, USMember since 20264.7VerifiedMay fishing trip
River fishing on May 22, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child
Nick StevensonMember since 20245.0An Honest Review After Almost 100 6 hour trips in 10+ years
River fishing on August 23, 2023My family and I have been fishing with captain mike of fat fish guide service for alil over 10 years now and close to a 100 charters. Ive fished with him in every one of the 4 season at this point and just about every month in a year, not one trip was unenjoyable or unsuccessful! Mike does a great job of finding fish and helps put you in the best possible position to catch them everytime. Very easy guide to fish with from beginners to experts, he dedicates time to teach different techniques, explains reasoning for doing certain things, and overall improves you as an angler. Very well rounded guide who does inshore river/lagoon fishing, nearshore offshore fishing, live bait, artificial lures, fly fishing (my personal favorite). From sight fishing endless flats and mangrove shorelines for spooky fish, to blasting docks for aggressive predators, to jigging over reefs for monster snapper, to fishing behind shrimp boats for big pelagic fish he does it all! Its also more then a fishing trip with mike when you are constantly learning something new, getting to see various wildlife including some exotic species, and explore areas you’re never likely to see otherwise! Good personality, easy to get along with, and always able to find common ground to hold conversations with. all in all mike is an excellent guide that goes out of his way to make sure you get your money’s worth everytime weather thats from the action had, the knowledge learned, or skills mastered…there’s a reason i call him every time and have for 10+ years Want to catch big fish mikes your guy, want to catch alota fish mikes your guy, want to add to your species life list mikes your guy! List of fish ive caught with mike over the years include Tarpon Snook Speckled trout Redfish Black drum Jack crevalle Bluefish Blue runner Weak fish Red snapper Lane snapper Mangrove snapper Bonita Cobia Amber jacks Spanish mackerel Pompano Ladyfish Various reef fish (to many to list) Various sharks (to many to remember) Rays Micro bonefish And plenty more! I’m know I’m missing some because im running out of species to catch that exist in the waters we fish all thanks to mike! 😂
Debra Berns•Wisconsin, USMember since 20245.0VerifiedMarch fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore to Offshore on March 11, 2024 • 2 adultsAn enjoyable trip. Weather was windy and cool but still caught fish. The Captain has a positive and outgoing personality and has extensive knowledge of the area. We would book with him again
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thank you Brian was a pleasure meeting you and your son. Look forward to getting you guys out there next time.
My family and I have been fishing with captain mike of fat fish guide service for alil over 10 years now and close to a 100 charters. Ive fished with him in every one of the 4 season at this point and just about every month in a year, not one trip was unenjoyable or unsuccessful! Mike does a great job of finding fish and helps put you in the best possible position to catch them everytime. Very easy guide to fish with from beginners to experts, he dedicates time to teach different techniques, explains reasoning for doing certain things, and overall improves you as an angler. Very well rounded guide who does inshore river/lagoon fishing, nearshore offshore fishing, live bait, artificial lures, fly fishing (my personal favorite). From sight fishing endless flats and mangrove shorelines for spooky fish, to blasting docks for aggressive predators, to jigging over reefs for monster snapper, to fishing behind shrimp boats for big pelagic fish he does it all! Its also more then a fishing trip with mike when you are constantly learning something new, getting to see various wildlife including some exotic species, and explore areas you’re never likely to see otherwise! Good personality, easy to get along with, and always able to find common ground to hold conversations with. all in all mike is an excellent guide that goes out of his way to make sure you get your money’s worth everytime weather thats from the action had, the knowledge learned, or skills mastered…there’s a reason i call him every time and have for 10+ years Want to catch big fish mikes your guy, want to catch alota fish mikes your guy, want to add to your species life list mikes your guy! List of fish ive caught with mike over the years include Tarpon Snook Speckled trout Redfish Black drum Jack crevalle Bluefish Blue runner Weak fish Red snapper Lane snapper Mangrove snapper Bonita Cobia Amber jacks Spanish mackerel Pompano Ladyfish Various reef fish (to many to list) Various sharks (to many to remember) Rays Micro bonefish And plenty more! I’m know I’m missing some because im running out of species to catch that exist in the waters we fish all thanks to mike! 😂
Wow Nick what a kind review thank you so much and it’s always a great time having you and your family on the boat.
An enjoyable trip. Weather was windy and cool but still caught fish. The Captain has a positive and outgoing personality and has extensive knowledge of the area. We would book with him again
Thank you so much for the kind words and I look forward to our next trip
FAQs about Fat Fish Guide Service – 23'
- US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - River fishing (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore to Offshore (4 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks
- Fishing license
- Fly fishing equipment (Must request)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Fly fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Cobia
- Flounder
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Pompano
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Lane)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snook
- Tarpon
Your captain
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States
Capt. Mike runs trips out of New Smyrna Beach aboard a 23' Panga. These waters are known for Snappers and Redfish and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or jigging. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in New Smyrna Beach right now
Amberjack
Cobia
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Sheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)
Snook
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