Port Canaveral Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (4 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Jetty Park Road, Port Canaveral, FL 32920, United States
 
State licensed
5.0/5 (4 reviews)
 angler's choice
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Jetty Park Road
Port Canaveral, FL, United States
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If you're ready to love fishing in Port Canaveral, we've got you covered with Close Encounters Fishing Charters. With Captain Xavier at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Cobia, Sheepshead, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, Tripletail, Mangrove Snapper, Black Drum, Redfish, Blacktip Shark, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Snook, Bull Shark, and whatever else is biting. You'll target your catch by spinning, trolling, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Trips with Close Encounters Fishing Charters are child-friendly, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Feel free to bring your own snacks!

You'll be welcome aboard a 22' Pathfinder bay boat that holds up to 4 passengers. It has downriggers, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures and bait!

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Don't leave home without sunglasses, a hat, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that day dream into a reality, with Close Encounters Fishing Charters.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (8)

Fantastic trip
Awesome day
Awesome day
+5

Angler rating

4
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

75%

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
Showing: 4 of 4 reviews
Oravis O.
Oravis O.
5.0/5

Jul 26, 2025

5 Hr Trip – Nearshore Shark Fishing

Captain Xavier

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Thank you captain Xavier. See you soon again.

Thank you captain Xavier. See you soon again.  

 Oravis O. recommends Port Canaveral Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
 Oravis O. recommends Port Canaveral Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Paul S.
Paul S.
5.0/5

Jul 17, 2025

5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM

Fantastic trip

VERIFIED

Excellent day on the water. Went the extra mile to make sure my son was able to catch his dream snook. Very knowledgeable, clean boat and puts you on the fish. We will be back!

Excellent day on the water. Went the extra mile to make sure my son was able to catch his dream snook. Very knowledgeable, clean...  

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 Paul S. recommends Port Canaveral Fishing Charters
 Paul S. recommends Port Canaveral Fishing Charters

Blake C.
Blake C.
5.0/5

Jun 6, 2025

7 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM

Awesome day

VERIFIED

My wife and I had an awesome day with Captain Xavier. Nice, clean, reliable boat. We both caught our personal best of snook and jack crevalle (some of the biggest fish we've ever seen).

My wife and I had an awesome day with Captain Xavier. Nice, clean, reliable boat. We both caught our personal best of snook and...  

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 Blake C. recommends Port Canaveral Fishing Charters
 Blake C. recommends Port Canaveral Fishing Charters
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Replied on June 7, 2025
Thanks Blake, had a blast fishing with you and your wife! All the best, Capt X.
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Brenton K.
Brenton K.
5.0/5

Jul 18, 2024

7 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM

Fishing with Xavier

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 Brenton K. recommends Port Canaveral Fishing Charters
 Brenton K. recommends Port Canaveral Fishing Charters

Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $625 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hr Trip – Nearshore Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1
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US $625 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Apr 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $625 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
7 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
7 Hour Trip – Tarpon/Snook Beach AM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:45 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (8)

Fantastic trip
Awesome day
Awesome day
+5

Angler rating

4
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

75%

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
Showing: 4 of 4 reviews
Oravis O.
Oravis O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Xavier

VERIFIED
NEW

5 Hr Trip – Nearshore Shark Fishing on July 26, 2025

Thank you captain Xavier. See you soon again.

Thank you captain Xavier. See you soon again.  

 Oravis O. recommends Port Canaveral Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Paul S.
Paul S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic trip

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM on July 17, 2025

Excellent day on the water. Went the extra mile to make sure my son was able to catch his dream snook. Very knowledgeable, clean boat and puts you on the fish. We will be back!

Excellent day on the water. Went the extra mile to make sure my son was able to catch his dream snook. Very knowledgeable, clean boat and puts you on the fish. We will be back!  

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 Paul S. recommends Port Canaveral Fishing Charters

Blake C.
Blake C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome day

VERIFIED

7 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM on June 6, 2025

My wife and I had an awesome day with Captain Xavier. Nice, clean, reliable boat. We both caught our personal best of snook and jack crevalle (some of the biggest fish we've ever seen).

My wife and I had an awesome day with Captain Xavier. Nice, clean, reliable boat. We both caught our personal best of snook and jack crevalle (some of the biggest fish we've ever seen).  

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 Blake C. recommends Port Canaveral Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 7, 2025
Thanks Blake, had a blast fishing with you and your wife! All the best, Capt X.
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Brenton K.
Brenton K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Xavier

VERIFIED

7 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM on July 18, 2024

 

 Brenton K. recommends Port Canaveral Fishing Charters

FAQs about Port Canaveral Fishing Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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What’s biting in Port Canaveral right now

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