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.
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
75%
Jul 26, 2025
5 Hr Trip – Nearshore Shark Fishing
Thank you captain Xavier. See you soon again.
Thank you captain Xavier. See you soon again.
Jul 17, 2025
5 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM
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...
Jun 6, 2025
7 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM
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...
Jul 18, 2024
7 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
75%
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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.
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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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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).
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
7 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM on July 18, 2024