East Florida Fishing Charters – Backcountry 

4.9
(7 reviews)
 
State licensed
 103 North Riverside Drive, Edgewater, FL 32132, United States

East Florida Fishing Charters – Backcountry 

Edgewater, FL, United States
17 ft
2
4.9
(7 reviews)

Based a few minutes from the world-famous saltwater fisherman's paradise of the Mosquito Lagoon, East Florida Fishing Charters runs family-friendly fishing trips for a wide range of species. Captain Gary Bell has over 30 years of experience fishing the inland backwaters from Daytona Beach to Titusville. Let him guide you to the fish of a lifetime!

His 17' Maverick shallow running flats boat is the perfect vessel for accessing even the skinniest of waters. Its huge forward casting platform gives you plenty of space to find your target and perfect your aim, as the captain aids and directs you from the boat's poling platform. Navigate the waters with a wireless trolling motor, and find the secluded spots this area around is famous for.

Accommodating up to 2 anglers, this boat can run in very shallow water to put you in the best position to cast for a wide variety of species. You'll target Redfish, Speckled Trout, Snook, and Tarpon. If you haven't tried sight fishing for shallow-water species yet, this is an experience you will never forget. And if you are a pro, the crew has everything you need to hone your skills even further.

Capt. Gary specializes in fishing with spinning rods with 8-15 pound lines, which is the perfect tackle for a rewarding fishing trip. He will meet you before your trip with everything ready, including freshly caught live bait, so you have everything you need to enjoy a trip to remember.

All you have to do is find a trip you like, and East Florida Fishing Charters will take on a memorable fishing adventure!

Based a few minutes from the world-famous saltwater fisherman's paradise of the Mosquito Lagoon, East Florida Fishing Charters runs family-friendly fishing trips for a wide range of species. Captain Gary Bell has over 30 years of experience fishing the inland backwaters from Daytona Beach to Titusville. Let him guide you to the fish of a lifetime!

His 17' Maverick shallow running flats boat is the perfect vessel for accessing even the skinniest of waters. Its huge forward casting platform gives you plenty of space to find your target and perfect your aim, as the captain aids and directs you from the boat's poling platform. Navigate the waters with a wireless trolling motor, and find the secluded spots this area around is famous for.

Accommodating up to 2 anglers, this boat can run in very shallow water to put you in the best position to cast for a wide variety of species. You'll target Redfish, Speckled Trout, Snook, and Tarpon. If you haven't tried sight fishing for shallow-water species yet, this is an experience you will never forget. And if you are a pro, the crew has everything you need to hone your skills even further.

Capt. Gary specializes in fishing with spinning rods with 8-15 pound lines, which is the perfect tackle for a rewarding fishing trip. He will meet you before your trip with everything ready, including freshly caught live bait, so you have everything you need to enjoy a trip to remember.

All you have to do is find a trip you like, and East Florida Fishing Charters will take on a memorable fishing adventure!

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3 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Snook
Black Drum
Redfish
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snook
Tarpon
Black Drum
Redfish
+1
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snook
Tarpon
Black Drum
Redfish
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
7 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Michael Hill
Michael Hill
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
Great trip!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 28, 20252 adults

This was a great trip for me and my son. We met at a convenient location, caught some fish, and had a good time.

Kelsie  Christensen
Kelsie Christensen
Repeat angler
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fun every time!
3 Hour Trip (PM) on June 29, 20222 adults

This was actually our second time going out with Gary, because we had soo much fun the first time we had to do it again! Couldn’t recommend it more! We are actually planning on coming again next year and taking our kids too! If you want a fun time, you won’t regret it! He is great!

Brendan Bachmann
Brendan Bachmann
us
Florida, US
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
Awesome time!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 11, 20202 adults

Gary is a great captain, expert fishermen and definitely knows is way around water. We had a great time and will definitely be booking another trip with him. Thanks Gary!

George Davis
George Davis
us
Delaware, US
Member since 2021
4.7
Verified
April fishing trip
3 Hour Trip (PM) on April 2, 20211 adult

Raymond Hatfield
Raymond Hatfield
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2017
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Afternoon trip with captain Gary
3 Hour Trip (PM) on August 3, 20171 adult

We were on Snook almost immediately I landed about 5 of them and there were some jacks mixed in. This was a great trip I would recommend captain Gary to anyone that wants serious fish. Hold on to the pole these are fighters and you will have a sore arm the next day. A lot of fun.

Reported catch:
Snook

FAQs about East Florida Fishing Charters – Backcountry

East Florida Fishing Charters – Backcountry offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 3 Hour Trip (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with East Florida Fishing Charters – Backcountry, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with East Florida Fishing Charters – Backcountry include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
East Florida Fishing Charters – Backcountry offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
East Florida Fishing Charters – Backcountry offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light tackle
Top targeted fish species with East Florida Fishing Charters – Backcountry include:
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Gary Bell
Gary Bell

Edgewater, Florida, United States

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
97 Customer reviews
Member since April 2016

''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''Grew up on the Halifax River in Ponce Inlet, FL and learned the backwaters from Daytona Beach to Mosquito Lagoon. Passionate about fishing and landing a fish of a lifetime for my clients.' Captain Gary Bell had a very cool baseball career for 8 years, and every offseason would come back home to fish daily. He now runs charters, doing what he loves, helping customers catch their trophy fish''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''

Gary Bell
Gary Bell
Fully verified
2
reports
97
reviews
2016
member since
''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''Grew up on the Halifax River in Ponce Inlet, FL and learned the backwaters from Daytona Beach to Mosquito Lagoon. Passionate about fishing and landing a fish of a lifetime for my clients.' Captain Gary Bell had a very cool baseball career for 8 years, and every offseason would come back home to fish daily. He now runs charters, doing what he loves, helping customers catch their trophy fish''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''

The fish you can target

Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon

Real catches by this captain

  • Great trip!
    Michael H.
    Michael H.
  • Fun every time!
    Kelsie C.
    Kelsie C.
  • Awesome time!
    Brendan B.
    Brendan B.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
17 ft
Year built
2011
Boat manufacturer
Maverick
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 70HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Edgewater right now

RedfishRedfish
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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