East Florida Fishing Charters – Backcountry
East Florida Fishing Charters – Backcountry
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’ Pathfinder 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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
+4Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
86%
May 28, 2025
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Great trip!
This was a great trip for me and my son. We met at a convenient location, caught some fish, and had a good time.
This was a great trip for me and my son. We met at a convenient location, caught some fish, and had a good time.
Berthoud, CO
Jun 29, 2022
3 Hour Trip (PM)
Fun every time!
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!
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...
Orlando, FL
Sep 11, 2020
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Awesome time!
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!
Gary is a great captain, expert fishermen and definitely knows is way around water. We had a great time and will definitely be...
Talleyville, DE
Apr 2, 2021
3 Hour Trip (PM)
April fishing trip
Clifton, Texas
Aug 3, 2017
3 Hour Trip (PM)
Afternoon trip with captain Gary
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.
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...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
+4Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
86%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great trip!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 28, 2025
This was a great trip for me and my son. We met at a convenient location, caught some fish, and had a good time.
This was a great trip for me and my son. We met at a convenient location, caught some fish, and had a good time.
Berthoud, CO
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fun every time!
3 Hour Trip (PM) on June 29, 2022
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!
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!
Orlando, FL
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome time!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 11, 2020
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!
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!
Talleyville, DE
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
April fishing trip
3 Hour Trip (PM) on April 2, 2021
Clifton, Texas
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Afternoon trip with captain Gary
3 Hour Trip (PM) on August 3, 2017
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.
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.
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