Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet 

4.8/5 (7 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 North Causeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169, United States

Blue Water Fishing Charter Adventures offers offshore trips and tours out of New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The company has a different approach to fishing trips. Captain Rodney trailers his vessel to locations that are favorable with offshore marine reports so that his guests will always be comfortable while fishing.

Take a ride Capt. Rodney aboard his 28’ Sea Cat catamaran. It comes powered by brand-new twin Honda engines with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots. The boat was restored in 2017 and is well-prepared for the current bite.

It has comfortable fishing space for up to 5 guests and comes fully equipped with a GPS, a VHF radio, fishfinder, and radar. The vessel is fitted with a live bait tank and an ice-box to make sure the catch is fresh during the day.

From 6-hour bottom fishing trip to a 10-hour deep-water adventure, Capt. Rodney can do it all! Depending on the season, you will be targeting Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Grouper, Permit, Amberjack, Cobia, Redfish… and the list just keeps going!

With over 30 years of experience in fishing, Capt. Rodney knows the waters in and around Florida like the back of his hand.

The crew and captain work very hard to ensure you have an amazing trip and a 20% gratuity is customary for each person.

For your trip, you’ll be provided with rods, reels, tackle, lures, frozen bait, and fishing licenses. All you need to bring on board is food, drinks, and your desire to catch fish!

Join BlueWater Fishing Charter Adventures and come enjoy a day of great fishing under the Floridian sun!

Rodney Rogers

Captain

Rodney Rogers

10 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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6 Hour Trip – Jetty/Intercoastal
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,000 
Bottom Fishing Party Grounds
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Sun)
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,200 
8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,400 
8 Hour Trip – Offshore Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,600 
Red snapper

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,600 
10 Hour – Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,800 
8 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing/Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,800 
10 Hour – Bottom Fishing/Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $2,000 
12 Hour – Tournaments
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $2,500 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (16)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

83%

Appropriate for children

83%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

83%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

57%

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews
Sean R.
Sean R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED

Red snapper on July 12, 2024

 

 Sean R. recommends Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet

Rodney S.
Rodney S.

Chambersburg, PA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day fishing with Captain Rodney

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing/Trolling on March 31, 2021

This fishing trip was wonderful with great memories! It was a beautiful perfect day well planned by Captain Rodney! He is very knowledgeable and helpful!! He and his first mate works well together. Most important we brought home lots of cleaned great fish!!!

This fishing trip was wonderful with great memories! It was a beautiful perfect day well planned by Captain Rodney! He is very knowledgeable and helpful!! He and his first mate works well together. Most important we brought home lots of cleaned great fish!!!  

 Rodney S. recommends Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet
Rodney Rogers
Rodney Rogers (The Captain)
Replied on April 2, 2021
Thank you for being open to my ideas. Mr. Rodney anytime im here for you . Had a wonderful day on the water, Bluewaterfishingcharter.com ,Tight lines
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David O.
David O.

Newark, DE

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day trip yields two triple tales rare catch!!!!

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on April 1, 2018

The captain took the charter when most wouldn’t even of answered the phone weather sucked but it didn’t stop him and he’s the coolest captain and takes care of everything which was pretty impressive! Funnest time I had in years.... I was spreading some of my ashes of my beloved wife and soulmate and she loved fishing too! Great memories and thanks for your respecting my wife’s and my wishes....couldn’t of made it a better day. Thanks again bro.... let me know when the fishing gets good again! David O’Neal

The captain took the charter when most wouldn’t even of answered the phone weather sucked but it didn’t stop him and he’s the coolest captain and takes care of everything which was pretty impressive! Funnest time I had in years.... I was spreading some of my ashes of my beloved wife and soulmate and she loved fishing too! Great memories and thanks for your respecting my wife’s and my wishes....couldn’t of made it a better day. Thanks again bro.... let me know when the fishing gets good again!...  

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 David O. recommends Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet
Rodney Rogers
Rodney Rogers (The Captain)

Sharon C.
Sharon C.

Ocala, FL

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Rodney

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on June 13, 2020

 

 Sharon C. recommends Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet
Rodney Rogers
Rodney Rogers (The Captain)
Replied on June 14, 2020
Had a great time with this group, rough morning turned into a wonderful day on the water, thank you for taking the time to give me a review. Would love to get some of you guys pics , thanks again !

Ben G.
Ben G.

Incline Village, NV

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Spearfishing trip

VERIFIED

Bottom Fishing Party Grounds on August 19, 2018

Captain Rodney took me on the trip of a lifetime. If you are just beginning or an avid Spearfisherman Rodney will have a trip for you. Today he took me out to a place in 27ft of water that had 3 Sherman style tanks and was full of fish. I would HIGHLY recommend this trip, Thanks Rodney!!

Captain Rodney took me on the trip of a lifetime. If you are just beginning or an avid Spearfisherman Rodney will have a trip for you. Today he took me out to a place in 27ft of water that had 3 Sherman style tanks and was full of fish. I would HIGHLY recommend this trip, Thanks Rodney!!  

 Ben G. recommends Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet
Rodney Rogers
Rodney Rogers (The Captain)
Replied on August 20, 2018
Thank you buddy, and thank your mother for me also
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FAQs about Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet

What are the trip rates for Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet?

Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Jetty/Intercoastal (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Bottom Fishing Party Grounds (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore Trolling (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - Red snapper (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 10 Hour – Trolling (10 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 8 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing/Trolling (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 10 Hour – Bottom Fishing/Trolling (10 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - 12 Hour – Tournaments (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet?

When you book a trip with Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet?

Trips booked with Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet offer?

Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet offer?

Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet?

Top targeted fish species with Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Ponce Inlet include:

  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Rodney Rogers

New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States

3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
30 Customer reviews
Response time 7 hours
Member since March 2017

Captain Rodney Rogers has over 30 years of experience. He's a Florida native who's been fishing for as long as he can remember. Rodney is a passionate guide, full of enthusiasm and dedication to sharing the experience of catching large saltwater fish. Every day out on the waters of Florida is an exciting adventure, whether it's trolling, bottom fishing, jigging, or even tournament fishing!

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Wahoo
Wahoo

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1997
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Sea Cat
Boat type
Catamaran

Engine model
Honda
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Lake Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Drift Fishing

Bowfishing

Spearfishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Outriggers

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

First Mate

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

Ages 10 and up

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

 Bank Transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in New Smyrna Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
WahooWahoo