Port Canaveral Sportfishing

Port Canaveral Sportfishing has been providing outstanding fishing trips in Florida for more than 30 years. If you are looking for some fine angling with a tournament-winning captain, you have found the right place. Many locals book their trips with Captain Brent way in advance and anglers all around the country brag about their catches months after their fishing trips.

If sportfishing in Port Canaveral sounds appealing, you would absolutely enjoy it aboard the 40’ “Custom Caroline.” Whether it’s high-speed trolling or energetic bottom fishing, the Caroline can handle any fishing task.

This beauty comes powered by 2 575HP Caterpillar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 26 knots that and can comfortably take up to 6 anglers. You can hide from the sun inside a spacious cabin or make good use of the fighting chair.

The boat is docked by the Grill Tiki Bar & Restaurant. Being Port Canaveral’s longest active charter boat operation, the Caroline can take you on a fishing trip of a lifetime. Fish with live bait for reel sizzling King Mackerel, Cobia, Barracuda, and many more. Or troll in the blue ocean for Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, and Sailfish.

Chase Tarpon, go for Red Snapper when in the season, target Blacktip Shark and Jack Crevalle, land Amberjack. The opportunities abound and the captain knows all the hottest spots in the area.

All trips come with quality rods, reels, tackle, bait, and license. If you decide to keep the catch, it will be cleaned and filleted for you when you return to the shore. Take it home and have your weekly dinners sorted out!

Explore some of the most exciting fishing opportunities in Florida with Port Canaveral Sportfishing and have the time of your life!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,200
    This package includes 5 hours on the waters of Florida. But don't let the length of the trip fool you! You'll be able to reel in a variety of species, including Tarpon, Cobia, Barracuda, Red Snapper, Jack Crevalle, and more.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,400
    Spend your day checking the waters offshore. You'll be spending 7 hours out on the blue water targeting the likes of Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Cobia, Amberjack, Sailfish, and many other species.

FAQs about Port Canaveral Sportfishing

Port Canaveral Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Port Canaveral Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge Marlin Tower
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Port Canaveral Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Port Canaveral Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Port Canaveral Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Port Canaveral Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tarpon
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Brent Hancock
Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
56 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since May 2017
Brent Hancock is one of the most knowledgeable captains on the east coast of Florida. Having spent the last three decades mastering the waters of Port Canaveral, Brent has gained vast knowledge and an outstanding reputation. Starting from an early age, he would ask his aunt to launch his small boat out of Port Canaveral and fish all night. Brent grew up on Florida's west coast, fishing as often as he could. He is a patient angler with a deep love for the waters.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Custom Caroline (Sportfishing) originally built in 2007. Powered by 2 575HP Caterpillar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 26 knots.

Length
40 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Marlin Tower
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 56 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
87%
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Tommie S.
United States
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3/4 day with Captain Brett

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 4, 2023
First experience deep sea fishing was so happy it was on this boat! Great time and great Captain, first mate Ron. Very helpful...
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Kenneth M.
United States
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 4, 2023
Had an also trip. Kids said “can we go again tomorrow. “
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Michael R.
Titusville, Florida
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Fishing with Brent

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 2, 2023
What an amazing day
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Alex F.
Orlando, Florida
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2/3 day off shore trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 15, 2021
Captain Brent wasted no time to put us on Kings, hit limit shortly after our action packed event. Moved on to Cobia, was able...
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Jeff B.
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Great Day With The Family

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 18, 2021
Brent turned a relative slow day into a successful day of fishing! Grills did an amazing job of cooking up our catch for more...
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