Southern Thunder Charters – Inshore

Southern Thunder Charters offers fully customized fishing trips in Melbourne, Florida. Captain Bryan Mincey has been fishing in Central Florida for over 30 years and loves sharing his fishing knowledge with others. He’s ready to help you catch almost anything in these waters. Gather your family or friends and join him for a personalized fishing experience you will remember for years to come!

You will fish aboard a 20’ Capehorn originally built in 2004.

This vessel boasts the latest fishing technology, including GPS, fishfinder, and a live bait well. Capt. Bryan will have rods, reels, and tackle ready and waiting on board when you arrive. The boat can carry up to four passengers and children are welcome.

Capt. Bryan will tailor your trip to make sure you can enjoy whatever experience you have in mind, day or night. While fishing inshore you can target Snook, Tarpon, Seatrout, and Redfish, some of the most sought-after species in Florida. Stalking these fish in shallow waters is the perfect way to spend your time during a half day trip. On the other hand, a full day inshore gives you time reel in as many of these fish as you can!

Fishing farther from shore allows you to target big game fish, including King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, and more. These colorful pelagic species have captured the imagination of many anglers. Chase after these and bring home some bragging rights, or at least a fantastic tale about the one that got away. Visit the captain’s second listing for offshore trips.

Southern Thunder Charters include a fishing license and top of the line gear by Penn and Shimano. Depending on the species, you are welcome to keep your catch and Capt. Bryan will clean and fillet it for you.

The adventure awaits! Book your next trip today and come see for yourself what makes fishing in Florida so unforgettable.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Inshore (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $500
    You will fish inshore for redfish, snook and more. Fishing license and gear are provided for you
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Half Day Inshore (PM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 6 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $500
    Fishing Inshore for the likes of snook, redfish and more. All gear and fishing licenses are included.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $800
    Will be able to fish for Snook, Redfish, Trout, and Tarpon.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
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FAQs about Southern Thunder Charters – Inshore

Southern Thunder Charters – Inshore offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip Inshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Southern Thunder Charters – Inshore, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Southern Thunder Charters – Inshore include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
  • Live Bait (There is no charge for live bait it is included in the price)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (There is not an additional charge for cleaning and filleting you catch. Everything is included in the price)
  • Drinks (Bottled water and a cooler with Ice is provided free of charge. You are also welcome to bring other beverages if you prefer.)
  • Fishing License (No need to purchase a license my licenses cover everyone on the boat and are included in the price of the trip.)

Southern Thunder Charters – Inshore offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (We fish Sebastian inlet and the Indian River Lagoon )
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Southern Thunder Charters – Inshore offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Southern Thunder Charters – Inshore include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Bryan Mincey
Melbourne Beach, Florida, United States
84 Fishing Reports
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224 Customer reviews
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Member since September 2017
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I have been fishing since I was a small boy with my Dad. I remember waking up every Saturday to go wade fishing with my Dad or watching Flip Pallet on his TV show "Walkers Cay Chronicles." Ever since then, I have wanted to be a fishing guide. I love sharing my knowledge of fishing with others and seeing the big smile on their face when they reel in a big one!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder

Boat specs

Capehorn (Center console) originally built in 2004. Powered by a 200HP Suzuki engine.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
We fish Sebastian inlet and the Indian River Lagoon
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Shimano
Live Bait
There is no charge for live bait it is included in the price
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
There is not an additional charge for cleaning and filleting you catch. Everything is included in the price
Drinks
Bottled water and a cooler with Ice is provided free of charge. You are also welcome to bring other beverages if you prefer.
Fishing License
No need to purchase a license my licenses cover everyone on the boat and are included in the price of the trip.

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Kids of all ages are welcome. I have life jackets to fit everyone onboard
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

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No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
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Mastercard
American Express

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 139 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great day with the wife and our 5 yr old son
Great day with the wife and our 5 yr old son
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
84%
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Victor E.
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Southern Thunder Charters is for "Reel"!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Inshore (AM) on April 18, 2024
....Best time ever for this old man and his better half!  Captain Mincey is extremely knowledgeable, and a master in his craft. ...
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Roy V.
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Great day with the wife and our 5 yr old son

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Inshore (AM) on March 29, 2024
Great day had lots of fun My 5 yr old caught monster yellow tali Jacks and 1 blue fish my wife and I both caught great fish...
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Dennis D.
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Dads 80th Birthday present

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore (AM) on May 10, 2023
If you ever dreamed of a professionally guided, successful fishing excursion, this is your guide. Period. Captain Bryan has...
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Robert B.
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore (AM) on January 27, 2024
I have never seen a captain try so hard to make a trip happen, bait was slow to get bitting but stayed at it and got enough...
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Gale K.
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Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Inshore (PM) on April 12, 2024
Bryan did a great job hunting the fish down for us. His knowledge about the fish and their habits caught us a nice Cobia! He...
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