Chad Hedrick Fishing Charters 

My husband and I had an amazing fishing charter with Chad — easily one of the highlights of our Florida vacation! From the beginning, Chad was patient, flexible, and clearly very experienced. We accidentally ended up in Merritt Island instead of Port Canaveral (same street address), and Chad was incredibly understanding and helped guide us to the correct location without making us feel rushed or stressed. Once we arrived, everything was ready to go with live shrimp bait already on board so we could maximize our fishing time. Chad had a great game plan and kept us on fish by adapting throughout the trip and moving spots when needed. Even when a submarine temporarily blocked one of the areas we planned to fish, Chad quickly adjusted so we could keep fishing instead of wasting time waiting around. We caught an awesome variety of fish including tripletail, jack crevalle, bluefish, mangrove snapper, sheepshead, catfish, and margate. Catching tripletail is definitely a bucket-list experience and ended up being my favorite fish of the trip! One thing that really stood out to us was how generous Chad was with his time and how much he genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience. Unlike many charters that count dock-to-dock time, Chad focuses on making sure you actually get your fishing time on the water. We never felt rushed, and it was obvious he cared more about helping us enjoy the experience and catch fish than simply watching the clock. He also helped us decide which fish would be best to keep and recommended a restaurant that cooked our catch perfectly afterward. On top of everything else, Chad was professional, easy to talk to, and genuinely enjoyable to spend the day with. It’s easy to see why so many people return to fish with him again. We would absolutely recommend booking a charter with Chad!

Had an amazing 4hour fishing trip with Chad. Very friendly and informative, easy to talk to and will ease any concerns you have. Caught 5/6 different species of fish on the trip. Multiple locations visited. Great communication from prior to booking all the way to meeting point. Could not fault Chad and I would highly recommend anyone wishing to do a charter in the area to book with him. Again super friendly and communication was spot on. Thanks for a great morning of fishing. Hope you got home in time 😄.

We booked with Chad for the afternoon while our cruise ship was docked at Cape Canaveral. A quick Uber ride took us to the dock where Chad was ready for us. My husband fishes often, but I'd never cast a line in my life. Chad did an excellent job teaching me and providing helpful tips for my husband as well. He took us to several fishing spots and we each caught a bunch of fish of different varieties. Chad was friendly and shared his knowledge of the area while we fished. He was so gracious as I was learning how to cast. He provided cold water to drink, but I recommend bringing sun screen as you'll be out in the Florida sun. We highly recommend Chad to anyone looking for a fun fishing day for any skill level.

We hired Chad as our charter while vacationing in Cocoa Beach. Right from the beginning, he proved that we made the right choice by choosing him on Fishing Booker. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and personable. He didn’t rush us when fishing and wasn’t worried about the clock. He was more than willing to beautifully fillet the fish we caught after we were done on the water. When we return to Cocoa Beach, we will DEFINITELY be booking with him again. He provided a great service and allowed us stress free fishing in several different spots. It was as if you were fishing with a life long buddy rather than a random stranger. If you want to have a great experience fishing in Port Canaveral, then book with Chad!

We booked a fishing trip with Captain Chad during a port stop on our cruise, and even though the bite was slow (thanks to the bait shops being out of live bait), we still had an amazing time. Chad kept the vibes fun and the conversation flowing the whole time. My wife swears she almost hooked a monster, but I kept reeling a couple fish in while she caught… a puffer fish! 😂 What really set this trip apart was Chad’s hospitality. He didn’t have to, but he drove us straight to the boat ramp that was right next to our cruise which was super convenient and stress-free. If you’re looking for a laid-back, memorable fishing experience with a captain who knows his stuff, the area and keeps it fun no matter what, don’t hesitate to book with Captain Chad. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in port!