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Fred Pharis
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Fred Pharis

Titusville, United States
50+ reviews
Captain Fred has fished the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoons for over 20 years! He enjoys putting anglers on a wide range of species in our shallow waters, from average size Reds, Trout, Black Drum, Snook and Tarpon (seasonal) to fish over 40 lbs – all in 6' or less of water. His number one objective is for everybody fishing with him to enjoy their day on the water, have tight lines and enjoy this awesome estuary! Captain Fred will work hard to make your trip memorable, he's laid back with a no pressure approach toward his anglers. All anglers are welcome from novice to experienced, especially kids! You'll find Captain Fred's skiff and fishing equipment well maintained and in good working order.

Charter

Rating

4.9
81 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (81)

Showing 1 – 5 of 81 reviews
  • James Devine
    James Devine
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    15 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Red fish with Fred.

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 1 adult

    Always wanted to fish the mosquito lagoon. Now I have. Redfish, trout, shark. A little of everything. No spectacular fish in May. Still a very good day. Fred did a great job of putting us on the fish that were available.

    Response from Captain

    Thx Jim! enjoyed our morning! Slow bite, got some pulls lost some nice ones! just a beautiful morning! Thx for booking a trip! Good Times!

  • Dennis Viera
    Dennis Viera
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Memorable Day

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Capt Fred is a pro!!! Works hard not only to find the fish, but also to make the overall experience one of total enjoyment. The boat and tackle are in excellent condition too.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
  • James Devine
    James Devine
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    15 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Chunking redfish

    3/4 Day Trip (Oct through April) • 2 adults

    Captain Fred went out of his way to get me on some fish. Really nice boat and a knowledgeable Captain.

  • Mark Wroblewski
    Mark Wroblewski
    Repeat angler
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great early morning summer charter

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Captain did a great job getting us on the fish even in tough summer conditions. Great day of fishing.

  • Lee Withington
    Lee Withington
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt Fred Does a Great Job!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 3 adults

    Caught some nice redfish thst we were hoping for and really enjoyed the trip.

    Response from Captain

    Thx Lee! truly enjoyed our time on the water today!!!We certainly saw a ton of fish just wigged out that did not want to play!!! Thx again!!!! A beautiful morning!

Real catches shared by our community

  • 2 Lagoon Charters
    2 Lagoon ChartersTitusville, FL
    Chunking redfish
    James D.
    James D.
  • 2 Lagoon Charters
    2 Lagoon ChartersTitusville, FL
    Great early morning summer charter
    Mark W.
    Mark W.
  • 2 Lagoon Charters
    2 Lagoon ChartersTitusville, FL
    Capt Fred Does a Great Job!
    Lee W.
    Lee W.
  • 2 Lagoon Charters
    2 Lagoon ChartersTitusville, FL
    Red fish with Fred.
    James D.
    James D.
  • 2 Lagoon Charters
    2 Lagoon ChartersTitusville, FL
    Memorable Day
    Dennis V.
    Dennis V.
  • 2 Lagoon Charters
    2 Lagoon ChartersTitusville, FL
    April fishing trip
    Todd H.
    Todd H.
  • 2 Lagoon Charters
    2 Lagoon ChartersTitusville, FL
    thank you captain fred
    Mike B.
    Mike B.
  • 2 Lagoon Charters
    2 Lagoon ChartersTitusville, FL
    Awesome day on the water!!!
    Tim O.
    Tim O.
  • 2 Lagoon Charters
    2 Lagoon ChartersTitusville, FL
    Catching big Reds with Captain Fred!!
    Christopher O.
    Christopher O.
  • 2 Lagoon Charters
    2 Lagoon ChartersTitusville, FL
    Beautiful day and decent fishing
    Cindy S.
    Cindy S.

What's biting with 2 Lagoon Charters in Titusville

If you're looking to land a Cow Striper, now's the time. Redfish move into the deeper waters of the Indian River Lagoon and they're in a feeding frenzy – live bait fishing is very rewarding in October.

Top catches for October

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while seated on the boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Fishing Report September/October - Mosqu

Oct 15, 2024 • Titusville
Catching has been on fire! Most if not all trips have been in the double digits for my anglers in September and October. Catches include Redfish, Trout, Black Drum with a few Snook and Tarpon in the mix. The Summer heat is finally over which means cool mornings and light breezes! Using a combination of artificial and cut baits to catch these fish! With the passing of Hurricane Milton, the water levels are way up and fishing/catching is still on FIRE! On a recent trip my anglers caught 35 Redfish, a few trout and a couple of Black Drum on a 5 hour trip! Expecting the first cold front of the season in the next day or two and this should cool of the water significantly which should allow for catching to continue most of the day instead of early to mid morning!!!! So if your looking for a solid day of action on the Lagoon or Indian River, Send me an inquiry or book a trip, you won't be disappointed. As we get into November and December, there's an opportunity to catch some wintertime Snook in and around docks and residential canals in the area; all artificial baits! Overall, fishing and catching should continue to be strong for the remainder of the year! Tight Lines and Let's Go Catching!
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