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John Luke
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John Luke

New Smyrna Beach, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Some people are just born with the fishing bug. If you know – you know. From 5 years old to now, there's no place I would rather be than on the water. I have been fishing these waters for 25+ years. My goal for you is to make positive memories that will last a lifetime. Always professional, and courteous.

Charter

Rating

5.0
100 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (100)

Showing 1 – 5 of 100 reviews
  • John Mcbrinn
    John Mcbrinn
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip Inshore/Nearshore (AM) • 3 adults

    Captain John exceded all expectations for our fishing trip, was early and ready to go with boat, all bait and tackle was at the ready, as well as providing all of us with help when needed. The boat was great and cimfartabke and at all of our fishing stops we had alot of action and caugt some nice fish. which at end John did a great job fileting our fish and took some great pictures of all of us. Just a really nice guy and very professional, would def book again and highly recommend to anyone looking to get out for nice family or friend fishing trip, thanks again John for a great day.

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Weakfish
    +1
    Response from Captain

    Thank you John, it was my pleasure hosting you. Hope to take you out again soon.

  • Christopher Probus
    Christopher Probus
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Gentleman and Scholar

    6 Hour Inshore/Nearshore Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    A captain of the highest quality. A true gentleman, outdoorsman, and sailor among his peers. We were treated with a tremendous amount of respect and our 6 hour trip was extremely fruitful. The day started off slowly, but by the time we came back to the dock we had caught over a dozen different species including sharks, snapper, sheepshead, and whiting. A large flounder jumped off the hook seconds before being pulled onboard. The captain is a jovial man with an honest character. His prices were very fair, and we never lingered in a stale fishing spot for long. 5 stars well earned sir.

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Sheepshead
    Flounder
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Christopher for speaking so highly of me, im humbled by your kind words. I hope we can do it again sometime. What a great day on the water!

  • Aydn Carlson
    Aydn Carlson
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    6hr offshore fishing trip

    6 Hour Offshore Trip (AM) • 3 adults

    First off, I just want to say how AMAZING John and his wife are. Communication was fantastic and Jenny gave me all of the info for our trip in advance. From the second we arrived at the boat launch it was a great experience. John was super friendly and definitely knows his fish!! Literally the first cast in the water and we were all getting bites and reeling in fish. Unfortunately the waves were a little too choppy to start with so john moved us to another spot, Fish after fish all day long!!! And when action slowed/stopped john was quick to move us around and find the fish again. It was an amazing day, lots of memories made. My mom and I even got 2 nice black drum along with a variety of other fish. Would 100% recommend booking your next fishing trip with John, you will NOT be disappointed.

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
  • Mark Ikeler
    Mark Ikeler
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2020
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain John turned a slow day into a late winner

    4 Hour Trip Inshore/Nearshore (AM) • 2 adults

    First off, we went to the jetty to see how rough the seas were. It was nice to see with my own eyes to confirm the high seas forecast. Waves were too large to go out, so we were limited to inshore fishing. We tried a few different spots and were getting lots of bites but not many fish. That was until we stopped at our last spot by the boat ramp. Then it was fish after fish hitting the line as soon as we dropped them to the bottom. I like how the captain always kept his line in the water giving us more opportunity to haul in fish with the extra line in the water. The boat is clean and organized. Communication before, during and after the trip was excellent. I will absolutely be hiring this Captain in the future. Great day on the water for my son and I.

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Sheepshead
  • Pat Donnachie
    Pat Donnachie
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2021
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Fishing Adventure

    3 Hour Inshore/Nearshore Trip • 2 adults

    Quite memorable. We caught a wide variety and size of fish ever on a single trip. Capt John Luke found us several spots that produced catches. My brother caught a huge redfish. He stated it was the biggest fish he caught in his life. How great is that!

Real catches shared by our community

  • NSB Fishing Adventures
    NSB Fishing AdventuresNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Angler aboard a center-console boat proudly holding a large redfish over coastal waters near a rocky jetty.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Heavy bites with Mangroves in between some massive reds and flounder. Starting to see some black drum.
  • NSB Fishing Adventures
    NSB Fishing AdventuresNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Adult angler holding a large red drum while aboard a center-console boat near a rocky coastal inlet.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Pat D.
    Pat D.
    Quite memorable. We caught a wide variety and size of fish ever on a single trip. Capt John Luke found us several spots that produced catches. My brother caught a huge redfish. He stated it was the biggest fish he caught in his life. How great is that!
  • NSB Fishing Adventures
    NSB Fishing AdventuresNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    A variety of fish including a large barracuda and several bass displayed neatly on a wooden board in the back of a truck after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Michelle H.
    Michelle H.
    Absolute best fishing trip we’ve ever had! Captain very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. We caught lots of fish and a huge variety. Took home a 10 lb or larger Beracuda, a large Black Drum, 4 mango snapper, 2 Whitting and a Trout. We also caught many others that we didnt or couldnt keep-mango snapper, Blue runner, whitting, and many others.
  • NSB Fishing Adventures
    NSB Fishing AdventuresNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Redfish and mangroves have been on fire lately
  • NSB Fishing Adventures
    NSB Fishing AdventuresNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a Flounder while fishing on a boat, with a beautiful ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Great day of inshore fishing. Flounder fishing was abundant. We got 5 giants in a short time. Mangrove bite was also on, along with the occasional tarpon and redfish.
  • NSB Fishing Adventures
    NSB Fishing AdventuresNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Jeffrey C.
    Jeffrey C.
    Even in rough seas the Captain on fish. We caught several different species in 65 foot of water. Would recommend anyone to book trip with Captain John. We will book again next year.
  • NSB Fishing Adventures
    NSB Fishing AdventuresNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a calm day.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    David K.
    David K.
    Captain was great! He had everything we needed and put us on some fish. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard to make sure we had a great time. We would definitely book with him again!
  • NSB Fishing Adventures
    NSB Fishing AdventuresNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a caught Flounder while enjoying a day on the water in Cabo.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Larger flounder and bull whitings are showing up. Also large amount spotted, and sand trout. Mangrove snapper are plentiful. Alot of inshore game fish starting to get active.
  • NSB Fishing Adventures
    NSB Fishing AdventuresNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Adult angler holding a spotted flounder aboard a center-console boat with a coastal skyline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Ron L.
    Ron L.
    Great trip! Captain was knowledgeable and super helpful. we caught a ton of fish and had the best time!
  • NSB Fishing Adventures
    NSB Fishing AdventuresNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Kimberly M.
    Kimberly M.
    2nd year fishing with Captain John! It was a wonderful experience. We caught tons of fish. The water was crystal clear. The weather was beautiful. And most improved, Captain John gave us good insight and helped us catch those fish. He was also very informative and able to answer our questions with ease. Highly recommend.

What's biting with NSB Fishing Adventures in New Smyrna Beach

As we transition into winter, the inshore lagoons become increasingly appealing. Trout, Redfish, and Snook can be caught through to February, while Wahoo, Sailfish, and Kingfish bite hard offshore.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Angler aboard a center-console boat proudly holding a large redfish over coastal waters near a rocky jetty.

Heavy Bites: Reds, Flounder & Mangroves

Oct 16, 2026 • New Smyrna Beach
Heavy bites with Mangroves in between some massive reds and flounder. Starting to see some black drum.
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Angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing on a boat in calm waters.

Redfish and Mangroves On Fire

Sep 10, 2026 • New Smyrna Beach
Redfish and mangroves have been on fire lately
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A young angler proudly displaying a Flounder while fishing on a boat, with a beautiful ocean backdrop.

Flounder Fishing is on right now

Aug 1, 2026 • New Smyrna Beach
Great day of inshore fishing. Flounder fishing was abundant. We got 5 giants in a short time. Mangrove bite was also on, along with the occasional tarpon and redfish.
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Two anglers proudly displaying a caught Flounder while enjoying a day on the water in Cabo.

Nearshore reefs starting to heat up

Jul 1, 2026 • New Smyrna Beach
Larger flounder and bull whitings are showing up. Also large amount spotted, and sand trout. Mangrove snapper are plentiful. Alot of inshore game fish starting to get active.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful catch in clear blue waters.

Offshore has been on fire

Nov 21, 2025 • New Smyrna Beach
The offshore snapper bite has been amazing. Large lanes and mangroves. Inshore black drum, snook, mangroves, and redfish. The sheepshead are just begining to bite.
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Two anglers proudly displaying their Redfish catches while out on the water, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Inshore bite on fire

Sep 9, 2025 • New Smyrna Beach
Great time to get on some of those inshore game fish.
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