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Gary Bell
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Gary Bell

New Smyrna Beach, United States
50+ reviews
''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''Grew up on the Halifax River in Ponce Inlet, FL and learned the backwaters from Daytona Beach to Mosquito Lagoon. Passionate about fishing and landing a fish of a lifetime for my clients.' Captain Gary Bell had a very cool baseball career for 8 years, and every offseason would come back home to fish daily. He now runs charters, doing what he loves, helping customers catch their trophy fish''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''

Charter

Rating

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

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (84)

Showing 1 – 5 of 84 reviews
  • Ricky Gaughn
    Ricky Gaughn
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Will definitely be repeat customers

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore • 3 adults

    We had an absolute great time Captain Mark was able to put us on all the fish we were targeting and even a couple extra. It was my girlfriend’s first time ever fishing in her life and my son’s 18th birthday and we had an absolute great time I will be on his boat again and will recommend him

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
  • Kyle Nursey
    Kyle Nursey
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time!

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore • 3 adults

    It was a pleasure hanging out and catching fish with Captain Gary!

  • Kerri Sigmon
    Kerri Sigmon
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026

    The captain canceled

    Trip was supposed to happen on May 24, 2026
    The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
  • Jeff Hapsic
    Jeff Hapsic
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great day on the water

    7 Hour Trip – Offshore • 3 adults

    perfect day to be fishing. captain took us to the fish. very knowledgeable.

  • Curt Schreiber
    Curt Schreiber
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Dakota, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    7 Hour Off Shore trip

    7 Hour Trip – Offshore • 3 adults

    Captain Gary got us on the fish right away with a 80-100 lb. monster Goliath Grouper (had to release due to regulations), and later with a 30-35 lb. King Fish, not to mention the other smaller and midsized fish in between and the ones that broke the line. We finished the last 20 minutes catching a few fighters by the boat ramp. He delivered all 7 hours and the goods to boot. Gary finished the trip by cleaning our catch for us to take home. There was plenty of King Fish envy by others at the boat ramp. My 2 kids and I had a great time and I highly recommend to all those interested.

Real catches shared by our community

  • East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/Offshore
    East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/OffshoreNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a large snook aboard a flats boat near a rocky inlet.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    this time of year the blue crabs are migrating in the river and the mullet run is happening! what does this mean? ACTION! The redfish, snook, tarpon, jacks and many other species are filling up their bellies. Its a great opportunity for anglers to take advantage of this 2-3 month long migration fishing frenzy. Mid August thru mid November is some of the best fishing that happens in this area. Jump into this action!
  • East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/Offshore
    East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/OffshoreNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing from a boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Ricky G.
    Ricky G.
    We had an absolute great time Captain Mark was able to put us on all the fish we were targeting and even a couple extra. It was my girlfriend’s first time ever fishing in her life and my son’s 18th birthday and we had an absolute great time I will be on his boat again and will recommend him
  • East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/Offshore
    East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/OffshoreNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    A serene view of the boat's side against a stunning sunset, showcasing the calm waters and a bridge in the background.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Edward C.
    Edward C.
  • East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/Offshore
    East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/OffshoreNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Adult angler holds a large silver tarpon beside a fishing boat on calm coastal waters, with another angler and rods visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    the windy/rainy weather has past and the fishing is hot right now. 20+ lb redfish double digits, large snook some tarpon still around to be caught. find the mullet schools and you will find sharks, jacks, snook, redfish and many more species waiting for their opportunity to ambush! great time of year to fish!
  • East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/Offshore
    East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/OffshoreNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Shark swimming just below the surface in shallow coastal water during a fishing excursion.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Stephanie S.
    Stephanie S.
    Captain Gary was awesome!! We had a blast!! I wish my 7 yr old woulda reeled that snook in before it broke the line!!
  • East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/Offshore
    East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/OffshoreNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a fish aboard an East Fla. Fishing Charters boat on a sunny inshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Flathead Grey Mullet
    Kayla S.
    Kayla S.
    My family and I had an amazing time with Captain Gary. His boat was very roomy and nice, and he couldn’t have been any better with the kids. We have three boys aged 10, 8, and 7 and he was so patient and good with them. I would highly recommend him and will be using him again for future trips. Thank you!
  • East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/Offshore
    East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/OffshoreNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Two young anglers standing by the water near a boat, with a rainbow visible in the background; no catch or clear fishing action is shown.
    Wendy D.
    Wendy D.
  • East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/Offshore
    East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/OffshoreNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Angler proudly holding a large redfish aboard a small fishing boat in a calm coastal estuary.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Rich F.
    Rich F.
  • East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/Offshore
    East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/OffshoreNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Young angler holding a large redfish aboard a center-console fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Rachel H.
    Rachel H.
  • East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/Offshore
    East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/OffshoreNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Young angler posing beside a freshly caught snook on a boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Ashley D.
    Ashley D.
    Wonderful experience. Our family of 5 had a wonderful time. The captain made sure everyone caught fish and made it so much fun for us all. We also seen dolphins up close during out trip. I highly recommend this. Best day of our vacation by far!

What's biting with East Fla. Fishing Charters - Inshore/Offshore 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

Young angler proudly holding a large snook aboard a flats boat near a rocky inlet.

Jetty Heating up!

Aug 23, 2026 • New Smyrna Beach
this time of year the blue crabs are migrating in the river and the mullet run is happening! what does this mean? ACTION! The redfish, snook, tarpon, jacks and many other species are filling up their bellies. Its a great opportunity for anglers to take advantage of this 2-3 month long migration fishing frenzy. Mid August thru mid November is some of the best fishing that happens in this area. Jump into this action!
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Adult angler holds a large silver tarpon beside a fishing boat on calm coastal waters, with another angler and rods visible in the background.

Mullet Run 2023

Oct 3, 2023 • New Smyrna Beach
the windy/rainy weather has past and the fishing is hot right now. 20+ lb redfish double digits, large snook some tarpon still around to be caught. find the mullet schools and you will find sharks, jacks, snook, redfish and many more species waiting for their opportunity to ambush! great time of year to fish!
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