Captain
Gary Bell

Member since April 2016 New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
"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.
Techniques
live bait/artificial, spinning reels, light tackle, heavy tackle

Hey, I'm Captain Gary Bell

New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
"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.
Techniques
live bait/artificial, spinning reels, light tackle, heavy tackle

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
trips from US $350
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(6 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 84 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (123)
March fishing trip
March fishing trip
3 hr cruise and fish
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Kayla S.
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on August 6, 2022
My family and I had an amazing time with Captain Gary. His boat was very roomy and nice, and he couldnโ€™t have been any better...
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Kelsie C.
Berthoud, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun every time!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) on June 29, 2022
This was actually our second time going out with Gary, because we had soo much fun the first time we had to do it again! Couldnโ€™t...
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David C.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 13, 2023
The charter operation canceled 7 days after the trip date.
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Randall G.
Mount Vernon, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3 hr trip with Captain Gary

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Fish and Cruise (PM) on August 12, 2022
Fun ride with novice boaters, first time fishing in salt water. Everyone caught fish. Saw porpoise along the way. Gary was...
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Leslie S.
Altamonte Springs, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best time ever!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Fish and Cruise (PM) on June 19, 2021
First time on a charter and we had the best time ever! Thank you Gary for an experience we will always remember! My husband...
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