Captain
Brian Nichols

Member since April 2025 New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Volusia County, Florida Native. Married with 2 kids. Loving where we get to do life. Join me for an amazing fishing adventure!
Techniques
Inshore and Nearshore, Spinning gear, artificial and Live Bait.

Hey, I'm Captain Brian Nichols

New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Volusia County, Florida Native. Married with 2 kids. Loving where we get to do life. Join me for an amazing fishing adventure!
Techniques
Inshore and Nearshore, Spinning gear, artificial and Live Bait.
Anglers Choice
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Our Team
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(40 reviews)
Angler's choice
New Smyrna Beach
 Last booking: 11 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $300

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 40 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (83)
4 hour in-shore
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Ron J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Local and very knowledgeable guide

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Inshore PM on January 30, 2026
i am an experienced North East fisherman trying to figure out this areaโ€™s techniques. i learned more about FL fishing today...
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Chris S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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On the fishโ€ฆ.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Inshore PM on December 29, 2025
Brian did a fantastic job from start to finish. Caught some really nice reds and learned a great deal from him regarding the...
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Tom C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best charter experience in years

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore AM on August 9, 2025
Capt. Brian was fantastic in every way. Super communicative and very interested in getting us on the fish we were hoping to...
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David S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore PM on July 8, 2025
Our family of 5 had an amazing fishing trip with Captain Brian! From start to finish, the experience was top-notch. We caught...
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Tim R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour in-shore

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Inshore PM on February 4, 2026
Capt. Brian was easy to connect with and very promot with responses. Boat was clean and stocked with all we needed for a fun...
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