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
38
Reviews
49
Fishing Reports
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Our Team
Erica N.
Business associate

My Charter Listing

Slick Calm Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(38 reviews)
Angler's choice
New Smyrna Beach
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Trips from US $300

Fishing Reports

First cold front of the year.
First cold front of the year.
Nov 1, 2025 New Smyrna Beach
Fished this week with Ryan and Jason and their wives as the first real cold fronts of fall rolled through. With morning temps dipping into the 50s, it made for a crisp, beautiful start to the day on the water. The bite started off slow for the mangrove snapper and trout โ€” those cooler temps had them a bit sluggish โ€” but the big redfish were more than ready to pull on the line. We managed to find some solid fish that gave everyone a fight to remember. Itโ€™s officially fall fishing season here on the coast, and while the fronts can make the conditions tricky, the reward is always worth it when those oversized reds show up in the spread.
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Snook Hunting
Snook Hunting
Oct 4, 2025 New Smyrna Beach
Tom hit me up the other day and told me he and gis son wanted to get back on the water and pull on some big boys. Slot snooks is what we were holing for but big overslots is what hit the baits first. Had a couple to the boat within 10-15 min
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Making Menories
Making Menories
Oct 4, 2025 New Smyrna Beach
Recently had a father and son on board who were in town on vacation. We hit the water as the sun was coming up and had a couple snook in the boat shortly there after. Great memories made with the family.
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Been a while
Been a while
Oct 3, 2025 New Smyrna Beach
Charlie hit me up earlier in the week and said he hadnt been on the water in a while. Pucked him and a buddy up at the ramp right before sunrise and fished till just before it got hot. It was tough fishing with the bad wether just off shore but still got the job done.
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Father and Son Doubles
Father and Son Doubles
Sep 27, 2025 New Smyrna Beach
Recently had Steve hit me up for some time on the water with his dad. We hit the water early before sunrise and got on the hunt. With all the wind durring the week and water levels being high, the first couple spots were a bust. Third times the charm. Big snook broke us off on a dock, doubled up on some big redfish shortly after that, and finished off the big fish with a tarpon kicker!!! Halfway through the morning we switched gears and went after dinner fish, trout and mangrove snappers for a fish fry later. Great day on the water.
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Late Night Tacos
Late Night Tacos
Sep 25, 2025 New Smyrna Beach
Doug hit me up recently and said the wife wanted somthing for dinner so fish tacos it was. Left a little after dark and back before 11pm. Had a couple big ones hooked up before bring home the groceries.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water!!
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Appropriate for children
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Thomas A.
Edgewater, Florida
Excellent
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4 Hour Inshore PM on May 4, 2025
With many years offshore and tournament fishing this experience was top notch.ย  Captain Brian made sure to hit the fish, using...
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Kelli G.
Excellent
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Great day on the water!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Nearshore PM on November 14, 2025
It was pretty windy and the water was a little rough but Captain Brian found us some good spots. Caught a couple big fish and...
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Adam G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   3 Hour Night Trip on August 14, 2025
Great trip!ย  We all caught some snook and had a lot of fun.ย  Captain Brian was on the ball and ready to leave a bit early...
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Colby T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fish. Better Capt

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Backwater (AM) on May 8, 2025
It was a beautiful day to be on the water. Captain Brian was a great guy, personable, insightful, patient, but also encouraging....
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Kevin A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome guide!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore PM on November 13, 2025
Brian was outstanding - knew the best spots to fish and provided grat advice and instuction on landing red fish, blue fish...
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