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
34
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
(34 reviews)
Angler's choice
New Smyrna Beach
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $250

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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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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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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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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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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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An Unforgettable Day on the Water with Slick Clam Charters!
An Unforgettable Day on the Water with Slick Clam Charters!
Awesome Trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Judah L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   NEW  2 hour Inshore MIDAY on October 9, 2025
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Frank C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore PM on September 15, 2025
Capt. Brian put us on Jack verbally, mangrove snapper and some monster snook that broke off around pilings.
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Zachary H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Family trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Nearshore PM on July 17, 2025
Met the Captain, he was very knowledgeable of the areas we fished and put us on the fish in each area we visited.
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Daniel S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Night fishing trip.

VERIFIED   3 Hour Night Trip on June 20, 2025
Had a great time with captain Brian. Was my daughterโ€™s first charter he was patient and very helpful. Plenty of room on the...
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Drew H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time big fish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Nearshore AM on July 24, 2025
Brian was great. Patient with the boys and got them to bring in some big ones!!!
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