Captain
Michael Nelson

Member since April 2025 Port Orange, United States
Background
Owned and operated by Captain Mike Nelson the 'Knot On Duty' is a fifth-generation charter fishing business based in the Port Orange & Ponce Inlet area. With deep roots in the areas well-documented fishing history, the Nelson family is also one of the most well-respected & influential families for their contributions in to the local fishing industry that we see here today. Captain Mike acquired his thirst for fishing in his early years, and by his teens he was already working on the local party fishing boats. During these key years, he spent his weekends and summers mastering what his father had already mastered in the 40 years prior and was lucky enough to do it right by his father's side. By the young age of 18, Mike was already a Captain and had established careers on both sport-fishing & charter fishing boats in the area. His vast accumulated knowledge of 5 generations of fishermen rolled into one paved the way for his own charter business today, but that does not truly sum up all that he is. His boat name is a reference to another Nelson family tradition, and he has a long history working for the area's Fire Departments. You'll only catch Captain Nelson when he is "Knot" on duty, The Knot On Duty is a spacious 29 foot Carolina built Maycraft powered by new twin 150 HP Yamaha engines. With all the bells and whistles, you are sure to have a fantastic day out on the water. No matter the time of year the bottom fishing off the coast of Ponce Inlet is always a good time.
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Port Orange, United States
Background
Owned and operated by Captain Mike Nelson the 'Knot On Duty' is a fifth-generation charter fishing business based in the Port Orange & Ponce Inlet area. With deep roots in the areas well-documented fishing history, the Nelson family is also one of the most well-respected & influential families for their contributions in to the local fishing industry that we see here today. Captain Mike acquired his thirst for fishing in his early years, and by his teens he was already working on the local party fishing boats. During these key years, he spent his weekends and summers mastering what his father had already mastered in the 40 years prior and was lucky enough to do it right by his father's side. By the young age of 18, Mike was already a Captain and had established careers on both sport-fishing & charter fishing boats in the area. His vast accumulated knowledge of 5 generations of fishermen rolled into one paved the way for his own charter business today, but that does not truly sum up all that he is. His boat name is a reference to another Nelson family tradition, and he has a long history working for the area's Fire Departments. You'll only catch Captain Nelson when he is "Knot" on duty, The Knot On Duty is a spacious 29 foot Carolina built Maycraft powered by new twin 150 HP Yamaha engines. With all the bells and whistles, you are sure to have a fantastic day out on the water. No matter the time of year the bottom fishing off the coast of Ponce Inlet is always a good time.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(35 reviews)
Port Orange
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (79)
Fishing with Michael
Unforgettable experience
Unforgettable experience
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Christopher E.
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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Unforgettable experience

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Shark Fishing (AM) on July 28, 2025
Caught a ton of sharks, including a Massive hammerheadโ€ฆI know they swim where they will, but we were blessed this trip
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Brian B.
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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Great Morning

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on July 19, 2025
Had a blast on this charter. Caught a bunch of fish. Worth every penny. Thanks for such a memorable trip!
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Joshua M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on July 18, 2025
Mike made sure we all enjoyed the trip and he made sure the kids caught something. Ended up catching 8 sharks.
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Mark S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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AWESOME TIME

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on June 29, 2025
Captain Mike was awesome. Super knowledgeable and made sure we had a great time and that we caught some keepers!!!
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Christopher S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Catching not fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on June 14, 2025
caught bait fish and than limited out in 2 hours
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