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Xavier Groenendyk
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Xavier Groenendyk

Edgewater, United States
100+ reviews
Captain Xavier was raised in New Smyrna Beach and Orlando, Florida, with the world-famous Mosquito Lagoon in his backyard and world-class bass fishing in the surrounding lakes and rivers. He took advantage of this diverse fishery just minutes from home. The captain spent all his free time learning the local waters, recording his findings in fishing logs, studying the tides and temperatures, and tracking the movements of sought-after game fish. He realized that consistently catching big fish requires an understanding of fish behavior and water conditions, as well as proficiency in various fishing techniques. Having become a certified scuba diver at the age of 14, Xavier has spent many hours observing fish underwater to gauge their reactions to bait, chum, and artificial lures. He loves sharing his experience with his guests!

Charters

Rating

4.9
119 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (119)

Showing 1 – 5 of 119 reviews
  • Jonathan Cooper
    Jonathan Cooper
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    FANTASTIC fishing trip

    7 hr – Inshore Fishing (AM) • 1 adult

    A truly fantastic trip. Skipper Xavier was immensely knowledgeable of the required fishing techniques, tackle & location. He made me feel welcome & at ease right from the get go. Caught lots of excellent size snook & red fish and just missed out on tarpon & tuna…. I would highly recommend going fishing with this skipper & boat…thanks Xavier for a truly great experience

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Redfish
  • Jody Harkey
    Jody Harkey
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best day on the water ever!

    7 hr – Inshore Fishing (AM) • 1 adult

    I had booked this charter fully expecting that fishing would be slower with the cooler temperatures... It wasn't! To say that Captain Xavier put us on fish would be an understatement. I've never seen so many quality fish. The organization and size of the boat made navigating to fight fish even easier. Fishing is never a guarantee, but it's always fun when even the captain is surprised. Thanks for an excellent day!

  • David Lantrip
    David Lantrip
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2023
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    April fishing trip

    7 hr – Inshore Fishing (AM) • 3 adults

    Great Charter today with captain Xavier. Quality redfish at almost every spot we fished. Extensive local knowledge, excellent demeanor, shared fishing tips and worked very hard to provide an excellent experience for us .

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Response from Captain

    Thanks David, I really enjoyed fishing with you and your family, Looking forward to your next visit! All the best, Capt X

  • Justin Leichliter
    Justin Leichliter
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026

    The captain canceled

    Trip was supposed to happen on June 30, 2026
    The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
  • Justin Shepherd
    Justin Shepherd
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip

    5hr – Inshore Fishing (AM) • 2 adults

    Xavier put us on the fish! I also broke my personal best redfish as well. Dude is awesome and would recommend to anyone! Great equipment and professional.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish

Real catches shared by our community

  • Close Encounters Fishing Charters
    Close Encounters Fishing ChartersOak Hill, FL
    Angler holding a large red drum, also known as redfish, over open coastal water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Couldnt ask for much better inshore redfish fishing right now!
  • New Smyrna Beach Fishing Charters
    New Smyrna Beach Fishing ChartersEdgewater, FL
    Two anglers pose aboard a fishing boat while holding large red drum, with open coastal water and cloudy skies in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Redfish bite has been incredible lately! Lots of Quality fish, high numbers and great fall action! The time to fish inshore is now!
  • Close Encounters Fishing Charters
    Close Encounters Fishing ChartersOak Hill, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat in a coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    The fall redfish bite in the space coast area is in full swing. There is alot of baitfish in for the fall mullet run and the reds are taking full advantage. This is an excellent time to go fishing!
  • New Smyrna Beach Fishing Charters
    New Smyrna Beach Fishing ChartersEdgewater, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Fall fishing is on! This is the best time of year to fish the space coast. Redfish, snook, tarpon, jack, trout, snapper, shark and many more species are particularly active this time of year with the influx of baitfish from the mullet run!
  • Close Encounters Fishing Charters
    Close Encounters Fishing ChartersTitusville, FL
    Adult angler holding a large snook over open coastal waters, with a fishing rod visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jonathan C.
    Jonathan C.
    A truly fantastic trip. Skipper Xavier was immensely knowledgeable of the required fishing techniques, tackle & location. He made me feel welcome & at ease right from the get go. Caught lots of excellent size snook & red fish and just missed out on tarpon & tuna…. I would highly recommend going fishing with this skipper & boat…thanks Xavier for a truly great experience
  • New Smyrna Beach Fishing Charters
    New Smyrna Beach Fishing ChartersEdgewater, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Hammerhead Shark while fishing in clear coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark fishing in NSB is on fire! The coastal areas around new smyrna beach are inundated with sharks this time of year making for exiting action packed fishing for all ages!
  • New Smyrna Beach Fishing Charters
    New Smyrna Beach Fishing ChartersEdgewater, FL
    A young angler is actively reeling in a shark while fishing in clear blue waters, showcasing the excitement of sport fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Nurse Shark
    Eric R.
    Eric R.
    Caught multiple species of shark and had a blast doing it. Captain was friendly but wish he communicated more. We spent the first hour or so cruising around without any communication as to what we were doing or looking for. Eventually we figured out that we were looking for baitfish. For first timers a little more insight as the day went would have been better but overall very enjoyable.
  • Close Encounters Fishing Charters
    Close Encounters Fishing ChartersOak Hill, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    The shallow waters of the lagoon have been excellent fishing in recent mornings. We are seeing lots of redfish along with some sea trout black drum and snook and tarpon!
  • Close Encounters Fishing Charters
    Close Encounters Fishing ChartersTitusville, FL
    Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish over coastal water during a fishing charter.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Justin S.
    Justin S.
    Xavier put us on the fish! I also broke my personal best redfish as well. Dude is awesome and would recommend to anyone! Great equipment and professional.
  • Close Encounters Fishing Charters
    Close Encounters Fishing ChartersTitusville, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    David L.
    David L.
    Great Charter today with captain Xavier. Quality redfish at almost every spot we fished. Extensive local knowledge, excellent demeanor, shared fishing tips and worked very hard to provide an excellent experience for us .

Our Fishing Locations

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Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Angler holding a large red drum, also known as redfish, over open coastal water.

Excellent Inshore Redfish Fishing

Nov 1, 2026 • Oak Hill
Couldnt ask for much better inshore redfish fishing right now!
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Angler proudly holds a large red drum, also known as redfish, aboard a center-console fishing boat.

Incredible Fall Redfish Bite Inshore

Oct 31, 2026 • Edgewater
Redfish bite has been incredible lately! Lots of Quality fish, high numbers and great fall action! The time to fish inshore is now!
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Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat in a coastal waterway.

Space Coast Fall Redfish on Mullet

Sep 29, 2026 • Oak Hill
The fall redfish bite in the space coast area is in full swing. There is alot of baitfish in for the fall mullet run and the reds are taking full advantage. This is an excellent time to go fishing!
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Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing in calm waters.

Space Coast Fall Bite: Redfish & Snook

Sep 10, 2026 • Edgewater
Fall fishing is on! This is the best time of year to fish the space coast. Redfish, snook, tarpon, jack, trout, snapper, shark and many more species are particularly active this time of year with the influx of baitfish from the mullet run!
Show more
Two anglers proudly displaying a large Hammerhead Shark while fishing in clear coastal waters.

Shark Fishing Action off New Smyrna

Aug 11, 2026 • Edgewater
Shark fishing in NSB is on fire! The coastal areas around new smyrna beach are inundated with sharks this time of year making for exiting action packed fishing for all ages!
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Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on calm waters.

Hot backcountry redfish bite

Jun 1, 2026 • Oak Hill
The shallow waters of the lagoon have been excellent fishing in recent mornings. We are seeing lots of redfish along with some sea trout black drum and snook and tarpon!
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