Captain
Xavier Groenendyk

Member since June 2015 New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Captain Xavier was raised in New Smyrna Beach and Orlando, Florida; growing up with the world famous Mosquito Lagoon in his backyard, and world-class Bass fishing in the lakes and rivers. He capitalized on the extremely diverse fishery just minutes from home. The captain spent all his free time learning the local waters, recording everything into fishing logs, studying the tides, temperatures, and the movements of sought-after game fish. He realized that in order to consistently catch big fish, it is important to understand the science of the fish and the waters, as well as being well versed in various fishing techniques. Becoming a certified scuba diver at the age of 14, Xavier has spent many hours observing fish from underwater to gauge their reaction to baits, chum, and artificial lures. He loves to share his experience with his guests!
Techniques
Sight Fishing Fly Fishing Spin Fishing Artificial Topwater Live baiting

Hey, I'm Captain Xavier Groenendyk

New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Captain Xavier was raised in New Smyrna Beach and Orlando, Florida; growing up with the world famous Mosquito Lagoon in his backyard, and world-class Bass fishing in the lakes and rivers. He capitalized on the extremely diverse fishery just minutes from home. The captain spent all his free time learning the local waters, recording everything into fishing logs, studying the tides, temperatures, and the movements of sought-after game fish. He realized that in order to consistently catch big fish, it is important to understand the science of the fish and the waters, as well as being well versed in various fishing techniques. Becoming a certified scuba diver at the age of 14, Xavier has spent many hours observing fish from underwater to gauge their reaction to baits, chum, and artificial lures. He loves to share his experience with his guests!
Techniques
Sight Fishing Fly Fishing Spin Fishing Artificial Topwater Live baiting
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports

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New Smyrna Beach Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(61 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
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Trips from US $525

Close Encounters Fishing Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(47 reviews)
Titusville
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Trips from US $625

Freshwater Fishing Orlando

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(23 reviews)
Casselberry
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Trips from US $249

Port Canaveral Fishing Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
Port Canaveral
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Trips from US $625

Largemouth Bass Fishing โ€“ Lake Butler

Windermere
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Trips from US $375

Fishing Reports

The fall redfish bite is on!
The fall redfish bite is on!
Oct 13, 2025 Titusville
Fall fishing on the spacecoast is on fire. Redfish are schooling and even our slower paced days have been very productive, if you want to target redfish close to orlando in the space coast area now is the time! Weather is amazing and the fishing is on, Dont miss it!
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Red hot october!
Red hot october!
Oct 10, 2025 Titusville
Our 7hr inshore trip had been very productive latley. Seeing really good quality and numbers of redfish with some snook, seatrout and tarpon mixed in!
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Red hot october!
Red hot october!
Oct 10, 2025 Titusville
Our 7hr inshore trip had been very productive latley. Seeing really good quality and numbers of redfish with some snook, seatrout and tarpon mixed in!
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Killer Spring fishing in NSB!
Killer Spring fishing in NSB!
Apr 21, 2025 New Smyrna Beach
The Spring fishing in NSB is as good as it gets right now, large numbers of quality fish are being caught! From redfish to snook, trout and even sharks!
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Killer Spring fishing in NSB!
Killer Spring fishing in NSB!
Apr 21, 2025 New Smyrna Beach
The Spring fishing in NSB is as good as it gets right now, large numbers of quality fish are being caught! From redfish to snook, trout and even sharks!
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Spring fishing is on fire!
Spring fishing is on fire!
Apr 8, 2025 Titusville
The inshore saltwater waterways of the space coast are firing up for summer fishing. Catching a nice variety of gamefish and particularly seeing alot of schoolie abd trophy redfish! Now is the time to go inshore salt fishing!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 136 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (306)
Great Fishing Trip!
Great Fishing Trip!
Great Fishing Trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Jonathan B.
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Great Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  7 hr โ€“ Inshore Fishing (AM) on October 16, 2025
Captain Xavier was great with my 11 y/o son and his 12 y/o buddy on our trip. The conditions were very windy and was concerned...
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Captain Xavier

VERIFIED   6hr โ€“ Tarpon Fishing (NSB) on September 24, 2025
This young man is a great captain.ย  He put us on giant reds all day. He also put us on tarpon. My experience with this captain...
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Annette J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Xavier put us on them!!!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip โ€“ Saltwater (NSB) on May 26, 2025
We booked our trip the night before an extremely short notice and am so glad we chose Captain Xavier!! He was amazing! His...
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Matthew M.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome Experience

VERIFIED   3 Hour AM โ€“ Crappie/Speck Fishing on February 17, 2025
Capt. Xavier was great to fish with. Great communication throughout. He knows where the fish are and had great techniques to...
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Jef F.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Our trip kicked Bass!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour AM โ€“ freshwater fishing on June 5, 2025
We had a great time with Captain Xavier! He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He put us right on top of the fish and had...
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