Captain
Xavier Groenendyk

Member since June 2015 New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Captian 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
Captian 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

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(58 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $625
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(38 reviews)
Titusville
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $625
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(11 reviews)
Casselberry
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $200
Just added to our fleet
Port Canaveral
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $625

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 107 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (231)
March fishing trip
Knowledgeable and friendly Captain. I\u2019ve fished all over the world, and this guy is first class.
Knowledgeable and friendly Captain. I\u2019ve fished all over the world, and this guy is first class.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Noah C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Xavier

VERIFIED   5hr โ€“ Inshore Fishing (PM) on September 3, 2023
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Dean N.
Cincinnati, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED   7hr โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (Canaveral) on March 31, 2023
We had a great day out on an inshore trip with Captain X. Windy conditions and the bite was slow, but he worked hard to put...
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Dylan L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5hr โ€“ Inshore Fishing (AM) on March 16, 2024
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Andrea B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Xavier

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour PM โ€“ Crappie/Speck Fishing on March 2, 2024
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Tim F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Knowledgeable and friendly Captain. Iโ€™ve fished all over the world, and this guy is first class.

VERIFIED   3 Hour PM โ€“ Crappie/Speck Fishing on February 25, 2024
First rate Captain! Knowledgeable and courteous,ย  Caught fish and shared stories. Would highly recommend.
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