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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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(59 reviews)
Angler's choice
New Smyrna Beach
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $525
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(43 reviews)
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Titusville
 Last booking: 8 hours ago
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Trips from US $625
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(23 reviews)
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Casselberry
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $249
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Port Canaveral
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Trips from US $625

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 127 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (283)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Darren D.
United States
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   3/4 Day Trip - Saltwater on March 15, 2019
All around great experience. Xavier is a professional.
Darren D. recommends New Smyrna Beach Fishing Charters
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United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bass fishing orlando

Half Day Trip - Bass (AM) on February 23, 2018
We booked a day flats fishing for redfish. The weather forecast forced a sensible rethink to bass fishing in a lake. Wonderfuฤบ...
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Mark F.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Xavier

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Saltwater on August 1, 2018
The trip was the best the captain knows were the fish are and the bite was great very experience in how to make them bite do...
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Chris K.
CHAMPIONS GT, FL
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Xavier

VERIFIED   7hr โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore (Canaveral) on December 29, 2021
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Andrew P.
Bluffton, SC
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   2 Hour Bass Fishing Trip (AM) on December 16, 2019
Andrew P. recommends Freshwater Fishing Orlando
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