Captain
Captain Drew Cavanaugh

Member since January 2020 Edgewater, United States
Background
I was born in Montana and moved to Florida as a kid. I started fishing the backcountry waters in 1980 and have been fishing saltwater ever since. I decided to turn my hobby into a career and never looked back! My favorite fish is the Tarpon. For me, this isn't just a job, it's a lifestyle! I love helping people catch their first fish.
Techniques
I am a light tackle fly or spin, live and artificial bait angler. Specializing in Backcountry Saltwater and nearshore beach fishing trips. I fish the inshore waters and along the beaches nearshore.

Hey, I'm Captain Captain Drew Cavanaugh

Edgewater, United States
Background
I was born in Montana and moved to Florida as a kid. I started fishing the backcountry waters in 1980 and have been fishing saltwater ever since. I decided to turn my hobby into a career and never looked back! My favorite fish is the Tarpon. For me, this isn't just a job, it's a lifestyle! I love helping people catch their first fish.
Techniques
I am a light tackle fly or spin, live and artificial bait angler. Specializing in Backcountry Saltwater and nearshore beach fishing trips. I fish the inshore waters and along the beaches nearshore.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.4 / 5
(7 reviews)
Edgewater
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $99
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Ormond Beach
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Trips from US $525
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(8 reviews)
Cocoa
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $475
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(24 reviews)
Orlando
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Trips from US $99

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (48)
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Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Layne C.
Miami, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Captain There is To Fish With

NEW  4 Hour Day Trip on October 29, 2025
Once again Captain Drew came through for us. We fish with Drew many times a year for over a decade now. We brought our grandson...
Layne C. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
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Edwin F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Day Trip on August 6, 2025
Captain Drew was awesome! He was great about communicating before the trip and made sure I had precise directions to meet him....
Edwin F. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
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Jake T.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing guide we have been with

4 Hour Day Trip on September 30, 2025
We have fished with Captain Drew several times over the years and always have a fantastic trip with him. He is like family...
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Heather D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Experience, Highly Recommend!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Day Trip on February 4, 2025
We took a 4 hr charter with two small kids (5&8). Capt. Drew made sure that the experience was awesome for both them and the...
Heather D. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
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FishingBooker Member
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day with my son fishing in Florida

4 Hour Day Trip on February 4, 2025
We had a really nice morning fishing with Drew. He was friendly, professional and great with my son, who has only fished a...
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