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.
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listings

Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(9 reviews)
Edgewater
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $99

New Smyrna Beach Ponce Inlet Fishing Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
Ormond Beach
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $525

Tarpon Fishing Near Orlando and Disney World

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(8 reviews)
Cocoa
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $475

Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(30 reviews)
Lake Mary Jane
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $99

NV Saltwater Fishing Charters โ€“ Orlando

State licensed
Orlando
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Trips from US $450

NV Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing โ€“ Daytona

State licensed
Daytona Beach
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Saltwater Fishing Trips Near Orlando & Disney

Sanford
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 50 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (58)
Capt Drew leads Buffalo NY Anglers to Holiday fish!!!
Capt Drew leads Buffalo NY Anglers to Holiday fish!!!
Capt Drew leads Buffalo NY Anglers to Holiday fish!!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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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

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....
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Joe B.
Miami, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Go my first tarpon today!!

September 2, 2025
I finally got my first tarpon today, and it was with Captain Drew!! The tarpon master of New Smyrna Beach!!! He is a known...
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Pao Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Come a stranger leave a friend

VERIFIED   3 Hour Day Trip on May 10, 2025
The trip was great! Captain Drew was awesome and made us feel right at home. Really recommend for anyone who has ever been...
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Lauren O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome time!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Day Trip on April 10, 2025
Captain Drew is awesome and was so fun to talk with during our trip! We caught so many different types of fish in just a 5...
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