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
4.5 / 5
(8 reviews)
Edgewater
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Trips from US $99
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
Ormond Beach
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $525
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(8 reviews)
Cocoa
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $475
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(27 reviews)
Lake Mary Jane
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $99
Just added to our fleet
Orlando
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Trips from US $450
Just added to our fleet
Daytona Beach
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 46 reviews
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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Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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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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Heather D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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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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Ken B.
Miami, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Another great day of fishing in the books!!

4 Hour Day Trip on August 12, 2025
Best guide and captain in the area! There is no other challenger to even come close to this! Another great day on the water...
Ken B. recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach
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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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