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
5.0 / 5
(5 reviews)
Edgewater
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Trips from US $450
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Ormond Beach
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Trips from US $525
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(8 reviews)
Cocoa
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Trips from US $475
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(21 reviews)
Orlando
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Trips from US $99

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Zachary L.
Excellent
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Perfection

VERIFIED   4 Hour Day Trip on May 24, 2024
What a day! Captain Drew was the perfect match for us. Mom, Dad and daughter and son! Captain put us on the fish within minutes...
Zachary L. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
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Tyrell A. L.
Excellent
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Fishing at its best

VERIFIED   6 Hour Day Trip on January 29, 2024
The trip was awesome, right away there was wildlife to see everywhere. Fishing at this time of year can be tough for some peopleโ€ฆ....
Tyrell A. L. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
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Layne C.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Fishing Guide In New Smyrna Beach

4 Hour Day Trip on August 15, 2023
We hire Captain Drew Cavanaugh every time we come to Florida and have yet to be let down. He is local and been doing this for...
Layne C. recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach
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Vance C.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Drew is one of the original charter boat captains in the New Smyrna Beach Ponce Inlet area I started to fish with 15 years...
Vance C. recommends New Smyrna Beach Ponce Inlet Fishing Charters
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Jason J.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
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Great day as always on the waters

4 Hour Day Trip on June 15, 2023
I have fished with Captain Drew many times over the past several years. He is by far the number one captain in New Smyrna Beach,...
Jason J. recommends Inshore Saltwater Fishing New Smyrna Beach
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