Captain
Ed Zona

Member since April 2020 New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Captain Ed Zona is the owner and operator aboard Apex Fishing Fleet (Full CIRCLE). He has fished the waters of Central Florida since 1990 and is a USCG licensed captain. Capt. Zona enjoys sharing the knowledge he's picked up over the years with others! Fishing has been in the Zona family for over 50 years, from charters to commercial fishing. He knows how much fun fishing is as a family adventure and the memories that will last and will be passed down. All safety equipment is aboard the vessel, which can take up to four people for one low price! All licenses, tackle, bait, and ice are provided at no extra charge. Your catch can be cleaned and iced after the trip.
Techniques
Captain Zona is lucky enough to enjoy some great versatile fishing. Hailing port is out of Ponce Inlet. Trips can vary from near shore (3 miles) to offshore (30 miles). Some place to go include the wrecks, reefs, and ledges and his favorite bottom fishing spots.

Hey, I'm Captain Ed Zona

New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Captain Ed Zona is the owner and operator aboard Apex Fishing Fleet (Full CIRCLE). He has fished the waters of Central Florida since 1990 and is a USCG licensed captain. Capt. Zona enjoys sharing the knowledge he's picked up over the years with others! Fishing has been in the Zona family for over 50 years, from charters to commercial fishing. He knows how much fun fishing is as a family adventure and the memories that will last and will be passed down. All safety equipment is aboard the vessel, which can take up to four people for one low price! All licenses, tackle, bait, and ice are provided at no extra charge. Your catch can be cleaned and iced after the trip.
Techniques
Captain Zona is lucky enough to enjoy some great versatile fishing. Hailing port is out of Ponce Inlet. Trips can vary from near shore (3 miles) to offshore (30 miles). Some place to go include the wrecks, reefs, and ledges and his favorite bottom fishing spots.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(54 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 54 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Ed
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
84%
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Art S.
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 Ed

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on April 2, 2024
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Kris O.
Soddy-Daisy, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on June 13, 2023
Took my son for his 16th birthday and it was fantastic. Ed did a great job with all of our party and we couldnโ€™t have asked...
Kris O. recommends Apex Fishing Fleet โ€“ Aboard F/V "FULL CIRCLE"
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Shirley F.
Paisley, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip with Captain Ed

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on February 23, 2022
We had a blast fishing with Captain Ed and his mate. They had us on the fish the entire trip. Caught 2 sharks. They are super...
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Chris B.
Daytona Beach, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day inlet trip with Capt Ed

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ River on April 7, 2023
Had a beautiful day on the water. We tried the jetty, docks and even went deep sea looking for the fish.
Chris B. recommends Apex Fishing Fleet โ€“ Aboard F/V "FULL CIRCLE"
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Jenny L.
Oak Hill, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Ed

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on June 15, 2021
We had a great day fishing with Captain Ed!ย  Ed expertly put us on super fun fish with a plan B that felt like a plan A during...
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