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Cole Mcdade
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Cole Mcdade

Port Canaveral, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Ever since I was a young boy I have been fascinated by the pursuit of fish of all kinds. I was fortunate to have a father that has always had the same passion for fishing that I have, and he has passed on a wealth of knowledge that I look forward to passing on to other young anglers. Growing up in the space coast area, I have always had a plethora of opportunities to fish. Whether it be riding my bike to nearby ponds, having my parents drop me off with my skiff in the lagoon, fishing offshore for pelagic fish with my father, or fishing at the Sebastian Inlet with my friends, I would capitalize on any opportunity I had to fish. I have spent much of my childhood learning about the diverse fishery the Indian River Lagoon and Banana River Lagoon have to offer. As my skills and knowledge about the sport grew, I realized that I would love to pass on my knowledge to others, and show them the amazing inshore fishery the Space Coast has to offer.

Charter

Rating

5.0
248 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (248)

Showing 1 – 5 of 248 reviews
  • Fred Bishop
    Fred Bishop
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic trip!

    3/4 Day Trip • 3 adults

    Captain Cole is phenomenal! Loved the Contender CC... fast and solid, the twin 300hp Yamahas rule! Had a blast and caught a great amount and variety of fish... 40"+ gag groupers, a nice sized red grouper, half dozen red snapper (released), a mahi, and a big a kingfish. Strongly recommend the 7-hour trip which provides plenty of time to get out and work the various grounds. We will definitely charter Southern Mayhem next time we are in the Cocoa Beach area.

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Gag Grouper
    Red Grouper
    +1
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the great review, im looking forward to fishing with yall in the future!

  • John Aaland
    John Aaland
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome day!

    Full Day Trip • 4 adults

    Captain Cole was spot on! At first we were scheduled to go on Thursday. After talking on the phone with him, he thought the weather on Thursday wasn't going to make it a good trip and that Saturday would be a better trip. We were able to make that change work. Saturday.....Awesome! Captain Cole had us on fish right away and the 3 of were able to limit out on 2 species of fish and spent the rest of the day cranking in more fish! Captain Cole will be seeing us again!!

    Reported catch:
    Amberjack
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the great review, I’m looking forward to next time!

  • Stephen Watson
    Stephen Watson
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Time on The Water!

    3/4 Day Trip • 5 adults

    We booked a 7 hour offshore trip and every second was great. Captain Cole worked hard to put us on fish and we definitely enjoyed his company. He was very personable and fun to be with. The 5 of us in the boat were comfortable and each of us had mutiple chances at fish. For me i caught my first Cobia and we all got some dinner to bring home. Thank you to Captain Cole.

    Reported catch:
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Red Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the great review, im looking forward to next time!

  • Jodi Morel
    Jodi Morel
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Hampshire, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    10 Thumbs Up!!!

    Full Day Trip • 5 adults

    Captain Cole was top notch! We caught all the fish on our list and even had some shark action! What a great day we had on Southern Meyham! Huge Thank You Captain Cole! See you next year!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the great review! Im looking forward to next year!

  • Dylan Robertson
    Dylan Robertson
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Captain

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Cole will 100% put you on fish. He’s very knowledgeable about the waters and fishing in general and will make sure you have the best time. He hadn’t even got all the lines out and we were reeling in a huge Mahi. We caught a variety of fish all day long. Best fishing trip ever and can’t wait to come back and do it again.

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Cobia
    Red Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the great review Dylan, I can’t wait to fish with yall again!

Real catches shared by our community

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    Southern Mayhem Fishing ChartersPort Canaveral, FL
    Two adult anglers proudly hold a large sailfish aboard an offshore fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sailfish
    Eric T.
    Eric T.
    We were pulling them in when others couldn’t find em! great job by our Captian Cole!
  • Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters
    Southern Mayhem Fishing ChartersPort Canaveral, FL
    Large catch board displaying multiple king mackerel and mahi-mahi at Sunrise Marina in Port Canaveral, with charter customers and boats visible in the background.
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    +2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Jodi M.
    Jodi M.
    Captain Cole was top notch! We caught all the fish on our list and even had some shark action! What a great day we had on Southern Meyham! Huge Thank You Captain Cole! See you next year!
  • Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters
    Southern Mayhem Fishing ChartersPort Canaveral, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Dylan R.
    Dylan R.
    Captain Cole will 100% put you on fish. He’s very knowledgeable about the waters and fishing in general and will make sure you have the best time. He hadn’t even got all the lines out and we were reeling in a huge Mahi. We caught a variety of fish all day long. Best fishing trip ever and can’t wait to come back and do it again.
  • Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters
    Southern Mayhem Fishing ChartersPort Canaveral, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish while aboard a fishing boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Jeff B.
    Jeff B.
    Captain Cole was great. The boat is built to get you out onto the fish and he knows what he’s doing. Perfect for a group of 4.
  • Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters
    Southern Mayhem Fishing ChartersPort Canaveral, FL
    Group of anglers posing with a cooler filled with freshly caught Mahi Mahi on a sunny day at the dock.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Leonardo F.
    Leonardo F.
  • Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters
    Southern Mayhem Fishing ChartersPort Canaveral, FL
    Fishing group posing beside a catch board displaying multiple fish at Port Canaveral, Florida.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Blackfin Tuna
    Nathaniel G.
    Nathaniel G.
    What a fishing trip! We met Cole the captain at 7am for a full day of fishing. Cole is a super chill guy. We felt welcomed and relaxed right from the time we met. He communicated well though the app and answered all of my questions quickly prior to the trip. We headed out to catch bait and got treated to a rocket launch off the cape. The rocket launch was pure coincidence but was definitely awesome. Cole took us out and put us on fish right away. We had a Mahi in the boat in the first 10 minutes. Over the course of the day we all got to catch fish. We caught several Cobia right beside the boat. This was probably the most exciting part. Seeing the Cobia swimming with a large shark was really cool. We had a great day and would definitely recommend Southern Mayhem. Captain Cole also does inshore trips on a smaller boat. Thank you Cole for a great day on the water.
  • Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters
    Southern Mayhem Fishing ChartersPort Canaveral, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large fish aboard a fishing boat in clear waters, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Colton H.
    Colton H.
    We had an amazing time with Captain Cole and Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters! He had us on fish within minutes of dropping lines, and the action didn’t slow down. We limited out on King Mackerel and also reeled in a great mix of Bonita, Barracuda, and even some sharks. Cole clearly knows where to go and how to keep the trip exciting. His boat is fast, smooth, and comfortable—perfect for getting us to the fishing grounds quickly and enjoying the ride along the way. We’ll definitely be booking again!
  • Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters
    Southern Mayhem Fishing ChartersPort Canaveral, FL
    Adult and young angler pose beside a dockside catch board displaying multiple mackerel or kingfish in Port Canaveral, Florida.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Henry B.
    Henry B.
    Me and my 10yr old son Had a great 1st time in Florida fishing with the Captain. Thank you again!
  • Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters
    Southern Mayhem Fishing ChartersPort Canaveral, FL
    Adult angler holding a large barracuda aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Joseph .
    Joseph .
    Nobody works harder for you than Cole. He worked hard to get us fresh bait, he worked hard to get us take downs, he didn’t hesitate to make a change when he felt he could do better. We got on fish. Brought a few fish home. Tons of laughs. 5 star all the way!!
  • Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters
    Southern Mayhem Fishing ChartersPort Canaveral, FL
    Three young anglers relaxing on the boat's seating area, ready for a fishing adventure.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Manuel C.
    Manuel C.
    Cole is elite! Great fishing experience start to finish. As soon as I saw the twin 300 hp motors I knew it was going to be a good day. He got the hooks in the water before I could even crack open my first beer! Cole knows all the spots, we had a blast and caught plenty of fish!! 10/10 Captain!

What's biting with Southern Mayhem Fishing Charters in Port Canaveral

Make the most of the lull in the crowds and catch the biggest fish of your life on light tackle - we're talking big Bull Redfish. Expect choppy conditions offshore. If it's safe, head out to catch Sailfish, Wahoo, and Mahi!

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