Captain
Captain Ed

Member since June 2017 Cocoa Beach, United States
Background
Captain Ed has been fishing this part of Florida since the '80s and has picked up a lot of tips and tricks that he's keen on sharing with his guests. His specialty is providing tailored trips for families going fishing together because he knows this can be a fantastic bonding experience for everyone.
Techniques
Family Fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Captain Ed

Cocoa Beach, United States
Background
Captain Ed has been fishing this part of Florida since the '80s and has picked up a lot of tips and tricks that he's keen on sharing with his guests. His specialty is providing tailored trips for families going fishing together because he knows this can be a fantastic bonding experience for everyone.
Techniques
Family Fishing
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(218 reviews)
Cocoa Beach
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 218 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (271)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
86%
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Taressa H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Thanks, Captain Ed

VERIFIED   NEW  5 hour Adventure on November 1, 2025
We had a great time, Captain Edโ€™s boat was very comfortable and equipped.ย  Overall, I canโ€™t recommend Captain...
Taressa H. recommends Captain Ed's Family Fishing & Nature Charter
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Howard S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught 5 species of fish (all big)

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Fishing Trip on October 29, 2025
My wife and I came from Texas, and we were looking for a fun trip on the spur of the moment. Captain Ed was excellent. We caught...
Howard S. recommends Captain Ed's Family Fishing & Nature Charter
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Jenn M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

More Than Just Fishing!

VERIFIED   5 hour Adventure on July 29, 2025
We spent a great day on the water with Captain Ed!ย  He was very responsive with our questions prior to the trip and he gave...
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Holly F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   4 hour Adventure on June 21, 2025
We enjoyed our trip taking in the sites and learning about the area. We were able to catch several fish. Unfortunately no keepers...
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Brian H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent trip for families!

VERIFIED   5 hour Adventure on March 18, 2025
We had a really good day on the water with Captain Ed. We got to see manatees, dolphins, a gator, and all sorts of birds. Captain...
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