Captain
Freddie Zona

Member since October 2014 New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Captain Freddie Zona is the owner and operator of Freddie Z Fishing aboard Southwind Charters. He has fished the waters of Central Florida since 1994 and enjoys sharing the knowledge he's picked up over the years. He knows how much fun fishing as a family adventure is, and likes nothing more than to show the little ones how to get started.
Techniques
Fishing out of Ponce Inlet, Captain Freddie is lucky enough to enjoy some great versatile fishing. From 5 miles to 50 miles offshore, the numerous wrecks, reefs, and ledges are his favorite bottom fishing spots.

Hey, I'm Captain Freddie Zona

New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Captain Freddie Zona is the owner and operator of Freddie Z Fishing aboard Southwind Charters. He has fished the waters of Central Florida since 1994 and enjoys sharing the knowledge he's picked up over the years. He knows how much fun fishing as a family adventure is, and likes nothing more than to show the little ones how to get started.
Techniques
Fishing out of Ponce Inlet, Captain Freddie is lucky enough to enjoy some great versatile fishing. From 5 miles to 50 miles offshore, the numerous wrecks, reefs, and ledges are his favorite bottom fishing spots.
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Southwind Charters with Freddie Z

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(164 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 165 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Half day trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
84%
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Jill G.
Elmhurst, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Only charter to hire in NSB

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 28, 2021
Attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, kind, and totally worth it! Weโ€™d recommend to friends and family. Thank you, Freddie...
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Jerry P.
Danville, KY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 8, 2020
We had a great time. Landed one sailfish and hooked up another. It was my grandsonโ€™s first trip and first mate Ernie made...
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Anton H.
The Villages, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Freddie Z fishing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 26, 2021
The Boat Captain was great!ย  I have fished with him before. Iโ€™ll be going back for sure.
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Krista B.
Tiskilwa, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Holy cow!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 5, 2021
Immediately started catching when we dropped our lines!ย  Had a great time!ย  Would definitely recommend!
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Bill T.
Grand Rapids, MI
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 Freddie

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 1, 2021
Whole family enjoyed our first charter trip catching sharks.
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