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.
165
Reviews
4
Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

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
See details
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (152)
Half day trip
Half day trip
Half day trip
+149
Angler rating
142
15
2
1
1
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
84%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 165 reviews
Tony S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Freddie and the Southwind charter

VERIFIED   Extended Day Trip on June 3, 2023
Great captain and great first mate, would DEFINITELY go out with them again
Tony S. recommends Southwind Charters with Freddie Z
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Freddie Zona Captain replied
Read more
Karlene S.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Freddie

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 22, 2024
All would have been excellent had we not ALL got seasick!ย  It was a beautiful day and we were looking forward to a wonderful...
Karlene S. recommends Southwind Charters with Freddie Z
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Freddie Zona Captain replied
Read more
Bruce C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Definitely knew where the fish were and stayed on them the whole trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 22, 2024
Great experience
Bruce C. recommends Southwind Charters with Freddie Z
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Bruce C. recommends Southwind Charters with Freddie Z
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Tracy P.
Ormond Beach, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful experience.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 4, 2023
While the weatherman got it wrong, the captain and crew were fantastic. Will definitely tell our friends and return.
Tracy P. recommends Southwind Charters with Freddie Z
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Tracy P. recommends Southwind Charters with Freddie Z
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Anthony S.
Stanfield, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10 hr trip

VERIFIED   Extended Day Trip on May 9, 2023
Great day of fishing!
Anthony S. recommends Southwind Charters with Freddie Z
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Anthony S. recommends Southwind Charters with Freddie Z
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  • Settings