Captain
Freddie Zona

Member since October 2014 Port Orange, 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. Captain Shelby Zona is the 2nd generation of "Zona" to helm/ crew the FV SouthWind. She has been aboard the vessel fishing out of Ponce Inlet, FL 15+ years with her father Captain Freddie Zona from 1st mate into relief captaincy. Captain Shelby enjoys sharing her knowledge derived from learning and refining the skills of nearshore and offshore fishing.
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

Port Orange, 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. Captain Shelby Zona is the 2nd generation of "Zona" to helm/ crew the FV SouthWind. She has been aboard the vessel fishing out of Ponce Inlet, FL 15+ years with her father Captain Freddie Zona from 1st mate into relief captaincy. Captain Shelby enjoys sharing her knowledge derived from learning and refining the skills of nearshore and offshore fishing.
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

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(178 reviews)
Port Orange
Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 179 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
85%
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Jeff S.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Disappointed

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 4, 2025
8 hr trip Captain showed up 45 min late. Still had to get the boat ready. Informed good weather but then had to shorten trip...
Jeff S. does not recommend Southwind Charters with Freddie Z
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Robert F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome day on the water!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 5, 2024
We let Captain Freddie choose what he felt would be the best for our 6 hour trip and he and the crew did not disappoint! They...
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Danielle K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time fishing!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 25, 2024
I booked a trip for 5 people and this was our first time going off-shore.ย  3 of the fishermen got seasick!ย  But we still...
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Craig E.
Edgewater, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10 hour trip.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 16, 2023
A great time. Good seas. Serious fisherman trip! Grandson landed a beautiful Wahoo. Other grandson landed a big amberjack....
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Justin S.
Winter Park, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

1/2 day w Capt Freddy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 2, 2023
Beautiful morning Everything went off without a hitch. The boat is super cleanโ€ฆruns extremely well and both...
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