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Freddie Zona

Nationality: American
Languages: English
Experience: 20 years

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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

4.8 / 5

(183 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(183 reviews)

Port Orange • 41 ft • 6 persons

Trips from US $800

Fishing Reports

The Mahi bite is going off!!!

Apr 25, 2016 Port Orange

Book your trip now!! Catching Mahi, Wahoo, Kingfish and Sailfish. Grouper open May 1, 2016

The bottom bite in on!!

Feb 28, 2016 Port Orange

We also caught Grouper, Red Snapper and sharks that had to be released, along with many other fish that did not fit in the size regulations.

The bite is on!!

Dec 28, 2015 Port Orange

Both trolling and bottom fishing has been great. The extended day trip is the best trip to take and you can experience both types of fishing.

2015 A few awesome catches

Dec 11, 2015 Port Orange

Just a few awesome catches aboard the Southwind with Capt Freddie Zona during 2015. Remember book your dates as soon as possible during the busy season from April-August dates will fill up fast especially Fridays-Sundays. #freddiezfishingaboardsouthwind #freddiezfishing #southwind #nsbfishing #ponceinlet

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 183 reviews

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Boat

4.6 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		155
4 stars		18
3 stars		3
2 stars		1
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	96%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	95%
Appropriate for children
	93%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	86%

Appropriate for children
	93%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	86%

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Thomas P.

United States

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing trip with Captain Freddie

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on February 27, 2016

Thomas P.

United States

5.0 / 5

Feb 27, 2016

Half Day Trip (AM)

Fishing trip with Captain Freddie

VERIFIED

Best fishing trip ever. In two hours we pulled in around 80 fish, 27 were keepers. Mostly sea bass, trigger fish and tuna. Captain Freddie and his crew Keith are very knowledgeable making the trip very enjoyable. Once back at the dock they cleaned and packed the fish for us. They recommended we bring the fish to “Outriggers Restaurant” which we did. It was amazing how they prepared the fish, best ever..

Best fishing trip ever. In two hours we pulled in around 80 fish, 27 were keepers. Mostly sea bass, trigger fish and tuna. ...

Thomas P. recommends Southwind Charters with Freddie Z

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Freddie Zona (The Captain)

Replied on February 29, 2016

Thank you Tom for the review. It was very nice meeting your family. We hope to be fishing with you again in the future.

Freddie Zona (The Captain)

Replied on February 29, 2016

Thank you Tom for the review. It was very nice meeting your family. We hope to be fishing with you again in the future.

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Nancy A.

Paulden, AZ

4.3 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Full day sport fishing.

VERIFIED Big Game Trophy Sportfishing Trip on June 28, 2019

Nancy A.

Paulden, AZ

4.3 / 5

Jun 28, 2019

Big Game Trophy Sportfishing Trip

Full day sport fishing.

VERIFIED

Fishing was tough but captain and 1st mate got us on some fish. They both worked very hard to make it good for us. Overall it was a great time.

Fishing was tough but captain and 1st mate got us on some fish. They both worked very hard to make it good for us. Overall...

Nancy A. recommends Southwind Charters with Freddie Z

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Freddie Zona (The Captain)

Replied on July 2, 2019

Thank you Nancy for the review and we are glad to hear you enjoyed yourself even with the tuff fishing conditions. Capt. Freddie

Freddie Zona (The Captain)

Replied on July 2, 2019

Thank you Nancy for the review and we are glad to hear you enjoyed yourself even with the tuff fishing conditions.
Capt. Freddie

Captain replied

Tanner B.

New Smyrna Beach, FL

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Full day offshore trip

VERIFIED Full Day Trip on November 9, 2018

Tanner B.

New Smyrna Beach, FL

5.0 / 5

Nov 9, 2018

Full Day Trip

Full day offshore trip

VERIFIED

Excellent day of fishing! Trolling was good, bottom was good. Great captain and mate. Thank you!!!

Tanner B. recommends Southwind Charters with Freddie Z

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Freddie Zona (The Captain)

Replied on November 20, 2018

Thank you for the review Tanner. Look forward to our next trip. Take care Capt. Freddie

Freddie Zona (The Captain)

Replied on November 20, 2018

Thank you for the review Tanner. Look forward to our next trip.
Take care
Capt. Freddie

Captain replied

Allen R.

United States

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Captain FreddieZ Is the REAL DEAL

VERIFIED Extended Day Trip on December 28, 2015

Allen R.

United States

5.0 / 5

Dec 28, 2015

Extended Day Trip

Captain FreddieZ Is the REAL DEAL

VERIFIED

We had the best charter ever aboard the Southwinds Charters! caught a limit of King’s early, we had doubles and even triples going at the same time. Almost non-stop action early on the Kings and then we went trolling for Sails and Mahi and caught 4 NICE Mahi and a 75# plus SAILFISH! Capt FreddieZ and First Mate Keith were AWESOME! They knew exactly what to do and when and coached me through landing my first sailfish ever! Then on the way back they made a stop on a reef and we caught black sea... More

We had the best charter ever aboard the Southwinds Charters! caught a limit of King’s early, we had doubles and even triples...

Allen R. recommends Southwind Charters with Freddie Z

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Freddie Zona (The Captain)

Replied on January 4, 2016

Hi Allen, Thank you for the review. You guys had a great day of fishing and Capt. Freddie was so happy to hook you your first Sailfish. Thank you for fishing with us and we look forward to fishing with you again.

Freddie Zona (The Captain)

Replied on January 4, 2016

Captain replied

Steve C.

United States

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

8 hour trip with Freddie Z

VERIFIED Full Day Trip on August 29, 2018

Steve C.

United States

5.0 / 5

Aug 29, 2018

Full Day Trip

8 hour trip with Freddie Z

VERIFIED

Excellent day fishing with Freddie Z and Robert.

Steve C. recommends Southwind Charters with Freddie Z

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Freddie Zona (The Captain)

Replied on September 12, 2018

Thank you for the great review Steve. Look forward to our next fishing trip. Capt. Freddie

Freddie Zona (The Captain)

Replied on September 12, 2018

Thank you for the great review Steve. Look forward to our next fishing trip.
Capt. Freddie

Captain replied

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