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.

My Charter Listing

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
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (152)
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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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Juan Y.
Apopka, FL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 12, 2023
Juan Y. recommends Southwind Charters with Freddie Z
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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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Kim B.
Columbus, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning trip with Captain Freddie

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 2022
Great experience with Captain Freddie and first mate Justin! Even when it started raining and the ocean got rough, Captain...
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David R.
Raymond, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 26, 2022
Our family had an excellent fishing trip with Captain Freddie Z.ย  He had everything we needed for a successful trip. He took...
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William S.
DeLand, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3 Brothers and a son offshore 12 Hr trip

VERIFIED   Big Game Trophy Sportfishing Trip on April 16, 2021
We had a great fishing expedition with Freddie Z and his Mate on the Southwind Charters. We caught virtually every species...
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