Captain
Bryan Mincey

Member since September 2017 Melbourne Beach, United States
Background
I have been fishing since I was a small boy with my Dad. I remember waking up every Saturday to go wade fishing with my Dad or watching Flip Pallet on his TV show "Walkers Cay Chronicles." Ever since then, I have wanted to be a fishing guide. I love sharing my knowledge of fishing with others and seeing the big smile on their face when they reel in a big one!

Hey, I'm Captain Bryan Mincey

Melbourne Beach, United States
Background
I have been fishing since I was a small boy with my Dad. I remember waking up every Saturday to go wade fishing with my Dad or watching Flip Pallet on his TV show "Walkers Cay Chronicles." Ever since then, I have wanted to be a fishing guide. I love sharing my knowledge of fishing with others and seeing the big smile on their face when they reel in a big one!
Anglers Choice
244
Reviews
87
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listings

Southern Thunder Charters โ€“ Inshore

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(150 reviews)
Angler's choice
Melbourne Beach
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Trips from US $500

Southern Thunder Charters โ€“ Offshore

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(90 reviews)
Melbourne Beach
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Trips from US $750

Southern Thunder Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(4 reviews)
Angler's choice
Melbourne Beach
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Trips from US $1,000

Fishing Reports

Sight Fishing
Sight Fishing
May 23, 2025 Melbourne Beach
There is nothing like sight fishing for Snook. Being able to search around and find the one you want to target and then pitch a bait and hope it's what he is hungry for. Today was a success! Caught some shorts and over slots, our customer was looking for a good day sight fishing and releasing these beauties back to grow more. Great day!
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Epic Week
Epic Week
May 21, 2025 Melbourne Beach
Offshore action is heating up! Last week was an epic week offshore, mahi, kings, sailfish, amber jack and more. Amazing week with amazing weather. Looking forward to the warmer waters this summer and the fishing that comes with it!
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Busy Season has started!
Busy Season has started!
Feb 8, 2025 Melbourne Beach
Its been a while since we have posted but, exciting times ahead with Southern Thunder Charters as our busy season kicks off! Whether you're eyeing cobia & mahi offshore or snook & redfish inshore, we've got the perfect fishing adventure lined up for you. Book your trip today!
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Great day bottom fishing
Great day bottom fishing
Jul 19, 2019 Melbourne Beach
We really got on the big ones today got our limit of red snapper and caught some Kingfish. Saw a few smaller dolphin swimming around. Awesome day!
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Snapper and Mahi
Snapper and Mahi
Jul 14, 2019 Melbourne Beach
Mangrove Snapper and a dolphin today
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Red Snapper Trip
Red Snapper Trip
Jul 13, 2019 Melbourne Beach
2nd Day of Snapper season and we got our limit! Beautiful and delicous fish!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 244 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Katherine B.
Fort McCoy, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Trip weโ€™ve been on

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore (AM) on September 23, 2022
By far the best charter weโ€™ve ever done!! Put us on the fish, both bait and big fishโ€ฆ would 100% book again, and recommend...
Katherine B. recommends Southern Thunder Charters โ€“ Inshore
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Ashley B.
Spokane, WA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Day!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 15, 2022
Awesome experience. Hooked fish all day long at whatever spot we stopped. Thanks again. Will definitely be booking the next...
Ashley B. recommends Southern Thunder Charters โ€“ Offshore
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David W.
Kalamazoo, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Bryan

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore (AM) on June 13, 2022
Great experience. Very knowledgeable of local waters and worked very hard to get us on fish, which he did.ย  Great person and...
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Chris G.
Columbus, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore (AM) on April 14, 2022
Bryan had us catch up some bait and we zipped to where the bite was hot. Caught 9 Kings and lost a Cobia, all in our 4 hour...
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Lawrence D.
Carrollton, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Fising Indian River Melbourne Florida

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip Inshore on May 25, 2021
My wife and myself had a wonderful day fishing. The captain in the boat were wonderful the captain was very helpful and really...
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