Captain
Dan Ballard

Member since November 2014 New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
A Floridian born and raised, Captain Dan comes from a family of fishermen and has been involved in fishing for as long as he can remember. A member of the Florida Fishing Guides Association and US Coast Guard licensed charter fishing captain, he has more than 25 years of experience with fishing on Florida's east coast. He is a devoted offshore fisherman and a big fan of bottom fishing and trolling.
Techniques
Bottom fishing and trolling!

Hey, I'm Captain Dan Ballard

New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
A Floridian born and raised, Captain Dan comes from a family of fishermen and has been involved in fishing for as long as he can remember. A member of the Florida Fishing Guides Association and US Coast Guard licensed charter fishing captain, he has more than 25 years of experience with fishing on Florida's east coast. He is a devoted offshore fisherman and a big fan of bottom fishing and trolling.
Techniques
Bottom fishing and trolling!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(36 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
 Last booking: 4 days ago
trips from US $450

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (86)
December fishing trip
December fishing trip
December fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Lonnie R.
Butler, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun day fishing with Captain Dan

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on April 4, 2021
We had a fun day.ย  We recommend Holy Smokes.
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Kevin L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Dan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on October 24, 2021
Kevin L. recommends Holy Smokes Fishing Charters
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Brian B.
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Three quarter day with Capt Dan

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on August 19, 2021
Great day on the Mako. Capt Dan is very experienced and know the waters well. Good Nav and Fish gear.
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Veronica C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on February 5, 2021
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Robert P.
Dunbar, Pennsylvania
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day offshore trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 5, 2019
Very pleased with our trip and will book next time in Florida. Was a little slow on getting bites early in the trip but got...
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