Charter Operator
Kraken Down Charters

Member since January 2023 Sebastian, United States
Background
Captain Mike Gerlach Jr was raised in Melbourne Beach, FL and has devoted his life to fishing the inland and offshore waters surrounding the Sebastian Inlet. At a young age, he spent his days in the flats of the Indian River Lagoon and Sebastian Inlet until he was old enough to venture offshore and develop his passion for trolling and bottom fishing. Mike and his captains are US Coast Guard licensed and insured and strive to put their clients on trophy fish.
Techniques
Offshore Trolling Offshore Bottom Fishing Deep Dropping with Electric Reels Inshore Flats Sight Fishing Sebastian Inlet Live Bait Fishing

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Sebastian, United States
Background
Captain Mike Gerlach Jr was raised in Melbourne Beach, FL and has devoted his life to fishing the inland and offshore waters surrounding the Sebastian Inlet. At a young age, he spent his days in the flats of the Indian River Lagoon and Sebastian Inlet until he was old enough to venture offshore and develop his passion for trolling and bottom fishing. Mike and his captains are US Coast Guard licensed and insured and strive to put their clients on trophy fish.
Techniques
Offshore Trolling Offshore Bottom Fishing Deep Dropping with Electric Reels Inshore Flats Sight Fishing Sebastian Inlet Live Bait Fishing
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(21 reviews)
Sebastian
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Trips from US $1,100

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Sheri O.
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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Excellent Day Offshore with a Hard-Working Crew

VERIFIED   Offshore 6 Hour Charter on October 22, 2025
We had an amazing 6 hour am offshore trip with Kracken Charters! The captain and his mate worked hard to keep us on the fish...
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Erich H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Blue Water Day

VERIFIED   Offshore 8 Hour Charter on November 4, 2025
We went blue water bottom fishing this past Sunday.ย  The guide John was amazing.ย  He had us on fish all day to the point...
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Cindy W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Day

VERIFIED   Offshore 8 Hour Charter on December 29, 2025
awesome trip, caught a boat load! He kept us on fish for the day. he cleaned, separated and bagged our catch! weโ€™ll use him...
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Medin D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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GREAT CAPTAIN

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on September 14, 2025
Captain Mike was super helpful and hooked us up to huge snook!!!!
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John N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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I dare you to find a better charter, captain or crew.

VERIFIED   Offshore 10 Hour Charter on March 3, 2024
Reserved Kraken Down for the 10 hour trip. It was postponed due to wind and chop. Next day we were greeted at the dock by co...
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