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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Kraken Down Charters - 29' CC

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(18 reviews)
Sebastian
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (47)
Excellent Day Offshore with a Hard-Working Crew
Excellent Day Offshore with a Hard-Working Crew
Excellent Day Offshore with a Hard-Working Crew
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Sheri O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent Day Offshore with a Hard-Working Crew

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Meg B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A full boat happy and impressed!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on April 28, 2025
A charter is more than just โ€œtrying to catch fishโ€. Captain Mike was incredible. He worked so hard to give us amble opportunity...
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Jasmine H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour inshore

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on May 28, 2025
We had a great time caught a few snook and a couple jack. Water was so clear got to see lots of wildlife. Captain Mike made...
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Medin D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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Jeffery V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on December 14, 2024
Captain Greg did a great job ! Fished in multiple places .
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