Captain
David Nelson

Member since February 2023 Orlando, United States
Background
Captain Dave is a second-generation Floridian who has been fishing in Central Florida and the surrounding areas for most of his life. Dave's dad, also an avid fisherman, took Dave fishing from a very early age and started his career in fishing. With more than 40 years of fishing experience and extensive knowledge of Florida wildlife, Captain Dave is sure to deliver a wonderful and well-informed day of great fishing.
Techniques
Live bait fishing, light line spinning gear for bass fishing in clear water, light line spinning gear for reds and trout in clear water, Fishing at night for bass and snook

Hey, I'm Captain David Nelson

Orlando, United States
Background
Captain Dave is a second-generation Floridian who has been fishing in Central Florida and the surrounding areas for most of his life. Dave's dad, also an avid fisherman, took Dave fishing from a very early age and started his career in fishing. With more than 40 years of fishing experience and extensive knowledge of Florida wildlife, Captain Dave is sure to deliver a wonderful and well-informed day of great fishing.
Techniques
Live bait fishing, light line spinning gear for bass fishing in clear water, light line spinning gear for reds and trout in clear water, Fishing at night for bass and snook
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(118 reviews)
Angler's choice
Orlando
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $250
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(5 reviews)
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Port Canaveral
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Trips from US $525

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 123 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Pete K.
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Great guide, good bass, and fun conversations

VERIFIED   3Hr Bass Fishing pm on March 25, 2025
Captain Dave was a fun guide to fish with and was very polite to my wife and I. He was waiting at the dock for us when we arrived...
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Isaiah B.
Excellent
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10/10..would definitely recommendโ€ฆ caught 20 bass total!!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Bass Fishing am on June 8, 2025
Captain Dave was a very friendly & social guy.. he exceeded our expectations for our first charter. We both caught our PBโ€™s...
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Emila K.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Amazing experience

VERIFIED   NEW  2hr Bass Fishing on July 25, 2025
I was visiting with my nephew, from PA and we have fished with Dave it was so nice and fun heโ€™s amazing with keeping everything...
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Brooke G.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Would definitely rebook!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Bass Fishing am on July 11, 2025
We had such a great time and caught a lot of great bass! We will definitely be rebooking when we are back in town and I highly...
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Adi K.
Excellent
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A captain who knows what heโ€™s doing!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass Fishing (AM) on February 21, 2025
We went out for a 4 hour trip in February with Captain Dave. The weather wasnโ€™t cooperating with us but he did so much to...
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