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)
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Orlando
 3 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
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Renee T.
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Bass and Fun

VERIFIED   NEW  2hr Bass Fishing on July 19, 2025
Fishing with Cpt Dave was fun and we caught lots of Bass in 2 hrs! He is professional, engaging, and he knew where the fish...
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Amy H.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Bass Fishing (AM) on July 3, 2025
David was wonderful. He was quiet and gentle and took us to some great spots around the lake to get bass.
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Debbie L.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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If you want to catch fish call Dave!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Bass Fishing am on April 19, 2025
Dave was a great captain/guide!  He was early, well prepared and a great guide.  He put us on fish early and often.  He...
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Sean F.
Excellent
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Captain Dave is the best!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Bass Fishing am on March 15, 2025
Captain Dave was excellent! Great with my son! Even though captain Dave claim it was a slow morning, we still caught lots of...
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Shelby S.
Excellent
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Highly Recommend Captain Dave!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Bass Fishing am on March 2, 2025
We had the BEST time with Captain Dave on our Bass trip! Captain Dave was very accommodating, knowledgeable, and great to hang...
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