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
Anglers Choice
138
Reviews
5
Fishing Reports
Verified

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Fish it All

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(133 reviews)
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Orlando
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $260

Fish It All โ€“ Port Canaveral

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 138 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Convenient Bass fishing
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Fishing with David
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Warren L.
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
Overall

Very solid trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass Fishing (PM) on July 10, 2025
We had a great trip with a really fun captain.David was very hospital and put us on some really nice fish. We will be calling...
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Robert M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Family

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass Fishing (AM) on June 25, 2025
What I liked about are trip was the guide? He acted like he was family that means about to me because I had my son and daughter...
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Rich S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass Fishing (PM) on April 18, 2025
Last minute decision to go fishing and Capt. Dave responded within minutes of our request. He took us to a lake that no other...
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Aaron F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome day on the lake with a some huge bass

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass Fishing (AM) on February 15, 2025
My 13 yr old son and I spent six hours with Captain Dave today.and had a blast!ย  Heโ€™s definitely knowledgeable about the...
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Gina 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 David

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass Fishing (AM) on November 15, 2025
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