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
144
Reviews
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Fish it All

Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish It All โ€“ Port Canaveral

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(5 reviews)
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Port Canaveral
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Daโ€™Neese W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best bass fishing guide you could find!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass Fishing (PM) on March 23, 2025
Captain Dave took us out for a 4 hour trip that was so fun the time passed by in a flash.ย  We caught dozens of large mouth...
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Nicholas C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic AM Bass Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass Fishing (AM) on March 5, 2025
We had an amazing time with Captain David on a four-hour largemouth tripโ€ฆ we caught over a dozen bass (some of them over...
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Joseph 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
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Dave is a wonderful guy and a fun captain!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Bass Fishing am on February 20, 2025
My son and I had a wonderful time with Dave and caught over a dozen fish on a 3 hour tour.ย  Also I was late approximately...
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Yossi W.
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   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass Fishing (PM) on November 30, 2025
David is a wonderful, genuine fishing guide! He is highly knowledgeable and we enjoyed our time with him!
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Renee T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bass and Fun

VERIFIED   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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