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
103
Reviews
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Fish it All

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(98 reviews)
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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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Trips from US $525

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Sonia Q.
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Great experience!

VERIFIED   3Hr Bass Fishing pm on February 21, 2025
We had such a good time with Captain Dave catching fish! Loved using fresh bait. We caught a good amount of fish. Captain Dave...
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John M.
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Great service great trip.

VERIFIED   Port Canaveral - 4 Hr 3 person max on January 13, 2025
Captain Dave fished longer than the 6 hours I paid for. He found the fish and made it an epic day for me. Besides that Dave...
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Jason D.
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Caught Several Bass!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass Fishing (AM) on January 2, 2025
We caught 17 bass and only two was 2.5 pounds. The rest was 3.5 pounds to 5 pounds. Had Awesome day with great Fishing Guide....
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Jay C.
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with David

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Bass Fishing am on May 27, 2025
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Andrew A.
Excellent
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Great afternoon on the water!

VERIFIED   3Hr Bass Fishing pm on April 17, 2025
Captain Dave was great! We booked the day of and Dave was quick to respond and make it happen! Everyone caught a few fish each...
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