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
107
Reviews
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Fish it All

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(102 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
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Jamie C.
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Great time for all ages!

VERIFIED   3Hr Bass Fishing pm on April 8, 2025
Captain Dave was personable and patient with our boys who are 8 and 10. He put them right on the fish and made for a wonderful...
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Excellent experience!

VERIFIED   3Hr Bass Fishing pm on March 4, 2025
Captain David was awesome! Great boat and very knowledgeable about the local lakes. My wife and I caught a lot of really nice...
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Megan G.
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5.0 / 5
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Dave was awesome!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Bass Fishing am on February 16, 2025
Dave was a great guide and captain! He was very friendly and knowledgeable and customized out trip based on weather conditions...
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Matthew G.
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One of the best!

VERIFIED   3Hr Bass Fishing pm on January 14, 2025
I fish a lot!ย  And I fished with a lot of people and a lot of guides.ย  Dave is friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating as...
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Chris R.
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Fun afternoon catching bass

VERIFIED   3Hr Bass Fishing pm on April 22, 2025
It was my 10 year old Sonโ€™s second time fishing and he loved it. We caught about 25 bass in 3 hours so there was constant...
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