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
125
Reviews
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Fish it All

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(120 reviews)
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Orlando
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Trips from US $250

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

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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BJ B.
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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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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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Mindy D.
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Captain Dave Slayed!

VERIFIED   3Hr Bass Fishing pm on January 1, 2025
We had a great time! The fish were not biting and another boat was even following us around to see where we were catching them....
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Amy H.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ 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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Todd K.
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Started early found the bait and found the predators

VERIFIED   Port Canaveral - 4 Hr 3 person max on June 21, 2025
Captain Dave is an excellent guide got me on fish right away.ย  Would do it again (Hana Hou - for the Hawaiians)!
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