What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Port Canaveral, Florida for the first time?

The offshore weather was weather was unfishable, so we switched to inshore in the Indian River, so we didn't experience the ocean fishing, Captain Michael Atwill had to work very hard to give us a wonderful experience on a "tough bite" day.

Understand that fish bite when they want to, and it’s virtually impossible to be certain which species will be feeding when you go out. You’ll almost always catch fish but they may be different than the species you prefer..

Contact the Captain prior to booking to help customize your trip and help them best meet your expectations. Also know that fishing depends on the behavior of the fish, when they’re not biting, they’re not biting.

We brought all the materials the captain recommended to us: water, sunscreen, towels, and a hat. I know the wind had died down from what was earlier in the week. We had only 7 knot winds and it seemed to get better throughout the morning. My son's friends' dad took Dramamine, and I usually don't get seasick, but I felt myself getting sick a few hours into the charter, so I took two of them and it really helped! WE THOUGHT CAPTAIN RYAN WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS. HE WORKED HIS TAIL OFF GETTING US SOME FISH ON! Brad Kriel

go to Rising Tide Tap and Table for lunch or dinner. IT is without question NOT tourest table food. Sunrise Marina has a great tackle store. IF you fish with Rick on the Chellie there is a Pool at Cape Marina you can take a dip in. It is a secret gem!!!

Port Canaveral is a fantastic location for a fishing adventure, especially when fishing with a charter boat. Here are a few recommendations for first-time anglers: 1. Choose a Reputable Charter: Do your research and choose a charter company with good reviews, like the one you had with Captain Mike and CJ. Look for charters that prioritize safety, customer service, and have experienced, knowledgeable crew. 2. Understand the Species: Port Canaveral waters are home to a wide variety of fish, including Kingfish, Red Snapper, Grouper, Tarpon, and many more. Familiarize yourself with these species and their seasons to know what to expect. Fishing in Port Canaveral is a fantastic experience. Enjoy your time on the water and the thrill of the catch!

Be watchful of weather, it changes quickly! No reflection of any fishing business, just part of the area. Storms move in quickly. Take motion sickness meds, the water can get choppy in areas. Parking was easy. Cook your catch restaurants nearby were awesome.

Get there early lots of traffic in the evening big multi use area. Find your way to the ramp contact your guide till they wave at ya! Lots of boats! Go in the evening place really emptied out then you have it to yourself for sunset.

we had a good time but only landed 1 lady fish on our 4 hour trip. there were 4 of us fishing for a total of 1 fish.tell people the fishing has been good or bad. $500-for a bit more we could have bought gear and fished for the whole month of april off the breakers, shore or piers. steve b.

March is the slow time for fishing in Port Canaveral, but if you find an experienced guide like we did with the Denise Marie you will have a good time. We only booked a 4 hour trip and we caught 5 different types of fish ranging from a 25lb red fish to a couple 16 inch white fish. If you come down during spring break be perpared for rough waters and if you get a good captain he will delay the trip so you don't get sea sickness.

Do not go with too high of an expectation, it's a big ocean with a load of variables against you. Go for the day out and experience, if you catch fish its an added bonus, but do not let it get you down if you come back without a catch.

We went March 1, 2020. Took 4 hours to even find some small Spanish mackeral. We went all over the coast area and even in port and saw nothing on the radar until heading back to dock. The other boats were not catching anything either. I would do this trip again but at a different time of year.

Captain Art does it right. If there is fish to be caught he will find them and get you on them. Captain Art is extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy. He is passionate about making your fishing experience one you won't forget. Thanks again for another great experience.

We got the choice of fishing for big fish and possibly not getting anything or just fishing. We picked to just fish. We caught 35 Fish and had a blast. No trophy fish but we didn’t care. We wanted some action.

Make sure you verify that the fish you are looking to catch are actually in season at time of trip. Also, may want to know if legal size of fish you can keep. Never thought a fish would be considered "too big".

Make sure you get only the people on theboat that you are expecting to get. A captain and his mate was all we expected but not what we got. Plus the captain promised to send photos he took but we never recieved them.

Plenty of potential. Check the weather forecast first. Was very choppy and windy the day we went and that hurt and fishing experience but no fault of a captain he did the best he could under the circumstances

There is an abundance of sharks so understand that you will have to work hard to keep them away from your catch. It is an experience to see them however it is frustrating when they eat everything you catch.

If you want to send fish home check into it way before you go fishing so you can enjoy your catch back at your home also if you want to eat your catch for lunch that day go just down the road to Grill's Restaurant and they cook it up for you we did wow it was delicious.

We caught a lot of Spanish mackerel got a bluefish. a couple more weeks of sunshine could’ve brought some warmer waters and different fish.

Come with an open mind, arrive 30 minutes before stated departure, be in the moment & take in the beauty all around you!

It was fairly windy which makes things challenging. Despite that, we were able to land the target species.

Not a ton of species around with water being cool but if you like spanish mackerel you can tear them up.

Our captain filleted our catch for us, but I don’t know if everyone does, so verify ahead of time. If you're staying nearby, Rusty’s (and maybe other restaurants) will cook your catch for you.

Check the boats, out of a 9 hr booking, we spent 4hrs just getting out and back, boat moved like a lead sled.

Checknweather before booking. There ar rlots of boats so dont really need to book in advance

Awesome fishing...Lots of opportunities...and a wide variety of fish available to catch!

Captain, we will definitely go with you again. Thanks for the wonderful experience

Let the Captain know what is u are looking for. He’ll make the best choices for you!

If you have never done this before, listen to your captain. He knows what he is talking about.