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

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Jonathan Wimberly
Jonesboro, GA
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Went fishing with Slightly Obsessed Fishing Charters on July 10, 2023
The fish may or may not be biting well. Every outing may not be a large catch. The first hour of the 5-hour outing will be spent catching the bait and riding out to the fishing site. Just expect the actual fishing to be about 2.5 to 3 hours. Its all a part of a great experience.

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Gary Dorton
Davenport, FL
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Went fishing with Marine Mammal Tours – Starfish on June 16, 2022
The Captain and Crew were very friendly, helpful, and worked well with the kids. They took their time and explained every detail of the trip. We all had a great time, and would do it again given the chance.

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Kevin Hanson
IND HBR BCH, FL
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Went fishing with Marine Mammal Tours – Starfish on August 20, 2021
Be prepared for extreme heat July and August unless your boat has air conditioning. Go down to the docks and see which boats are bring in fish, and talk to people after their trip in the parking lot.

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Josh Meyers
Lincoln, NE
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Went fishing with Denise Marie Charters on May 28, 2021
Look for a boat that is big enough to handle big water. Pat's boat was very comfortable and handles big water great. Fishing isn't always successful every time but Pat and Chris worked hard and kept moving to get us on some fish. Highly recommend.

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Kelsey Boyd
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Went fishing with Checkmate Charters on March 1, 2024
Captain Nate was awesome! Will definitely book again, super informative and friendly! We had a wonderful day!

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Britiny Guffey
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Went fishing with Checkmate Charters on January 26, 2024
Weather can be hit or miss this time of year is what we were told. Dress in layers, bring sunglasses.

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Ralph Young
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Went fishing with Odyssey Fishing Charters on October 9, 2023
Be aware that the weather can be tricky this time of year. Leave as much flexibility in your sch file as you can to maximize your experience.

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Carolyn Liberty
Allenton, MI
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Went fishing with Cocoa Beach Fishing Adventures on May 23, 2023
Go to Chris Hardy and group. They are professional, make sure you are having fun fantastic boats and fantastic captains. Love you guys and thanks again

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Robert Sidor
Bear Lake, MI
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Went fishing with Fin & Fly Charters – 30' SeaVee on April 5, 2023
Book with Jamie at Fin and Fly. Experienced fisherman that makes customers feel like a family member is taking them out.

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Michael Stackhouse
Newport News, VA
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Went fishing with Knight's Quest Charters on April 4, 2023
Be prepared to catch all day, but lose a few to the sharks. Minor inconvenience for the quality of fishing.

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Joe Foster
Mount Laurel Township, NJ
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Went fishing with Reaper Fishing Charters Florida on December 27, 2022
Talk to the captain about expectations vs. what he thinks he can get you. They are very helpful and work together with other captains to see where they can go to make sure everyone is having fun.

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Michelle Johnson
Windermere, Florida
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Went fishing with Checkmate Charters on March 26, 2022
I did not attend the trip - it was a surprise Birthday gift for my Brother. He and his friends said they had a great day although the waters were choppy.

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Lori Seay
St. Cloud, MN
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Went fishing with Canaveral Charter Adventures on November 16, 2021
Get plenty of sleep and drink plenty of water. It's a very physical sport and you will need all the energy you can.

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Jennie Kackley
Cocoa Beach, Florida
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Went fishing with Canaveral Charter Adventures on July 22, 2021
It was pretty choppy and they had just had a tropical storm so the water was pretty murky and the fish were having a hard time seeing the line. Other than that, we had a good experience.

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Michael Staples
San Juan
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Went fishing with Canaveral Charter Adventures on April 29, 2021
As I fished this area for the first time on this occasion, O can’t say. However it appears that one should expect high seas during the month of April.

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Zach White
Orlando, FL
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Went fishing with Canaveral Charter Adventures on March 13, 2021
Listen to your Captain. They know these waters like the back of their hand and have spent their entire lives on these waters.

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John Puerling
Milwaukee, WI
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Went fishing with Fair N' Square Charters on February 27, 2021
watch the weather, as long as its warm fishing is good, but a cold snap can push the fish south for some time

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Michael Tyree
San Juan
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Went fishing with Cocoa Beach Sportfishing – 33' on December 26, 2019
Do a little research to make sure your fish are running, and find out where you need to be to successfully give your self a chance to catch them.

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Tom Garland
Orlando, FL
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Went fishing with Cocoa Beach Sportfishing – 33' on June 25, 2019
Best time is April and May. We had a great trip but a lot of the near shore fishing was not so great (for all the boats).

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Stephen Kynast
Longwood, FL
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Went fishing with Port Canaveral Sportfishing on May 13, 2019
Bring right tackle, talk with locals about fish that are biting. Check 2 or 3 weather sites then dress for the weather and plan for changing conditions.

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Billy Gatzemeyer
Deltona, FL
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Went fishing with Cocoa Beach Sportfishing – 51' on April 16, 2019
If there is a chance of getting sea sick take the meds early and give the crew of the Crude Intentions a try!!!

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Danial Khan
Durham, NC
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Went fishing with Salty Hooks Fishing on July 15, 2023
Good fishing but it's HOT! Head out early and pack enough ice, water, and sunscreen.

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Ken Prince
UNIVERSITY PA, MD
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Went fishing with Marine Mammal Tours – Starfish on August 28, 2021
Absolutely! Our team of anglers had a great time. The crew was very helpful and knowledgeable.

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Leon Perry
Cocoa, FL
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Went fishing with Port Canaveral Sportfishing on April 17, 2021
Have an idea what kind of fishing you want to do, so your captain can tailor it to you.

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Michael Harper
Alafaya, FL
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Went fishing with Fair N' Square Charters on January 17, 2021
Great location. Only 40 minutes from Orlando and free parking. Very easy to find.

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Andria Pooley-Ebert
Lisbon, IA
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Went fishing with Lil' Wagon Fishing Charters on December 29, 2020
Take an assortment of clothes because you don't know what the weather might do.

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Dan Sommer
San Juan
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Went fishing with Fair N' Square Charters on June 29, 2020
Be sure to get an experienced Captain like Cspysin Pat or you may not catch anything.

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Steve Eckberg
Merritt Island, FL
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Went fishing with Slightly Obsessed Fishing Charters on July 13, 2019
I would highly recommend the near shore wreck fishing experience for big, good fighting fish.

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Robert Warnock
Acworth, GA
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Went fishing with Slightly Obsessed Fishing Charters on July 4, 2019
Booking a charter with a recommended guide. I'd suggest Slightly Obsessed Fishing Chraters.

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Philip Riley
Naples, Florida
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Went fishing with Cocoa Beach Sportfishing – 33' on May 30, 2019
Check to what is really in season with the captain, not by what the fishing booker website says.