Daytona Beach Charter Fishing
Local waters. Private charters. Real Florida action.
Daytona Beach sits on one of the most diverse fisheries on Florida’s east coast. Just south of town, the Indian River Lagoon and Mosquito Lagoon meet the Atlantic in a mix of calm backwaters, winding creeks, and nearshore reefs. It’s a place where redfish tail on the flats, snook ambush bait under mangroves, and big fish cruise right outside the inlet.
Reel Deal Fishin’ Charters runs private guided trips for families and anglers who want the real experience — small groups, steady action, and a captain who fishes these waters every week of the year.
What Makes Fishing Daytona Beach Special
This coastline gives you options. Calm inshore water for easy action. A nearshore bite that turns up when bait pushes along the beach. And plenty of room to break away from crowds.
From drifting grass flats to battling sharks just off the breakers, every day brings a new window of opportunity.
What We Catch Around Daytona Beach
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Redfish
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Snook
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Speckled trout
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Flounder
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Sheepshead
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Black drum
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Sharks (blacktip, spinner, bonnethead)
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Kingfish and cobia (seasonal nearshore)
Guided Inshore Charter Fishing – Daytona Beach
Inshore trips stay inside protected waters where the fishing is steady and the scenery changes every mile. We sight-cast, drift edges, and work mangroves where redfish, trout, snook, and flounder feed.
It’s calm, close, and perfect for beginners, kids, and anyone who likes hands-on fishing.
Guided Nearshore Fishing – Daytona Beach
When conditions allow, we run just outside the inlet and fish a few miles off the beach. This is where kingfish, sharks, jacks, tarpon, and cobia show up.
The boat rides are short. The action can be heavy. And you stay close enough to see the shoreline while fighting fish that pull hard.
What’s Included on Every Trip
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Rods, reels, tackle, and live bait
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Fishing license for all guests
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Cooler with ice and bottled water
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Fish cleaning (inshore species)
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A private charter — no crowded headboats here!
Bring: sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, snacks, drinks, and a camera.
Why Fish with a Local Daytona Guide
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Capt. Chad grew up fishing these tides and backwaters
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Local knowledge of wind, bait flow, and seasonal patterns
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Family-friendly with steady coaching and patient instruction
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Small private groups — you fish, you relax, we adjust to the conditions
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More time catching, less time guessing
Booking with a captain means you show up, step aboard, and enjoy the day — all the hard stuff is already handled.
Best Time of Year for Daytona Beach Fishing
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Spring: redfish, trout, black drum, cobia, kingfish
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Summer: snook, tarpon, sharks, trout
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Fall: redfish, flounder, drum, kingfish
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Winter: sheepshead, drum, cold-water redfish
Every season offers something different. We adjust to what’s biting and where the best water is.
FAQ: Daytona Beach Fishing Charters
