Fishing Reports

September has brought strong inshore action to the New Smyrna Beach and Daytona Beach area, and redfish have been the star of the show. Reel Deal Fishin' Charters has been putting anglers on quality fish trip after trip, whether it's someone's first time on the water or a lifelong angler chasing a personal best. Redfish The redfish bite has been excellent this month, with fish ranging from smaller slot sized reds up to some genuinely oversized fish mixed in. Multiple hookups

When the sun goes down in New Smyrna Beach, the fishing doesn't stop. Reel Deal Fishin' Charters has been running nighttime flounder gigging trips through September, and the flounder have been cooperating. Flounder Instead of casting a rod, gigging trips head into the shallow water after dark and hunt flounder by light. Recent trips have produced solid catches, with plenty of fish headed home for the dinner table. Flounder gigging is a completely different way to experience N

The Summer Bite Is Still Going Strong Summer fishing is still producing some awesome action around Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach. Snook have been one of the stars of the show, with some quality fish making their way boat side and putting our guests to the test. There’s nothing quite like watching a snook eat and then take off with the drag screaming. Those are the moments that keep us coming back to the water. Snook and Redfish Leading the Way The snook bite has been exc

The fishing around New Smyrna Beach has been delivering plenty of action, with a great mix of oversized redfish, snook, flounder, trout, mangrove snapper, and enough fish to keep the cooler looking good. Redfish and Snook Stealing the Show The inlet and nearshore bite has been especially exciting. We've put several guests on oversized redfish that made long, hard runs right along the rocks, and a few quality snook have been mixed in as well. The early morning hours and low li

Fishing around New Smyrna Beach has been staying productive, with plenty of action both inshore and nearshore. Every trip has brought something different, making this one of the best times of year to get out on the water with family or friends. Sheepshead Keeping the Rods Bent The bridges continue to produce a solid sheepshead bite, making for steady action and great table fare. These fish have been perfect for families and younger anglers looking to stay busy while putting f

Summer fishing around New Smyrna Beach has been nothing short of outstanding. Calm seas gave us the opportunity to head offshore, and the fish didn't disappoint. Every trip this weekend brought steady action and plenty of memories for everyone on board. The shark bite has been red hot, with Atlantic sharpnose sharks keeping the rods bent and the drags screaming. These hard-fighting sharks have been perfect for anglers of all ages, especially the kids, who had a blast battling

The fishing around New Smyrna Beach has been about as good as it gets. This past week delivered steady action from start to finish, with everything from hard fighting sharks to quality inshore fish keeping our anglers smiling. The shark bite has been incredibly consistent, with plenty of blacktip sharks keeping the rods bent and the drags screaming. Families, first time anglers, and experienced fishermen all had a blast battling these powerful fish before watching them swim a

The summer fishing season has been delivering a little bit of everything, and that's exactly what makes this time of year so much fun. Calm mornings, clean water, and plenty of bait have opened the door for everything from nearshore shark action to steady offshore snapper fishing, while the nighttime inshore bite has been producing some impressive redfish. Sharks Putting on a Show Shark fishing has been one of the biggest highlights lately. We've had several hard fighting fis

The nearshore bite has been on fire this week, and it's been some of the best fishing we've seen in quite a while. Calm seas gave us plenty of opportunities to get just off the beach, and the fish definitely showed up. Flounder fishing has been outstanding, with several quality fish coming over the rail, including a few true doormats that made for unforgettable catches. Along with the flounder, we've been finding giant sand trout, plus plenty of whiting and croaker to keep th

The fishing has been outstanding this week around New Smyrna Beach and Ponce Inlet, with steady action and some impressive catches hitting the deck. Snook continue to steal the spotlight, and we've landed several trophy-class fish throughout the week. These fish have been feeding aggressively around the inlet, deeper structure, and strong current edges. When a big snook makes a run in moving water, there's no mistaking it. The drag starts singing, and everyone on the boat pay

Summer is Running Early The inshore fishery around New Smyrna Beach is firing on multiple species right now, and the nearshore bite is keeping rods bent on every trip. Redfish Reds are holding tight to structure and they're eating. Quality fish have been making it to the boat consistently, with several nice specimens landed over the past week. This is typical for late spring and early summer on the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon corridor — as water temps stabilize, redfish

Summer fishing around New Smyrna Beach has been delivering exactly what we love to see—bent rods, smiling faces, and plenty of action from the inlet to the nearshore waters. Sharks Stealing the Show Offshore The shark bite has been strong this week, and our younger anglers have been putting on a clinic. Several families spent the day battling hard fighting sharks that had rods doubled over and the whole boat cheering. These fish bring pure excitement. Long runs, screaming dra

The sharks have officially moved in, and the action has been outstanding off New Smyrna Beach. This week has brought steady bites with a strong mix of blacktip sharks, Atlantic sharpnose sharks, and a few larger sharks keeping rods bent from start to finish. The best action has been coming from our nearshore waters just off the beach, where fresh bait and moving tides have been the difference maker. From the first click of the drag to the final pull at the boat, these trips h

Redfish, Big Snook, and Family Fishing Action Around New Smyrna Beach The inshore bite has been nothing short of incredible lately around New Smyrna Beach and the Daytona area. Families, first timers, and seasoned anglers alike have been getting in on steady action, with beautiful redfish and oversized snook keeping rods bent and smiles wide. The weather gave us a little bit of everything this week, but the fish stayed fired up and ready to eat. We spent plenty of time workin

The snook bite has been turning on around New Smyrna Beach, and the bridges have been the place to be this week. Early mornings with moving water have produced some solid fish, and live bait has been getting the best results around structure and current lines. The key lately has been getting on the water before the sun climbs high and focusing on bridges with steady current flow. When the tide starts moving, these fish have been aggressive, striking hard and making long, drag

If this week proved anything, it’s that the snook bite is flat-out on fire right now. We’ve had a great mix of families and anglers on the boat, and the fish showed up exactly how you want them to this time of year. And as the days rolled on, it only got better. We’ve been working bridges, docks, and deeper edges around the Indian River Lagoon, and the snook are stacked up tight to structure. Early mornings and right before dark have been the windows, with fish crushing live

We had a great family come down from Canada this week, ready to see what Florida fishing is all about. First trip to these waters, and they picked a solid time to do it. Conditions started a little mixed — light wind and moving water — but it didn’t take long to dial things in. Once we set up around the right structure, everything changed quick. The bite turned on, and the rods started bending. They got into multiple quality redfish, and a couple of those fish made sure they

Another solid day on the water out of New Smyrna Beach, and this one came with a little extra meaning. We had a young man celebrating his 5th birthday on the boat, and he got to do it the right way — rod in hand and fish on the line. The action didn’t take long to get going. Early in the trip, he teamed up and put a beautiful redfish in the boat that was just about his size. You could see it all over his face — pure excitement from start to finish. We worked the New Smyrna Be

Snook have been the headline this week, and they’re showing up right where you’d expect this time of year. Early mornings and those last light windows before dark have been the sweet spot, with fish staging tight to structure and cruising the edges. When they flip the switch and start feeding, it gets fast. Live bait has been getting crushed almost instantly, especially around docks, mangroves, and deeper cuts. If you’re throwing artificials, timing is everything. Hit that lo

The bite has been steady this week, and it’s been the kind of fishing that keeps rods bent and smiles coming easy. Sheepshead and black drum are leading the action right now, especially around docks, pilings, and heavier structure. Drop a bait in the right spot and it doesn’t take long before you feel that thump and see the rod load up. We’ve been working tight to structure in the Indian River and backwater areas, and it’s producing consistent hookups. It’s hands-on fishing,