Cocoa Beach, Florida Fishing Charters
The best deep sea fishing charters near Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, and Orlando
Choose Fin & Fly for Your Cocoa Beach Fishing Charter
Fin & Fly is the top rated private charter fishing for a reason. We have the best captains and a fleet of 5 fishing boats to choose from.
Our only mission is to make sure you have a safe, fun, and action-packed Florida fishing trip! We provide fun and exciting Florida charter fishing experiences for customers in Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, and Orlando.
Our boats are docked in Port Canaveral, giving easy access to the abundant fish and beautiful waters along Florida’s space coast. Join us for deep sea fishing trips, a night time shark fishing charter, or stay close to shore with a river fishing adventure.
Cocoa Beach, Florida's Top Rated Fishing Charters
Fin and Fly Fishing Charters Florida
Nearshore Fishing Charter
$650 - $850 1-3 people, $50 for 4th angler BOOK NOW - Nearshore Fishing Charter
Inshore, River, Bay, and Intercoastal Charter
$500 - $600 1-2 people, $50 for additional angler BOOK NOW - Inshore, River, Bay, and Intercoastal Charter
Bioluminescence Night Charter
$300+ 1-4 people, $50 for additional angler BOOK NOW - Bioluminescence Night CharterEvery charter is private. Your rate covers fishing licenses, park permits, spin or fly gear, bait and lures, a cooler with ice, and photos of your catch. Food, drinks, and a 15 to 20% gratuity are not included. A $200 deposit holds your date.
View All Charter PricesMeet Your Cocoa Beach Fishing Captains
Your captain grew up on this water. Captain Jamie Glasner is a native Floridian, born and raised in Cocoa Beach, and he learned to fish the Banana River as a kid, watching the flats for tailing redfish. He worked his way through the Banana and Indian Rivers up to Mosquito Lagoon, earned his captain’s license at 18, and started running charters in 2007. Years along the Space Coast beaches taught him where tarpon and cobia show up and when.
Captain Nate Brady runs trips alongside him. Every Fin & Fly charter is private and runs out of Port Canaveral, so you get a licensed local captain and a boat with nobody on it but your group.
Get to know the crew before you step aboard.
Florida Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Weather permitting, our boats provide a fast and comfortable trip for Florida offshore fishing. Several miles off Port Canaveral lies wrecks and reefs that is a haven for deep sea fishing. Our deep sea fishing charters catch kingfish, cobia, sharks, sailfish, mahi, snapper, grouper, wahoo, and more! Sometimes you can catch fish with the shores of Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral still in view.
How Far Offshore We Fish
How far you run depends on the trip you book. A half day reaches about 25 miles out. A full day can push as far as 40 miles off the Cape.
Wrecks and reefs sit several miles off Port Canaveral, so even a half day puts your line on productive bottom. Kingfish are one of the steadiest fights at that range, and cobia and snapper hold around the same structure. Sharks can be found at any depth.
A full day buys you distance and time. You reach deeper structure and the open water beyond it, and you get more hours on the better ground once you are there. That extra range is what opens up sailfish, mahi, wahoo, and grouper.
Both trips run private, with the boat, the captain, and the day to yourselves. Which boat you draw depends on your group size and how far you plan to run.
Compare half day and full day before you pick your date.
Florida Shark Fishing Charters
Shark fishing off Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach shark fishing are fun for anglers of all ages and abilities! Sharks can be found at any depth. You can sometimes see them on the surface, tailing their way across the water! This is an action packed sport fishing charter for anglers of any age or experience level!
Central Florida Fishing Charters
Fin & Fly charter boats are conveniently located in Port Canaveral, FL, the safest port in Florida. We are close to Orlando, Cape Canaveral, and Cocoa Beach.
Central Florida is the best place to fish. The region’s mild climate allows for year-round fishing. While winters can be cooler, the weather is beautiful compared to northern climates, providing anglers with the chance to fish throughout the year.
Central Florida is also a popular destination for families, and many fishing spots are family-friendly. Our experienced captains and modern, clean boats will make sure your trip is safe and fun for kids of all ages.
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Florida Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Wrecks and reefs sit several miles off Port Canaveral. Half days run 5 hours and full days run 9. You can fish for kingfish, cobia, sailfish, mahi, snapper, grouper, and wahoo.
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Florida Shark Fishing Charters
Shark trips suit anglers of any age or experience. Nearshore trips usually stay within a few hundred yards of the beach, and offshore trips go farther. We run day and night trips, and a half day is 4 hours.
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River Fishing Charters
Calm water on the Banana River, Indian River, and Mosquito Lagoon, home to redfish, snook, tarpon, black drum, and speckled sea trout. It is a good first trip for kids.
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Best Inshore Fishing Charters
Light tackle trips on protected water, with a short boat ride and calm conditions. It is the easiest way to put a child on a first fish. Redfish, snook, speckled sea trout, and tarpon are all close to the dock.
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Bioluminescence Tour
A 90-minute private night tour where glowing plankton light up the water beneath you. It suits all ages, and you can reach over the side to touch the glowing water. Guaranteed or no pay.
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Red Snapper Fishing Charters
Red snapper trips run in season. Bring the family or a group of friends. Spots are limited, so ask us which dates are open.
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Fishing Charters Near Cocoa Beach
Located on the east coast of Florida near Orlando, Cocoa Beach provides anglers with access to both freshwater and saltwater fishing options. Explore the Indian River Lagoon and Banana River, which are rich in freshwater species. Or venture into the Atlantic for a deep-sea fishing trip targeting species like kingfish, mahi-mahi, sailfish, and grouper.
Fishing Charters Near Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral, on Florida’s east coast, has many fishing options in saltwater and freshwater. Our boats sail out of Port Canaveral, just south of the Cape. Our captains have excellent knowledge of the area, including the best fishing spots and techniques for catching different species.
Fishing Charters Near Orlando
If you are staying in Orlando and want the best Orlando fishing charter experience, look no further! A quick and easy drive from the Disney Resorts and Universal Studios will take you to our boats. A fishing trip is the perfect break from the crowded theme parks of Orlando. Half day and full day charters are available.
What Type of Fishing Charter Should I Pick?
There are many types of Florida Fishing Charters to choose from all of which are fun depending on your preference and style of fishing. The types of saltwater fishing charters are Deep Sea Fishing, Shark Fishing, Inshore Fishing, and Nearshore Fishing. These types of Florida Fishing Charters are based along the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
Another type of fishing in Florida is freshwater bass fishing which is a very common species that is targeted throughout the world fishing on the inland lakes.
What type of Florida Fishing Charter should you pick? To answer that is what type of fishing interests you more. Here at Fin & Fly Fishing Charters we offer it all from beginners to experts. All of our Florida Fishing Charters are private as well as family and kid friendly.
Planning Your Cocoa Beach Fishing Trip
Cocoa Beach sits on a barrier island, with the Atlantic on one side and protected lagoon water on the other. That geography is why one small stretch of coast offers such different days on the water.
Head east and the bottom drops toward the Atlantic shelf, where the wrecks and reefs hold kingfish, mahi, and sailfish. Head west into the Banana River and Indian River Lagoon and the water turns calm and shallow, with redfish, snook, and trout on the flats.
Our boats leave from Port Canaveral, minutes from the Cocoa Beach hotel strip, so either kind of day starts with a short drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are Cocoa Beach fishing charters?
Trip lengths run from a 4 hour half day inshore up to a 9 hour full day offshore, with 5, 6, and 8 hour options in between depending on the boat and the water you fish. Every charter is private. Full trip lengths and rates sit on our charter prices page.
Do I need a fishing license?
No. Your fishing license and park permits are covered by the charter, so there is nothing to buy or file before your trip. Florida does require a saltwater license for most shore and private boat fishing, which is worth knowing if you plan to fish outside your charter day. More on Florida saltwater fishing regulations.
When is the best time to fish Cocoa Beach?
There is no bad time. The Space Coast fishes year round, and the seasons change what you target rather than whether you catch. Spring brings kingfish and cobia, summer is prime for mahi and sailfish, and cooler months favor snapper and grouper on the reefs. See our guide to the best time to fish offshore.
Is a charter good for kids or beginners?
Yes, and the lagoons are where to start. Inshore trips stay on calm protected water, the run from the dock is short, and light tackle is easier for small hands. Your captain rigs the gear and coaches throughout. See our inshore fishing charters in Cocoa Beach.
What should we bring?
Sunscreen, a hat, polarized sunglasses, rain gear, and closed toe non slip shoes. Bring your own food and drinks. Licenses, rods, tackle, bait, and a cooler with ice all come with the trip. Our deep sea fishing charters page covers what to wear offshore in more detail.
What's biting right now?
The bite shifts with water temperature, bait movement, and conditions, so the honest answer changes month to month. We post a fishing report covering what is running offshore, nearshore, and on the flats. Read our latest Cocoa Beach fishing report before you pick your date.
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