Daytona Beach offshore fishing charters
Out through Ponce Inlet to the Atlantic reefs and wrecks.
For deep sea fishing, Daytona Beach trips run out through Ponce Inlet for kingfish, mahi, grouper, snapper and sailfish. Longer trips have more time to reach deeper water and bigger fish.
Book your offshore trip
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5-hour offshore charter
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6-hour offshore charter
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8-hour offshore charter
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- Free cancellation up to 72 hours before
- Full refund or free reschedule if the captain cancels for weather or seas
- One price for up to 6 guests
Meeting point: 1931 S Palmetto Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119. Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.
What's included and what's not
- Licensed USCG captain
- Florida fishing license for every guest (under the charter license)
- Rods, reels and tackle
- Bait
- Fuel
- Ice and fish box
- Fish cleaning at the dock
- Captain and mate tip (10–20% is customary)
- Food and drinks
- Seasickness medicine
- Transportation to the meeting point
What to bring
Reviews from nearby New Smyrna Beach trips
5.07 reviewsfrom New Smyrna Beach trips, 15 miles south. Daytona reviews will show here as they come in
Capt Brad was great for both of our fishing trips. He took great care to make my husbands birthday fishing experience amazing and taught me how to use a bait caster. His boat was immaculate and most importantly, he put us on fish.
Ashley Eubanks · April 2026 · Google
A most delightful town
The town of New Smyrna is worth seeing and visiting. We enjoyed walking along the waterfront. You can drive your car to the beach. Ate dinner near the water at one of the Town Tavern which featured a live band. My friend and I went fishing, what fun, highly recommend it!
Lisa Wilson · January 2021
Obstacles conquered!
Started out with a full moon the night before and wind blowing 3 times what was forecast but Captain Brad had a plan. We got out and in no time had fish on! I had no expectations for what we might catch which turned out great 8 different species and two nice redfish! I had a great time!
Doug M. · March 2019 · TripAdvisor
Loved fishing
I have to say, this was one of the most professional organizations I have experienced. Booking was easy and customer support answered all my questions. Even when I remembered them and called back hours later! :) What was recommended was an afternoon trip with Capt Brad. I chose the 6 hour trip…
Tim S · January 2019
Best Birthday Gift Ever !!!
I booked this trip for my Dad's Birthday he loves to fish but rarely catches anything. We went with Capt Brad Kayholm and he delivered an awesome trip he was on time ,very friendly ,knowledgeable and put us on the fish !!! I would definitely recommend booking a trip with him!!!
flhomesbyrich · October 2018
Best Birthday Gift Ever !!!
I booked this trip for my Dad's Birthday he loves to fish but rarely catches anything. We went with Capt Brad Kayholm and he delivered an awesome trip he was on time ,very friendly ,knowledgeable and put us on the fish !!! I would definitely recommend booking a trip with him!!!
flhomesbyrich · October 2018 · TripAdvisor
Four hour trip with Captain Brad
We had a great time with Captain Brad. He had us on the fish right away in the morning and always kept us moving looking for more. He was very knowledgeable.
Eli L · October 2018 · TripAdvisor
Fish you can catch on your offshore trip
Offshore from Daytona Beach, bottom rigs and live baits put you on grouper, snapper, kingfish, mahi and more. Swipe to see what you could catch.
Red snapper
Genuine redArtificial reefs and wrecks year-round. Keep only during the short federal season.
Kingfish
King mackerelMost of the year; best in spring and fall.
Vermilion snapper
BeelinerSchools over artificial reefs. Great eating; bites most of the year.
Mahi-mahi
DolphinfishLate spring and summer, often near weed lines.
Sailfish
Atlantic sailfishFall through spring. Mostly caught and released; a bonus fish on longer trips.
Greater amberjack
AJDeeper wrecks and artificial reefs. Hard, heavy fights.
Goliath grouper
ProtectedHuge wreck dwellers. Released unharmed; harvest only by special FWC permit.
Wahoo
OnoSpring and summer along the deep edges. Very fast.
Great barracuda
CudaAround wrecks and reefs most of the year.
Size limits, bag limits and seasons change: see the FWC saltwater fishing regulations.
Deep sea fishing Daytona Beach: what you can catch
Deep sea fishing Daytona Beach trips run out through Ponce Inlet to the Atlantic reefs and wrecks. Bottom fishing on the reefs brings snapper and grouper. Trolling on the way out and back can bring kingfish, mahi-mahi and, in the cooler months, sailfish. Mahi-mahi are most common in spring and summer. Your captain picks the spots each day based on weather and what's biting.
What's biting by season
Fall Sep–Nov
- Peak: sailfish, kingfish, gag grouper, bonito
Winter Dec–Feb
- Sailfish, blackfin tuna
Spring Mar–May
- Sailfish, wahoo
- Atlantic grouper opens May 1
Summer Jun–Aug
- Mahi and wahoo at their best
- Short red snapper season
- Gag and other Atlantic shallow-water grouper are closed Jan 1 – Apr 30.
- Red snapper is open only during the short federal season. Ask your captain which dates apply.
- The charter license covers all guests. No personal license is needed.
Source: FWC. Limits change; your captain has the current rules.
How each trip length works
5 hoursNearshore reefs
Bottom fishing on the closer reefs and wrecks for snapper and grouper. A good first offshore trip.
6 hoursDeeper reefs
More time to reach deeper water, with bottom fishing plus flat lines for kingfish, cobia and barracuda.
8 hoursDeeper wrecks & reefs
The most time on the water and the best shot at grouper, amberjack, sailfish and wahoo.
How much does a deep sea fishing charter in Daytona Beach cost?
A deep sea fishing charter from Daytona Beach costs $1,000 for 5 hours, $1,100 for 6 hours and $1,500 for 8 hours with iOutdoors. One price covers up to 6 guests. Trips run out through Ponce Inlet to Atlantic reefs and wrecks, and every trip includes the fishing license, gear, bait and fuel. Target fish include kingfish, mahi, grouper, snapper and sailfish. Trips meet at 1931 S Palmetto Ave in South Daytona.
Daytona Beach offshore fishing guide
Offshore trips meet in South Daytona on the Halifax River, then run south to Ponce Inlet and out into the Atlantic. Past the inlet, artificial reefs and wrecks are spread across miles of sandy bottom, and the captain moves between them to find the most active fish. Longer trips leave more time to fish deeper water. Your captain picks the spots based on the season, the sea forecast and what's been biting.
What you'll fish for
Bottom fishing over artificial reefs and wrecks targets red snapper, vermilion snapper, triggerfish, grouper and amberjack. The captain anchors or drifts over structure, and you fish baited rigs on the bottom. It's steady action and a good choice for groups with mixed experience.
Flat lines are live baits fished near the surface while you bottom fish. On 6- and 8-hour trips they target kingfish, cobia and barracuda. Kingfish are around most of the year. Mahi and wahoo are best in late spring and summer. Sailfish peak in fall and winter.
What a typical day looks like
You meet the captain at 1931 S Palmetto Ave, load your cooler and get a short safety briefing. The run down the river and out Ponce Inlet gives you time to rig lines and learn the plan. The crew baits hooks, sets lines and helps you fight and land fish. Back at the dock, your legal catch is cleaned and bagged for you to take home.
Best time to go
Late spring through summer usually brings the calmest seas and the best mahi fishing. Fall is a standout for sailfish, kingfish and grouper. Winter can be windy, but calm days offer sailfish and blackfin tuna. Some species, such as red snapper and Atlantic grouper, have closed seasons, so what you can keep changes through the year. See the Daytona Beach fishing calendar for a month-by-month view.
Tips for a good day offshore
- Seasickness: if you're prone to it, take medicine the night before and again in the morning. Ponce Inlet can be rough when an outgoing tide meets an east wind.
- Weather calls: captains watch the marine forecast and make the call the evening before or the morning of the trip. If they cancel for weather or seas, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
- Bring a cooler with ice for your cleaned catch.
- Book early in summer. Weekends from June through August fill up first.
Questions about offshore trips
How far offshore do we go?
It depends on trip length and sea conditions. 5-hour trips bottom fish the closer reefs and wrecks. 6- and 8-hour trips have time to reach deeper water and add flat lines for kingfish, cobia and barracuda.
How many people can come?
Up to 6 guests, for one price: $1,000 for 5 hours, $1,100 for 6 hours or $1,500 for 8 hours.
Will I get seasick?
Ponce Inlet can be rough on an outgoing tide. Take seasickness medicine the night before and the morning of, eat a light breakfast, and stay in fresh air.
Can I keep my fish?
Yes, within state and federal limits. Your captain cleans and bags your legal catch at the dock.
Where do we meet?
Trips meet at 1931 S Palmetto Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119. Your captain confirms the departure time with you directly before the trip.
What if the weather is bad?
If the captain cancels for weather or seas, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.