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Tripadvisor ReviewsFlorida Inshore Fishing Charters with Captain Drew Cavanaugh offers a wide selection of light tackle saltwater flats fishing, sight fishing and nearshore fishing trips on the Mosquito Lagoon backcountry waters, Ponce Inlet nearshore, Sebastian Inlet, Port Canaveral, Banana River, and Indian River Lagoon for redfish, sea trout, black drum, snook, jacks and tarpon year round. Including both spin fishing and fly fishing trips for all ages, families and experience levels. We now have two boats we use. One for up to six passengers and one for shallow water sight fishing, a micro skiff. Also offering seasonal near coastal beach fishing trips and tarpon fishing trips along east central Florida's Atlantic beaches for cobia, tarpon, shark, triple tail, snapper, groupers, big jacks, barracuda along. We also offer dolphin and manatee sight seeing scenic tours. We will either meet in Cocoa Beach near Port Canaveral or New Smyrna Beach near Ponce Inlet right off I-95 just east of Orlando.

Captain Drew Cavanaugh • 352-223-7897 • email me at • captdrewcavanaugh@gmail.com

Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Charters • Ponce Inlet Backcountry Indian River • New Smyrna Beach • Flats Fishing Rates

2 Plus Hour • Mini Day $199
3 Plus Hour • 1/4 Day $425
4 Plus Hours • 1/2 Day $450
6 Plus Hours • 3/4 Day $650
8 Plus Hours • Full Day $850
2 Plus Hours Dolphin Manatee Tour • $200 • Up to 6 Passengers • Please Call, Text or Email for exact Pricing Details

All Rates above are for One or Two Anglers • An extra fee is added for a Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Angler/Passenger at times • Conditions apply • Ask For Details on This. Also now offering micro skiff backcountry sight fishing charters in the Cocoa Beach, Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach areas. Some charters within certain areas like the national park and wildlife refuge remain catch and release only, other areas we can harvest fush. Please be sure to ask about this first before booking your fishing trip.

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4 Plus Hours • 1/2 Day $450
6 Plus Hours • 3/4 Day $625

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All licenses and light tackle are provided at NO additional cost. The prices are for the boat and not per person. Up to six anglers can be accommodated at certain times.

Information and what is included for all guided trips with Florida Inshore Fishing Charters

  • All required state and federal fishing licenses and permits. USCG licensed and insured.
  • Federal 2024 CUA permit to fish the Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and the Canaveral National Seashore, Federal Waters.
  • Yeti and Engel Coolers with ice and fresh new bottled water.
  • Digital HD pictures and HD video of your catch and events of the day. You are welcome to bring along your own camera too.
  • Decades of experience, knowledge and a great professional attitude. Year round Oak Hill - New Smyrna Beach resident.
  • 2024 Snook Stamp.
  • Commercial Authorization for private manatee and dolphin scenic tours within the boundaries of NASA, Canaveral National Seashore and the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge.
  • High end quality professional line of saltwater fishing tackle. Simano reels and St Croix rods. Garmin electronics. Yamaha outboards.
  • Fresh live bait when needed or requested.
  • Custom built 2022 Pathfinder Bay boat designed for backcountry fishing, tarpon, family and nearshore beach fishing trips. And a custom built micro skiff for extreme shallow water sight fishing and flats fishing trips.
  • Kids and family welcome. No experience needed, however I highly recommend that you watch some of my YouTube videos so you can see what the fishing is like here.
  • Prices includes one or two anglers. Additional anglers can be added for an additional charge at times. Please call for details.

You will want to bring sunscreen, rain gear, bug spray and a good pair of polarized sunglasses with copper, vermilion or amber colored lens.

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Please Read Important Information Disclosure About Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Guides:

Florida Inshore Fishing Charters holds a current valid federal 2024 CUA Permit, (Commercial Use Authorization) with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Department of Interior/Canaveral National Seashore/National Parks Service. Valid to operate as a recreational sport fishing guide and charter boat for hire captain on the Mosquito Lagoon, Ponce Inlet, Indian River, Canaveral National Seashore and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. This area goes from Ponce Inlet to Cape Canaveral.

Captain Drew Cavanaugh
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Captain Drew Cavanaugh Florida Inshore Fishing Charters • Oak Hill, FL 32759 • 352-223-7897