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    Fish Inshore Light Tackle Charter In Indian River

    Private inshore light tackle charter for up to 4 people, with 4-, 6-, or 8-hour options

    5.0 stars• 148 reviews

    Duration

    4, 6, and 8 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 4 people

    Includes

    Gear, bait, fishing license

    Highlights

    Fish the Indian River, Banana River, or Mosquito Lagoon on a private inshore light tackle charter. Locations vary by season, weather, recent productivity, and your target species.

    • Choose a 4-, 6-, or 8-hour private trip for up to 4 people
    • Target species like Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, Snook, and Black Drum
    • Start early with times generally between 6am and 8am, sometimes later in colder winter months
    • Bring your own food and drinks for the duration of your trip
    • Plan for a $200 deposit to reserve your date
    • Expect a credit card processing fee for non in-person credit card payments

    What's Included

    • Fuel
    • Fishing licenses
    • Rods and reels
    • Lures and bait
    • Cooler, ice, and waters

    Things to know

    A 15–20% gratuity is recommended for your captain. Trip locations are confirmed the day prior and can change due to inclement weather.

    Split the cost with your group

    This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 4 guests.

    From$159per person
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    Cancellation Policy

    Captain may change or cancel due to inclement weather; full refund or reschedule if captain cancels. Cancel within 7 days forfeits deposit. Cancel within 24 hours or no call/no show: full trip price due.

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    FAQs

    Bring enough food and drinks for the full trip, plus sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, a hat, bug spray, and weather-appropriate gear (including cold or rain gear depending on the season).

    Yes. Your trip includes fuel, fishing licenses, rods, reels, lures, bait, and a cooler with ice (and waters available for you to use).

    Trip locations depend on the time of year and current weather, and you’ll get them upon confirmation the day prior. Start times vary by season and are generally between 6am and 8am (possibly later in colder winter months).

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    Review summary

    5.0
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    Captain Eric runs a tight operation out of the Cape Canaveral area, and the reviews here tell a pretty consistent story. He's the kind of guide who actually puts you on fish rather than just driving you around hoping for the best. Redfish, sea trout, snook, kingfish, mahi, sharks, tarpon, and more show up across these trips, both inshore and nearshore, which speaks to his versatility on the water. What stands out most is how well he handles all experience levels. Multiple reviewers mention bringing along complete beginners or young kids, and Captain Eric takes the time to teach technique rather than just hand someone a rod. He's also earned credit for adapting when weather doesn't cooperate, switching trip types or adjusting timing to make the most of conditions rather than just canceling and calling it a day. Repeat customers keep showing up in these reviews, which says something. This feels like the kind of charter where people come back year after year, bring their families, and leave with both fish and a story worth telling.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Captain Eric was very knowledgeable and amazing!! He knew exactly where the fish were!! All the spots he took me to offshore were amazing and loaded with fish! Great experience and definitely would go back!!

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    Michael Falk

    August 25, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Captain Eric was very knowledgeable and amazing!! He knew exactly where the fish were!! All the spots he took me to offshore were amazing and loaded with fish! Great experience and definitely would go back!!

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    Michael Falk

    August 25, 2026

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