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    Nearshore Fishing Charter in Port Canaveral

    Fish up to 5 miles offshore from Port Canaveral on a 22' Pathfinder

    5.0 stars• 148 reviews

    Duration

    5 or 8 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 4 people

    Includes

    Fuel, fishing gear, licenses

    Highlights

    Head out on a nearshore fishing charter from Port Canaveral and fish up to 5 miles offshore on a 22' Pathfinder. Target a variety of species based on conditions and season.

    • Choose a 5-hour or 8-hour charter
    • Fish nearshore waters up to 5 miles offshore
    • Target tarpon, tripletail, cobia, kingfish, redfish, jack crevalle, sharks, and more
    • Bring your own food and drinks for the trip
    • Meet at Waters Edge Bait and Tackle in Port Canaveral

    What's Included

    • Fuel
    • Fishing licenses
    • Rods and reels
    • Lures and bait
    • Cooler
    • Ice

    Things to know

    A $200 deposit is required to reserve your date. A 15–20% gratuity is recommended. Credit card payments may have a processing fee (3% noted for credit card).

    Split the cost with your group

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

    From$185per 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 and you forfeit your deposit. Cancel within 24 hours or no call/no show and full trip price is due.

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    FAQs

    Bring enough food and drinks for the time you plan to fish, plus sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, a hat, and weather-appropriate gear.

    Avoid black-sole shoes and, if possible, avoid spray sunscreen.

    If you’re prone to seasickness, the captain recommends taking Dramamine before you go to sleep the night before and again about an hour before your trip.

    Meeting details

    Waters Edge Bait and Tackle

    Experience provided by Slightly Obsessed Fishing Charters

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    Review summary

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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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