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Gulfstream Trolling & Bottom Fish

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26 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,450
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East Coast Offshore/Nearshore

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39 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
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Bluewater Bash

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31 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,400
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Offshore Big Game Trip

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32 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,600
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Pelagics And Bottom Dwellers

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28 ft 1 - 5 People From $1,400
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Extended Day Adventure

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,710

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Fishing in Port Orange
Fishing in Port Orange
Fishing in Port Orange
trip description for Offshore Grocery Run and Trophy Hunt  - 31’ Contender in Port Orange

Hop on board with Captain Scott and get ready for a memorable trip fishing the Florida Atlantic! In the deep waters off the coast of Daytona Beach there's always bound to be a prized fish chasing after your line. On this 6 hour trip, Captain Scott will take you from Port Orange up to 15 miles offshore where you can expect to target Amberjack, Blackfin Tuna, Cobia, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Sailfish, and Wahoo. For these 6 hour trips you are usually constricted to one type of fishing whether that's trolling or bottom fishing. For the full day 8 hour trips you can expect to have more time to explore deeper water or stay in around the same distance but mix up the fishing techniques. Depending on the fish, Captain Scott will get you set up with one of a variety of fishing methods including light tackle, artificial lures, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging. Captain Scott spends tons of time diving in the area and gets a first-hand look at fish habits throughout the week, so don't be surprised when his expert tips land you a picture-worthy fish! You'll be fishing aboard Captain Scott's 31ft Contender center console with a capacity for 6 anglers. This boat is designed by fishermen for fishermen. It is the ultimate fishing platform and has plenty of space to fight that monster fish, set up your dive gear, or to kick back and relax in a bean bag chair. It has 2 large live wells to hold live bait, 4 fish boxes including two separate 400qt fish boxes. With twin 300's strapped to the stern, Captain Scott can get you out to the fishing grounds in a hurry so you'll spend more time fishing and less time riding. The boat is also equipped with a bathroom for those emergency situations. Captain Scott will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and live bait. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks or drinks you might need. Come visit Port Orange and have a super fun time on the water with Captain Scott! Read More

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Offshore Grocery Run And Trophy Hunt - 31’ Contender

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31 ft 1 - 6 People From $900
Fishing in St. Augustine
Fishing in St. Augustine
Fishing in St. Augustine
trip description for Private Charter-Bottom Fishing or Gulf Stream Trolling in St. Augustine

BOTTOM FISHING: Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Mutton snapper, Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Triggerfish, Amberjack, Cobia, and more available year round. GULF STREAM TROLLING: Mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, Barracuda. Prices based in part on current fuel prices and subject to change. Read More

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Private Charter-Bottom Fishing Or Gulf Stream Trolling

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28 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100
Fishing in Port Orange
Fishing in Port Orange
Fishing in Port Orange
trip description for Gulf Stream Trophy Hunt in Port Orange

Hop on board with Captain Scott and prepare for a beautiful day of deepsea fishing in the Florida Atlantic's Gulf Stream waters! The blue waters out there in the Gulf Stream are a great area to target big game fish that run the Gulfstream waters as if it were a superhighway. On this extended day 10-hour adventure, Captain Scott will break out the heavy tackle to troll for Mahi Mahi, White Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, and Wahoo. You'll be fishing aboard Captain Scott's 31ft Contender center console with a capacity for 6 anglers. This boat is designed by fishermen for fishermen. It is the ultimate fishing platform and has plenty of space to fight that monster fish, set up your dive gear, or kick back and relax in a bean bag chair. It has 2 large live wells to hold live bait, 4 fish boxes including two separate 400qt fish boxes. With twin 300's strapped to the stern, Captain Scott can get you out to the fishing grounds in a hurry so you'll spend more time fishing and less time riding. The boat is also equipped with a bathroom which can be a lifesaver when your 15+ miles offshore. Captain Scott will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and live bait. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks or drinks you might need. Come visit Port Orange and have a super fun time on the water with Captain Scott! Read More

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Gulf Stream Trophy Hunt

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31 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
Fishing in St. Augustine
Fishing in St. Augustine
Fishing in St. Augustine
trip description for 12-Hour Offshore - 28' Seafox in St. Augustine

Head out for a trip to remember as you venture off the coast of St. Augustine with Captain Troy! On this 10 to 12-hour fishing trip you'll be aboard a comfortable 28' Seafox sportfisher that can go up to 60 knots, capable of doing some intense trolling and getting you to the deep waters in a hurry. Trolling the open waters can produce hard fighting species like Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, King Mackerel, but you never know what's going to be cruising past your trolling lines! Trolling trips are great because the boat and the knowledge of your captain take care of half the work for you. You get to sit back, relax, enjoy the sweet sea breeze, and rest your arms while you wait for the reel to start screaming and your work to begin. Typical catches on the 10-hour trip include Kingfish, Barracuda, Amberjack, Black Seabass, Mahi Mahi, and varoius snappers. You can also head out a little farther on the 12-hour trip where you'll have a chance at Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and Sailfish. No matter the duration Captain Troy simply thinks like a fish and will show you how to hook into them. You won't be surprised to hear that he has won half the fly fishing tournaments he's been in. Don't worry about not being prepared, as everything you need for a successful fishing adventure will be on board, including a bathroom. Captain Troy supplies all bait, tackle, gear and fishing licenses. All you need to bring is appropriate clothing for Florida's climate and polarized glasses. Read More

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12-Hour Offshore - 28' Seafox

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28 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,500
Fishing in Port Orange
Fishing in Port Orange
Fishing in Port Orange
trip description for Big Day Big Fish in Port Orange

Hop on board with Captain Chris and get ready for a memorable trip fishing the Florida Atlantic! In the deep waters off the coast of Daytona Beach there's always bound to be a prized fish chasing after your line. On this extended full-day trip, Captain Chris will take you way offshore, where you can expect to target Amberjack, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Red Snapper, and even Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, or Wahoo. Depending on the fish, Captain Chris will get you set up with one of a variety of fishing methods including light tackle, artificial lures, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging. Captain Chris has done it all from charters to commercial fishing, so don't be surprised when his expert tips land you a picture-worthy fish! You'll be fishing aboard Captain Chris' 36’ Yellowfin center console with a capacity for 6 anglers. This boat packs some muscle; Thanks to its twin 350 HP Yamaha V8 engines she can cruise up to 35 knots and will get you off the coast in a hurry! This luxurious vessel comes equipped with GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well, a Live Bait Well, Outriggers, and an Ice Box to store your catches. It even has a roof to provide shade and a bathroom on board. Everything you reel in is yours to keep, and Captain Chris will happily clean any keepers for an additional cost. Captain Chris will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and live bait. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks or drinks you might need. Come visit Port Orange and have a super fun time on the water with Captain Chris! Read More

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Big Day Big Fish

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36 ft 1 - 5 People From $2,050
Fishing in Port Orange
Fishing in Port Orange
Fishing in Port Orange
trip description for Offshore Reef and Wreck in Port Orange

Hop on board with Captain Austin and prepare for an exciting day out on the Florida Atlantic waters! The fish-rich offshore waters, reefs, and wrecks around Port Orange are excellent for chasing after some of the prized big game fish that Florida is known for! On this 8 to 10-hour trip, Captain Austin will take you from Port Orange out to the offshore waters, reefs, and wrecks around Port Orange where you can expect to target Amberjack, Bonito, Cobia, King Mackerel, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper, Red Snapper and Grouper (seasonal). You'll be using a few different methods to catch these fish including heavy tackle bottom fishing, trolling, drift lining and jigging. Whether you want to do some active fishing or lounge until a reel starts screaming, just let Captain Austin know what you want to catch and he'll get you set up with the best method! He's been fishing these waters since he was 10 years old and is sure to give you some expert tips. On these extended trips you'll go a bit deeper and have better opportunities at big fish. You'll be fishing aboard a luxurious 28’ Grady White 282 Sailfish cuddy cabin with a capacity for 5 people. Its twin 225 HP Yamaha four stroke engines will have no problem getting you out into the deep waters as smoothly as possible. She comes with the essentials such as GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well, Outriggers, and an Ice Box to store your catches. She also has amenities to make your ride as comfortable as possible including a kitchen, a bed and a bathroom. Everything you reel in that is legal size and in season, is yours to keep, and Captain Austin will happily clean any keepers for no additional cost! Captain Austin will provide all rods, reels, tackle, live bait, drinks and fishing licenses. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks or additional drinks you might need. Come aboard with Captain Austin and do some exciting offshore fishing! Read More

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Offshore Reef And Wreck

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28 ft 1 - 5 People From $1,000
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Everything to Know About Booking a New Smyrna Beach wahoo fishing charter

What are the best wahoo fishing charters in New Smyrna Beach?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 14 wahoo trips in New Smyrna Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Gulfstream Trolling & Bottom Fish guided by Jordan and East Coast Offshore/Nearshore guided by Jerry.

Our guides in New Smyrna Beach are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 2791 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Another popular city nearby for booking a Wahoo charter is Port Orange.

Looking for kid friendly wahoo guides / fishing lessons in New Smyrna Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly wahoo guides in New Smyrna Beach.

What types of wahoo fishing charters are common in New Smyrna Beach?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for wahoo in New Smyrna Beach as well as nearshore fishing and inshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in New Smyrna Beach are trolling, heavy tackle fishing, and bottom fishing but live bait fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

How much do New Smyrna Beach wahoo fishing charters cost?

for wahoo in New Smyrna Beach prices can range anywhere from about $1,100 to $2,612, but the average price for a half day trip for wahoo in New Smyrna Beach is $1,000. The average price for a full day trip for wahoo in New Smyrna Beach is $1,746.

What month is best for wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach?

The most popular season for wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 31 days in advance.

Do I need a New Smyrna Beach fishing license for wahoo and what are the bag limits for wahoo in New Smyrna Beach?

You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in New Smyrna Beach don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in New Smyrna Beach.

What is wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach all about?

Wahoo, known for their speed and powerful runs, are a highly sought-after gamefish in the waters around New Smyrna Beach. These streamlined predators inhabit offshore waters, particularly around underwater structures such as reefs, ledges, and drop-offs. While wahoo can be found year-round in the area, they are most commonly targeted during the cooler months when they migrate closer to shore in search of prey. Anglers in New Smyrna Beach often venture offshore to target wahoo using a variety of techniques.

Trolling is one of the most popular methods for targeting wahoo in New Smyrna Beach. Anglers typically troll at high speeds, often exceeding 10 knots, to cover a large area of water and entice strikes from these fast-moving predators. Wahoo are attracted to large, brightly colored lures such as skirts, plugs, and rigged ballyhoo, which mimic the movements of fleeing baitfish. Anglers may also use wire leaders to prevent bite-offs from wahoo's sharp teeth.

Another effective technique for catching wahoo in New Smyrna Beach is high-speed vertical jigging. Anglers drop heavy jigs to the bottom and then quickly retrieve them in a series of sharp jerks and pauses. This erratic action mimics the movements of injured or fleeing prey, triggering aggressive strikes from wahoo. Vertical jigging is particularly effective when targeting wahoo around underwater structures such as wrecks and reefs, where these predators often congregate in search of prey. Anglers may also use assist hooks or stinger rigs to increase hook-up rates when jigging for wahoo.

What are the most popular months to fish for wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach?

Wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach is primarily seasonal, with peak seasons typically occurring during the cooler months of fall and winter. While wahoo can be found in the waters off New Smyrna Beach year-round, they are most commonly targeted when water temperatures begin to drop, signaling their migration closer to shore in search of prey. Fall, particularly from September to November, is considered one of the best times to target wahoo in the area as they follow baitfish migrations and are often found in abundance.

Winter months, including December through February, also offer excellent opportunities for wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach. During this time, wahoo can be found prowling offshore waters, particularly around underwater structures such as reefs, ledges, and drop-offs. Anglers often take advantage of calmer seas and less boat traffic during the winter months to target wahoo using trolling and jigging techniques. However, weather conditions can be unpredictable, so it's essential for anglers to monitor weather forecasts and plan their trips accordingly.

While wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach is most productive during the fall and winter months, these elusive predators can still be targeted during the spring and summer. However, the summer months tend to see fewer wahoo in the area as water temperatures rise, and the fish migrate to deeper, cooler waters offshore. Nonetheless, dedicated anglers who venture offshore during the summer may still encounter wahoo, particularly around offshore structures and temperature breaks where these predators are known to congregate. Overall, wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach offers exciting opportunities year-round, with peak seasons during the fall and winter months.

What techniques are popular for catching wahoo in New Smyrna Beach?

In New Smyrna Beach, anglers employ various techniques to target wahoo, known for their speed and strength. One of the most common methods is trolling, where anglers use high-speed trolling techniques to cover large areas of water and entice strikes from wahoo. Anglers typically troll at speeds exceeding 10 knots, using large, brightly colored lures such as skirts, plugs, and rigged ballyhoo to mimic the movements of fleeing baitfish. Wire leaders are often employed to prevent bite-offs from wahoo's sharp teeth, ensuring a higher likelihood of landing these powerful predators.

Vertical jigging is another effective technique for targeting wahoo in New Smyrna Beach, particularly around underwater structures such as wrecks and reefs where these predators often congregate. Anglers drop heavy jigs to the bottom and then quickly retrieve them in a series of sharp jerks and pauses, mimicking the movements of injured or fleeing prey. This erratic action can trigger aggressive strikes from wahoo, making vertical jigging a popular method for anglers looking to catch these elusive predators.

Live bait fishing is also a productive technique for targeting wahoo in New Smyrna Beach. Anglers may deploy live baits such as blue runners, ballyhoo, or large mullet rigged with circle hooks and wire leaders to increase their chances of hooking into a wahoo. Slow trolling live baits around underwater structures or along temperature breaks can attract the attention of wahoo, which are known to prey on larger baitfish. Regardless of the technique used, successful wahoo fishing in New Smyrna Beach often requires patience, persistence, and a good understanding of the predator's behavior and habitat preferences.

What other species are popular in New Smyrna Beach?

Aside from wahoo, New Smyrna Beach offers anglers a diverse array of fish species to target throughout the year. One popular target species is mahi-mahi, also known as dolphin fish or dorado. These vibrant-colored fish are often found offshore in warm, tropical waters and are known for their acrobatic jumps and spirited fights. Mahi-mahi are commonly caught by trolling with lures, live bait, or drifting with rigged baits near floating debris or weed lines where they congregate.

Another exciting species to target in New Smyrna Beach is sailfish. Known for their impressive speed and aerial displays, sailfish are highly prized among anglers for their challenging fights. These billfish can be found in offshore waters, particularly around underwater structures, temperature breaks, and current edges. Anglers often target sailfish using live bait such as mullet, pilchards, or ballyhoo rigged with circle hooks and kites or downriggers to present baits at various depths.

For anglers looking for bottom-dwelling species, grouper and snapper are abundant in the waters off New Smyrna Beach. Black grouper, red grouper, and gag grouper are commonly targeted using bottom fishing techniques around wrecks, reefs, and ledges. Likewise, species like mangrove snapper, lane snapper, and vermilion snapper can be found around these structures and are often caught using live or cut bait presented near the bottom. Overall, New Smyrna Beach offers anglers a wealth of fishing opportunities, from offshore pelagic species like wahoo to inshore and bottom-dwelling species like mahi-mahi, sailfish, grouper, and snapper.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Chris was awesome! Put us on the perfect spots and we limited out! His boat was very clean, he shared with our kids some tricks to snatching the fish quickly! Highly recommend!

    Todd H. with Chris E. of Port Orange, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Top notch!! Chris took our family out for an awesome day!! We limited out on mackerel and caught several other species as well!! He is a first rate captain for sure!!

    Todd H. with Chris E. of Port Orange, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time. Would definitely go with again. Thanks for the memoires.

    Charles H. with Chris E. of Port Orange, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    I’ve been on other charters but this one was fun. Mike was a great captain to ride with moose was there at every turn to help us all out. I would recommend them for sure.

    Nathan D. with Jerry P. of New Smyrna Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Chris is a great Captain The whole experience from start to finish Was great and lots of fish Thank you

    Chad S. with Chris E. of Port Orange, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Best fishing day ever! We told Captain Troy we were serious about getting "keeper" fish to eat, and he did not disappoint. A full 12-hour trip into the Atlantic got us 46 delicious keepers (variety of snapper species, Jacks, Cobia, trigger fish, and more) with plenty of non-stop action, thanks to Troy's laser-focus on the fish. He provided good coaching on the best methods to drop our lines and haul up the bounty. He kept the boat on top of fish continuously, and had us haul up our lines as the boat drifted off so he could reposition the boat back over the fish. We literally spent no time at all just hanging out waiting for bites in an empty ocean. He knows some good spots; for the most part we were the only boat on the water as far as the eye could see; we only noticed a couple of other boats wander over toward us in one location. Action also included fighting with one or two giant groupers (line snapped off before we could get them to the boat) and a couple of small sharks. It got exciting when we had to quickly haul in a snapper to save it from the jaws of an impressive 6-foot hammerhead. Overall an exciting, successful, exhausting day on the water from sunup to sundown. Enjoyed grilled Cobia and Jack kabobs for dinner that evening.

    Mary Lee F. with Troy J. of St. Augustine, Florida

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