Inshore Fishing in Daytona Beach, Florida
Redfish, Trout & Everything Else the Flats Have to Offer
The inshore fishery around Daytona Beach is the real deal. From the grass flats of the Halifax River to the backcountry of Mosquito Lagoon, these waters produce year-round — and Capt. Matt knows exactly where to point the bow on any given day. Light tackle, live bait when it counts, and a captain who isn't guessing at it.
Flexible trips from 2 hours to a full day — pick the option that works for your group and let the fish do the rest.
Target Species
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Redfish (Red Drum) — one of Florida's most sought-after inshore targets
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Spotted Seatrout — a consistent bite year-round
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Sheepshead — structure fish that bite well through the cooler months
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Black Drum — a hard pull on light tackle
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Mangrove Snapper — great table fare, always worth targeting
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Flounder — seasonal, but when they're around, they're a great catch
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Jack Crevalle — fast, powerful, and usually up for a fight
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Tarpon — seasonal runs bring these through the area (trophy fishing)
Trip Details
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2-Hour Trip — $300 for up to 4 anglers | Multiple departure times available
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3-Hour Trip — $400 for up to 2 anglers | Multiple departure times available
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4-Hour Trip — $500 for up to 2 anglers | Morning (7 AM) or Evening (4 PM)
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Full Day — $800 for up to 4 anglers | Starts 7 AM
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What's Included: Rods, reels, lures, fishing license, live bait (ask about availability)
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What to Bring: Hat, sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), water, snacks, camera. Alcohol welcome — no hard liquor or glass bottles.
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Kids welcome — life vests required, confirm sizing when booking
Who This Trip Is For
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Families with kids looking for an easy, fun day on the water
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First-timers who've never held a rod — Capt. Matt will get you sorted
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Serious anglers who want local knowledge and real results
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Anyone visiting the Daytona or New Smyrna Beach area who wants to do something memorable
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Couples or small groups (2 to 4 anglers depending on trip length)
Fishing Techniques
Most inshore trips use light tackle with live or artificial bait depending on conditions. Sight casting to tailing redfish on shallow flats, drifting grass lines for trout, and working structure for sheepshead and snapper are all in the rotation depending on the tide and time of year. Capt. Matt adjusts to what's biting — not what's on a script.
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