Captain Drew provides expert full-time guiding services for flats fishing on Mosquito Lagoon, specializing in light tackle saltwater fishing charters close to Orlando. In addition to flats fishing, he offers nearshore charters targeting reef and wreck fish, as well as exciting trips for tarpon, snook, and cobia. Anglers can enjoy sight-fishing adventures on the flats of Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River, Port Canaveral, Ponce Inlet, and Sebastian Inlet.
Fishing options include both saltwater spin and fly fishing techniques for a variety of species such as redfish, tarpon, cobia, snapper, large jacks, sharks, triple tail, snook, spotted seatrout, and black drum. Many species like snook, seatrout, bull redfish, drum, sheephead, pompano, triple tail, jacks, sharks, cobia, and flounder are available throughout the year. The prime tarpon season runs from May through November, offering catches ranging from 10 pounds up to over 150 pounds.
This charter service is the nearest option for light tackle flats fishing east of Orlando, Kissimmee, and Disney areas. Additionally, dolphin and manatee sightseeing tours are available. The guide is flexible regarding your preferred departure location to ensure a convenient and enjoyable outing. Expect a fantastic experience with an expert guide, perfect for family trips and making lasting memories. Many clients share that everyone has a great time and looks forward to their next excursion.
You can cancel your booking without any charges up to three days prior to your scheduled trip and receive a credit applied back to your account. If you cancel within three days of the trip, your deposit will be retained by the guide. Cancellations on the day of the trip or failure to show up will result in the full trip cost being charged to your card.
I provide ample fresh bottled water along with all necessary tackle and licenses. Please avoid bringing glass items. As a professional photographer, I’m happy to capture your moments and email the photos to you. You can also check out my YouTube Channel: Captain Drew.
Book your adventure now for an unforgettable battle with some of the most powerful saltwater light tackle gamefish in the world!
The tarpon, also known as the Atlantic tarpon or silver king, stands as one of the most sought-after sport fish globally. Renowned for their incredible fighting spirit when hooked on light tackle, these fish offer anglers a thrilling challenge. Central Florida boasts a variety of tarpon fishing charters, making it the closest place to Orlando for tarpon fishing. During the warmer months—from spring through fall—anglers can target large tarpon along the beaches and just outside the inlets. For year-round action, backcountry tarpon fishing takes place on the flats of Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River, with prime locations including New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Canaveral, and Cocoa Beach.
The peak tarpon fishing season typically runs from April to November, with May through October being ideal for catching large tarpon in beach, nearshore, and backcountry areas. Smaller tarpon, weighing between 5 and 20 pounds, inhabit the far backcountry waters such as the Indian River, Banana River, Sebastian Inlet, and Mosquito Lagoon throughout the year. These smaller fish are perfect targets for light tackle using either spin or fly fishing techniques. Meanwhile, the nearshore and beach areas are home to the massive 100-plus-pound tarpon, which appear starting in April and remain abundant throughout the summer months.
Beyond tarpon, these charters also offer the excitement of catching other species like snook and redfish that share the same waters, providing a diverse and exhilarating fishing experience.
