- Location
- Daytona Beach / Ponce Inlet, Florida
- Trip Types
- Inshore and nearshore fishing; shared Friday evening outing
- Phone
- Contact through HookCurrent
Daytona Beach Charters offers fishing with Captain Michael around Ponce Inlet and the nearby Intracoastal Waterway. Its main daytime outings use a 22-foot Skeeter and focus on local inshore and nearshore water.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Daytona Beach Charters |
|---|---|
| Area | Daytona Beach / Ponce Inlet, Florida |
| Departure / address | Ponce Inlet area; request Captain Michael’s boarding directions through the website |
| Phone | Use the operator website; no public phone was confirmed. |
| Use the operator’s website or phone; no public email was confirmed in the reviewed pages. | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Daytona Beach Charters |
| Trip options | Inshore and nearshore fishing; shared Friday evening outing |
Captain Michael’s style of fishing
Michael holds a Coast Guard Master captain credential according to his website. He prefers live shrimp, cut shrimp and mullet over artificial lures. The published trip description includes bottom fishing, jigging and casting as possible approaches.
Snapper, flounder, redfish, bluefish, whiting, seatrout and black drum are among the listed targets. The captain chooses the fishing based on what is practical that day. Much of the advertised fishing area is near the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse.
The Skeeter boat
The 22-foot boat has a Yamaha 200-horsepower four-stroke engine and is advertised for up to six guests. Its equipment includes a poling platform, two baitwells, a Power-Pole anchor, casting seats and navigation electronics. Shimano spinning tackle is listed.
Ask about shade and the most comfortable group size for the specific trip. A maximum passenger allowance does not tell you how many people can cast at the same time without getting in each other’s way.
Day trips and the Friday option
The homepage lists morning fishing from 8 a.m. to noon and afternoon fishing from 1 to 5 p.m., each at $395. Confirm how many passengers the displayed daytime price covers before booking.
The separate Friday evening outing is $95 per person and shared with other guests. Its description allows a mix of fishing, sightseeing, music and a restaurant stop at the captain’s discretion. It should not be booked as though it guarantees four uninterrupted hours of fishing.
What is covered
The captain lists fishing-license coverage for everyone onboard. Legal catches can be filleted and wrapped, while gratuity is extra. Check the exact equipment and bait inclusions on the reservation you choose.
A direct phone number or email was not clearly confirmed in the reviewed pages. Use the official website’s booking route to request the launch location, arrival time, payment terms and weather policy. Mention children’s ages and ask what food or drinks you should bring.
Details checked October 2, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.
Featured photo: Daytona Beach Charters Skeeter boat tied at a dock at night. Photo from Daytona Beach Charters.
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