Kicen’s Guide Service in Flagler Beach

Kicen's Guide Service offers private fishing trips around Flagler Beach, Palm Coast and nearby waterways. Captain Kicen Gardner runs the outings himself. His choices include river fishing, nighttime snook trips, fly fishing and runs to coastal reefs.

Contact and booking details

Local waters and a hands-on captain

Gardner grew up fishing the Halifax River, Matanzas River and creeks between Daytona Beach and St. Augustine. His early bass fishing began on his grandfather's Ocklawaha River property. The business describes a licensed captain who studies tides, bait movements and seasonal changes rather than using a fixed route for every outing.

Live shrimp and mullet are among his preferred baits. Artificial lures and flies are available for anglers who want them. He emphasizes teaching during the trip, including patient help for families. Tell him your experience and preferred style so he can choose appropriate equipment and water.

Fishing choices by habitat and time

Daytime inshore trips target redfish, snook, trout, flounder and sheepshead. Night fishing concentrates on snook and tarpon. Nearshore and offshore options reach a different fishery, with advertised targets including snapper, grouper, cobia and mahi. Species choices change with season and conditions.

Fly trips focus on sight casting for redfish and snook. Freshwater bass trips target largemouth bass. These smaller-party options suit a different day than a six-person family charter. Specify whether you want coastal saltwater fishing or the separate freshwater experience when making an inquiry.

Two boats and clear passenger limits

The captain runs a shallow-water skiff for one or two anglers and a bay boat for larger groups and deeper water. The website does not publish a confirmed model or length for either vessel. Ask about seating, shade and access if those details affect your plans.

The FAQ lists up to six anglers for inshore, night and offshore bookings. Nearshore trips are limited to four, while fly and bass outings allow two. Specialty passenger limits are separate: five for the sandbar trip, two for a sunset cruise and three for the wedding boat lap. Match your head count to the actual trip category.

Included supplies and preparation

The fare includes rods, reels, tackle, live bait, the charter's fishing license coverage, bottled water and ice. Children's life jackets are carried. The captain cleans and bags legal retained fish at the end. Size limits, bag limits and closed seasons still apply to what can go home.

Pack snacks, extra drinks, a hat and polarized sunglasses. Full-day guests should bring lunch. A windbreaker or rain layer is useful when the forecast changes. Share children's ages and any assistance needs when reserving, so the captain can plan the right boat and pace.

Launch times, prices and booking

Inshore starting times follow the tide and are often early in the morning. Offshore departures are early, while night trips begin around sunset. The captain selects a launch near the best fishing and confirms the exact ramp and time the day before. Flagler Beach is the business base, not a single guaranteed departure address.

Contact 941-524-1181 or kicen.gardner@gmail.com for fishing prices and cancellation terms. Published specialty examples include a five-hour sandbar outing at $400 and a sunset cruise starting at $250. Unsafe offshore conditions may allow an inshore alternative, or the captain may arrange another date. Discuss those choices before finalizing a reservation.

Details checked October 11, 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: Two anglers with a tarpon beside a wooded waterway. Photo from Kicen's Guide Service.

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