Turnbull Guide Service in New Smyrna Beach

Turnbull Guide Service is Captain Aaron Brigham's shallow-water fishing operation in the Indian River Lagoon region. Aaron is a Florida native and professional firefighter who offers guided fishing from a custom East Cape Fury, with a firm catch-and-release policy.

Contact and booking details

A guide with a conservation focus

Aaron's biography describes twenty-five years of fishing and stewardship in the Indian River Lagoon and surrounding tributaries. He presents himself as a Coast Guard captain, conservationist and firefighter. Those details help explain the service's emphasis on the experience of angling and caring for the fishery.

The official description is brief, so the precise area for your reservation needs to be discussed directly. Ask which part of the lagoon he proposes to fish and why it suits your date. A regional service description does not mean that every trip visits the same shoreline.

Fishing from the East Cape Fury

The boat identified by the operator is a custom East Cape Fury. This type of outing is centered on lagoon fishing from a skiff. The reviewed information does not give its length, engine, shade arrangement or complete safety and comfort features.

Rates are based on a party of two or fewer, with a $50 addition for a third angler. Have Aaron confirm the permitted headcount and whether three people suit the intended fishing style. Some anglers may prefer fewer people when sharing the casting space.

Three fishing packages

The rate page lists a half-day at $450, a three-quarter day at $600 and a full day at $800. It does not clearly attach an exact number of hours to each label. Agree on the start and finish times rather than assuming those words mean the same durations used by another operator.

All fishing is advertised as catch and release. Discuss the fish you hope to pursue with Aaron, because the reviewed official pages do not publish a detailed current target-species list. Plan to enjoy the catch and release process instead of filling a cooler.

Included gear and other outings

The displayed inclusions cover conventional or fly fishing equipment, bait, artificial lures, flies and rod setups. An iced cooler, sunscreen and bug spray are also listed. Check water, food and passenger fishing-license coverage separately, as those are not clearly settled in the brief inclusion list.

Sunset cruises and eco tours are displayed at $75 per hour. A round-trip sandbar shuttle is listed at $150, and private events require an individual rate. These are separate services; ask whether any fishing time is included before combining plans.

Make a clear reservation

A $200 deposit is required according to the rate page. The reviewed pages do not explain the refund deadline or what happens after a weather cancellation. Get those terms directly before sending the deposit.

Contact Aaron at 407-402-9494 or through the official enquiry form. Provide your date, guest count and preference for fly or conventional tackle. Have him confirm the correct meeting point, total price and required personal supplies so the modest online description becomes a clear plan for your outing.

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: Turnbull Guide Service angler holding a fish aboard a skiff. Photo from Turnbull Guide Service.

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