Bait was skittish that morning but once we got it we got right out to our spot. As we got there we saw mahi jumping. Threw a line out and within a few minutes we were hooked up...got a keeper!! A little later we got a big king (pictured), 4 cobia (just under size), and another even bigger king (not pictured). Captain John was friendly, helpful, put us on 7 solid catches, and fileted our fish afterwards. We were super happy with our booking and we look forward to future trips with Fin & Fly!
We were unsure of booking with the little ones. Once we got going capt Kevin was great and had the kids pulling in a bunch of catfish and croaker. We were able to put 5 sharks in the boat, had one break the line and had multiple other bites. It was a great trip and so much fun for the whole family. We had a great time.
I highly, highly recommend Fin and Fly Charters for deep sea fishing out of Port Canaveral. Top notch professional booking process with Jamie. We had captain Parker and his mate, Kevin and we were booked for a full day on the 32-foot Sonar, on opening day of red snapper season:) They put us on the bite right away and it was non-stop action. Parker is very knowledgeable of the area and we learned so much from both of them. Trip of a lifetime catching a 38.6lb grouper and our limit of snapper. Both were awesome with our teenagers too. Be prepared for a fun day on the water!
We went on a full day deep sea fishing charter with Captain Jon and it was an awesome experience! We had never been deep sea fishing before, and had done minimal other fishing, and Jon helped us out and showed us how things worked and we were able to really enjoy ourselves. The time flew by and we were able to catch plenty of fish. I would highly recommend this experience as it was truly a unique and exciting experience that everyone should try!
Went on a deep water fishing trip on Sat the 25th of September for my birthday. I am giving a 4 star rating because the bathroom smelled like 20 men peed all over it and the trash was full of used toilet paper from other people that we had to sit next to while using the bathroom. The captain kept telling us not to touch the drag, so unfortunately several large fish were lost. We did however catch several keepers and had a great dinner that evening. The dolphins gave us a grand show, spy hoping, spinning and playing in the wake. Had a good time . Please clean the bathroom and dump the trash of other peoples potty toilet paper before having new people come on board next time.
I have been wanting to take my boys (16 and 14 year olds) fishing on the ocean for a long time. I decided to give Fin and Fly a try based on the reviews. My boys have never been on a boat in the ocean so I was a little nervous as to how they would handle it. The instant we met Captain John, it felt like we knew each other for a lifetime. My boys felt very comfortable and Captain John made sure we always had bait on our hook. He put us directly on the fish and I caught a fish on the first cast. My boys quickly caught fish right after. Overall, I couldnt have asked for a better experience for me and my boys. This experience made our whole trip to Florida worth it!
We took our very first Deep Sea fishing trip with Capt John. I was blown away by the amount of fish, varying species we caught. Capt John also was patient enough to teach my boy how to fillet. I cannot say enough great things about the trip. Everyone from jump was very professional and explained every detail. Very pleased. Memories will last a lifetime!
Captain John knew all the best fishing spots! He made the trip a memorable one for my son and I! Highly recommend! 5 stars!
When looking for something to do while in the area we stumbled across Fin & Flys bioluminescence tour. This tour was amazing and way exceeded my expectations. Our captain was knowledgeable and friendly, he also turned the boat around a few times so we could get a better look at the dolphins. I cannot recommend it enough!
We went out on the Wave Walker today and it was an amazing trip. Captain John C is the best! He got us on the fish, taught my boys so much, and is just a great person to be around.We have three young boys, (all under 9) and they had the greatest time. Captain John was extremely patient with them, making the trip super enjoyable for all of us.I highly recommend booking a trip with these guys. First class start to finish. We will definitely be back to fish with Captain John and Fin & Fly Charters on our next trip.
Our bioluminescence tour was an amazing experience! Knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate guide; clean boat well-suited to the tour; great value; professional service. I will never forget the dolphin silhouetted by bioluminescent plankton swimming underneath and around the boat. Id recommend this tour and this company to anybody.
Jamie is a knowledgeable guide. We felt very safe with his navigation skills. The tour was awesome. We saw plenty of fish and dolphins moving about in the water and glowing all around them. Even the wake of the boat was glowing. I highly recommend this tour. Jamie took fotos of us with his phone and forwarded them to us. We got some great pics. When planning our trip, Jamie responded quickly and answered all of our questions.
Fantastic day fishing. Captain John took us way out to the reef. Wanted to bottom fish. Caught a total of 18 keepers. Grandson caught a 20-25lb kingfish. Found a couple recipes on Pinterest fried some of the king, grunts and snapper. Wife also sautéed some of the white fish. Unbelievable taste. Great time had by all. Captain was outstanding and made sure we had a good day. Highly recommended if you want a great day of being on the water and fishing. Will definitely do it again when we come down from CT.
We took the bioluminescence tour with Jamie last weekend and it was amazing! He really makes an effort to give people the best possible experience. I think it’s worth the price and we will definitely do it again next year.
This was an amazing way to spend a Sunday. COVID delayed some of my birthday events, but my boyfriend made it happen and Captain John too. Captain John is hospitable, knowledgeable, and just an overall joy to be out on the water with. We ended up catching 7 black tip sharks and a huge red fish. Well definitely be coming back very soon.
My two daughters and I had a great time fishing with Capt. Jon. He was knowledgeable, accomodating and found where the sharks were hiding! We ended up doing a 4 hour shark trip, and we hooked 5 and landed 4! It was amazing, and what a fight the blacktips put up! Would definitely come back and use this company, and Capt. Jon again.
Jamie was awesome!! The best charter fishing experience that I’ve ever had. He picked the perfect place, and the fishing was Exciting. Never a dull moment. I brought along my two sons 19 and 15 And they had the best time. We will without a doubt be coming back. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience.
We sailed with Jaime for the Bioluminescence tour. If you are in Cocoa, thats a must see; one of the only six places in the world you can see it. And if you dont want to go in a kayak, hes the only one doing it in the right boat. Jaime is the most friendly person in the world and he will make sure you enjoy your tour. We had a thunderstorm passing and he was willing to wait 3 hours to take us after it passed. It was worth it. And he is honest enough to tell you this is really visible only from July to September. Totally recommended.
Amazing experience. Beyond our expectations. Thank you Jamie!! We will do again.
Four friends and I took a bioluminescence tour with Jamie last night. Lots of fun and he knows just the right spots to see lots of fish and dolphins. He gave us just enough information to enlighten us but not too much to bore us! Out on the water on a beautiful star lit night watching fish that look like they glow? Have to highly recommend this fun small boat for families and friends.
The bioluminescence boat tour was one of the most incredible things I’ve ever seen. Ken was so friendly and knowledgeable. He found the perfect spot to launch the boat from so we would have the best view. If you’re thinking about booking this, absolutely don’t hesitate. I can’t say enough good things about this.
We booked a fishing trip to end of vacation. Our guide, Parker did not disappoint. We caught a shark and a very rare, Saw Fish. The Saw Fish is endangered . It was approximately 14 ft long and so cool. This trip definitely made life long memories. - Great family experience. Thanks again! The Therriault Family, Green Bay, WI
We had a terrific time! I’ve done bioluminescent kayaking before, but this time we had two kids with us so we decided a boat ride would be more enjoyable for everyone. The kids had a blast! They used the butterfly net from the boat to catch tiny jellyfish that lit up. We watched fish zooming through the water all lit up! As adults, we got to both have fun alongside our kids and also have moments to simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the moment while they were entertained by the magic of nature. Our captain was efficient, professional, and great with the kids. He has a true love of what he does and shares his joy with those who board his boat. This will definitely be a major highlight of our vacation that we will be talking about for years to come!
Took my wife and our kids for my wife’s birthday. Jamie was very communicative and professional. He made sure the kids had a great experience and interacted with them throughout the tour.Luckily my wife’s birthday is July 3rd so we caught a lot of fireworks while on the tour. I HIGHLY recommend taking this tour, it’s an unforgettable experience you will not regret.
Jamie did an excellent job. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I am definitely recommending this tour to my friends as a must do while in Cocoa Beach.
What a wonderful, relaxing experience!! Jamie was knowledgeable, personable, and a great host! The boat is immaculate, comfortable and very easy to navigate your way around to see the firework show I’m the water! You must take a cruise with him before leaving Cocoa Beach! Thanks for an awesome experience Jamie!
If you want to experience bioluminescence in a perfect setting then fin and fly should be the only choice. Before going for the tour we were a bit nervous because none of us knew how to swim and we were taking small kids with us but Jamie is amazing host . He not only relieved us of our fears by showing that the water was only 2 feet deep but also all the safety precautions he takes.Jamie showed us the best spots, helped my 4 year old catch jelly fishes and chased dolphins . I guess we were lucky but it wouldn’t have been possible without our perfect captain.Best 90 minutes spend in a safe and comfortable environment without doing the hard work of paddling the kayak . Definitely recommending to family & friends and anybody with small kids who wants to experience this natures phenomenon.
RAVE! We had the opportunity to take the bioluminescence tour with Jamie of Fin & Fly...unbelievable!! We took our 6 year old and had a blast. Unlike anything we have ever done and we will definitely rebook with our family and friends. If youre thinking about taking this tour...do it. Thanks, Jamie!
10 pm tour, Friday, September 17, 2021I highly recommend Fin & Fly’s bioluminescence tour! Jamie, the owner and guide, was knowledgeable, engaging, enthusiastic and personable. He obviously wanted us to enjoy our tour, and we did. The tour was nothing short of amazing—we all left feeling wonder at the beauty this world has to offer.
My boyfriend and I enjoyed our time for off shore fishing with Jamie. Jamie was very personable and made sure we had a great time. He truly cared about making sure we had a great experience. Will be back again in the future.
Awesome day of fishing! Super laid back, worked his behind off to ensure we had a great time and caught fish. Other local private charters were having a slow day so he took the time to take us to a spot south where we were the only fishing boat and we caught 6-7 nice fish. Won’t ever look elsewhere while in Cape Canaveral.
Amazing bioluminescence tour. Highly recommend these guys. Did not want to do a kayak as weWe’re with our 9 YO grandson. The boat was perfect
Had a great experience! Captain Jamie did an amazing job. Got us on fish in no time, we smacked 5 Kings and 2 huge red snapper. I highly recommend these guys for a charter service. Could not be happier with our experience.
We had a glowing great time with Jamie! Nice boat, knowledgeable, took us to an awesome spot with very active fish creating a ton of glow under the water. And he was super sweet with my 4 year old daughter.Would recommend!
What a perfect way to end our Cocoa Beach vacation! Jamie took us on a bioluminescent cruise that we will never forget. Our kids loved it! I highly recommend adding this to your itinerary!
This was our first time offshore fishing and it couldn’t have been much better. Our Captain, Parker, was great. He was very knowledgeable and made sure we didn’t leave empty handed. Our catch of the day consisted of Dolphin Fish, Bonito, Remora, and a large Red Snapper that unfortunately we were not able to keep due to it being out of season. Awesome time, definitely recommend it.
I just had an incredible trip with Fin & Fly. Jamie had me on the fish all day. I researched Cape Canaveral Guides and Cocoa Beach guides and was glad I ended up going with them. His communication was great and I will definitely be back. He knows his stuff and his boat was immaculate. He made the trip about me and what I wanted to see and catch and didn’t make me feel bad for not setting the hook on time or other little things. He did a good job teaching me how to fish better instead of critiquing me. If you’re looking to book a fishing charter or trip in the Cale Canaveral area, this is your guy (guide)!!
Went out on an afternoon trip and had a blast. Caught red snapper, king fish, sharks, and a couple other fish. It was an amazing time and Jamie was a great captain (skipper). I would recommend to everyone to use fly and fin!
Went out for the bioluminescence tour Jamie. We were pleased to the glow and even saw a dolphin all lit up. Jamie was very personable and great with the kids. Had a great time.
Oh My Goodness‼️ My sisters and I just went on a bioluminescence private boat tour with Jamie and it was an AWESOME experience👍
I highly recommend experiencing the bioluminescence with the knowledgeable Capt. Jamie. Watching the glowing fish darting around the boat was fascinating.
We had and amazing experience observing the bioluminescent Algae. It wasn’t good it was an awesome experience. Jaime made us feel safe found the perfect spot to witness the rare spectacle.we had a great time. Definitely come back and do it again.
Fantastic, a must do! One of the coolest things I have ever seen. Jamie was awesome. He made it so fun for us and the kids. Such a great way to experience the bioluminescence.
So glad we chose to have Fin & Fly take us out on a bioluminescence boat tour! My shoulder injury wouldn’t allow me to kayak myself and my daughter so this was the perfect solution. Not only was Jamie knowledgeable but he was very nice to us and our kids. He was completely accommodating also. We will be sure to refer people his way. Thanks again!
Great family friendly trip! Jamie was an amazing guide and was very informative about the bioluminescence in the water! I would definitely go back, and highly recommend this for everyone!
My family chartered a bioluminescence tour with Jamie on the Banana River and we are so glad we did. We are terrible kayakers and his tour is in a boat which makes it much easier to enjoy the encounter. Interacting with the glowing organisms in the water and seeing the fish, jelly fish, and dolphins glowing is an experience my family will never forget. Jamie patiently explained the process and answered our questions. His own excitement at sharing this with others was infectious. If you want an adventure unlike any other then book this tour now.
Super entertaining guide who showed us two different spots to fish. Ended up catching 8 different types of fish some over 5lbs. Overall, great half day trip.
Four of us did a half day trip with Captain Nate and we had a great time. We mostly trolled and caught several kingfish and two Bonita. Nate was very knowledgeable about what fish were out, what we could keep, and where we could catch them. He had a bunch of wrecks and artificial reefs marked on his GPS and took us out to a couple of them. Great time overall!
It was an amazing 90 minutes. I have never seen anything like this. Jamie was a wonderful guide.
Had a chance to get out for an all day trip with Captain John Cangianella. Hands down an amazing trip. Fishing conditions where tough today 5/2/2021. The current was crazy strong. Capt John kept us on the bite every pass. I wish I could post pics of the cool fish we caught. He was determined to find the fish. He was by far the best captain I have fished with on the Atlantic side of things. Some captains get lazy and won’t try different things. Capt John changed gear and bait several times trying to get us on the fish. I found the charter through google reviews. So after an amazing time here is my hats off review for this captain and company. Thanks John.
What an experience! We caught so many fish, barracudas and king fish mainly, but the fishing guide Jamie was amazing! He was so fun, personable, and did everything we asked! Definitely recommend ALL THE TIME
Fin and Fly Fishing Charters was amazing!! Captain Jamie was awesome. Knew all the best spots to take us to, was super helpful and knowledgeable not just about fishing but about all things water, boat, and wildlife related! He made sure I had a great time as a beginner and that my son had an awesome time as a more experienced fisherman, learning new techniques and catching fish he’d never caught before. We can’t wait to book again!
GREAT EXPERIENCE. Jamie was personable from the reservation process and throughout the entire tour. We had a great time. Boat was just perfect!! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Great guide and got us into a wide variety of fish and made it fun. Happy to go with him again
Jaime was an incredible guide! The bioilluminscese tour was outstanding!!! Will be coming back soon!! Thanks so much Jaime!!
Had an amazing experience with Jamie on the bioilluminesence tour. Would definitely recommend experiencing it yourself with Fin & Fly.
What a great experience and education. Captin Jamie was incredible tour guide.
Very professional outfit. Top of the line equipment. Captain Jon worked nonstop for us. Highly recommended.
Captain Nate was amazing, we had never been fishing in the ocean, he worked very hard to get us on the fish. We all caught something including a shark!!!!! A truly wonderful experience and will definitely do it again. Thank you Captain Nate.
Had an awesome time fishing off shore over a shipwreck where the Kingfish and Cobia were hitting the live bait in a big way. Landed 4 nice Kingfish and hooked another 6 or more that ended up as meals for the bull sharks. The highlight was reeling in 3 Cobia including a nice keeper that was about 40. Captain John had a great game plan that worked to perfection and there was never a dull moment on our excursion. He had as much fun out there as our party did, a true pro. John filleted our Cobia and we grilled it up a few hours later. Delicious!! Highly recommend Fin and Fly Fishing Charters. Thanks again to both John and Jaime for an incredible experience!
Lots of fun great time Jamie was very knowledgeable will be back for another tour.
My husband and I went out for a 4-hour charter this past Saturday. It was an amazing experience. We had Captain Parker and he was awesome. We specifically went out for the shark fishing charter. We were getting bites almost as soon as we put the bait in the water. We had 17 catches in a 4 hour period and we got 8 of them into the boat. Our biggest catch was a 58 80lb Spinner Shark. Parker knew exactly how to tell us to hold the poles, reel them in, etc., and helped when needed, but let us do all the parts that we wanted to as well. You can keep whatever you catch (or throw it back in if you prefer) and they fillet it up for free for you. We were exhausted by the end of the trip, but it was such a GOOD exhaustion. A morning well spent. And we have plenty of meat to have all our friends over for a grilled shark steak dinner. I am so glad we went with Fin and Fly. We will definitely be back. My husband is already talking about another trip with his brothers and our sons.
Great Captain, very professional and personable. Had a great time and will be going back again. Would highly recommend.
Incredible experience!! My husband and I decided last minute that we wanted to try deep sea fishing while on vacation. Fin&Fly made the whole process so easy from booking the right trip for us to preparing us for the trip itself. Captain John was great! Extremely knowledgeable and fun. We caught numerous red snapper, cobia and even had a few 12ft+ sharks on the line. Amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone!
Took a launch out with captain John, and let me tell you was absolutely 1 of the best fishing launches I have been on! Great fishing as well as conversations very great outfit they have! I would highly recommend checking them out and booking with them!
Jamie was a great Captain and did his best to put me on some fish. Highly recommended.
Great company! Jamie definitely knew what he was doing and he knew all the good spots to fish. He also helped out and gave us a lot of pointers and tips about fishing. We started catching fish right away; 1 mahi, 4 king, 1 remora. He’s also a people person and makes the experience lots of fun- so a 5 star rating for sure!
We had a great river fishing charter with Capt Jamie. Capt Jamie was very knowledgeable about the area and river fishing. He put us on fish right away. We caught several sea trout and had a great trip. Highly recommend for anyone looking to see the area and do some good fishing.
Great fishing trip! We caught sharks right away! Parker was awesome with the kids! In a very good way he was able to get the kids to step out of their comfort zone if they didn’t feel comfortable holding a shark, he got them to do it! He was Teaching them in a fun way! More like fishing with a friend! Highly recommend!!!! Thanks Parker the Sharker! We had a blast!!!
Parker the sharker was absolutely phenomenal. He knew exactly where to drop anchor and we were on within minutes. He was absolutely awesome with my 14 year old son helped him the whole way and reeled in the shark of his lifetime. We even asked to catch a specific shark and my brother in law reeled in the shark of his lifetime the hammerhead. Best captain out there I will definitely be booking again with Parker in the near future. Thank you for the lifetime experience.
Jamie gave us a wonderful experience. The bioluminescence was amazing!!! Will definitely come back and refer our friends. Thanks Jamie!!!
Jamie was awesome. We had a great time!!! We will definitely go again!
We reside locally. We have been chartering with Captain Jamie from his earliest days as captain for hireAlways a five star experience and yesterday was no exception. Fished on his comfortable custom express “Game Changer”out of the Port.Epic nonstop king mackerel bite all morning and back to Port by noon.As always looking forward to the next trip!Old Dudes Rule!Bernie Vinoski Jr. and friends
Our original trip had to be canceled due to hurricane Eta, but Captain Jamie worked with us to make it happen. We went out on a 24 ft skeeter with Captain Jon. The weather was absolutely beautiful but it was still a bit windy so we chose to stay near the beach. Within 10 minutes we are fishing and less than 5 minutes after that we were catching. We are avid fishermen from southern Louisiana so we knew what to expect and Captain Jon didnt disappoint! We caught quite a few black tip sharks and my husband caught a large bull red. The snook were elusive today but we had a wonderful time. I highly recommend Fin & Fly Charters and absolutely plan on doing another charter with them the next time im out this way.
Captain Nate was awesome!! Had so much fun and learned that ocean fishing is a whole different type of fishing! We limited out on king and amberjack. I would recommend captain Nate and this charter to anyone! I’d give it 10 stars if it would let me!!
Incredible day today! Parker was an excellent guide, great with our three kids and very knowledgeable! Caught a lot of fish, including a 30 pound shark and we saw dolphins! Can’t wait to come back. Fin and Fly is first class!
I had a great time! Jamie customized the trip for what i wanted to do. We fished the Banana River and we caught a bunch of fish on light tackle! It was a no-hassle fun day of fishing. P.S. we saw several dolphins and manatees. Dont see many of those when fishing back home in Indiana.
Was a great time. Will do again. Jaime was awesome
Do the tour! Had a blast with this guy! Saw amazing wildlife and a surprise launch, was sad it ended so quickly! Awesome day! Cant wait for the next one... sharks?
Without a doubt, Captain Jamie Glasner is the best when it comes to fishing Mosquito Lagoon. Not only is Captain Jamie a knowledgeable fishing guide, but he is a humble, polite, considerate, and self-made person.Captain Jamie took my 14-year-old son and I fishing in early March on two separate days. The fishing conditions were not in our favor because of unusually low water in the Mosquito Lagoon. Captain Jamie overcame this obstacle, using his expertise, and we had a very successful half day of fishing.The second day presented itself with the same low water conditions, but also Captain Jamie was battling a cold. Despite the cold, Captain Jamie refused to throw in the towel because he wanted to ensure that my son and I had a great fishing experience. We had an even better second day of fishing thanks to Captain Jamies ingenuity and knowing where to find hungry, schooling fish.I highly recommend hiring Fin & Fly Charters. Captain Jamie is a fishermans mensch, and you will not be disappointed.
Top notch fisherman. Capt Parker did a great job.They booked a shark trip for us on short notice. Had us in a boat within 2 hrs of the first call.
Definitely one of the best days I’ve had in a long time. Captain Nate was cool and kept the fish comin. Worth every penny and would recommend to anyone debating on going. They cut the fish too! What more do you need. I didn’t expect to catch that much fish lol
Super great staff left us with a very pleased experience! Planning on coming back again and would highly recommend.
Jamie was extremely knowledgeable of the area that we fished, funny, and a lot of fun to go fishing with. I felt like I was out with an old friend. We got into a bunch of redfish, sea trout, and a snook. Got to see manatees and tons of other wildlife while on the water. This was the first time for me fishing in the cocoa beach area but it will definitely not be the last!
From start to finish this was the most well run and honest charter service I have ever dealt with! I was taking my 3 boys offshore for the first time and they had asked me if their grandfather could go too, Jamie said yes immediately, he also kept me informed about the weather. The weather was dicey leading up to our trip, He didn’t tell us we would catch everything we wanted, instead he gave us the option to try and go offshore in some choppy water or shark fish.When we got to boat launch we met Captain Jon, from the moment I met him I could tell he was an awesome Captain and he didn’t disappoint! My boys had dreams of mahi mahi and sailfish, Jon level set with us about the seas and the chances of landing those types of fish! He promised me that bottom fishing was the way to go for the boys to have the best opportunity to have a good time, and he didn’t disappoint! Within a minute of getting to the spot we were hooked up on a red snapper and for the next 3 hours (which felt like 20 mins) we Jon was running from kid to kid unhooking snapper and even a King Mackerel!We come to Florida every year and will 100% be coming back next year for a full day of fishing! 5 stars isn’t enough for these guys!!
We had an amazing trip with Captain Nate! He was an excellent guide and truly knows his way around the boat! He made sure everyone was included and knew exactly where to go so we could have the best experience possible. Highly recommend, can’t wait to come back!
Jamie put us on the fish right away, within 5 minutes of dropping the lines in the water we had a huge King Mackerel hooked and fighting hard. He was able to get us a few fish hooked and landed when everyone else was getting skunked or no action.
Fantastic charter company from the booking to the fish filleting!! Had an epic time on the water-limits of red snapper both days, a handful of mahi-mahi, big bonito, a 44lb kingfish, and some other random fish in the mix. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable crew. Super clean and very well-maintained boats. DONT think anymore-book with them. You’ll be happy you did. Flew out here from San Diego and will be back!
Jaime is amazing, the tour was awesome and couldnt have been any perfect. I would highly recommend him over any tour operator in Cocoa Beach and will definitely go only to him when I come back.