Charter Fishing Orlando | 4 Hour Fishing Trip
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
4hour inshore fishing trip targeting redfish, snook, and tarponAll equipment, licenses, and refreshments included in packageProfessional photos captured during the chartered fishing experience
Orlando isn't just about theme parks – it's sitting right in the sweet spot for some of the best fishing Florida has to offer. When you book with Go Castaway Fishing Charters, you're getting access to both world-class saltwater flats and productive freshwater lakes, all within a short drive from the city. This 4-hour trip is perfect for couples, fishing buddies, or anyone wanting to experience Florida's diverse fishery without committing to a full day on the water. We keep it intimate with just 2 anglers max, so you'll get plenty of one-on-one time with your captain and prime positioning for every cast.
Your half-day adventure starts early when the fish are most active and the Florida sun isn't beating down on you yet. Depending on conditions and what's biting, we'll either head to the saltwater flats around the Space Coast for redfish and snook, or hit up some of Central Florida's top-rated freshwater spots for bass and crappie. The beauty of fishing Orlando is the variety – one day you might be sight-casting to tailing reds in skinny water, the next you could be working structure for hefty largemouth bass. Our captains read the water conditions, weather patterns, and seasonal movements to put you on the most productive spots. You'll be fishing from a well-equipped center console that gets us into the shallows where the big fish hunt, but stable enough for comfortable casting all morning long. The cooler stays stocked with ice and water, fishing licenses are handled, and we'll snap photos of your catches so you can prove those fish stories back home.
We supply everything you need – from spinning tackle for beginners to fly rods for experienced anglers who want to test their skills. For saltwater fishing, we're typically throwing live bait like shrimp and pilchards around structure, or working soft plastics through grass flats where snook and reds like to ambush prey. The shallow water fishing here is all about stealth and precision – we'll pole or use the trolling motor to get within casting distance without spooking fish. On the freshwater side, we're flipping jigs into cover, working topwater lures over grass beds at dawn, or dropping live minnows around cypress trees where crappie stack up. If you've never tried fly fishing, this is a great place to learn since we often get shots at cruising fish in clear, shallow water. Our tackle boxes are loaded with proven local patterns – everything from DOA shrimp for redfish to chatterbaits that drive bass crazy. The key to success here is matching your presentation to the conditions, and that's where having a local captain makes all the difference.
Largemouth bass are the bread and butter of Central Florida's freshwater scene, and for good reason. These fish grow fat and aggressive in our warm waters, with plenty hitting the 5-8 pound range and monsters over 10 pounds lurking in the deeper structure. Spring and fall are prime time when they're feeding heavily and moving shallow, but honestly, you can catch quality bass here year-round. They fight hard with spectacular jumps and long runs that'll test your drag system. What makes them so fun is their willingness to eat – topwater, soft plastics, live bait – these fish aren't picky when they're feeding.
Snook are the crown jewel of Florida's inshore fishing, and the waters around Orlando put you in prime snook country. These fish are ambush predators that love to hide around mangroves, docks, and bridge pilings, waiting for baitfish to swim by. They're incredibly strong fighters with a distinctive lateral line and that unmistakable snook "pop" when they grab your bait. Summer months are best when they're most active, but you'll find them year-round in the warmer backwaters. A slot snook pulling drag in skinny water is about as good as inshore fishing gets – they'll make multiple runs and aren't afraid to jump clear out of the water.
Crappie might be small, but they're some of the best eating fish in freshwater, and Central Florida's lakes hold some real slabs. These fish school up around structure, especially during their spring spawn, making for fast action when you locate them. They're perfect for light tackle fishing – feeling that subtle bite and setting the hook on a big crappie takes finesse. The best part about crappie fishing is when you find one, there's usually a dozen more in the same spot. They're also great for teaching kids or beginners since they bite readily and fight just hard enough to be fun on ultralight gear.
Tarpon are Florida's silver king, and while the big migratory fish might be elsewhere, the resident juvenile tarpon around Orlando provide world-class action. These fish range from 10-50 pounds and fight way above their weight class with spectacular aerial displays. They're incredibly strong and will test every knot in your tackle system. Best fishing is typically during warmer months when they're most active, often in deeper holes and channels where they roll and show themselves. Hooking a tarpon, even a smaller one, is a bucket list experience – they'll jump repeatedly and make long, powerful runs that'll have your arms burning.
Redfish are the perfect inshore game fish – they eat well, fight hard, and grow to impressive sizes in Florida's grass flats and mangrove shorelines. These copper-colored bulldogs are built for power, using their broad tails to make strong runs when hooked. They're sight fishing targets in shallow water, often cruising the flats with their backs out of the water or tailing while feeding. Reds are opportunistic feeders that'll eat live bait, cut bait, or artificials with equal enthusiasm. The slot-size fish around 20-27 inches provide the best combination of fight and table fare, while the oversized bulls offer pure adrenaline on light tackle.
Your fishing adventure starts aboard our nimble 18' East Cape flats boat, perfectly designed for Orlando's diverse inshore waters. Powered by a reliable 60HP Mercury engine, this shallow-draft vessel cuts through the water at speeds up to 34 knots, getting you to prime fishing spots quickly whether you're targeting redfish in the shallows or bass in freshwater hotspots. The boat's low profile and wireless trolling motor let us slip quietly into those tight spaces where the big fish hide. Modern fish finder technology helps locate schools below while GPS keeps us on track to productive areas. An onboard icebox keeps your catch fresh and drinks cold during the 4-hour trip. Built for up to 2 anglers, there's plenty of casting room on the spacious deck. Radar ensures safe navigation even when afternoon storms roll in. This versatile platform handles everything from fly fishing the flats to working structure for largemouth bass, making it ideal for Orlando's varied fishing opportunities.
Pomoxis NigromaculatusCrappie are among the best-eating fish in freshwater, averaging 8-12 inches and perfect for family fishing trips. These speckled panfish school up around submerged trees, brush piles, and docks in 6-15 feet of water. Spring spawning season is prime time, but they bite year-round with dawn and dusk being most productive. Both black and white crappie swim in our local lakes, and guests love them because they're cooperative biters and make outstanding meals - sweet, flaky white meat that's hard to beat. They travel in schools, so where you catch one, there's usually more. Here's my trick: use a small jig or live minnow under a bobber and fish it slowly around cover. Keep your bait moving just slightly - crappie prefer an active presentation over dead-still bait.
Micropterus SalmoidesLargemouth bass are Florida's most popular freshwater gamefish, running 12-24 inches and 1-4 pounds on average. These green fighters with dark horizontal stripes love shallow, weedy waters around structure like fallen trees, docks, and vegetation edges. Spring through fall offers the best action, especially early morning and late evening when they're actively feeding. What makes them special? They put up a solid fight with explosive strikes and acrobatic jumps. Plus, they're excellent eating with firm, white meat. Here in Orlando's lakes, I always tell guests to work your lure slowly around cover - bass ambush their prey, so patience pays off. They're aggressive enough to hit everything from topwater plugs to plastic worms, making them perfect for anglers of all skill levels.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are shallow water specialists that cruise flats in just 1-4 feet, often with their backs exposed above water. These copper-colored fighters average 18-30 inches with distinctive black spots near their tails. You'll spot them around oyster bars, grass flats, and mangrove shorelines where they root for crabs and shrimp. Fall and spring offer the best action when they school up, but they bite year-round in Florida waters. Anglers love reds because they're strong fighters with powerful runs, plus they're excellent eating with mild, sweet meat. They're sight-fishing favorites since you can often see them "tailing" in skinny water. My top tip: approach quietly and cast ahead of moving fish - redfish spook easily in shallow water, so stealth is key. Topwater lures at sunrise create explosive strikes you won't forget.
Centropomus UndecimalisSnook are one of saltwater's most prized catches, typically running 18-30 inches with that distinctive black lateral stripe and golden color. You'll find them around mangroves, docks, bridges, and shallow flats in 2-6 feet of water where they can ambush baitfish. Spring through fall brings the best fishing, especially around dawn and dusk when they're actively hunting. What draws anglers back? Their powerful runs and gill-rattling jumps when hooked, plus they're fantastic table fare with sweet, white meat. These fish are temperature sensitive, so warmer months are prime time. My go-to tip: cast your lure just past structure and work it back slowly - snook love to hide in cover and strike as prey swims by. They're smart fish that require finesse, making every hookup satisfying.
Megalops AtlanticusTarpon are the kings of saltwater fishing, averaging 80-150 pounds and capable of reaching 6+ feet. These silver giants frequent shallow flats, channels, and bridges in 3-20 feet of water, especially during their spring through summer migration. What makes tarpon legendary? Their acrobatic jumps - they can leap 10 feet out of the water and put up fights that last an hour or more. While not great eating due to bony meat, they're pure adrenaline on the end of your line. May through July offers peak action when they move through Florida waters in massive schools. My key advice: when a tarpon jumps, bow to the fish by pointing your rod tip toward them - this prevents the line from snapping during their aerial show. These prehistoric fish have been around 125 million years and test every angler's skill.
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