Palm Coast Inshore Fishing Charter Adventure
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Fullday inshore fishing charter targeting multiple coastal speciesProfessional guided experience accommodating up to three guestsEighthour adventure focusing on redfish, trout, and snook
Hurricane Fishing Charters offers one of the top-rated inshore fishing experiences along Florida's Nature Coast, and this 8-hour adventure puts you right in the heart of Palm Coast's best fishing grounds. Whether you're bringing the family, a couple buddies, or flying solo, this charter is designed to give you a full day on the water targeting some of the most sought-after species in these productive waters. With space for up to three anglers, you'll get personalized attention from our experienced captain who knows exactly where the fish are holding based on tides, weather, and seasonal patterns.
Your day starts early when you meet the captain at the dock, where you'll get briefed on the day's game plan and safety procedures. Palm Coast's inshore waters are famous for their variety – one minute you might be working a grass flat for speckled trout, the next you're sight-casting to tailing redfish in skinny water. The beauty of an 8-hour charter is that you have time to hit multiple spots and adapt to what's biting. Expect to fish everything from oyster bars and mangrove shorelines to deeper channels and creek mouths. The captain will read the conditions and adjust tactics throughout the day, whether that means switching from live bait to artificials or moving from one zone to another based on tide changes. This isn't a rushed trip – you'll have plenty of time to learn techniques, enjoy the scenery, and really get into a rhythm with the fishing.
Hurricane Fishing Charters provides all the gear you need, from medium-action spinning rods perfect for inshore work to a selection of proven baits and lures. Depending on conditions and target species, you'll use techniques like live bait fishing with shrimp and pinfish, working soft plastics around structure, or throwing topwater plugs during prime feeding times. The boat is equipped with a trolling motor for stealthy approaches in shallow water, plus all the electronics needed to locate fish and navigate the intricate inshore waters safely. You'll learn how to read the water – spotting nervous baitfish, identifying productive structure, and understanding how tides affect fish behavior. The captain will teach you proper hook-setting techniques for different species and help you master the art of fighting fish in tight quarters where they can wrap you around pilings or cut you off in oyster bars.
Snook are the crown jewel of Florida inshore fishing, and Palm Coast's waters hold some beauties. These ambush predators love structure – you'll find them lurking around docks, bridges, and mangrove overhangs waiting to crush baitfish. Snook are most active during warmer months, especially around dawn and dusk when they move into the shallows to feed. What makes them so exciting is their explosive strike and acrobatic fight – they'll jump, run, and do everything possible to throw your hook. Plus, their slot limit means you need skill to find keepers between 28-33 inches.
Black drum are the bulldogs of the flats, and Palm Coast has some monster fish that'll test your drag system. These bottom-dwellers cruise oyster bars and shallow flats, using their barbels to root out crabs and shellfish. Spring brings the big spawning fish close to shore, and hooking into a 20-30 pound drum in three feet of water is a battle you won't forget. They're not flashy fighters like snook, but their raw power and stubborn nature make every fish a hard-earned victory.
Tarpon are the silver kings of inshore fishing, and when they show up in Palm Coast waters during their seasonal migrations, everything else takes a backseat. These prehistoric fish can reach over 100 pounds and are famous for their spectacular jumps when hooked. Even juvenile tarpon in the 20-40 pound range will give you a workout with their aerial displays and powerful runs. Tarpon fishing requires patience and skill – they're notoriously finicky eaters and masters at throwing hooks with their bony mouths.
Redfish are every inshore angler's favorite for good reason – they're aggressive, beautiful, and found year-round in Palm Coast waters. These copper-colored fighters love shallow grass flats, oyster bars, and marshy areas where they feed on crabs and baitfish. During summer months, you might spot them tailing in skinny water, creating heart-pounding sight-fishing opportunities. Reds fight with a steady, powerful pull rather than flashy jumps, and their willingness to eat both live bait and artificials makes them perfect for anglers of all skill levels.
Crevalle jack are the bargain you didn't know you wanted – these silver torpedoes hit like freight trains and fight way above their weight class. Jack crevalle travel in schools and when you find them feeding, the action can be non-stop. They'll crush topwater lures, live bait, and just about anything else you throw at them. While they're not table fare, their raw fighting ability makes them a blast on light tackle, and they're often the fish that saves a slow day when nothing else is cooperating.
This world-class inshore fishing experience gives you eight full hours to explore Palm Coast's diverse waters with an expert captain who's dedicated to putting you on fish. Whether you're after that first redfish, looking to add tarpon to your bucket list, or just want to spend a day learning from a seasoned pro, Hurricane Fishing Charters delivers the kind of personalized attention and local knowledge that makes the difference between a good day and a great day on the water. With all tackle provided and a maximum of three anglers, you'll get the individual coaching and prime fishing spots that larger boats simply can't offer. Don't wait – the best fishing days book up fast, especially during peak seasons when the bite is hot.
Hit the waters around Palm Coast aboard our 2023 Key West 23-footer, a center console bay boat built for serious inshore fishing. This modern rig runs on a reliable 200HP Suzuki that'll get you to the hotspots fast, cruising at 50 knots when conditions call for it. The boat's equipped with everything you need for a productive day chasing redfish, speckled trout, and snook through the shallows and grass flats. Our wireless trolling motor keeps things quiet when you're sneaking up on those spooky fish, while the fish finder helps locate structure and baitfish. GPS and radar keep you on course and safe, even when morning fog rolls in off the Atlantic. The onboard icebox keeps your drinks cold and your catch fresh during those long 8-hour adventures. Whether you're sight-fishing the flats for drum or working the mangroves for snapper, this boat handles Palm Coast's inshore waters like a dream.
Pogonias CromisBlack drum are the heavyweights of our inshore waters, typically running 10-30 pounds around Palm Coast's oyster bars and grass flats. These powerful bottom-feeders have crushing jaws built for crabs and shellfish. You'll find them in 3-15 feet of water near structure - oyster beds, bridge pilings, and creek mouths are prime spots. Spring brings the best fishing when they school up for spawning. What guests love about drum fishing is the steady, bulldogging fight they put up - no flashy jumps, just raw power that'll test your tackle. The smaller ones under 15 pounds make excellent table fare with firm, white meat. My go-to tip: use fresh blue crab or cut mullet on a fish-finder rig, keep it on the bottom, and be patient. When a big drum picks up your bait, let them run with it before setting the hook.
Caranx HipposJack Crevalle are the bulldogs of our inshore waters - built for speed and power. These brassy-colored fighters typically run 5-15 pounds around Palm Coast, though bigger ones push 25+ pounds. You'll find schools of them busting baitfish on grass flats, around bridge pilings, and near inlet mouths in 5-30 feet of water. They're most active during warmer months when bait is thick. What guests love about jacks is their relentless fight - they pull hard from the moment you hook them until they hit the boat. While they're not great table fare due to strong flavor, they're pure fun on light tackle. Watch for diving birds to locate feeding schools. Here's my tip: when you find them feeding, cast silver spoons or swimbaits past the school and retrieve fast. Jacks love the chase, and aggressive presentations trigger the most strikes.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are Florida's signature gamefish, and Palm Coast's shallow grass flats are loaded with them. These copper-colored beauties average 20-28 inches and are famous for the distinctive black spots near their tails. You'll find them tailing in 1-4 feet of water, rooting around oyster bars, mangrove shorelines, and grass flats hunting for crabs and shrimp. Fall and winter provide consistent action when they school up in big numbers. What makes reds so popular is their aggressive strikes and strong, sustained runs - plus they're fantastic eating with sweet, firm meat. They're not jumpers, but they'll peel drag and fight hard right to the boat. My favorite approach is sight-fishing with live shrimp or gold spoons. When you see their backs or tails above water, cast ahead of them and retrieve slowly. They're less spooky than snook but still require a quiet approach.
Centropomus UndecimalisSnook are one of Florida's most prized gamefish, and Palm Coast's mangrove shorelines and creek mouths are perfect habitat. These sleek predators average 18-28 inches but can reach over 40 inches. You'll find them lurking around docks, bridges, and mangrove edges in 2-6 feet of water where they ambush baitfish. Spring through fall offers the best action, especially around dawn and dusk when they're actively feeding. What makes snook special is their explosive strikes and acrobatic fights - they'll jump and make powerful runs that test your drag. The meat is white, flaky, and delicious too. Here's a local tip: use live shrimp or pinfish and cast tight to structure. Snook are spooky, so keep your distance and let your bait drift naturally into their strike zone.
Megalops AtlanticusTarpon are the ultimate gamefish - silver giants that can reach 6 feet and 150+ pounds in our waters. These prehistoric fish migrate through Palm Coast from late spring through summer, often rolling in channels and around bridges in 10-40 feet of water. You'll spot them gulping air at the surface or see their massive shadows cruising the flats. What makes tarpon fishing legendary is their aerial show - they'll jump repeatedly, sometimes 8 feet out of the water, trying to throw the hook. It's pure adrenaline. We practice strict catch and release since they're primarily sport fish with bony, strong-tasting meat. Best months are May through August when they're most active. Here's the key: when you hook one, bow to the fish during jumps by pushing your rod tip toward them - it gives slack and prevents pulled hooks. Use live mullet or crab and be ready for the fight of a lifetime.
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