Now booking — New Smyrna Beach · Ponce Inlet · Mosquito Lagoon
Captain Brenden Mora runs inshore and nearshore charters out of New Smyrna Beach — chasing big redfish, snook, tarpon, trout, and black drum year-round. All rods, tackle, bait, and licenses included.
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What to expect
Captain Brenden has been on this water for over 17 years. Every trip is tailored to your experience, what's biting, and what you want out of the day. No cattle boats, no canned scripts — just a guide who actually fishes.
2015 Contender 25' bay with a 350 HP Mercury Verado. Fast enough to run the beaches for tarpon, skinny enough to poll the flats in a foot of water.
Redfish, snook, tarpon, black drum, trout, sheepshead, sharks, and jack crevalle — we know what's biting in every month of the year.
Half-day family trip with kids? Full-day trophy hunt? Dolphin and manatee wildlife cruise? Tell us the goal, we build the day.
Rods, reels, tackle, bait, ice, and licenses are on us. Just bring food, drinks, sun protection, and a willingness to bend a rod.
Fishing charters
Every charter covers up to 2 anglers at the base price. Add up to 2 more for $50 each. All rods, tackle, bait, and licenses included.
Inshore + Nearshore · Half-Day
Inshore + Nearshore · Our Bestseller
Full-Day · Trophy Hunt
Max 4 anglers per trip · $100 non-refundable deposit holds your date
Half-day first-timers, families, kids
Best for dialing in on redfish and trout in the flats. Enough time to learn, cast, and land fish without burning the whole day.
Serious anglers, multi-species days
Our most popular trip. Work the lagoon, run the beaches for snook and tarpon, and hit the jetties — all in one day.
Trophy hunters, photo days, once-in-a-lifetime trips
When the bite needs time and the wind needs patience. Tarpon season, big redfish, or chasing sharks — this is the trip.
What we target
We're a true year-round fishery. The species change with the season — here's what's biting and when.
Red Drum
Mosquito Lagoon is a world-famous red drum fishery. Tailing fish on the flats at first light, schools of bulls in the fall.
Centropomus
Ambush predators on the Ponce Inlet jetties, mangroves, and beach troughs. One of Florida's strongest fighters.
Silver King
Running the beaches and Ponce Inlet in summer. 60–150 lb fish jumping 6 feet out of the water.
Pogonias cromis
Bruisers up to 40+ lb on structure. Simple tactics, heavy rewards. Slot fish make excellent table fare.
Spotted Seatrout
Backbone of Mosquito Lagoon light-tackle. Gator trout 25"+ are realistic targets in spring.
Convict Fish
Human-like teeth. Light-tackle fun and one of the best-tasting fish in Florida. Pilings and jetties.
Blacktip, Bull, Bonnethead
Beach runs produce blacktips and bonnetheads. Big pulls, great photos, quick releases.
Caranx hippos
Pound-for-pound the hardest-pulling inshore fish in Florida. Busting bait off the beach and in Ponce Inlet.
Photo gallery
Every fish in these photos came off this boat. No stock, no rentals.
The story
Our founder, Captain Brenden Mora, started this business out of his love for being on the water and a desire to share it with others. He has been passionate about fishing for over 17 years and is dedicated to providing high-quality experiences and expert advice to customers.
At Addicted Fishing Charters you can choose from a variety of trips — from fishing charters to sightseeing tours, to just an evening cruise on the inner coastal waters of Ponce Inlet and New Smyrna Beach. Either way, Captain Brenden is determined to make it a memorable trip.
Whether you are addicted to fishing or just being out in the beautiful Florida waters, Addicted Fishing Charters is the experience for you. Our mission is to help every angler — from beginner to pro — have the best possible fishing experience by offering a wide range of charter options.
For experiences outside of fishing, our goal is for you to escape into the beautiful scenery, relax, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Not here to fish?
Dolphin and manatee tours, sightseeing runs, and sunset cruises through Ponce Inlet. Perfect for families, couples, and anyone who just wants to be on the water.
$200
A quiet run through Ponce Inlet's back waters as the sky turns orange. Bring a drink, bring someone you like.
$300
Cruise the inlet and inner coastal waterways. Great for first-timers who want the view without the rods.
$400
Our wildest-wildlife trip. Scenic backwaters where dolphins and manatees cruise in their natural habitat — perfect for families.
The captain
Brenden started Addicted Fishing Charters out of a simple idea: take the deep local knowledge he'd built up over 17+ years on the water and turn it into the best day of fishing you'll have this year. No two charters are the same. Every trip is built around what you want and what the water is doing.
What anglers are saying
“Captain Brenden put us on redfish within 20 minutes. My 9-year-old landed the biggest fish of his life. Boat is spotless, gear is top-shelf, and the man actually knows where the fish are.”
“Booked the sunset cruise for our anniversary. Calm water, dolphins 15 minutes in, incredible sky. Brenden was friendly without being in the way. Worth every dollar.”
“Fished Mosquito Lagoon on the 8-hour. Two slot reds, a monster trout, and shots at tarpon on the beach. Couldn't ask for more out of a guide.”
Questions?
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
We launch from New Smyrna Beach and fish the inshore and nearshore waters of Ponce Inlet, Mosquito Lagoon, Edgewater, and the Indian River. Depending on conditions and target species, we'll work the flats, jetties, beaches, or backcountry creeks.
All rods, reels, tackle, bait, ice, and your Florida saltwater fishing license are included. You just bring food, drinks, sun protection, and whatever you want to keep warm or dry.
Our boat comfortably fishes up to 4 anglers. Base price is for 2 people; each additional angler is $50 extra, maxing out at 4 total.
No — you're covered under the captain's charter license for the duration of the trip. This applies to everyone on board.
Safety first. If the weather forecast is unsafe, we reschedule or fully refund your deposit. No questions asked.
Absolutely — we love putting kids on their first fish. Let us know the age and experience and we'll pick a trip and target species that make sense for your group.
Call or text (386) 748-1585 to book — Captain Brenden answers directly. We'll get you on the water.
