FISHING

The Daytona Beach area features some of the best ocean fishing found anywhere. Blue Marlin are found in the Gulf Stream. Closer to shore, Sailfish, Dolphin, King Mackerel, Wahoo and Tuna are caught on trolled baits. On the bottom around the numerous reefs, Grouper and Red Snapper are the most avidly sought species while the bruising kingsize Jack Crevalle and Amberjack provide tackle-busting variety. A fleet of nearly 25 offshore craft - including both private charter and party boats - sails daily, most from the docks at Ponce Inlet. The area plays host to the Greater Daytona Beach Stiking Fish Tournament each May.

Surf fishing here is a year-round sport. It requires only medium-weight tackle and some shrimp or mullet for bait. Hard-fighting species like Pompano, Whiting, Bluefish, Redfish, Flounder and Jack Crevalle thrive in the 23 mile strtch of fishing area. Many varieties of fish are caught from the Ocean Pier in the heart of Daytona Beach and the Sunglow Pier located at the southern end of the beach. There is a daily pier charge, with monthly and seasonal passes available.

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Charter Fishing Critter Fleet, 767-7676, 4950 S Peninsula Dr Daytona Beach
Eagle Yachts, 295-2578, 3948 S Peninsula Dr Daytona Beach
Fantasy Island Rent - A - Boat, 788-7800, 78 E Dunlawton Ave Port Orange
H & H Yacht Sales, 255-0744, 450 Basin Street
Little Dolphin, 767-3266, 133 Inlet Harbor Rd Ponce Inlet
Marina Port Orange, 767-6408, 3537 Halifax Dr Port Orange
The Pier, 253-1212, Main Street Daytona Beach
Sunglow Fishing Pier, 765-4219, 3701 S Atlantic Ave Daytona Beach Shores
Sundial Sailing and Charters, 407-222-3626, 3948 S Peninsula Dr, Daytona Beach FL 32127
Super Critter II, 767-7676, 4950 S Peninsula Dr Daytona Beach