Great guys working the charter boat been on it 3 times always a good trip out they really do a…read moregreat job .

Calm seas made this a nice boat ride, the fishing not so hot. The advertised fishing depths were…read moreto 90 feet, but we didn't get deeper than 50. Saw our crew member once when he came around and put two handfuls of small cut bait on the rail; turned to rocks after 30 min in the sun. Mates said no fresher or larger bait was available. Crew spent most of their time fishing. When we did move (3 time after initial set) the crew was in the wheelhouse having a grand time; while it was a full trip, for the most part they stayed off the deck unless they were fishing. The photos you see on the site or the newspaper of young smiling faces with big fish are probably of crew members family/guests. Capt caught a 25 lbs cobia, a photo of fish and a "nephew" ran in the paper that week. The only thing you can say about the rental fishing gear is it's pretty sad; reels are loose and in disrepair, the line is frayed and the leaders are even worse. Tip if you go: Get them to change the leader and replace the hook with something appropriate for the targeted fish; you won't catch a lot of 2 lbs mangrove snapper on a 7/0 circle hook and a inch and a half square of baked bait. Like I wrote at the beginning it was a nice boat ride. My grandson was impressed with the flying fish and the Ponce Inlet lighthouse. But if you want fish and the service you expect for the dollar you might try another ride.

Captain Bruno was PHENOMENAL! Last minute booking for a 4 hour excursion. He was responsive and…read morebeat priced. Took us to spots that truly were amazing. Book with him if at all possible! You won't regret it!

We had such a great time on Captain Bruno's boat! You can tell he really loves his job- he gets…read morejust as excited as you are that you've hooked a fish! He made the experience a blast! Our family couldn't stop talking about how cool it was. You won't be disappointed book with him!

I'm 39 years old and have been going to this bait shop since I can remember. Minimum 30 years…read more Always has bait always has good people always has good information

Went back in today and again ..... an awesome quick stop , great customer service and terrific…read moreprices and product.

I reserve two single kayaks a week before I wanted to try this place. Emails and directions are…read morevery clear. When I arrived staff was helpful and guiding me along the way so that I could see otters. It was a very quick process to get in the water, but it did get crowded toward midday and on the way back in. I would highly recommend clothes that can get wet, bringing snacks and water and a hat or sunglasses. A dry bag if you have it but if you want one, they do sell them where you check in.

This is one of the most beautiful places in Florida! Highly recommend visiting at least once. Being…read morelocal, I've visited a number of times. A few things knock the stars down: - The amount of rules/ regulations is a downside. There are more than any other river we've visited in Florida. It's nerve wracking to make sure you're following every new rule. - Launching and landing at the dock is stressful. It feels rushed and disorganized. - The bathroom situation is DIRE. They have a few porta potties but they're pretty gross. - I've found some of the staff intimidating/ borderline rude. There are a lot of newbies to kayaking/ paddleboarding so patience is a virtue at busy times! It's a hard paddle up stream and coming back it can be easy to lose control around the corners. There are a few spots to be cautious of other paddlers. With that said, it's really stunning. They keep the area very clean and there are a lot of spots to pull off to the side to enjoy the view. I've never done a guided tour, but I've heard they're really well done!

Haley was awesome and so was Captain Lee! They went above and beyond to make our tour amazing! We…read moresaw lots of dolphins!

Loved the experience - we went on a whim. Weather tried to be temperamental which impacted the…read moreexperiences fully but stand up company and our all worth it!

Great ride today ! Note red snapper we couldn't keep but we had a blast regardless. Caught 4…read moresnappers: lane , mangrove and vermillion Great crew!!! Wish I remembered their names but it was on the 9 am half day boat Tuesday the 16th of May Cheers to the crew!!

Great for the kids and a half day. But if you are looking for meat than book a whole day.read more

This is our fave bait shop in town!!!! Charlie is amazing and her side kick Gizmo, bring so much…read morejoy to the place. She keeps it so clean, organized and nice. Love coming to see them and shop for bait too!!!! Love this place and highly recommend it!!!!

The staff were great meeting our needs and giving us great direction in where and what to fish for…read more. It seemed like fishing was a passion and not just a job . They had a decent selection of lures , frozen bait , and live bait . They set us up for fishing the intracoastal as well as the ocean

Would highly recommend Holy Smokes Charters!!! It was a bit rough but the captain handled the boat…read morelike a charm and put us on the Fish!

Family had a wonderful time. Captain was great and very professional. Definitely knows what he is…read moredoing. Kids enjoyed very much.

Awesome time fishing at Daytona Beach. Captain Corey and Melissa made for an awesome day on the…read morewater catching snapper and even the occasional shark! Couldn't have asked for a better outing, they take care of everything from start to finish - I highly recommend this charter if in the area

A first class operation! We had a great time and a great catch with Corey and Melissa! They put you…read moreON the fish!!! 1000% recommendation to all! Thank you guys! Couldn't have asked for a better experience.