Close Encounters Fishing Charters

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Offering some of the best Central Florida fishing charters available, Close Encounters Fishing Charters will provide you nothing but the most professional, safe, and action-packed fishing trips. We offer Fresh and Saltwater excursions, from casual boating and sightseeing to highly specialized and...

Offering some of the best Central Florida fishing charters available, Close Encounters Fishing Charters will provide you nothing but the most professional, safe, and action-packed fishing trips. We offer Fresh and Saltwater excursions, from casual boating and sightseeing to highly specialized and advanced fishing charters. We cater to your experience and desired adventure.

Captain Xavier Groenendyk will be leading the way on your Orlando fishing charter. Capt. Xavier grew up fishing the waters of New Smyrna Beach and Orlando. He spent every second he possibly could learning everything about these waterways and the species that inhabit them He understands the science of catching fish and has vast experience with the various fishing techniques used to catch them. Capt. Xavier loves to pass along his knowledge and experience with all of his guests and nothing makes him happier than seeing them catch many fish.

Your Florida fishing trip with Capt. Xavier will cover the lakes and rivers around Orlando. If you have a preference of which body of water you would like to fish, just let Capt. Xavier know and he will try his best to make it happen.

Capt. Xavier has a 17ft Ranger Phantom skiff that is perfect for Bass fishing in Orlando. This fishing vessel is powered by a 70hp Yamaha engine that can propel her to cruising speeds up to 35 knots. You will find all the required safety and navigational equipment on board as well has the latest fish finding technology.

We offer 3-hour trips that provide you with all the rods, reels, tackle, lures, and bait needed for a successful Bass fishing trip. Fly-fishing will be provided for those who would like to experience a unique way of fishing. If you would like to try fly fishing, let Capt. Xavier know before the trip so he can pack the necessary equipment.

The lakes around Orlando are famous for its Bass fishing so you can expect to see a lot of Largemouth Bass on our freshwater trips. Some other species you could see include Catfish and Crappie.

Book a trip with Captain Xavier Groenendyk and Close Encounters Fishing Charters for some of the best Bass fishing of your life! We also offer Saltwater trips on the East Coast of Florida check out our other listing for those trip options.

Popular Features:

  • Fishing License Included
  • Fishing Tackle Included
  • Fishing Trips with Close Encounters Fishing Charters start at: $348.00

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  • Your Captain will provide:

    • Fishing License
    • Fly Fishing Equipment
    • Fresh or Live Bait
    • Lures
    • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle

    You’ll need to bring drinks (no glass bottles), snacks, weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

  • Weather cancellations are at your Captain’s discretion, your safety is their number one priority! You will receive a refund for any weather cancellation, or you can choose to reschedule your trip for a different date.

  • 1166 Paseo De Las Flores Casselberry, FL

    • Largemouth Bass
    Your Captain will have you targeting the species biting most frequently on the days leading up to your trip!

Trips:

You will have the opportunity to select backup dates in checkout (if applicable)

Quick Trip

$397.00

Price includes up to 1 guests

+$49.00 per additional guest, max 4 guests

2:00pm - 4:00pm EST (2 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
Trip Details

We'll fish Lake Conway, Lake Toho, Lake Kissimmee, and Lake Butler fishing for Largemouth bass.

Half Day Trip

$525.00

Price includes up to 1 guests

+$75.00 per additional guest, max 4 guests

2:00pm - 6:00pm EST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
Trip Details

We'll fish Mosquito Lagoon and Banana River for species like Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Black Drum, Snook and Tarpon.

Customer Reviews
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Quick Orlando Bass Fishing (AM)
X is a fun guy, a good fisherman and just plain good guide for fishing the lakes. My son and I had a blast caught about 8-10 bass between us and learned a thing or two along the way. Two poles up for this trip!
X is a fun guy, a good fisherman and just plain good guide for fishing the lakes. My son and I had a blast caught about 8-10 bass between us and learned a thing or two along the way. Two poles up for this trip!
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2 Hour Bass Fishing Trip (AM)
Great trip, clean - well maintained equipment and experienced captain 👍🏼
Great trip, clean - well maintained equipment and experienced captain 👍🏼
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Additional Features:

  • Saftey Equipment

  • Life Jackets
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • First-aid Equipment
  • Cpr-trained Crew
  • Flares
  • Vhf Radio
  • Navigation

  • Gps
  • Fish Finder
  • Price Includes

  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
  • Fresh Or Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle

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