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 R...

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.