Anglers who have visited the area know that Daytona Beach is one of the nation’s top fishing destinations — and for good reason. After all, with the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway, and an array of other pristine inland waterways and bodies of water right in its backyard, the region offers a long list of options for wetting a line.

And now, there’s even more good reason for the region’s renown among fishing enthusiasts. That’s because FishingBooker, the largest platform in the world for connecting anglers with fishing guides, has recognized 10-plus fishing captains from Volusia County as being among the world’s best!

FishingBooker announces the winners of its Angler’s Choice Awards each year. These exclusive awards recognize fishing-charter operators who strive to go the extra mile for their clients by placing extraordinary focus on customer service, reliability and the quality of their fishing trips. And in 2024, a total of 13 Volusia County fishing captains reeled in the honors!

To be considered for an Angler’s Choice Award, a charter operator must:

  • A review score of 4.8 or higher based on 10 or more verified reviews
  • A reliability score of 98% or higher
  • A response rate of 98% or higher to booking requests within 24 hours
  • Full business verification, ensuring legal compliance and safety standards

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“We’ve been awarding the Angler's Choice Award since 2015,” said FishingBooker CEO Vukan Simic. “With this award, we wanted to honor our most committed captains and make it easier for anglers to identify the very best guides on our platform. We couldn't be more excited to highlight their hard work and dedication.”

In the Volusia County area, here are the 13 award-winning fishing guides that made the list:

Daytona Beach

  • Scott Housel of Sudden Strike Offshore Adventures
  • Srbo Trikich of Always Somethin' Charter

New Smyrna Beach

  • David Jones of Davy Jones Fishing Company 
  • John Frazier and his team at Inland Fishing Charters - JBs 
  • Dustin Smith and his team at NSB Shark Hunters 
  • Big Al Graham of Big Als Inshore Charter Service
  • Randy Kraft of Tug Of War – New Smyrna Beach

Port Orange

  • Austin & Cole Ferguson of Ferg's Guide Service
  • Mark Gibson of Nauti Diver Charters
  • Nick Siciliano of Beast Coast Fishing Charters

Edgewater

  • Evan Sanders of Sol Fishing

Oak Hill

  • Neal Goodrich of Capt. Neal Goodrich–Fishing Frenzy

Ponce Inlet

  • Cody Kendrath of Vulcan Charters, Inc.

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Ready to start planning your fishing-fueled excursion to Daytona Beach? Check out the great accommodations available in the area now, and start planning your amazing coastal getaway today. We look forward to seeing you and your water-loving crew in Daytona Beach soon!