On The Hook Charters

On the Hook Charters is a year-round fishing charter based in Daytona Beach, Florida, operated by Captain Corey Simmons. The business fishes a wide stretch of the central Florida Atlantic coast, regularly running trips out of Daytona Beach and working nearby waters around New Smyrna Beach and Ponce Inlet. What defines On the Hook Charters is range. Captain Corey runs inshore, offshore, nearshore shark, and surf fishing trips, allowing each day on the water to be built around conditions, species availability, and the type of experience anglers are looking for.

Offshore fishing is a major focus, with trips centered on the dense network of natural and artificial reefs off Volusia County. These reefs sit anywhere from a few miles offshore to deeper blue-water structure and consistently hold fish throughout the year. Depending on the trip, anglers may troll for fast-moving pelagic species such as mahi-mahi, king mackerel, cobia, wahoo, sailfish, and barracuda, or bottom fish reefs and ledges for snapper, grouper, amberjack, triggerfish, and sharks. The nearby influence of the Gulf Stream and its slower-moving eddies helps keep fish in the area longer, which is a big reason offshore fishing around Daytona Beach stays productive across seasons.

Inshore trips take place on the Halifax River and around Ponce Inlet, where protected waters support classic Florida species including redfish, spotted seatrout, mangrove snapper, flounder, black drum, sheepshead, snook, and seasonal tarpon. Fall brings the redfish run through Ponce Inlet, while winter months are known for reliable sheepshead fishing. For something different, Captain Corey also offers nearshore shark trips just beyond the breakers, as well as guided surf fishing directly from the beach. Surf trips target species like pompano, whiting, flounder, redfish, black drum, and sheepshead and are a hands-on way to fish without ever leaving shore.

On the Hook Charters fishes with a wide range of guests, from experienced anglers to families and first-timers. Kids-focused trips are available and are designed to keep the pace steady and the experience engaging. All tackle, bait, and fishing licenses are provided, so anglers can show up ready to fish without worrying about equipment or permits. What stands out about this operation is its ability to fish effectively across multiple environments and styles, giving anglers access to nearly everything the Daytona Beach fishery has to offer rather than a single, narrow approach.