PONCE INLET

(10 miles from Daytona Beach)

About Ponce Inlet

Ponce Inlet (officially Ponce de Leon Inlet) is the closest inlet to the Atlantic Ocean near Daytona Beach, Florida. It is where the mouths of the Halifax River (from the north) and the Indian River North (from the south) converge and empty into the Atlantic Ocean. The Halifax River drains the rich estuaries known as Tomoka River, Bulow Creek and Spruce Creek. The Indian River North drains the equally rich Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve. As every experienced saltwater fisherman knows, where nutrient rich waters of rivers such as the Halifax and Indian River North empty into the ocean, you'll find the best saltwater fishing grounds. Nutrient rich waters at the mouth of the Halifax River make for great inshore fishing and where these waters empty into the ocean, you'll find the best nearshore fishing. Even offshore fishing for many miles out is enriched by the food sources generated by these rivers through the Ponce Inlet.

From Ponce Inlet we can fish inshore along the mangrove lined Halifax River and the nearby Spruce Creek estuary system for world class snook fishing during the spring, summer and autumn months. In the winter, these same waters offer world class fishing for redfish, spotted sea trout and flounder. During the winter months, fishing charters also target sheepshead and black drum near the inlets, docks and bridges. From our boat ramp in the town of Ponce Inlet, it is less than one mile through Ponce de Leon Inlet to the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

All this makes for the best combination of inshore, nearshore and offshore fishing in Central Florida just 20 minutes from Daytona Beach. Whether you prefer inshore, nearshore or shark fishing charters, Captain Kyle of Crider Fishing Charters can put you on the fish you are seeking to catch.