A relaxing wildlife tour with great guides and plenty to see…read moreWe drove up to the area specifically to take this wildlife boat tour, and it turned out to be well worth the trip. We booked through TripAdvisor the same day without any difficulty and joined a group of six other people to make up four couples. The tour currently departs from a location behind a private house with a small parking lot available for guests, although we were told they will be moving to a new location at the beginning of August. We met our captain, Jesse, and first mate, Evan, before boarding. Our departure was delayed by a few minutes because the first mate arrived late, and for a short time it looked like the trip might even be canceled. Fortunately, everything worked out, and we were soon on our way. We hadn't been on the water very long before we spotted our first dolphins, and from that point on the trip just kept getting better. Jesse and Evan did an excellent job explaining the history of the area, pointing out the local wildlife, oyster beds, and many of the sights along the river. We traveled south and were fortunate enough to see several dolphins and even a few manatees during the tour. The boat has seating all along both sides with a large open area in the middle, so it was easy to move around whenever dolphins or other wildlife appeared. During the trip, one of the passengers began suffering from heat exhaustion, and I was impressed with how calmly and professionally Jesse handled the situation while making sure everyone remained safe. Overall, this was a very relaxing and enjoyable tour. The river wasn't crowded, the scenery was beautiful, and there was an excellent chance to see several different types of wildlife. If you're looking for a peaceful boat ride with knowledgeable guides and a great opportunity to see dolphins, manatees, and other wildlife in their natural habitat, I would definitely recommend this tour. We were glad we made the drive just to experience it. Enjoy!

Kevin and Captain Jessy provided an excellent experience for our family! They knew where the…read moremanatees and dolphins were and were very knowledgeable about the area. This exceeded our expectations! If you are looking for a reason to choose them, take my word for it - they are the right choice!

Haley was awesome and so was Captain Lee! They went above and beyond to make our tour amazing! We…read moresaw lots of dolphins!

Loved the experience - we went on a whim. Weather tried to be temperamental which impacted the…read moreexperiences fully but stand up company and our all worth it!

ZERO fish, ZERO bites. ZERO hookups. ...on a 73 degree, calm, clear, BEAUTIFUL early spring day…read more Nothing! My wife and I were Completely skunked. And "Capt." Karty couldn't have cared less... But that shouldn't have been surprising, as he began the trip - at the dock -by telling us how "brown tide" has killed all the grass and ruined all the fishing!!. "Mosquito lagoon is totally decimated!" He said. Funny, that's not mentioned on his website!!! If he is so resigned to there being NO FISH in his grounds - then he needs to stop taking peoples hard earned money to NOT catch them! Please please please- do not choose Capt. Karty unless you are prepared to waste money on an a truly sub-par experience with an Unprofessional, unskilled, poorly equipped guide who EXPECTS to catch nothing and is entirely un-empathetic when he takes $400 of your dollars to do just that.

We did a very enjoyable 4hr fishing trip during our vacation this year with Cpt. Karty. Honestly,…read morethis was my first time doing a fishing charter, so I wanted to stay inland to avoid being sea sick. We met at Riverbreeze Park with (3) anglers, at 7am and hopped in the prepared boat. We instantly approached a shrimp boat and Karty bought 3 dozen live shrimp. Then we were off on a 25 minute boat ride across the beautiful mosquito bay. He knew exactly where he was going. We stopped short of our target area and slowly pushed our way in as to not scare the fish. After surveying (while fishing) the area, Karty advised that there was a school of black drum in the area and he would get us on top of them. And he did. The school was moving throughout the day and we were always on their tails. The biggest catch of the day was 24" black drum; it was the biggest fish I've ever caught in my life. His boat comfortably fit (3) anglers, (4) would not be a problem either. This was a major reason why I chose Cpt. Karty in the first place. Definitely the correct decision. We saw another charter out there with only (2) anglers and the guide; they weren't able to move around like we could. We actually fished for about 4.5 hours because in the last 45min. we caught (7) of those (8) redfish. Very nice of him, and I had a good sense of respect from him doing this for us. Catches of the day: (1) trout, (1) black drum, (2) stingray, (1) cat fish & (8) redfish. Keepers were the trout and black drum. We arrived back to the launch and Karty promptly filleted the keepers and shook our hands. What a great experience! We will spread the word and absolutely visit Karty again!

Booked this beautiful river trip for my daughter's birthday gift, the experience exceeded our…read moreexpectations. Nigel was our gifted guide.. eased us into paddling skills and techniques, very knowledgeable on the history of Kings Landing, as well as the spring water origins. Will definitely revisit in the future!

I reserve two single kayaks a week before I wanted to try this place. Emails and directions are…read morevery clear. When I arrived staff was helpful and guiding me along the way so that I could see otters. It was a very quick process to get in the water, but it did get crowded toward midday and on the way back in. I would highly recommend clothes that can get wet, bringing snacks and water and a hat or sunglasses. A dry bag if you have it but if you want one, they do sell them where you check in.

Capt. TJ put us on a great sheepshead bite this December 2025…read more He was punctual, professional, and courteous throughout the entire day. This really is a walk-on/walk-off the boat experience. I've lived in central Florida my entire life and have been an avid fisherman for nearly 25 years; That said, Capt. TJ did not have to bait my hooks for me, dehook fish, tie knots and rig lines, nor did he have to clean the fish for me at the boat ramp; but he did it anyways. That's just the kind of person he is. He makes it easy. All you have to do is reel in fish. The day was absolutely seamless. Fishing doesn't have to be a hassle with Birds & Boards. It matters not if you are a complete novice or a seasoned professional, Capt. TJ knows his stuff & you and your crew are sure to have a great time. I wish I could give more stars. Birds & Boards comes highly recommended. You won't be sorry. (Pro tip: He's done a lot of fishing. Pick his brain for some life wisdom. Solid guy. 10/10)

From the owner: Birds & Boards Fishing provides inshore fishing charters out of New Smyrna Beach Florida and…read moresurrounding areas Specializing in light tackle fishing for Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Black Drum, Trout, Mangrove Snapper, and tons more species that the Indian River and Intercoastal Waterways have to offer, Capt T.J. Wisniewski has over 20 years of experience fishing the Volusia County area Growing up on the intercoastal down in Edgewater Florida and being able to fish from my dock at such a young age instilled a strong passion for my love of fishing. I enjoy targeting the bigger fish the river has to offer but also loves changing things up from time to time We offer a variety of trip options from morning, afternoon and night time charters from 3 hours up to 6 hours. Whether you want to throw live bait or strictly artificial, Birds & Boards Fishing can make it happen I can accommodate up to 3 people for fishing and 4 people for sunset tours on a 18' Carolina Skiff JLS. This boat can do it all from heading out of the inlet to fish the beaches as well as getting you back into the mangroves to fish shallow water What to bring- I will supply all the fishing licenses and will have a cooler for any keeper fish and a cooler with ice/water. You may bring any food/drink you want other than glass bottles Book your next trip today with Capt. T.J. from Birds & Boards fishing and get ready for an awesome experience fishing the beautiful waters of New Smyrna beach and surrounding areas

Great day of fishing with Captain Randy ! caught a lot of mangrove snapper and a sheepshead, a…read morelarge Jack Cravelle, and a 30 inch and a 47 inch (maybe 48) huge bull red fish! great fishing and tips from Captain Randy! see face book page and ponce inlet fishing reports

Boom Boom Pow! Best guide on NSB hands down. Randy Kraft is like aquaman - the kid can see…read moreunderwater and track the fish. Have not hired a better guide in the area

Mike and Jody are the best! They are the most down to earth, kindest couple we've met in a long…read moretime. We felt like we were with family while on our tour because they were so kind, caring and fun to be with. I surprised my husband for his birthday and he enjoyed it so much , he said it was the highlight of his day. Our kids are already planning our next trip. They said they loved Mike and Jody so much they wanted to go to the zoo with them one day. Lol. We saw Dolphins, manatees, puffer fish, an alligator, pelicans, and herons. The boat "One Love " was comfortable, very cool and provided great shade. We had great tunes playing too. It was a wonderful experience and we will not only be back but will send others. Thank you both for a wonderful experience. God bless you!

Best Dolphin Charter!!! Look no further and book with Mike. He is super cool to ride with and knows…read moreall the right spots to search for Dolphin and Manatees. We saw so many Dolphin while we were on the sandbar and sting rays too. He knows so much about the water and area and even gets in the water with you! We had a great time with him and even booked again the same evening to go back out and watch the Falcon 9 launch. That was absolutely amazing!! I highly recommend this if there is a launch when you are visiting the area. The boat is very clean, well maintained and a super smooth ride. We could have stayed out there all day with him.

We rented this amazing little cottage for a weekend of relaxation and boating fun. This place is…read moreawesome! It has everything we needed from a coffee pot to family games for rainy days. It is on a canal only 2 houses from the river. We put our boat into the water at the Riverbreeze Park which is only 2 blocks from the cottage. Lots of wildlife like manatees and ospreys if you like to sight see. I definitely would recommend this place to anyone looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.