Meet Captain David Keezet

Meet Captain David Keezet | Daytona Beach Fishing Guide

Captain David Keezet’s passion for fishing began long before he started taking guests on the water. He has been boating and fishing around Daytona Beach since the 1990s, spending decades exploring the local waters with friends and family. What started as a recreational passion eventually grew into a professional calling when visitors and tattoo clients began asking him to take them fishing during their Daytona Beach vacations. After earning his captain’s license and legally beginning to guide paying customers, fishing charters became his main focus—and today, he brings that same genuine enthusiasm to every trip.

With more than 30 years of recreational fishing experience and about 10 years of experience guiding customers, Captain David has developed extensive knowledge of the Atlantic waters around Daytona Beach. He understands how changing weather, water conditions, structure, depth, and seasonal fish movements can influence the bite. From inshore waters and reefs to offshore wrecks and Gulfstream grounds, he knows where to look for grouper, snapper, mahi, kingfish, tuna, wahoo, sharks, and other hard-fighting species. His focus on safety, careful trip planning, and keeping trips comfortable for guests makes him a trusted Daytona Beach fishing guide for anglers looking to experience everything from family-friendly fishing charters in Daytona Beach to serious offshore adventures.

What sets Captain David apart is his willingness to take the hardcore approach to fishing. When conditions allow, he can travel much farther offshore than many local trips, reaching productive fishing grounds well beyond the usual nearshore range. His specialty adventures include Gulfstream fishing for pelagics, deep-drop fishing for species such as golden tilefish and yellowedge grouper, wreck fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, and shark trips. For anglers seeking deep sea fishing in Daytona Beach, the goal is more than simply getting on the water—it’s about finding productive grounds, adapting to the conditions, and creating the kind of unforgettable experience that keeps guests coming back.

Captain David fishes from a 22-foot Century center console, powered by a 250-horsepower Yamaha VMAX SHO. The boat can legally accommodate up to six passengers plus crew, but trips are typically limited to four guests for greater comfort and safety. Depending on the adventure, guests can launch from Dunlawton Boat Ramp, the LPGA Boat Ramp, or Ponce Inlet for deeper offshore trips. Whether you're looking for an inshore outing, a full-day offshore adventure, or an extended Gulfstream or deep-drop expedition, Captain David provides a capable platform for exploring Daytona Beach's diverse fishery. Book your Daytona Hardcore Fishing adventure and experience the Atlantic with a captain who knows these waters.