Top-Quality, well Maintained Equipment
A great fishing trip requires great equipment. It doesn’t necessarily have to be the most expensive money can buy, but it must be meticulously cared for and in top working order. At 2 Lagoon Charters, we run a high-end custom skiff that floats and runs in skinny water and also handles heavy chop extremely well. We also provide guests of every skill level with top-shelf gear.
Capt. Fred Pharis
2 Lagoon Charters delivers premier inshore and flats fishing adventures along Florida’s Space Coast, guided by Captain Fred Pharis. Specializing in Redfish, Sea Trout, Black Drum, Snook, and Tarpon, each trip explores the legendary Indian River and Mosquito Lagoons—two of the most productive estuaries in the country.
With over 30 years of experience fishing these waters and 16 years as a professional guide, Captain Fred brings unmatched local knowledge, patience, and dedication to every charter. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or casting for the first time, you’ll enjoy a safe, productive, and memorable day on the water.
Conveniently based in Titusville, just minutes from Florida’s east coast beaches and Orlando’s world-famous attractions, 2 Lagoon Charters is ideal for visitors and locals alike. Come bend a rod, hook into quality fish, and experience the natural beauty of this extraordinary fishery.
Man-O-War Flats Skiff
For fishing the shallow waters of the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoons, boat design, construction and rigging are especially important. The best skiffs for this kind of work float in very shallow water — 8” or less — yet still provide a reasonably smooth ride in chop. They are light enough to propel by hand with a push pole, and their hulls shapes are gently rounded near the waterline to minimize “hull slap” — the noise made by small waves hitting the boat. Effective shallow water skiffs also incorporate expansive, unobstructed forward and aft decks for fishing, while at the same time providing small but comfortable seating areas.
Our meticulously maintained 18-foot Man-O-War skiff ticks all of those boxes and more. She is stable, quiet, fast, and efficient, with ample storage and lots of fishing room. Originally built in 2005, she underwent an extensive refit in 2026, including a complete electrical rewire, new engine, and numerous gelcoat repairs.
Fishing features include:
2026 Suzuki four-stroke 90 hp engine
State-of-the-art, remote-control Power-Pole MOVE trolling motor for silent power
Power-Pole shallow water anchor to quickly and silently stop the boat and hold it in position
Raymarine Axiom GPS & sonar with side-scan
Elevated casting platform on the bow to provide better visibility for anglers
Poling platform and push pole for ultimate stealth on the flats
Always a clean and well maintained skiff upon arrival at the dock
Top-Shelf Tackle
We provide all rods, reels, bait and artificial lures as well as your fishing license for the trip. Like our skiff, all our tackle is meticulously maintained and selected based on decades of experience fishing the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoons.
PENN spinning reels
Falcon and Star, rods
Spiderwire braided line
