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Jacksonville Fishing Charters

19 charter captains and guides fishing from Jacksonville, Mayport, Jacksonville Beach and Fernandina Beach, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

19 captains and guides12 publish prices$500 typical half day
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Jacksonville fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Always Hookin Fishing Charters

Mayport Boat Ramp, 4870 Ocean Street, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Capt. Greg Foxworth32 ft Contender ST 'Always Hookin' (offshore); 21.5 ft Sea Hunt 'Always Hookin Jr' (inshore)Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreNearshoreOffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Mahi-mahi, King mackerel, Grouper, Black sea bass, Snapper, Cobia, Wahoo, Redfish

Inshore 4 Hour (Half Day), 2 fishermen $549Offshore 4 Hour Charter, 4 fishermen $950Offshore 6 Hour Charter, 4 fishermen $1,200+3 more on their site
(904) 412-1116Website

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Amelia Island Charters

Fernandina Beach

Capt. Scott22 ft flats boatUp to 3 guests

InshoreBackcountry

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Cobia, Tarpon, Black drum, Whiting, Shark

Half Day (4 hours, 2 guests) $4003/4 Day (6 hours, 2 guests) $700Full Day (8 hours, 2 guests) $900+1 more on their site
(904) 335-1162Website

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Amelia Island Sport Fishing

Fernandina Beach

Capt. Billy McFaddenUp to 6 guests

InshoreNearshoreOffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, Shark, King mackerel, Cobia, Snapper, Grouper

4-hour charter (up to 4) $6506-hour charter (up to 4) $9508-hour charter (up to 4) $1,250+1 more on their site
(904) 583-0818Website

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Backwater Fishing Adventures

2110 2nd Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (meeting point)

Capt. David BorriesBay Craft flats boatUp to 4 guests

InshoreBackcountry

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Black drum, Tarpon

Half Day Morning (4 hr), starting at $450Half Day Afternoon (4 hr), starting at $450Extended Half Day (6 hr), starting at $600+1 more on their site
(904) 708-8915Website

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Fishbuster Charters

Jacksonville

Capt. Robert Bishop24 ft Bluewater center console (twin 150 Mercury)Up to 4 guests

NearshoreOffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Tarpon, Wahoo, Barracuda, Amberjack, Snapper, Grouper, Black sea bass, Sheepshead

4 Hour Charter (Half Day), starting at $6506 Hour Charter (3/4 Day), starting at $7508 Hour Charter (Full Day), starting at $850
(904) 838-7381Website

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Fishdaflats Inshore Fishing Charters

Jacksonville

Capt. Chip Wingo19 ft Hewes flats boatUp to 3 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreFlatsFly fishingRiver

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder

4-hour charter $3756-hour charter $4508-hour charter $525
(904) 614-4989Website

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HunkerDown Fishing

Jacksonville

Capt. Blake Ginter24 ft Skeeter bay boat (also 17 ft poling skiff and 32 ft center console)Up to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreNearshoreOffshoreFlatsFly fishing

Targets: Redfish, Flounder, Speckled trout, Black drum, Sheepshead, Tarpon, King mackerel, Cobia

(904) 687-5454Website

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MARSHRATS Inshore Charters

8203 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226 (meeting point)

Capt. Andrew Thompson19 ft East Cape flats boatUp to 3 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreRiver

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Jack crevalle, Largemouth bass

4 Hour Jacksonville Inshore Fishing Charter, starting at $4256 Hour Fishing Trip, starting at $525
(352) 414-8872Website

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North Florida Fishing Charters

Jacksonville Beach

Capt. Ron Schurr18 ft Maverick HPXUp to 3 guests

InshoreFlatsBackcountry

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder

1/2 Day (approx. 4 hours, up to 2 anglers) $5003/4 Day (approx. 6 hours, up to 2 anglers) $650
(904) 707-8328Website

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Schmidt Happens Fishing Charters

Fernandina Harbor Marina, Fernandina Beach

Capt. Bryce SchmidtUp to 4 guests

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Tarpon, Redfish

Half Day (4 hours, up to 4) $6503/4 Day (6 hours, up to 4) $1,000Full Day Offshore (8 hours, up to 4) $1,350+1 more on their site
(904) 206-7717Website

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Southern Salt Fishing Charters

Mayport Boat Ramp, 4870 Ocean St., Jacksonville, FL 32233

Capt. Brad Smith26 ft Yellowfin (2021, twin 200 HP Yamaha)Up to 5 guests

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Grouper, Snapper, Black sea bass, Gray triggerfish, Amberjack, Cobia, King mackerel, Tarpon

Half Day (4 hours, up to 3 guests) $6753/4 Day (6 hours, up to 3 guests) $875Full Day (8 hours, up to 3 guests) $1,075
(904) 838-3807Website

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Spartina Tails Charter Fishing

94225 Palm Circle, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

2017 Sportsman Masters 247 bay boatUp to 4 guests

InshoreBackcountry

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Tarpon, Jack crevalle, Sheepshead, Black drum, Shark

Half Day Fishing (4 hours, 2 anglers) $500Quick Trip AM/PM (2 hours) $2755 Hr Trip AM/PM $600
(904) 206-9527Website

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Jacksonville?

How the 19 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Deep sea and offshore boats

Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.

Usually after: Redfish, Tarpon, King mackerel, Sheepshead.

Typical private half day: $650 (5 boats publish one).

Deep sea fishing in Jacksonville: all 10 boats →

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Inshore and bay guides

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

Usually after: Redfish, Tarpon, Speckled trout, Flounder.

Typical private half day: $500 (11 boats publish one).

Inshore fishing charters in Jacksonville: all 19 guides →

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Live from NOAA tide station 8720226, NOAA station 8720245, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Jacksonville.

Full tide table and what is biting: Jacksonville fishing report.

Prices

What a fishing charter costs in Jacksonville

Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.

TripMedianRangeBoats
Private half day (about 4 hours)$500$375 – $67511
Private full day (about 8 hours)$987$525 – $1,6008

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Seasons

What is biting in Jacksonville, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Redfish
Speckled trout
Flounder
Tarpon
Mahi-mahi
King mackerel
Cobia
Amberjack
Wahoo

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: backwaterfishingfl.com, myfwc.com, morningstarmarinas.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Jacksonville: local notes

Mayport sits at the mouth of the St. Johns River; the East Lump is about 30 miles east of Mayport and Elton Bottom about 40 miles southeast of the St. Johns River Inlet.

Source: morningstarmarinas.com

Jacksonville has 30+ artificial reefs, including Blackmar's Reef (five wrecked ships and two planes) and Tournament Reef (a sunken 225-ft freighter).

Source: morningstarmarinas.com

A mile-long fishing bridge spans Nassau Sound, reached through Amelia Island State Park; anglers catch whiting, jacks, drum and tarpon there.

Source: visitjacksonville.com

The St. Johns River turns from brackish to fresh as you move upstream, where largemouth bass, crappie (specks) and catfish replace saltwater species.

Source: visitjacksonville.com

Florida closes flounder harvest every year from Oct. 15 through Nov. 30; minimum size 14 in total length, 5 per person.

Source: myfwc.com

Questions

Jacksonville fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Jacksonville?

We list 19 charter captains and guides fishing from Jacksonville, Mayport, Jacksonville Beach and Fernandina Beach, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Jacksonville?

Among 11 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $500 (from $375 to $675), and the median full day is $987. Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.

What fish can you catch in Jacksonville?

The species Jacksonville captains list most often are Redfish, Tarpon, Speckled trout, Flounder, Cobia and Sheepshead. In October, the season calendar above shows Redfish, Speckled trout, King mackerel, Cobia, Amberjack in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Florida?

Anglers on a for-hire vessel (guide, charter or party boat) with a valid charter license are exempt from the saltwater license and snook/lobster permits. A Florida resident annual license is $17 and a nonresident annual license $47. Florida fishing license prices and rules.

Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?

No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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