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Deep Sea Fishing in Jacksonville
10 charter boats in Jacksonville, Mayport, Jacksonville Beach and Fernandina Beach that run offshore and deep sea trips, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The boats
Jacksonville deep sea fishing charters, A to Z
Every boat here lists offshore, reef or wreck trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Always Hookin Fishing Charters
Mayport Boat Ramp, 4870 Ocean Street, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Mahi-mahi, King mackerel, Grouper, Black sea bass, Snapper, Cobia, Wahoo, Redfish
Amelia Island Sport Fishing
Fernandina Beach
Targets: Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, Shark, King mackerel, Cobia, Snapper, Grouper
Big Fin Fishing Charters
Fernandina Beach
Targets: Redfish, Tarpon, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Blackfin tuna, Black sea bass
El Cazador Fishing Charters
2510 2nd Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Targets: Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Red snapper, Speckled trout, Black drum, Tarpon, King mackerel
Enterprise Fishing Charters
Jacksonville Beach
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Tarpon, King mackerel, Black sea bass, Snapper
Fishbuster Charters
Jacksonville
Targets: Tarpon, Wahoo, Barracuda, Amberjack, Snapper, Grouper, Black sea bass, Sheepshead
FishJax Charters
4870 Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Tarpon, Snapper, Cobia, Grouper
HunkerDown Fishing
Jacksonville
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Flounder, Speckled trout, Black drum, Sheepshead, Tarpon, King mackerel, Cobia
Schmidt Happens Fishing Charters
Fernandina Harbor Marina, Fernandina Beach
Targets: Tarpon, Redfish
Southern Salt Fishing Charters
Mayport Boat Ramp, 4870 Ocean St., Jacksonville, FL 32233
Targets: Grouper, Snapper, Black sea bass, Gray triggerfish, Amberjack, Cobia, King mackerel, Tarpon
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 19 operators: Jacksonville fishing charters.
What to expect
Deep sea fishing in Jacksonville at a glance
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.
- Trip lengths these boats publish: Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 6; Half day (about 4 hours) – 5; Full day (8 hours or more) – 5.
- Fish they list most: Redfish, Tarpon, King mackerel, Sheepshead, Snapper, Cobia, Wahoo, Grouper.
- In season in October: Redfish, King mackerel, Cobia (see the Jacksonville season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 3 of 10 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Offshore water is rougher than the bay. If you get seasick, read how to avoid seasickness on a charter before you go, and check the Jacksonville wind forecast – the captain always makes the final weather call.
Prices
What deep sea fishing costs in Jacksonville
Calculated from the private-trip prices these boats publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $650 | $549 – $675 | 5 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,250 | $850 – $1,600 | 5 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Deep sea fishing in Jacksonville: questions
How much is deep sea fishing in Jacksonville?
Among 5 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $650 (from $549 to $675), and the median full day is $1,250. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish can you catch deep sea fishing in Jacksonville?
The fish these boats list most often are Redfish, Tarpon, King mackerel, Sheepshead, Snapper, Cobia. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is deep sea or inshore fishing better in Jacksonville?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Jacksonville also runs inshore trips: 19 inshore guides. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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