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Inshore Fishing Charters in Jacksonville

19 inshore guides in Jacksonville, Mayport, Jacksonville Beach and Fernandina Beach that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.

19 guides12 publish prices$500 typical half day$987 typical full day
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The guides

Jacksonville inshore fishing guides, A to Z

Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry 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

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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Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 19 operators: Jacksonville fishing charters.

What to expect

Inshore fishing in Jacksonville at a glance

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.

Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Jacksonville fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.

Prices

What an inshore charter costs in Jacksonville

Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips 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

More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.

Questions

Inshore charters in Jacksonville: questions

How much is an inshore fishing charter in Jacksonville?

Among 11 guides 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. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.

What fish do inshore charters target in Jacksonville?

The fish these guides list most often are Redfish, Tarpon, Speckled trout, Flounder, Cobia, Sheepshead. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.

Is inshore or deep sea 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 offshore trips: 10 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.

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