Ponte Vedra Beach Fishing Charters

Captain Mike invites all anglers to come down to beautiful Saint Augustine, FL, where you can make some exciting fishing memories. Captain Mike will take you out aboard his specialty inshore boat, a 16' Mitzi skiff, and put his 35 years of experience to work helping you get your catch. More importantly, he’ll make sure you’re safe while you’re having fun. On these half-day trips, you'll target Florida classics including Redfish, Snook, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, Trout, and more. These fish are an absolute blast to fight, and anglers of all levels will have fun reeling in their catches. Plus, when you're fishing these inshore areas, you'll get to enjoy the natural beauty that Northeast Florida has to offer! Families with children are more than welcome to enjoy this fishing adventure. The charter covers the required Florida fishing license, and your captain will also provide all the fishing gear, lures, and live baits. If you bag some keepers, the captain will also happily help with the preparation. Just bring your snacks and drinks, and the captain will cover the rest! Read More

These trips are not for the faint of heart! On this Extended day or Hardcore Offshore adventure, you will be spending your time with Captain Joe in the 50-60 mile range catching big mangrove snappers, mutton snappers, cobia, kingfish, mahi-mahi, and many more! Although epic fishing, these are hardcore trips, and Captain Joe will only take 3 guest this far offshore at a time. **These trips are entirely weather-dependent.** Anything over 3-4’ seas will likely be canceled or rescheduled. On the day of your trip, you will hop aboard Captain Joe's 24' Pair Custom equipped with a 300 HP Suzuki engine, Minnkota iPilot wireless trolling motor, and Humminbird fish finding equipment Captain Joe will provide everything needed for a successful day of fishing including bait, tackle, and fishing licenses. Rods and reels are carefully selected and maintained for peak performance. Rusty hooks and frayed leaders are not acceptable aboard Captain Joe's vessel! If you’re looking to release your catch (hopefully after you’ve taken a photo) that’s absolutely fine. Otherwise, you’ll get to keep your catch and Captain Joe will clean it for you! Read More

Head out with Captain Greg for an awesome 4 hour adventure out into the nearshore waters around Jacksonville. You can expect to do a lot of bottom fishing with live bait to target big Bull Reds, Sheepshead, Jacks, Sharks, and much more. Captain Greg's Contender charter boat has updated electronics, VHF Radio(s), Emergency satellite communicator, USCG safety gear, seats, bean bags, a T-Top for shade, tons of rod holders, and a head (toilet) for your comfort and safety. Not to mention this boat gets you there faster with supercharged twin 300 horsepower motors strapped to the back, so there's more time to do the important things, like fish! Captain Greg will provide all the rods, reels, tackle, live & artificial bait, ice for fish, and all the fuel. All he reccomends you bring is your suntan lotion, Non marking shoes, phone/camera for pics, your sun protection (glasses, wraps, hats, etc), and your favorite snacks and drinks. Read More

Head south out of Jacksonville with Captain Frank to explore the tributaries of the St. Johns River and the Intracoastal Waterway from St. Augustine to Fernandina. You’ll be using live bait and artificial lures on light tackle to target Trout, Redfish, and Flounder as you enjoy the areas bountiful inshore waters. Outfitted with a custom T-top and plenty of safe, comfortable seating, Captain Franks 24 foot Pathfinder offers great versatility and comfort. The Pathfinder is rigged with state-of-the-art electronics, a top-notch trolling motor, and a Power Pole for quiet shallow water stalking and anchoring. All rods, reels, tackle, and bait will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your favorite rod and reel if you'd like. Ice, water, and soft drinks will be provided as well, so all Captain Frank recommends you bring are your favorite snacks and drinks, your sunglasses, and other weather-appropriate gear whether that's sun protection or rain gear. Read More

Fishing the Mayport Jetties just minutes from the marina! Wide variety of species available depending on season but always something happening! Seasonal favorites are Sheepshead, Flounder, Redfish, Seatrout, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and King Mackerel. Light tackle to heavy tackle for Bull Reds and Black Drum. Even Tarpon can show up at the right times! Three or fewer anglers preferred. Read More

Hop on board with Captain Bill and prepare for an action-packed day of fishing the flats! The Jacksonville inshore is the perfect spot to catch some big fish without a long offshore excursion. On this 4 hour trip, Captain Bill will take you close-by off the coast of Jacksonville where you can expect to target Black Seabass, Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, and Tarpon. Captain Bill is a knowledgeable guide who is sure to put you where the fish are biting! Captain Bill will take you exploring Jacksonville's inshore waterways such as the St John's River and the nearshore areas of the ocean. To attract these picture-worthy fish you'll be using light tackle and artificial lures. Captain Bill is happy to demonstrate proper fundamentals for these techniques. Captain Bill fishes aboard a 25’ Contender 24S center console, with a capacity for six people. Powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine, this vessel is sure to get you to where the fish are biting in a hurry. It even has an on-board bathroom! Captain Bill will provide all rods, reels, tackle and bait. These family-friendly trips can host up to 6 people, so make sure you bring some good company! Read More

There's no better way to get some quick drag-screaming action than a shark trip with Captain Joe! Sharks are a blast to catch, and are famous for their extreme strength and endurance. On nice days, you can try your luck with big-time Bull Sharks, Lemon Sharks, and toothy Sandbars over the nearshore reefs. If the ocean is looking bumpy, you can stay inshore and chase Blacktips, Sharpnoses, and Finetooth Sharks on lighter tackle. All of these species are thrilling fighters, and are really entertaining for all kinds of anglers. Captain Joe runs a 24' Pair Custom center console that's ideal for inshore and nearshore fishing. She's got a Suzuki 300 and all the gear required for a stellar fishing adventure. Get out there and start setting some hooks! Read More

Head out with Captain Robbie and take a crack at the wide variety of nearshore species that Jacksonville, FL has to offer! This trip is perfect for folks looking for a fun and enjoyable fishing trip; whether you're a hardcore angler or not, everyone can try their hand at hooking popular gamefish including Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Barracuda, Kingfish, Snapper, and Tarpon! Captain Robbiew is an en it comes to in these waters, so you should be on the fish in no time. You'll go after these fish with a few different techniques, including trolling, light-tackle techniques, and bottomfishing. Captain Robbie will help get your hook in the water, but once a fish is on, bring your A-game! These heavyweights are not happy to be caught, and landing them is a challenge for any level of fisherman. You'll step off the dock aboard his 24' Bluewater center console, powered by a twin Mercury 4-stroke engines with a total of 300 HP. With that amount of push, you'll be at the best fishing grounds and hot spots before you even know it. The boat also has all the necessary safety gear and navigation electronics needed for a productive and comfortable trip. All you need to bring is a smile, proper clothing, a hat, and sunscreen—Captain Robbie will do the rest! Read More

These half and 3/4 day trips are great opportunities to target inshore native & migratory species! Redfish and Grouper are among the favorites. Captain Chris will show you all the special tricks, techniques, and honey holes to ensure you catch your limit. Captain Chris will supply everything you need for a productive day of fishing, including rods, reels, and tackle. He’ll also provide bottled water and ice, though you’re free to bring any other snacks and refreshments you’d like to enjoy. At the end of the day, he’ll clean and bag your catch for easy transport home. Have the true Florida inshore experience with a seasoned local guide aboard with Captain Chris! Read More

Head out to explore the backcountry flats and tidal creeks with Captain Mike around St. Augustine! Captain Mike is and expert at conventional rod and reel, but is more than happy to break the fly rod out for you as well. This charter is a popular choice for both longtime anglers and families because of its wide range of fishing opportunities. St. Augustine is riddled with shallow water marshes, tidal creeks, and bay systems where all kinds of Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, Flounder, and other species love to hang out and feed. You'll be exploring these inshore waters aboard Captain Mike's 20 ft Pathfinder which has a low draft allowing you to stalk into inches of water where these fish like to hang out. It also has 150 HP Yamaha strapped to the back so he can take you between honey holes very quickly. Captain Mike will provide all the gear you could possibly need for this inshore adventure. All he recommends you bring are your favorite snacks and drinks, your weather-appropriate gear, and some shades. He'll take care of the rest! Possible Species: Snook, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon (summertime), Spotted Sea Trout, Sharks, Ladyfish, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Redfish, Goliath Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and others Read More

Head out for a trip to remember as you venture off the coast of St. Augustine with Captain Troy! On this 6 to 8-hour fishing trip you'll be aboard a comfortable 28' Seafox sportfisher that can go up to 60 knots, capable of doing some intense trolling or getting you to a bottom fishing spot in a hurry. Trolling the open waters can produce hard fighting species like Cobia, Amberjacks, Kings (King Mackerel), Wahoo, Sailfish, Mahi, Jack Crevalle, Tripletails and even Sharks. Trolling trips are great because the boat and the knowledge of your captain take care of half the work for you. You get to sit back, relax, enjoy the sweet sea breeze, and rest your arms while you wait for the reel to start screaming and your work to begin. Bottom fishing changes the target species to an entirely different set of fish. You can expect delicious and hard-fighting reef species here; massive Goliath Grouper, amazing Trigger fish and the ever popular Red Snapper are just a few of the species encountered by anglers in St Augustine for as long as fishermen have been reeling fish in from the ocean bottom. No matter the technique Captain Troy simply thinks like a fish and will show you how to hook into them. You won't be surprised to hear that he has won half the fly fishing tournaments he's been in. Don't worry about not being prepared, as everything you need for a successful fishing adventure will be on board, including a bathroom. Captain Troy supplies all bait, tackle, gear and fishing licenses. All you need to bring is appropriate clothing for Florida's climate and polarized glasses. Read More

Captain Charlie is a true angler's angler, a purist flyfisherman and light tackle specialist who has devoted his life to mastering the art of spotting, stalking, and catching gamefish in shallow water. He lives for great hooksets, hard fights on light gear, and seeing the expressions on his clients' faces when they catch their personal best Redfish or Snook on a flyrod. Make no mistake—a trip with Captain Charlie is not for every angler. As he says, "If you plan on filling up your cooler with fish, I am not the guide for you. If you want to anchor up, crack open a beverage and soak baits on the bottom, I am also not the guide for you. I will be happy to refer you to other guides who specialize in these types of fishing." However, if you're intent on catching amazing fish on the fly or on light tackle, and are willing to stand on the bow and make it happen, then there's no better guide. Get out there on the skinny water and strap in for the trip of a lifetime! This trip is strictly catch-and-release; Charlie does everything he can to respect the resource, and fish will be treated with care. However, you won't leave empty-handed—he's an expert in "CPR" or "catch, picture, release" fishing and you'll head home with some amazing images capturing your success. Read More