About Your Trip

Hop on board with Captain David and prepare for an action-packed day of fishing the flats! The clear water in the Jacksonville inshore makes it the perfect spot to do some fly and light-tackle fishing.

On this 4 to 8-hour trip, Captain David will take you close-by off the coast ... Read More

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Bay Craft
Boat Length: 19
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 115
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

23 Years of Experience

Captain David is excited to explore some of the world's best shallow water fishing down in Jacksonville, Florida. Captain David knows all the spots and specializes in light tackle and fly fishing in the scenic Jacksonville Beach area.

Spend the day chasing for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder and Black Drum ... Read More

Start Location

2110 2nd Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, FL, USA

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

No live bait provided.

Species

Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Fly Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses. The equipment needed for fly fishing is included, but experienced anglers are welcome to bring their own. Rods, reels, tackle included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip.

Pricing & Availability

To check pricing, please select a trip date, duration, group size and start time.

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip.

Reviews

Bert P.

Fishing

Excellent day on the water with David. My wife and I were very impressed with his knowledge and expertise of the area. Excellent teacher for those from beginner to experienced fisherman. I always learn something from Captains like David. We caught nice fish and limited out ...Read More

Michael O.

Fishing

Captain David was a fantastic guide. We had a fantastic time. David is full of knowledge and his main priority was to make sure we caught some fish

Mike G.

Fishing

Excellent trip. We were fishing within minutes of leaving the dock, and on fish shortly after. Captain David was a patient advisor for technique adjustment, which is particularly important for the differences in bite behavior between the target species. Not a bad day considering it was just a few ...Read More

Eddy W.

Fishing

Captain David kept us on fish all day. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area and fishing habits. WeWill definitely plan another trip with him in the future.

Ralph H.

Fishing

Outstanding fishing trip! Capt Dave’s knowledge of the area and redfish habits put us on fish all afternoon. He had us on reds, trout, a few jack’s, plus one flounder and a sting ray. Additionally, a friendly manatee made a cameo swim along the shore in front of us ...Read More

Maegan S.

Fishing

Captain David was amazing! He knew all of the spots and we caught some amazing fish! He was very hands on And helped with whatever we needed! Captain David is also just a genuinely good person and a hands down amazing captain. I can not recommend him enough!!

Davis O.

Fishing

This was such a wonderful trip. Captain David is so awesome! He is full of knowledge and you can tell that his 23 years of experience has taught him a lot. He put us right on the redfish and we had a blast. We caught several reds ...Read More

Elizabeth D.

Fishing

Had an amazing day of fishing today with Capt. David. We caught way more than we've ever caught. Captain David took us to all the right spots and all four of us caught some good size reds as well as trout and sea bass. Will definitely do this again, Thanks!

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1000 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a full refund. Your safety is our top concern.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our location specialists are always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!