About Your Trip

Inshore

Get out there and enjoy the best fishing that Jacksonville has to offer on this 6-hour trip with Captain Joe! He's a pro, with tons of experience fishing this water, and he can get you on whatever species you choose to chase.

This trip has tons of options for every angler. Depending on the time of year and the conditions, you could find yourself fishing the jetties for Black Drum, hitting the main river for ... Read More

About Your Guide

Independent Guide

5 Years of Experience

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quantity

Dedicated to providing you with an exciting and safe fishing experience in the waters of Jacksonville, Captain Joe will do everything in his power to put and keep you on the best bite in the area. Over the years he has spent time working the deck of offshore charters and commercial fishing for local snapper and grouper species. He has spent time working on private sport fishing boats and blue water trolling around Florida. All the while spending as much time as he can learning ... Read More

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Large wahoos! Yum!

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Certainly some version of surf and turf! Could include anything from the classic steak and lobster (Florida lobster!) ribs and shrimp to sushi rolls and whatever else is in the fridge. While totally amateur I enjoy every aspect of cooking.

Whats your favorite band?

You can expect to listen to classic rock 60-90s country and reggae. Likely all within the same trip aboard the happy day 3! Like all genres of music. Some of my favorites include Zepplin, Aerosmith, the stones, sublime, Waylon, randy Travis, all sorts of lessor known reggae artists and a ton more.

Whats your favorite movie?

Christmas vacation.

Whats your favorite sports team?

Jaguars!

Whats your drink of choice?

It’s hard to beat an ice cold Coca Cola… On days off I’m a lover of cheap beer and on a Friday night a couple rum drinks

What was your last halloween costume?

A shark!

What do you want for Christmas this year?

A hippopotamus

How did you get started guiding?

My uncle was an owner operator based out of the North eastern US/key west. I naturally had a love for water and fish. But when I saw the lifestyle I fell in love with it. I knew from a young age it’s all I wanted to do.

What makes you different from other guides?

As much as possible I always recommend booking directly with an owner operator as this provides the most hands on experience and flexibility with the day of our outing. You can ensure you’ll also be fishing with a well motivated and knowledgeable individual. I consider myself a Jack of all trades. From blue water trolling to fishing redfish in a couple inches of water I enjoy it all. This takes my customers to some crazy unique locations depending on the time of year and target species. I do all of this while providing a relaxed, safe and family friendly environment. But that’s not to say if an all day hardcore trip is desired I can’t provide that as well. One of the frequent questions I get asked routinely is “what do you do on your days off?” I fish!

Start Location

4870 Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL, USA (this guide can be flexible with their start location) | Bodies of water fished: Saint Johns River, Amelia Island

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Pair Custom
Year Built: 2021
Boat Length: 24
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Inshore

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Boat Restroom

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

Species

Black Drum, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Speckled Trout

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Cut Bait Fishing, Live Bait Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Light breathable layers to protect against the sun and bugs. Adequate provisioning for you and your crew. Everything fishing is 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: The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a credit back to your account).

Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
4 People	$825.00
3 People	$715.00
2 People	$605.00
1 Person	$605.00

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 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.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

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