Capt. Dave's Sportfishing Charters

Speckled Trout Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida

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Dave Sipler

Certified Damn Good Guide
A Certified Damn Good Guide is someone who goes above and beyond to show you an incredible experience on your trip. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Independent Guide 52 years of exp.
US Veteran Veteran
Quality
Laid-back
Talkative
Comfortable
Instructional
Expert Oriented
For 28 years, Capt. Dave, is a veteran area guide providing various inshore trips for those looking for serious hands on fishing. Take a trip on his 2025, 20' Alloy Plate side console custom bay boat, while fishing in the protected river & salt marsh areas of Jacksonville, Florida. All trips are based on up to 6 hrs. max. 2 persons. (Kids 10 years old and above only.) Some species in N.E. Florida are seasonal, others are not. Tides are always a big consideration. Discussing your charter with Capt. Dave is always recommended. You'll have to be mobile, and your success will be helped by knowledge of handling the tackle. Casting of spinning tackle, live shrimp fishing with baitcasting tackle. Always come dressed for success. Sneakers, wide brimmed hat, polarized sunglasses, are a must. Along with Sun protective clothing.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Dave Sipler

Dave Sipler

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 52 years of exp.
For 28 years, Capt. Dave, is a veteran area guide providing various inshore trips for those looking for serious hands on fishing. Take a trip on his 2025, 20' Alloy Plate side console custom bay boat, while fishing in the protected river & salt marsh areas of Jacksonville, Florida. All trips are based on up to 6 hrs. max. 2 persons. (Kids 10 years old and above only.) Some species in N.E. Florida are seasonal, others are not. Tides are always a big consideration. Discussing your charter with Capt. Dave is always recommended. You'll have to be mobile, and your success will be helped by knowledge of handling the tackle. Casting of spinning tackle, live shrimp fishing with baitcasting tackle. Always come dressed for success. Sneakers, wide brimmed hat, polarized sunglasses, are a must. Along with Sun protective clothing.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
140 tarpon and 10 foot tiger shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
fish fry
Whats your favorite band?
dont have one
Whats your favorite movie?
''something about Mary''

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
140 tarpon and 10 foot tiger shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
fish fry
Whats your favorite band?
dont have one
Whats your favorite movie?
''something about Mary''
Whats your favorite sports team?
don't care for sports
Whats your drink of choice?
very cold seltzer water
What was your last halloween costume?
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What do you want for Christmas this year?
peace on earth
How did you get started guiding?
got fired from my state j-o-b, because I fished too much.
What makes you different from other guides?
Been at this a long time, and I understand, it's a people business 1st...catching fish is actually 2nd or 3rd.
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Capt. Dave's Sportfishing Charters Trips

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, River, Flats in Jacksonville

Jacksonville - 6 Hr. River & Marsh

100% (6)
20 ft 1 - 4 People From $350
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, River, Flats in Jacksonville

Jacksonville - 4 Hr. River & Marsh

100% (6)
20 ft 1 - 2 People From $350

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Recent Reviews of Capt. Dave's Sportfishing Charters

5.0
based on 1 review

Ricardo

Verified Review

Had a great day fishing with Dave ! Despite unusually high tides, Dave knew the spot !

Ricardo

Verified Review

Had a great day fishing with Dave ! Despite unusually high tides, Dave knew the spot !
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Response from Dave:
Hello Ricardo. hope to see you all again, if you visit Jax. in the future.

Response from Dave:

Hello Ricardo. hope to see you all again, if you visit Jax. in the future.
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Cut Bait Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling

Types of Fishing

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