Name: Hooker Charters and Guide Services
Address: Jacksonville, FL
Price range: $495 - $1180
Rating: 5

About Your Guide

Bill Perkins

Independent Guide 51 years of exp.

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Expert Oriented

Captain Bill runs a family-owned charter out of Jacksonville, Florida, where Southern hospitality meets serious fishing know-how. With years of experience and a love for putting people on fish, Captain Bill brings a laid-back, fun-first attitude—and a clear focus on catching, not just casting. Whether you're bringing the kids or your weekend fishing crew, he's all about creating memorable days on the water.

Hop aboard a 25’ Contender center console powered by a 300HP Yamaha, designed to get you to the action fast. Equipped with GPS, fishfinder, and a wireless trolling motor to quietly sneak up on the bite, this boat is built for results. You'll fish using a variety of techniques, including bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, spinning, and drift fishing—whatever the day calls for.

Captain Bill welcomes anglers of all ages and skill levels, and he’s always ready to share a few tips, a good laugh, and the thrill of reeling in a big one. If you're looking for a fun, family-friendly trip with a seasoned local guide, you’re in good hands with Captain Bill.

About Your Guide

Bill Perkins

Independent Guide 51 years of exp.

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Recent Reviews of Hooker Charters and Guide Services

5.0

based on 11 reviews

Jammie

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Jammie

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Captain Bill was amazing! The winds were a little rough so he suggested to cut the trip from an 8-hour to a 6-hour. I’m so glad he did because I was throwing up with those waves! He was very knowledgeable on the species in the waters and what techniques to use to catch them. He was so nice and personable and really kept us all engaged. He cleaned and cut our catch afterwards, which was a big help. His prices were the fairest out of all other charters, as well which is high praises since the fuel prices have gone up. Overall, great experience and we would definitely do it again.

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Walter

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Captain Bill was good. We did order an inshore trip be he wanted to go offshore. Minimal bait. Had 2 small bags of squid then we used cut bait from what we caught. Most fish were not keepers but did reel in a bunch of fish. One amberjack. Kept a lot of fish for his dog.

Walter

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Charles

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Bill was on time and ready to go. He explained everything clearly and was very helpful.

Charles

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Bill was on time and ready to go. He explained everything clearly and was very helpful.

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James

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Captain Bill was a blast to go out with. We had a great trip with him and made a friend for life. Cap, thank you for the memories and the experience you shared with us. The boat, the customer service, and the equipment were all above par.

James

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Dorota

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Great trip. My boys loved it

Dorota

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Great trip. My boys loved it

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Kathleen

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Such a great experience! The captain had a great attitude and was really fun. The weather was a little off and very windy, but he still made everything fun. I appreciated his knowledge of the waterways and taking us through some different parts of the inshore areas. It was fun to see the shoreline from the water and we even hooked a few fish despite the weather. The whole group...

Kathleen

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John

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Our trip with Capt Bill was OUTSTANDING! Great boat, great teacher—my grandson learned an amazing amount about how to catch fish. I would strongly recommend Capt Bill to anyone who wants to have great fun, learn a lot, and catch great fish!!!

John

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Matthew

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Bill was a great guy very knowledgeable and a pleasant to be around

Matthew

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Bill was a great guy very knowledgeable and a pleasant to be around

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Larry

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Outstanding fishing trip and adventure with Captain Bill. Celebrating our 21st wedding anniversary, I decided to book a deep-sea fishing trip while visiting our daughter in Jacksonville Florida. Captain Bill's sense of humor, people skills, combined with his professional knowledge and experience as a Captain and fishing guide made this trip/experience a great success and one we will always cherish. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a down-to-earth Captain that is fun an...

Larry

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Paul

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It was a great fishing trip.

Paul

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It was a great fishing trip.

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Ileana

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Our 6-hour in-shore fishing trip with Captain Billy was such a great time! He's definitely done his fair share of charters and we were lucky enough to catch quite a few fish. He followed all sizing restrictions and made sure we were on fish at every spot we went to. After, he showed us the proper way to clean fish. We will most definitely do another charter with him in the future.

Ileana

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