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Tannic Water Adventures Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida

Guided by Austin Nikkola

Flats Inshore Jetty River

About Your Guide

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Captain Austin offers light tackle inshore fishing trips in the St. Johns River and along miles of green/gold grass in our beautiful backcountry tributaries.

The St. Johns River is an ancient intercoastal lagoon system, which gets its tea color from tannins, a natural color caused by decaying plant material. As sea levels dropped, barrier islands became an obstacle that prevented water from flowing east to the ocean. The water collected in the flat valley and slowly meandered northward, forming the St. Johns River.

Captain Austin has been a Jacksonville Native for over 40 years and has fished the St. John’s since the young age of 6 with his Father.

Captain Austin is a member of the Maritime Drug Testing Consortium and we are a 100% Drug-Free vessel.

We specialize in Family Fun Adventures that include light tackle fishing trips for Redfish, Trout, and Flounder. We can accommodate any trip to fit your needs within reason. With us you will get a Captain with over 40 years of St. John’s River Knowledge that is USCG Certified and is the owner and operator, not a subcontracted Captain.

Our Vessel is the 24’ Lake And Bay boat that is designed and built to handle the rough bay and nearshore waters of the St. John’s River and the Atlantic Ocean with comfort and style. With a draft of only 13 inches of water, the modified VEE hull with an 8’6” beam creates a stable, spacious platform for fishing or enjoying the day on the water with friends and family powered by the reliable Yamaha engine.

So go ahead and Book your next Adventure with Us!

Tannic Water Adventures Inc. Trips

Fishing in Jacksonville
Fishing in Jacksonville
Fishing in Jacksonville
trip description for 1/2 Day Adventure 4 hrs in Jacksonville

Your Safety is our number one concern at Tannic Water Adventures. We operate a 100% Drug Free Vessel. Upon boarding our Captain will give a safety brief and ensure everyone is properly situated and ready for a trip of a lifetime. Beginners or experienced anglers will enjoy learning techniques like sight casting redfish, deep water jigging, live bait presentation , and proper casting. We do not have subcontracted Captains and you will be fishing with the Owner and Operator Captain Austin a Jacksonville Native for over 42 years. We will take in all the beautiful natural wonders the St. John's River has to offer along with wrestling big river fish on light tackle. Your catch will be cleaned and ready to enjoy as a tasty treat afterwards. Experience Gateway to Florida with Tannic Water Adventures. Read More

Flats, Inshore, Jetty, River Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

1/2 Day Adventure 4 Hrs

NEW
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $468
Fishing in Jacksonville
Fishing in Jacksonville
Fishing in Jacksonville
trip description for 3/4 day Adventure 6hrs in Jacksonville

Your Safety is our number one concern at Tannic Water Adventures. We operate a 100% Drug Free Vessel. Upon boarding our Captain will give a safety brief and ensure everyone is properly situated and ready for a trip of a lifetime. Beginners or experienced anglers will enjoy learning techniques like sight casting redfish, deep water jigging, live bait presentation , and proper casting. We do not have subcontracted Captains and you will be fishing with the Owner and Operator Captain Austin a Jacksonville Native for over 42 years. We will take in all the beautiful natural wonders the St. John's River has to offer along with wrestling big river fish on light tackle. Your catch will be cleaned and ready to enjoy as a tasty treat afterwards. Experience Gateway to Florida with Tannic Water Adventures. Read More

Flats, Inshore, Jetty, River Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

3/4 Day Adventure 6hrs

NEW
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $578
Fishing in Jacksonville
Fishing in Jacksonville
Fishing in Jacksonville
trip description for Full Day Adventure 8hrs in Jacksonville

Your Safety is our number one concern at Tannic Water Adventures. We operate a 100% Drug Free Vessel. Upon boarding our Captain will give a safety brief and ensure everyone is properly situated and ready for a trip of a lifetime. Beginners or experienced anglers will enjoy learning techniques like sight casting redfish, deep water jigging, live bait presentation , and proper casting. We do not have subcontracted Captains and you will be fishing with the Owner and Operator Captain Austin a Jacksonville Native for over 42 years. We will take in all the beautiful natural wonders the St. John's River has to offer along with wrestling big river fish on light tackle. Your catch will be cleaned and ready to enjoy as a tasty treat afterwards. Experience Gateway to Florida with Tannic Water Adventures. Read More

Flats, Inshore, Jetty, River Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Full Day Adventure 8hrs

NEW
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $688
Fishing in Jacksonville
Fishing in Jacksonville
Fishing in Jacksonville
trip description for 1/2 Day Adventure 4hrs PM in Jacksonville

We offer these afternoon trips for our clients that aren't early morning clients. Your Safety is our number one concern at Tannic Water Adventures. We operate a 100% Drug Free Vessel. Upon boarding our Captain will give a safety brief and ensure everyone is properly situated and ready for a trip of a lifetime. Beginners or experienced anglers will enjoy learning techniques like sight casting redfish, deep water jigging, live bait presentation , and proper casting. We do not have subcontracted Captains and you will be fishing with the Owner and Operator Captain Austin a Jacksonville Native for over 42 years. We will take in all the beautiful natural wonders the St. John's River has to offer along with wrestling big river fish on light tackle. Your catch will be cleaned and ready to enjoy as a tasty treat afterwards. Experience Gateway to Florida with Tannic Water Adventures. Read More

Flats, Inshore, Jetty, River Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

1/2 Day Adventure 4hrs PM

NEW
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $468

Species

Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Cut Bait Fishing, Drift Fishing, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Jigging, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing, Sight Casting, Topwater Fishing, Trolling

Types of Fishing

Flats, Inshore, Jetty, River

Start Location

4322 Richard Denby Gatlin Road, Jacksonville, FL, USA | Bodies of water fished: St Johns River

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