Amelia Island Fishing Charters
The Fishing in Amelia Island is incredibly productive with more than 1110 miles of interior shoreline, the St. Johns River, and easy access to offshore waters. With convenient water access everywhere you turn, Amelia Island has plenty of options to cast a line no matter what type of fishing you choose.
Amelia Island Inshore Fishing
Starting from Amelia Island all the way south to the Intracoastal off of Timucuan and Fort George Island, you'll have plenty of spots to explore while targeting inshore species. The inshore fishing opportunities in Amelia Island are incredible with easy access to marshes, flats, and jetties while targeting amazing gamefish. Numerous inshore species reside here including trout, redfish, Spanish mackerel, sheepshead, black drum, jacks, tarpon, snook, and flounder. While most of these species are abundant throughout the year, each species has a peak season either when they feed on a seasonal food source or the giants come in to spawn.
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Starting with cool water temperatures, the largest black drum is caught in the spring when they pour into the inlets. The warmer summer water brings on the flounder, tarpon, and mackerel bite with redfish and trout hitting hardest in the fall. Sheepshead move in during the winter months where they form tight groups near structure making them easier to target.
Whether you want to target one species or just relax and catch a mixed bag, you can do it with an inshore fishing trip to Amelia Island .
Amelia Island Offshore Fishing
Offshore fishing out of Amelia Island provides plenty of opportunities to catch a wide variety of prized sportfish. Take a short boat ride to open water and you will have a decision to make. Troll for kingfish, cobia, marlin, sailfish, and mahi-mahi, or deep drop for snapper and grouper species over structure. In addition, the area is home to the biggest wahoo tournament in the world, the Northeast Florida Wahoo Shootout.
A normal trolling assortment of rods and outriggers is preferred for kingfish, cobia, and mahi-mahi but in Florida, they kite fish for monsters. This unique approach of attaching a trolling line to a kite that flies behind the boat is used to catch tuna, billfish, and wahoo.
With offshore fishing in Amelia Island being so productive it’s a tough decision to make. Contact Captain Experiences to book a charter and get in on the action next February/March.
Things to Do in Amelia Island
A trip to the ocean isn’t complete without spending some time on the beach and there are plenty of them near Amelia Island. With soft beautiful sand and beautiful ocean views these beaches are the perfect spot to unwind. If sightseeing is more your speed then head out and see Fort George or experience exotic animals at The Catty Shack Wildlife Sanctuary. Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida and also only a short drive down the road, so it’s safe to say there is no shortage of things to do. With a seemingly endless list of bars and restaurants to choose from, Amelia Island is sure to please.
Book an Amelia Island Fishing Charter Today
Captain Experiences has the best fishing charters that will get you on the fish. Book your Amelia Island fishing trip today for the experience of a lifetime.
Amelia Island Tides and Weather
View Amelia Island tide times and charts here, and Amelia Island weather forecasts here.
