Damn Good Atlantic Beach Fishing Charters

Captain Charlie is a true angler's angler, a purist flyfisherman and light tackle specialist who has devoted his life to mastering the art of spotting, stalking, and catching gamefish in shallow water. He lives for great hooksets, hard fights on light gear, and seeing the expressions on his clients' faces when they catch their personal best Redfish or Snook on a flyrod. Make no mistake—a trip with Captain Charlie is not for every angler. As he says, "If you plan on filling up your cooler with fish, I am not the guide for you. If you want to anchor up, crack open a beverage and soak baits on the bottom, I am also not the guide for you. I will be happy to refer you to other guides who specialize in these types of fishing." However, if you're intent on catching amazing fish on the fly or on light tackle, and are willing to stand on the bow and make it happen, then there's no better guide. Get out there on the skinny water and strap in for the trip of a lifetime! This trip is strictly catch-and-release; Charlie does everything he can to respect the resource, and fish will be treated with care. However, you won't leave empty-handed—he's an expert in "CPR" or "catch, picture, release" fishing and you'll head home with some amazing images capturing your success. Read More

Explore the spartina marshes and explore the surrounding inshore waterways on light tackle with Captain Joe! This trip provides awesome sight casting opportunities for those that like to hunt down the fish and test their skills and catch solid fish! Captain Joe will have live bait on board for you guys and can also have artificial options rigged up as well. Since you’ll be hitting shallow water you’ll be in a shallow water boat, a 16’ Hewes to be exact. This boat doesnt need all the bells an whistles its job is to get shallow and it does just that! Providing you access to the best water and best fish the area has to offer! Read More

Your adventure begins within the beautiful extensive network of bays, spartina islands and tidal creeks that permeate the region. Roaming these waters are three of the state’s most sought-after game fish, redfish, spotted seatrout, and flounder available year-round. With over 30 years of experience fishing the waters of Jacksonville, St Augustine, Amelia Island and Fernandina, Captain Ron is one of the best light tackle inshore and backwater fishing guides you can ask for when hitting these waters. From custom catered trips to expert advice, Captain Ron is there to ensure you have a fantastic exploring this beautiful estuary and go home with memories to last lifetime! All charters include: fishing licenses, bait, tackle, and a cooler with ice and bottled water. Captain Ron recommends you bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, any food or drink you would like to keep in the cooler, and proper clothing depending on the season. Captain Ron will arrange to meet you at a boat ramp convenient to your location. Located in Jacksonville and surrounding area’s. Read More

Head out for a trip to remember exploring the beautiful flats and backcountry of inshore St. Augustine with Captain Troy! Fishing the St. Augustine and Palm Coast area flats provides some of the best fishing in Northeast Florida. On this 4-hour fishing trip you'll be aboard a comfortable 28' Seafox sportfisher that is great for maneuvering the inshore and will get you where the fish are biting. Whether you're fishing with live bait or sight fishing with artificials you will have a great time targeting many species like Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Flounder and many others. No matter the technique Captain Troy simply thinks like a fish and will show you how to hook into them. You won't be surprised to hear that he has won half the fly fishing tournaments he's been in. Don't worry about not being prepared, as everything you need for a successful fishing adventure will be on board, including a bathroom. Captain Troy supplies all bait, tackle, gear and fishing licenses. All you need to bring is appropriate clothing for Florida's climate and polarized glasses. Read More

Head out for a trip to remember as you venture off the coast of St. Augustine with Captain Troy! On this 10 to 12-hour fishing trip you'll be aboard a comfortable 28' Seafox sportfisher that can go up to 60 knots, capable of doing some intense trolling and getting you to the deep waters in a hurry. Trolling the open waters can produce hard fighting species like Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, King Mackerel, but you never know what's going to be cruising past your trolling lines! Trolling trips are great because the boat and the knowledge of your captain take care of half the work for you. You get to sit back, relax, enjoy the sweet sea breeze, and rest your arms while you wait for the reel to start screaming and your work to begin. Typical catches on the 10-hour trip include Kingfish, Barracuda, Amberjack, Black Seabass, Mahi Mahi, and varoius snappers. You can also head out a little farther on the 12-hour trip where you'll have a chance at Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and Sailfish. No matter the duration Captain Troy simply thinks like a fish and will show you how to hook into them. You won't be surprised to hear that he has won half the fly fishing tournaments he's been in. Don't worry about not being prepared, as everything you need for a successful fishing adventure will be on board, including a bathroom. Captain Troy supplies all bait, tackle, gear and fishing licenses. All you need to bring is appropriate clothing for Florida's climate and polarized glasses. Read More

Captain Mike invites all anglers to come down to beautiful Saint Augustine FL, where you can make some exciting fishing memories. Captain Mike will take you out aboard his 33' Welcraft Center Console and put his 35+ years of experience to work for you to help you get your catch. More importantly, he’ll make sure you’re safe while you’re having fun. For these fun 4 hour adventures you will spend the afternoon trolling and jigging the water column for King Mackerel and any Cobia that happen to cruise by. You leave St. Augustine shore on a Wellcraft Scarab (central console) model from 1984, which has recently been totally restored(2020). The boat is 33ft long and can take groups of 6 guests per a single trip. Along with GPS and fishfinder equipment, the boat contains downriggers as well as 2 Honda engines.   Families with children are more than welcome to enjoy the fishing adventure. The charter covers the required Florida fishing license, and they also provide all the fishing gear, lures, and live baits. If you get to catch your delicious trophy the captain will happily help with the preparation. Just bring your snacks and drinks, and the Captain will cover the rest Read More

Embark on this top-notch fishing on this trip with Captain Joe! With 4, 6, or 8 hours at your disposal, you'll be able to chase a bunch of different species, including Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, and more! Plus, a full-day trip is a great opportunity to practice some skills and learn new techniques, wither that's working on your live-baiting or your artificial action. On this trip, you'll be fishing from the deck of Captain Joe's 24' Pair Custom center console This shallow-draft vessel is ideal for inshore angling. Joe is an expert guide and will ensure that you get your shots at trophy Reds, and fill your cooler. Get out there and have a blast! Read More

The marsh hen is a client favorite here on the historic coast. The clapper or king rail commonly refered to as a marsh hen is a seasonal target and is often paired with our flood tide seasonal fishing trips known as a “cast & blast combo”. On this trip you will troll the creek to a flooded grass flat where we can wade and flush up the marsh hens all while searching for a tailing redfish on the spartina flats, a true outdoorsman’s paradise! Read More

Head out with Captain Robbie and take a crack at the wide variety of nearshore species that Jacksonville, FL has to offer! This trip is perfect for folks looking for a fun and enjoyable fishing trip; whether you're a hardcore angler or not, everyone can try their hand at hooking popular gamefish including Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Barracuda, Kingfish, Snapper, and Tarpon! Captain Robbiew is an en it comes to in these waters, so you should be on the fish in no time. You'll go after these fish with a few different techniques, including trolling, light-tackle techniques, and bottomfishing. Captain Robbie will help get your hook in the water, but once a fish is on, bring your A-game! These heavyweights are not happy to be caught, and landing them is a challenge for any level of fisherman. You'll step off the dock aboard his 24' Bluewater center console, powered by a twin Mercury 4-stroke engines with a total of 300 HP. With that amount of push, you'll be at the best fishing grounds and hot spots before you even know it. The boat also has all the necessary safety gear and navigation electronics needed for a productive and comfortable trip. All you need to bring is a smile, proper clothing, a hat, and sunscreen—Captain Robbie will do the rest! Read More

Head out for a trip to remember as you venture off the coast of St. Augustine with Captain Troy! On this 6 to 8-hour fishing trip you'll be aboard a comfortable 28' Seafox sportfisher that can go up to 60 knots, capable of doing some intense trolling or getting you to a bottom fishing spot in a hurry. Trolling the open waters can produce hard fighting species like Cobia, Amberjacks, Kings (King Mackerel), Wahoo, Sailfish, Mahi, Jack Crevalle, Tripletails and even Sharks. Trolling trips are great because the boat and the knowledge of your captain take care of half the work for you. You get to sit back, relax, enjoy the sweet sea breeze, and rest your arms while you wait for the reel to start screaming and your work to begin. Bottom fishing changes the target species to an entirely different set of fish. You can expect delicious and hard-fighting reef species here; massive Goliath Grouper, amazing Trigger fish and the ever popular Red Snapper are just a few of the species encountered by anglers in St Augustine for as long as fishermen have been reeling fish in from the ocean bottom. No matter the technique Captain Troy simply thinks like a fish and will show you how to hook into them. You won't be surprised to hear that he has won half the fly fishing tournaments he's been in. Don't worry about not being prepared, as everything you need for a successful fishing adventure will be on board, including a bathroom. Captain Troy supplies all bait, tackle, gear and fishing licenses. All you need to bring is appropriate clothing for Florida's climate and polarized glasses. Read More

On this epic kayak-fishing trip, you'll be able to get up close and personal with a bunch of inshore sportfish, alongside your guide, Troy! Kayak fishing is an extremely fun way to hook a new personal best; kayaks are totally silent, barely disturb the water, and allow you to access the skinniest water down here in St. Augustine! In many places, boats cant even reach the areas you'll be fishing during low tide, so your target fish experience very little fishing pressure. Most of the time, you'll be sight casting directly to the fish to them, which is absolutely thrilling! Troy specializes in fly fishing, but he's happy to set you up with spinning gear as well. No matter the technique, Troy knows how to "think like a fish" and will show you how to hook into some big ones. Meet-up locations depend on the time of year, tides, weather, and where you're staying. Book a trip now and see all that St. Augustine has to offer! Read More

Come aboard for a 4-8 hour nearshore/backwater trip in the Amelia Island Area for up to 4 people. Depending on the season and the duration of your trip, you will be on Captain's 22' Pathfinder utilizing light tackle to target Black Drum, Blacktip Sharks, Bull Sharks, Flounder, Jacks, Redfish & Tarpon. Techniques will vary by the target species and your preference but include Artificials, Jigging, Trolling, Bottom Fishing, Sight casting and fishing with bait. All gear and bait is included for a great day on the water! Read More