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Killer Kingfishing Trip

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Jacksonville Fishing Trip

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

8 Hour Offshore - 24' Pair Custom

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24 ft 1 - 4 People $$$
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Offshore Fishing

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25 ft 1 - 5 People $$

Most Popular Types of Kingfish Trips in Jacksonville

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trip description for 10 Hour Offshore-24' Pair Custom in Jacksonville

These trips are not for the faint of heart! On this Extended day or Hardcore Offshore adventure, you will be spending your time with Captain Joe in the 50-60 mile range catching big mangrove snappers, mutton snappers, cobia, kingfish, mahi-mahi, and many more! Although epic fishing, these are hardcore trips, and Captain Joe will only take 3 guest this far offshore at a time. **These trips are entirely weather-dependent.** Anything over 3-4’ seas will likely be canceled or rescheduled. On the day of your trip, you will hop aboard Captain Joe's 24' Pair Custom equipped with a 300 HP Suzuki engine, Minnkota iPilot wireless trolling motor, and Humminbird fish finding equipment Captain Joe will provide everything needed for a successful day of fishing including bait, tackle, and fishing licenses. Rods and reels are carefully selected and maintained for peak performance. Rusty hooks and frayed leaders are not acceptable aboard Captain Joe's vessel! If you’re looking to release your catch (hopefully after you’ve taken a photo) that’s absolutely fine. Otherwise, you’ll get to keep your catch and Captain Joe will clean it for you! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

10 Hour Offshore-24' Pair Custom

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24 ft 1 - 4 People $$$
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trip description for 4 Hour Offshore- 24' Pair Custom in Jacksonville

Hang around on the first set of reefs/wrecks and explore the productive Northeast Florida waters with Captain Joe! His 4-hour nearshore trips are a great way to get a taste of the exciting fishing Florida has to offer. On this 4-hour trip in warm weather you'll be exploring the first set of reefs off the coast of Jacksonville to chase after Barracuda, Blacktip Shark, Bonito, and King Mackerel. To target these exciting fish, you can do some trolling, bottom fishing, or drift fish using light to heavy tackle with live, artificial, and/or cut bait depending on the day. Just let Captain Joe know what you want to catch and he'll get you set up with the best method! On the day of your trip, you will hop aboard Captain Joe's 28' LOA Pair Custom that can fit up to 5 anglers. Powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine, she'll get you to the nearshore waters in a jiffy! This vessel comes equipped with a Minnkota iPilot wireless trolling motor, Humminbird fish finding equipment, a live bait well, flybridge, outriggers, and an ice box to store your catches. If you’re looking to release your catch (hopefully after you’ve taken a photo) that’s absolutely fine. Otherwise, you’ll get to keep your catch and Captain Joe will clean it for you! Captain Joe will provide everything needed for a successful day of fishing including bait, tackle, and fishing licenses. Rods and reels are carefully selected and maintained for peak performance. Rusty hooks and frayed leaders are not acceptable aboard Captain Joe's vessel! Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

4 Hour Offshore- 24' Pair Custom

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24 ft 1 - 4 People $$
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trip description for Summer Time Offshore Fishing in Jacksonville

Fishing the offshore waters of North East Florida can be world class. Lots of options depending on the time of year and water temps. We usually break it down into two categories trolling and bottom fishing. Trolling we prefer using live bait and 30 lb. conventional tackle. Targeting king mackerel, cobia, bonita, barracuda, sailfish, mahi and sometimes even blackfin tuna. This all depends on conditions and the time of year we fish. Usually we start the day by throwing a cast net for live bait or stopping on a piece of structure to jig up some minnows using a sabibki rig. Once the baitwells are loaded its off to the fishing grounds. All depending on where the bite has been best is where we start to fish. Sometimes it can be a few miles out and other days we need to run 10-12 miles offshore. Bottom fishing can be wide open off of our coast as well targeting red snapper, vermillion snapper, black seabass, amberjack, grey grouper, cobia and triggerfish just to name a handful. The live bait can work very well on the bottom as well fresh cut bait and frozen bait. Until you have felt the fight of a mule snapper or a big amberjack it's hard to express in words how hard they pull. We use heavy conventional tackle (80lb.) as well as big spinning rods for the fishing these waters. Read More

Deep Sea, Jetty, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Summer Time Offshore Fishing

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25 ft 1 - 5 People $$
Fishing in Jacksonville
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trip description for 6 Hour Offshore - 24’ Pair Custom in Jacksonville

This Is where the magic starts to happen! Fish in the 20 mile range for lots of big fighting drag pulling fish either before, during or after catching a few meals if desired. Some usual suspects include, Kingfish, Cobia, Sharks, Triggerfish, Vermillion snapper, Amberjacks and Red snapper but you never know what you have on the end of the line! His 6-hour trips are a great way to fully experience what Northeast Florida has to offer! On this trip, enjoy the ride and take your time with the right catch. On the day of your trip, you will hop aboard Captain Joe's 28' LOA Pair Custom equipped with a 300 HP Suzuki engine, Minnkota iPilot wireless trolling motor, and Humminbird fish finding equipment Captain Joe will provide everything needed for a successful day of fishing including bait, tackle, and fishing licenses. Rods and reels are carefully selected and maintained for peak performance. Rusty hooks and frayed leaders are not acceptable aboard Captain Joe's vessel! If you’re looking to release your catch (hopefully after you’ve taken a photo) that’s absolutely fine. Otherwise, you’ll get to keep your catch and Captain Joe will clean it for you! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

6 Hour Offshore - 24’ Pair Custom

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24 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in St. Augustine
Fishing in St. Augustine
Fishing in St. Augustine
trip description for Light Tackle Nearshore Trip in St. Augustine

Light tackle, heavy tackle, spin fishing or fly fishing, live or artificial, Captain Mike does it all when he goes further offshore to hit the local nearshore waters. St. Augustine offers premier sight fishing opportunities not only inshore and in the backcountry, but out on the surf and nearshore waters as well! Get ready to hook into big King Mackerel, Bonitos, and Tarpon are often fought on heavy tackle, but it can be thrilling aswell to do it on light tackle, or even on the fly, its all up to you! Captain Mike's favorite way to hook into these species is on live bait and artificials and he can certainly show you the ropes This trip will definitely make for a “Fish Tale” you will want to tell all your friends. You don't need to be a pro either, Captain Mike is there to lend all his knowledge, tricks, and tips to get you hooked into your next big catch. This is his passion; he lives on these waters and can teach you the art of hooking into big nearshore with ease. So, if you want to hone your skills, bring your “A” game and get out on the water. Captain Mike will provide all the gear you could possibly need for a successful nearshore adventure, so what are you waiting for! Get out with Captain Mike now for an experience you wont soon forget. Read More

Nearshore Fishing Charter in St. Augustine

Light Tackle Nearshore Trip

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20 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in St. Augustine
Fishing in St. Augustine
Fishing in St. Augustine
trip description for Extended Day Offshore in St. Augustine

This trip is for the avid fishermen looking to get down and dirty to catch trophy fish that can double as great table fare! Captain Mike's 11-hour trips provide ample time to run 40+ miles to “the ledge” where the bottom drops off quickly from 200 to 2,000+ feet of water. Hands down the best fishing grounds off the coast of St. Augustine. For your trip, you will climb aboard Captain Mike's 33' Wellcraft Center Console. This boat is designed to handle offshore chop will get you out to the ledge in no time a 200 HP Honda strapped to the back. Once you out DEEP, Captain Mike will do all the rigging for some deep water trolling for pelagics like Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, King Mackerel, and Tuna or skip on over to an offshore reef site where you can bottom fish and/or jig for Amberjack and a variety of Snapper and Grouper species. Prices include fuel, ice, bait, rods/reels, tackle, fishing licenses, and fish cleaning at the end of your trip. You only need to bring your food, drinks, weather-appropriate gear, a rain jacket is highly encouraged, and fresh arms to fight these awesome pelagic species. Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in St. Augustine

Extended Day Offshore

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33 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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Everything to Know About Booking a Jacksonville kingfish fishing charter

What are the best kingfish fishing charters in Jacksonville?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 24 kingfish trips in Jacksonville, and the most popular trips in the area are Jacksonville nearshore/ Offshore guided by Bill, Killer Kingfishing Trip guided by Frank, and Jacksonville Fishing Trip guided by Robbie.

Our guides in Jacksonville are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 2575 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Other popular cities nearby for booking a Kingfish charter include Fernandina Beach and St. Marys.

Looking for kid friendly kingfish guides / fishing lessons in Jacksonville? Check out our beginner and family friendly kingfish guides in Jacksonville.

What types of kingfish fishing charters are common in Jacksonville?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for kingfish in Jacksonville as well as nearshore fishing, jetty fishing, and inshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Jacksonville are trolling, live bait fishing, and bottom fishing but artificial lure fishing and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do Jacksonville kingfish fishing charters cost?

for kingfish in Jacksonville prices can range anywhere from about $650 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for kingfish in Jacksonville is $708. The average price for a full day trip for kingfish in Jacksonville is $1,294.

What month is best for kingfish fishing in Jacksonville?

The most popular season for kingfish fishing in Jacksonville is spring, and most anglers book their trips 19 days in advance.

Do I need a Jacksonville fishing license for kingfish and what are the bag limits for kingfish in Jacksonville?

You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in Jacksonville don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in Jacksonville.

What is kingfish fishing in Jacksonville all about?

Kingfish, also known as king mackerel, are a prized gamefish in Jacksonville known for their speed, strength, and acrobatic leaps. These sleek and powerful fish are found in the offshore waters of Jacksonville, particularly around reefs, wrecks, and offshore structures. Kingfish are characterized by their distinctive silver-blue coloration and razor-sharp teeth, making them formidable opponents for anglers. In Jacksonville, kingfish are highly sought after for their exhilarating fights and delicious flesh, making them a favorite target among both recreational and sport fishermen.

Spring and summer are prime seasons for targeting kingfish in Jacksonville's coastal waters. During these warmer months, kingfish migrate along the coast in search of food and suitable habitat. Anglers can often find kingfish congregating around offshore reefs, wrecks, and artificial structures, where they prey on schools of baitfish such as mullet, menhaden, and herring. These months provide ideal conditions for anglers to target kingfish, as they are more abundant and actively feeding, providing thrilling battles and memorable catches.

Fishing for kingfish in Jacksonville typically involves trolling with rigged baits or casting lures around offshore structures. Anglers can use a variety of lures and baits, including spoons, plugs, and live baitfish, to entice kingfish into striking. Trolling at varying speeds and depths allows anglers to cover a wide area and increase their chances of encountering feeding kingfish. Anglers should use heavy tackle and sturdy rods to handle the powerful runs and acrobatic leaps of kingfish when hooked, as these fish are known for their strong fighting abilities. Overall, encountering kingfish while fishing in Jacksonville's offshore waters adds an element of excitement and adventure to any angling trip.

What are the most popular months to fish for kingfish in Jacksonville?

In Jacksonville, the seasons for targeting kingfish are largely influenced by water temperature and migration patterns. Spring and summer mark the prime seasons for kingfish fishing in Jacksonville's coastal waters. As the weather warms up, kingfish migrate along the coast in search of food, particularly around offshore reefs, wrecks, and artificial structures. During these warmer months, kingfish are more abundant and actively feeding, providing anglers with ample opportunities to target them in shallower waters closer to the coast.

Fall can also be a productive time for kingfish fishing in Jacksonville. As water temperatures begin to cool, kingfish may migrate southward, but they can still be found in nearshore areas, particularly around artificial reefs and other structures. Anglers who venture offshore or fish inshore reefs and wrecks during the fall months may still encounter kingfish, especially on days when weather conditions are favorable and baitfish are abundant.

While kingfish may be more prevalent during certain seasons, they can still be found in Jacksonville's waters year-round, albeit in varying numbers. During the cooler months of winter, kingfish may move to deeper offshore areas or seek refuge in warmer waters, but dedicated anglers who know where to look can still find them. By adjusting their fishing tactics and locations to match seasonal movements and water conditions, anglers can increase their chances of encountering and catching kingfish in Jacksonville's vibrant coastal waters throughout the year.

What techniques are popular for catching kingfish in Jacksonville?

Fishing for kingfish in Jacksonville involves employing a variety of techniques tailored to their behavior and habitat preferences. One effective method is trolling with rigged baits or lures along offshore structures such as reefs, wrecks, and artificial reefs. Anglers can use a variety of trolling rigs, including planers, downriggers, and wire lines, to present baits or lures at varying depths and distances from the boat. Trolling allows anglers to cover a wide area and locate feeding kingfish, increasing their chances of success.

Another productive technique for targeting kingfish in Jacksonville is live bait fishing. Anglers can use live baitfish such as mullet, menhaden, or blue runners rigged on a stinger rig or weighted line to entice kingfish into striking. Deploying live baits around offshore structures or areas with known kingfish activity can result in explosive strikes and thrilling battles. Anglers should use heavy tackle and sturdy rods to handle the powerful runs and acrobatic leaps of kingfish when hooked.

Drifting or anchored fishing near offshore structures is also an effective technique for targeting kingfish in Jacksonville. Anglers can use live bait or rigged baits to entice kingfish into striking as they drift or remain stationary over productive areas. Using chum to attract kingfish to the boat can also increase the chances of success. Anglers should remain vigilant and ready to set the hook when they feel a bite, as kingfish are known for their aggressive feeding behavior. Overall, by employing a combination of trolling, live bait fishing, and drifting techniques, anglers in Jacksonville can increase their chances of catching kingfish and enjoy a rewarding fishing experience in the area's diverse marine environment.

What other species are popular in Jacksonville?

Aside from kingfish, Jacksonville offers anglers a diverse range of other species to target throughout the year. One popular catch among local fishermen is the red snapper, known for its vibrant coloration and delicious taste. These fish inhabit the offshore reefs, wrecks, and ledges along the Jacksonville coast, providing anglers with thrilling battles and rewarding catches. Whether bottom fishing with live bait or jigging with artificial lures, anglers can find red snapper year-round in Jacksonville's diverse marine habitats, offering endless opportunities for exciting fishing adventures.

Another prized species to pursue in Jacksonville is the cobia, also known as ling or lemonfish. These powerful and aggressive fish are found in both nearshore and offshore waters, where they inhabit a variety of habitats including reefs, wrecks, and around floating debris. Cobia are known for their impressive size and strong fighting abilities, providing anglers with thrilling battles and memorable catches. Whether sight casting, trolling, or bottom fishing, anglers can target cobia in Jacksonville's coastal waters, offering exciting opportunities for offshore fishing adventures.

For those seeking inshore adventures, Jacksonville offers opportunities to target species such as redfish, speckled trout, and flounder. These fish can be found in the area's estuaries, flats, and tidal creeks, providing anglers with exciting opportunities for sight casting and shallow-water fishing. Whether using live bait, artificial lures, or fly fishing techniques, anglers can enjoy the thrill of targeting these popular inshore species while exploring Jacksonville's scenic coastal waters.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip. Frank is awesome. Boat was spacious and adequate. Asked for sheepshead, left with nine. Great job.

    Rod J. with Frank C. of Jacksonville, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    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 a expert in his craft.

    Larry J. with Bill P. of Jacksonville, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    It was a great fishing trip.

    Paul with Bill P. of Jacksonville, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with captain frank. Due to the storms that rolled in weeks prior to our trip and a nor' easter, we had to make due with the areas we had available to fish. The booking process was very easy and we enjoyed our time on the water.

    Magan J. with Frank C. of Jacksonville, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Best fishing day ever! We told Captain Troy we were serious about getting "keeper" fish to eat, and he did not disappoint. A full 12-hour trip into the Atlantic got us 46 delicious keepers (variety of snapper species, Jacks, Cobia, trigger fish, and more) with plenty of non-stop action, thanks to Troy's laser-focus on the fish. He provided good coaching on the best methods to drop our lines and haul up the bounty. He kept the boat on top of fish continuously, and had us haul up our lines as the boat drifted off so he could reposition the boat back over the fish. We literally spent no time at all just hanging out waiting for bites in an empty ocean. He knows some good spots; for the most part we were the only boat on the water as far as the eye could see; we only noticed a couple of other boats wander over toward us in one location. Action also included fighting with one or two giant groupers (line snapped off before we could get them to the boat) and a couple of small sharks. It got exciting when we had to quickly haul in a snapper to save it from the jaws of an impressive 6-foot hammerhead. Overall an exciting, successful, exhausting day on the water from sunup to sundown. Enjoyed grilled Cobia and Jack kabobs for dinner that evening.

    Mary Lee F. with Troy J. of St. Augustine, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had an unbelievable time with Captain James and I can't wait to fish with him again. Was in the area for a wedding and was looking to head offshore so we booked with James. He kept in touch leading up to our trip and let us know the kings were running. We headed out through the St. Mary's jetties and set up on the troll after catching some baitfish on the buoys. There were a couple other boats out and no one seemed to get a bite, the kings just weren't biting. From there, Capt. James took us to one of his snapper spots and we reeled em in on every drop. Everyone caught fish and James was super patient helping one buddy who was offshore for the first time. James was a blast to fish with and was super knowledgeable about the area and its history. His center console split the chop like butter. Will be back! - Jonathan with Captain Experiences

    Jonathan N. with James W. of St. Marys, Georgia

  • ★★★★★
    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 W. with Bill P. of Jacksonville, Florida

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