Live Bait Fishing Charters In Jacksonville

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Deep Sea, Inshore, Jetty, Nearshore, River Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Nearshore/ Offshore

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25 ft 1 - 6 People From $179 / person

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Inshore Fishing

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25 ft 1 - 6 People From $146 / person
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Inshore, Jetty, Nearshore, River Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Epic Jacksonville Jetty Trip (**up To 6 Hrs)

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26 ft 1 - 4 People From $173 / person

Inshore Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Morning Or Midnight Blitz

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20 ft 1 - 2 People From $300 / person

Flats, Inshore, River Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Full Day Or Half-day Inshore Trip

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21 ft 1 - 3 People From $250 / person

Deep Sea, Flats, Inshore, Jetty, Nearshore, River Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Inshore / Backwater Light Tackle

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18 ft 1 - 3 People From $167 / person

Most Popular Types of Live Bait Fishing Trips in Jacksonville

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A great way to experience what the waters of Jacksonville Florida has to offer. During warm months you can expect to catch redfish, mangrove snapper, trout and many more! Winter time holds some stellar sheepshead fishing mixed with black drum, redfish and trout. Typically the 6 hour trip is recommended as a Beginner/intermediate level trip. Read More

Inshore, Jetty, River Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Inshore Insanity!

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $188 / person

Jacksonville, Florida, also known as the River City, is home to some of the best inshore and near shore fishing on the east coast of Florida. The variety of local gamefish make this port a favorite for all types of anglers. So head out with Captain Travis aboard his 24ft Islamorada Boat Works Morada to chase inshore species like Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Cobia, and Tarpon (when there in the area) Its safe, smooth, dry ride will ensure a pleasurable day on the water regardless of conditions. Blending rough water capability with a shallow draft make it the perfect vessel for inshore charters in the River City. **4 Hour Trips:** This is Captain Travis' most popular option. This trip usually involves a morning or afternoon exploring the inshore waters using live and/or artificial baits, and spin-cast and/or sight casting techniques. Depending on the season, the most common species landed during these 4-hour trips include redfish, trout, black drum, flounder, sheep’s head, tarpon, and others. **6 Hour Trips:** This popular option will also involve a morning or afternoon of inshore fishing using the same techniques as the four charter, but also allows your captain additional time to locate the best possible fishing for that day or to possibly target multiple species. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this option may also allow Captain Travis to “run the beach” or to “spot lock” over one of Jacksonville’s many nearshore reefs and/or wrecks for a variety of other species including Sharks, Cobia, Red Snapper, Black Sea Bass, African Pompano and the occasional Grouper. **8 Hour Trips:** This option is for the serious angler. This is a full-day fishing trip using similar techniques as above, but more time equals more opportunities to catch fish. Moreover, depending on the season and weather conditions, this option may also allow Captain Travis to give you the best of both worlds, an inshore and near-shore experience, or just more time of either, depending on your preference or what is biting. Captain Travis will provide all the necessary fishing licenses, gear, ice and water for a successful day out on the water. All he recommends you bring are your favorite snacks and drinks, sunglasses, and some weather-appropriate gear. Above all, Captain Travis' main goal is to provide you with a great day on the water. So if your looking for a first-rate fishing experience in Jacksonville look no further and book your trip today with Captain Travis! Read More

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Mixed Bag

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $138 / person

Fishing the Mayport Jetties just minutes from the marina! Wide variety of species available depending on season but always something happening! Seasonal favorites are Sheepshead, Flounder, Redfish, Seatrout, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and King Mackerel. Light tackle to heavy tackle for Bull Reds and Black Drum. Even Tarpon can show up at the right times! Three or fewer anglers preferred. Read More

Inshore, Jetty, River Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Half Day Jetty Trip

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24 ft 1 - 3 People From $158 / person

Explore the spartina marshes and hammer 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 will 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

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

4 Hour Back Country - 16' Hewes

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16 ft 1 - 2 People From $200 / person
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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

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $181 / person
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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

Offshore Fishing

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25 ft 1 - 5 People From $180 / person
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Everything to Know About Booking a Jacksonville live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in Jacksonville?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 60 live bait fishing trips in Jacksonville, and the most popular trips in the area are Jacksonville nearshore/ Offshore guided by Bill, Jacksonville Inshore Fishing guided by Bill, and Epic Jacksonville Jetty Trip (**up to 6 hrs) guided by Dave.

Our guides in Jacksonville are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 2403 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 Live Bait Fishing charter include Atlantic Beach, Fernandina Beach and St. Marys.

Looking for kid friendly live bait fishing guides in Jacksonville? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Jacksonville.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Jacksonville?

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Jacksonville are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. flounder, and 4. kingfish.

How much do Jacksonville live bait fishing charters cost?

for live bait fishing in Jacksonville prices can range anywhere from an affordable $400 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Jacksonville is $637. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Jacksonville is $1,172.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Jacksonville?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Jacksonville is winter, and most anglers book their trips 20 days in advance.

Do I need a Jacksonville fishing license and what are the bag limits 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.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

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

    Matthew S. with Bill P. of Jacksonville, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Ron, made light of some difficult fishing conditions to ensure that i went home with a huge smile on my face after a really decent haul of a great variety of fish. He was flexible, charming and a delight to spend a day with - a day i shall treasure for some time to come.

    Marcus B. with Ron S. 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

  • ★★★★★
    Great time and frank is a nice guy and good Captain. Will definitely be going again soon!!

    Mike V. with Frank C. of Jacksonville, Florida

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

    Paul with Bill P. of Jacksonville, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Don is truly a 5 star fishing guide. He's a better guy. I've been fishing for over 50 years, and as I hoped, Captain Don showed me several ticks and trips I'd never seen. No matter your experience level, he has something to help. We had a great day on the water, and had a great conversation. Darn fish just kept bugging us though.

    Dan D. with Don T. 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

  • ★★★★★
    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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