About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

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.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 1 days before the trip.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours
1 Person	$500.00	$650.00
2 People	$500.00	$650.00
3 People	$500.00	$650.00
4 People (Second Boat)	$1,000.00	$1,300.00
5 People (Second Boat)	$1,000.00	$1,300.00
6 People (Second Boat)	$1,000.00	$1,300.00

Pay $100 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Ron S.

Independent Guide

Laid-back

Captain Ron is a full time fishing guide living in Jacksonville Beach Florida. Ron has been fishing and guiding the waters of North Florida for over 30 years, specializing in light tackle inshore and backwater fishing.

Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

Jacksonville, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Backwater Redfish, Flounder, Sea Trout

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Maverick
Boat Length: 18'
Boat Restroom: No

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 1 days before the trip.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on the current month (April).

View Full Species Seasonality Chart »

Get it while it's HOT!
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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Fly Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Wading
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Reviews

5.0

based on 2 reviews

Mimi

Verified Review

March 20

Very professional and fun. Also, this was our second trip with him.

Marcus

Verified Review

September 29

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.