Spartina Tails Charter Fishing
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Spartina Tails Charter Fishing

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(56 reviews)
Map of Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
1620 North 14th Street
Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
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Located in Fernandina Beach, FL, Spartina Tails is a charter fishing company that fishes the coastal waters and backwaters of beautiful Amelia Island. Captain Matt Harrelson is proud to offer other trips to accommodate each individual party’s needs. If you are looking for a memorable, fun trip on the water, give Spartina Tails a look.

You will be fishing aboard a 22’ Pathfinder 22TRS, one of the top bay boats around. It is equipped with top-notch electronics, a wireless trolling motor with Pinpoint GPS, so having to use a bulky anchor is all but forgotten. It makes the whole trip less stressful. The fishing gear used will be all Daiwa BG Reels on 7’ rods. Captain Matt has setups ready for all different types of fishing that will be encountered.

You will be mainly using live bait under floats, or jig heads to fish the bottom. Some of the species that are caught here are Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Jack Crevalle, Sharks and more. Depending on the time of year, Tarpon and Tripletail become abundant too.

All trips will include water, cooler, ice, bait, tackle, rods, reels, fishing licenses and the beautiful backdrop of Amelia Island. Items you should bring are polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, non-marking soles on shoes, and any snacks you may want to eat. Catch and release is normally practiced, but if you want to keep some for the dinner table, Captain Matt will clean and fillet it at no additional cost. There are a few places that will cook your catch, with Salty Pelican being one of them.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Kids Trip AM/PM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $300
    Want to take the kids out fishing? This is the perfect trip to do – a 3 hour excursion in the backwaters of beautiful Amelia Island searching for that one fish to bring a smile on your kids face. This trip is for families with kids up to 12 years of age.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $450
    Half Day Trips are always a good option for getting acquainted with the local fishery. You'll be fishing the inshore waters for the likes of Redfish, Black Drum, Trout, Flounder, Sharks, and many more. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip, along with the fishing licenses you'll need.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $450
    Afternoon trips are a great choice if you have a busy morning or just like to sleep in. You'll be fishing inshore for a variety of fish species, including Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Jack Crevalle, Sharks, and many more. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $600
    A longer trip is always a good option if you're looking forward to more fishing but are still mindful of the time spent on the water. You'll be fishing inshore for a variety of fish species, including Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum, Tripletail, Tarpon (when in season), and others. Rods, reels, and tackle come included in the trip price.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $700
    Nothing beats a full day trip when it comes to value for money spent! You'll be fishing the inshore waters near Fernandina Beach for species such as Redfish, Sheepshead, Trout, Black Drum, Sharks, Tarpon (when in season), and more. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip.

FAQs about Spartina Tails Charter Fishing

Spartina Tails Charter Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - Kids Trip AM/PM (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Spartina Tails Charter Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
Trips booked with Spartina Tails Charter Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License
Spartina Tails Charter Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Spartina Tails Charter Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Spartina Tails Charter Fishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Nurse)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail
  • Whiting

Meet the Captain

Matt Harrelson
Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
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56 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2018
I grew up in Camden Co, Ga and have fished this area since I was a child. Fishing has always been a passion of mine and will show on the water. In 2004, I decided to take my career on the water and become a merchant mariner. I am still employed as a merchant mariner but my schedule has allowed me to chase this passion of mine. I work 28 days and then I get 28 days off. In that time off, I started doing charters. I love every minute of the time spent on the water. I want to be able to pass on to everyone, especially the younger generation, about what the outdoors around this area have to offer. The trip will be catered to the style of fishing that each client wants to do.
Our Team
Matthew H.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Pathfinder 22TRS (Bay boat) originally built in 2012. Powered by a 225HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 56 reviews
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Cynthia C.
Fernandina Beach, Florida
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2/26/2022 Half Day with Captain Matt

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 26, 2022
Captain Matt took my spouse and I out this morning. We had such a fun time! Matt is warm and friendly. When we go out again,...
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Kevin R.
Mount Pleasant, SC
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Fishing with Captain Matt

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 13, 2022
What a great experience my wife and I had on our trip with Captain Matt…He is an awesome Captain, Great fisherman and even...
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Shannon H.
Monongahela, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day backwater trip with Captain Matt

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 8, 2022
Captain Matt was the greatest, didn’t skimp on live bait nor travel distance between fishing spots. We have fished with several...
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Elizabeth K.
Jacksonville, FL
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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AM Half Trip with Captain Matt

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 16, 2020
I arranged this trip as a Father’s Day gift for my husband while on vacation. We had a group of 3 adults. The boat was MORE...
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Matt C.
Kearney, NE
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AWESOME DAY

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 17, 2022
I HIGHLY recommend Matt at Spartina Tails Charter Fishing. My son and I booked an all day outing and from start to finish Matt...
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