Salty Charters Of Jacksonville

5.0/5 (246 reviews)

State licensed

14603 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32250, United States–

State licensed

5.0/5 (246 reviews)

Meet the Captain

14603 Beach Boulevard

Jacksonville, FL, United States

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Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

Enjoy an incredible day of inshore and nearshore light tackle fishing with Captain Todd Philcox of Salty Charters Of Jacksonville. Captain Todd is USCG certified and he's also a retired NFL quarterback who has 45 years of fishing experience.

He started out fishing for Flounder, Striped Bass, and other inshore species in the waters of New York, Connecticut, and Long Island Sound. Since 2005, he specializes in targeting Redfish, Tarpon, Seatrout, Flounder, and many other species abundant in the inshore and nearshore waters of Northeast Florida.

Join the captain aboard his 21' Tidewater Baymax bay boat, perfect for fishing the creeks, shallow flats, St John's River, and jetties. The vessel can cater to up to 4 anglers of all ages and experience levels. It comes with a 150 HP Mercury engine, a wireless trolling motor, a live bait tank, an ice-box, and top-notch marine electronics and safety gear.

The charter will cover all the needed equipment, from the best professional Penn reels to live bait (usually prepared before the trip), and lures. Just make sure to bring your own fly fishing gear if you'd like to focus on this style. The captain will also clean and fillet all your hard-earned catch free of charge and provide fishing licenses and bottled water.

Captain Todd invites you to share his love for fishing and the joy of boating – don't miss the opportunity to join him on the water!

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Rating

5.0

246 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (267)

What anglers say

100%

Great experience

99%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

98%

Recommended

96%

Caught fish

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Tim Gruber

Repeat angler

California, US

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Member since 2024

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7 trips

5.0

Verified

Unbelievable fishing

Half Day Trip (PM) on April 17, 2026 • 2 adults

To say this was a productive trip is a huge understatement.  Captain Todd not only led us to great fishing (redfish - primarily), but incredible guidance and kindness.  He knew the waterways really well and we never stopped catching quality fish from the time we started fishing until the trip was over.  He will definitely see me again when I return to Jax Beach this fall.  We caught reds up to 33 inches, trout, flounder, and jacks.  Incredible trip and Todd led us to great fishing.  Thanks, Tim, Brandon, and Steve

Response from Captain

April 19, 2026

thank you for the kind review Tim! I had a great time with you guys on Friday afternoon. Look forward to seeing you again in the future. ￼

Jim Beers

Illinois, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Illinis men have great fun and success on fishing trip in Florida

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2025 • 2 adults

Our fishing tour was fantastic.  We found Dock C with ease and Todd was getting his boat ready for us.  By 7:30 am we were in the bay!

Todd knew all of the best  fishing areas and gave us top notch instruction on how to fish the bay

His equipment was great and he did a fantastic job of keeping our hooks baited with shrimp or small fish

Throughout the next four hours we caught fish at all locations at which we stopped.  Todd was very patient with us and helped us be successful with many great catches

Once back at the dock he cleaned and bagged our filets and iced them

We found out that we were his first customers since being seriously ill.  We were extremely thankful that he chose us to once again return to service!  

We highly recommend Todd to others seeking a great fishing experience in Jacksonville Bay

Sincerely;

Dr.Jim Beers of Chester, Illinois
Ryan Cross, Carbondale, Illinois

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

July 8, 2025

Thanks so much, Jim for the kind review! Enjoyed having you and Ryan out today.

Daniel Spanios

Repeat angler

Florida, US

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Member since 2025

•

3 trips

5.0

Verified

I will never forgive you Todd

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 10, 2025 • 1 adult • 1 child

Long story long. Me and my son went out with captain Todd for our first time saltwater fishing AND our first time out on a boat. And I don’t think we will ever go back to bank fishing at our local ponds again cause it simply does not come close. Captain Todd’s boat was beautiful and he got us hooked up on several reds. You can tell captain Todd loves what he does. When my son and I got back home we cooked up our catch and we couldn’t stop talking about the amazing scenery and the wildlife and the fishing. Ended up booking another charter a week later. Now I’m selling most of my toys and getting a boat. Cause captain Todd introduced us to side of life we had no idea we had been missing out on. Amazing memories and more to come. Thanks captain Todd

Response from Captain

July 6, 2025

Great story! Thanks Daniel! I enjoyed having you guys out fishing, best of luck on your future adventures.

Michael Myers

Repeat angler

New York, US

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Member since 2023

•

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Grandpa got skunked and loved it

Half Day Trip (AM) on February 19, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

This was my grandson’s first charter and Captain Todd made the experience one to remember. My grandson caught 1/2 dozen fish and captain Todd was patient and thoughtful while giving him pointers. Captain Todd had some tough conditions to work in and still got us on fish. More importantly we were able to make a memories for a lifetime. Thank you Captain Todd, Jack and fully endorse his charter.

Response from Captain

February 19, 2026

thank you, Michael, enjoyed having you and Jack out today. Hope to see you again in the future! ￼

Arthur Sharp

Repeat angler

Massachusetts, US

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Member since 2025

•

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Salty Charters!

Half Day Trip (PM) on January 2, 2026 • 3 adults

My son and I recently visited Jacksonville. We booked a trip with Salty Charters and Captain Todd Philcox. Great boat and Captain. We caught 5 different species and had a blast. Capt filleted our Redfish at the end of the trip and we had fish tacos for dinner! Highly recommend Salty Charters! 5 Stars.

Response from Captain

January 15, 2026

thanks Arthur! enjoyed having you and your son out. I’m going to attach a couple more pictures here that I took, hopefully you can download those to your camera. If not reach out to me and I will send them to you directly.

Trip availability and prices

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June 2026

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Half Day Trip (AM)

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM

US $425

Entire boat: 2 people

US $425

Entire boat: 2 people

Half Day Trip (PM)

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM

US $425

Entire boat: 2 people

US $425

Entire boat: 2 people

3/4 Day Trip

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM

US $625

Entire boat: 2 people

US $625

Entire boat: 2 people

Full Day Trip

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM

US $825

Entire boat: 2 people

US $825

Entire boat: 2 people

Rating

5.0

246 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (267)

What anglers say

100%

Great experience

99%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

98%

Recommended

96%

Caught fish

All reviews (246)

Filter

Sort by: Featured

Frequently mentioned

Showing 1 – 5 of 246 reviews

Tim Gruber

Repeat angler

California, US

Member since 2024

7 trips

5.0

Verified

Unbelievable fishing

Half Day Trip (PM) on April 17, 2026 • 2 adults

To say this was a productive trip is a huge understatement.  Captain Todd not only led us to great fishing (redfish - primarily), but incredible guidance and kindness.  He knew the waterways really well and we never stopped catching quality fish from the time we started fishing until the trip was over.  He will definitely see me again when I return to Jax Beach this fall.  We caught reds up to 33 inches, trout, flounder, and jacks.  Incredible trip and Todd led us to great fishing.  Thanks, Tim, Brandon, and Steve

Response from Captain

April 19, 2026

thank you for the kind review Tim! I had a great time with you guys on Friday afternoon. Look forward to seeing you again in the future. ￼

Jim Beers

Illinois, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Illinis men have great fun and success on fishing trip in Florida

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2025 • 2 adults

Our fishing tour was fantastic.  We found Dock C with ease and Todd was getting his boat ready for us.  By 7:30 am we were in the bay!

Todd knew all of the best  fishing areas and gave us top notch instruction on how to fish the bay

His equipment was great and he did a fantastic job of keeping our hooks baited with shrimp or small fish

Throughout the next four hours we caught fish at all locations at which we stopped.  Todd was very patient with us and helped us be successful with many great catches

Once back at the dock he cleaned and bagged our filets and iced them

We found out that we were his first customers since being seriously ill.  We were extremely thankful that he chose us to once again return to service!  

We highly recommend Todd to others seeking a great fishing experience in Jacksonville Bay

Sincerely;

Dr.Jim Beers of Chester, Illinois
Ryan Cross, Carbondale, Illinois

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

July 8, 2025

Thanks so much, Jim for the kind review! Enjoyed having you and Ryan out today.

Daniel Spanios

Repeat angler

Florida, US

Member since 2025

3 trips

5.0

Verified

I will never forgive you Todd

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 10, 2025 • 1 adult • 1 child

Long story long. Me and my son went out with captain Todd for our first time saltwater fishing AND our first time out on a boat. And I don’t think we will ever go back to bank fishing at our local ponds again cause it simply does not come close. Captain Todd’s boat was beautiful and he got us hooked up on several reds. You can tell captain Todd loves what he does. When my son and I got back home we cooked up our catch and we couldn’t stop talking about the amazing scenery and the wildlife and the fishing. Ended up booking another charter a week later. Now I’m selling most of my toys and getting a boat. Cause captain Todd introduced us to side of life we had no idea we had been missing out on. Amazing memories and more to come. Thanks captain Todd

Response from Captain

July 6, 2025

Great story! Thanks Daniel! I enjoyed having you guys out fishing, best of luck on your future adventures.

Michael Myers

Repeat angler

New York, US

Member since 2023

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Grandpa got skunked and loved it

Half Day Trip (AM) on February 19, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

This was my grandson’s first charter and Captain Todd made the experience one to remember. My grandson caught 1/2 dozen fish and captain Todd was patient and thoughtful while giving him pointers. Captain Todd had some tough conditions to work in and still got us on fish. More importantly we were able to make a memories for a lifetime. Thank you Captain Todd, Jack and fully endorse his charter.

Response from Captain

February 19, 2026

thank you, Michael, enjoyed having you and Jack out today. Hope to see you again in the future! ￼

Arthur Sharp

Repeat angler

Massachusetts, US

Member since 2025

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Salty Charters!

Half Day Trip (PM) on January 2, 2026 • 3 adults

My son and I recently visited Jacksonville. We booked a trip with Salty Charters and Captain Todd Philcox. Great boat and Captain. We caught 5 different species and had a blast. Capt filleted our Redfish at the end of the trip and we had fish tacos for dinner! Highly recommend Salty Charters! 5 Stars.

Response from Captain

January 15, 2026

thanks Arthur! enjoyed having you and your son out. I’m going to attach a couple more pictures here that I took, hopefully you can download those to your camera. If not reach out to me and I will send them to you directly.

FAQs about Salty Charters Of Jacksonville

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What is the boat like?

Boat category

Center console boats

Capacity

4 persons

Boat length

21 ft

Year built

2024

Boat manufacturer

Tidewater

Boat type

Bay boat

Engine model

Mercury

1 x 150HP

Max cruising speed

45 knots

Salty Charters Of Jacksonville

Rating

Anglers' gallery (267)

What anglers say

All reviews (246)

Trip availability and prices

Rating

Anglers' gallery (267)

What anglers say

All reviews (246)

FAQs about Salty Charters Of Jacksonville

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

What’s biting in Jacksonville right now

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