First Bite Fishing Charters 

4.8/5 (41 reviews)
 2510 2nd Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250, United States
4.8/5 (41 reviews)
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2510 2nd Avenue North
Jacksonville Beach, FL, United States
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First Bite Fishing Charters with Captain Austin Harris offers many different styles of fishing, depending on what you and your crew would like to do. Capt. Austin was raised fishing and knows right where the hot bite is. From inshore and offshore tournaments, Austin has done them all!

The boat is a 21 foot Egret Moccasin bay boat, powered by a 200 HP Suzuki. She’s also equipped with a Garmin GPS that helps the captain find the fish and make sure everyone is safe during the trip. There’s enough room for 4 guests to fish at the same time. There’s a cooler filled with ice, so your snacks and drinks will stay cool and fresh.

Captain Austin likes to give his customers the best experience possible. With the 21 Egret Moccasin being the finest boat in its class Austin also provides the best tackle available on the market today with all Shimano Tackle. Shimano Stradics paired with Shimano Teramar rods and Shimano Saragosas with Shimano Terez rods.

Inshore trips revolve around Redfish, as there are so many different ways you can catch them, from fly fishing to big bottom fishing reels. When it comes to fly fishing, you’ll need to bring your own equipment. You’ll also target Sheepshead, Black Drum, Flounder, Snapper, Grouper, and many more.

Capt. Austin’s principal goal is making sure everyone has an amazing time. While keeping everyone safe and catching big fish. As he started fishing when he was a little kid, he loves having kids on the boat, showing them the way he learned and getting them hooked on fishing!

Come catch a fish of a lifetime with Captain Austin today!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (22)

Good trip with bad weather
Fishing with Austin
May fishing trip
+19

Angler rating

36
2
2
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

89%

Appropriate for children

86%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

78%

Showing 1 - 5 of 41 reviews
Showing: 5 of 41 reviews
Anita S.
Anita S.
5.0/5

Jul 12, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM

July fishing trip

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 Anita S. recommends First Bite Fishing Charters
 Anita S. recommends First Bite Fishing Charters

Bill G.
Bill G.
4.7/5

May 13, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM

Go Catch FISH

VERIFIED

The captain put us on fish immediately. We caught the limit of Red Fish with in 75 minutes of our 7:00 AM start. He worked hard to find speckled trout, but we never had another bite. When I am in the area again, I’ll use him again.

The captain put us on fish immediately. We caught the limit of Red Fish with in 75 minutes of our 7:00 AM start. He worked hard...  

 Bill G. recommends First Bite Fishing Charters
 Bill G. recommends First Bite Fishing Charters

Kyle S.
Kyle S.
5.0/5

May 31, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM

May fishing trip

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 Kyle S. recommends First Bite Fishing Charters
 Kyle S. recommends First Bite Fishing Charters

Ronald B.
Ronald B.
5.0/5

Oct 18, 2024

6 Hour Trip – Inshore

Good trip with bad weather

VERIFIED

Austin did a great job with us. It was windy and the fishing was less than ideal but he was a great captain We hope to use him again.

Austin did a great job with us. It was windy and the fishing was less than ideal but he was a great captain We hope to use him...  

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 Ronald B. recommends First Bite Fishing Charters
 Ronald B. recommends First Bite Fishing Charters

Natalie R.
Natalie R.

Atlantic Beach, Florida

5.0/5

Jan 15, 2022

3 Hour Redfish Trip – Inshore PM

Half Day Trip with Captain Austin

VERIFIED

Perfect trip for a family adventure! Thanks Captain Austin for taking us out to multiple spots where we caught a total of 14 fish all together. It was me, my husband and my two girls, ages 13 and 11. We even kept a few and had them all cooked up at the dockside restaurant- was amazing! Captain Austin was so great with the girls and even if you are a first-time adult fisher(person). He supplies everything. You just show up at the dock, easy parking, get on the boat and go! If you want to go the extra mile for a great, family adventure, this one is truly priceless!!!!

Perfect trip for a family adventure! Thanks Captain Austin for taking us out to multiple spots where we caught a total of 14...  

 Natalie R. recommends First Bite Fishing Charters
 Natalie R. recommends First Bite Fishing Charters

Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Redfish Trip – Inshore PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Aug 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Afternoon Trip – Inshore PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Tarpon Trip - PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (22)

Good trip with bad weather
Fishing with Austin
May fishing trip
+19

Angler rating

36
2
2
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

89%

Appropriate for children

86%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

78%

Showing 1 - 5 of 41 reviews
Showing: 5 of 41 reviews
Anita S.
Anita S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on July 12, 2025

 

 Anita S. recommends First Bite Fishing Charters

Bill G.
Bill G.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Go Catch FISH

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on May 13, 2025

The captain put us on fish immediately. We caught the limit of Red Fish with in 75 minutes of our 7:00 AM start. He worked hard to find speckled trout, but we never had another bite. When I am in the area again, I’ll use him again.

The captain put us on fish immediately. We caught the limit of Red Fish with in 75 minutes of our 7:00 AM start. He worked hard to find speckled trout, but we never had another bite. When I am in the area again, I’ll use him again.  

 Bill G. recommends First Bite Fishing Charters

Kyle S.
Kyle S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on May 31, 2025

 

 Kyle S. recommends First Bite Fishing Charters

Ronald B.
Ronald B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Good trip with bad weather

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Inshore on October 18, 2024

Austin did a great job with us. It was windy and the fishing was less than ideal but he was a great captain We hope to use him again.

Austin did a great job with us. It was windy and the fishing was less than ideal but he was a great captain We hope to use him again.  

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 Ronald B. recommends First Bite Fishing Charters

Natalie R.
Natalie R.

Atlantic Beach, Florida

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Austin

VERIFIED

3 Hour Redfish Trip – Inshore PM on January 15, 2022

Perfect trip for a family adventure! Thanks Captain Austin for taking us out to multiple spots where we caught a total of 14 fish all together. It was me, my husband and my two girls, ages 13 and 11. We even kept a few and had them all cooked up at the dockside restaurant- was amazing! Captain Austin was so great with the girls and even if you are a first-time adult fisher(person). He supplies everything. You just show up at the dock, easy parking, get on the boat and go! If you want to go the extra mile for a great, family adventure, this one is truly priceless!!!!

Perfect trip for a family adventure! Thanks Captain Austin for taking us out to multiple spots where we caught a total of 14 fish all together. It was me, my husband and my two girls, ages 13 and 11. We even kept a few and had them all cooked up at the dockside restaurant- was amazing! Captain Austin was so great with the girls and even if you are a first-time adult fisher(person). He supplies everything. You just show up at the dock, easy parking, get on the boat and go! If you want to go...  

 Natalie R. recommends First Bite Fishing Charters

FAQs about First Bite Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Egret
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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