Tombstone Charters
For your next nearshore and offshore fishing expedition out of Atlantic Beach, book a trip with Tombstone Fishing Charters. They are locally owned and operated by captain Jared Best, who’s been fishing his whole life. Whether you want to stay in close and catch Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel or venture out to bluewater to catch Mahi Mahi and Wahoo, or even bottom fish for Snapper, Grouper, and Triggers, Capt. Jared has the knowledge and equipment to accommodate your wishes.
He also offers daytime Swordfish trips and when the weather starts getting cooler (Nov–Jan), you can take a shot at Giant Bluefin Tuna!
The fishing machine you’ll board is the captain’s 36’ center console, newly built in 2018. The boat accommodates up to 6 guests but 4 can fish at the same time. She’s equipped with 2 very powerful 300 HP Suzuki engines that can reach a maximum speed of 50 knots. This speed is especially useful on offshore trips, allowing you to reach the fishing spots faster.
If you’re a novice, the captain will teach you how to reel in the fish once it takes the bait, but you can learn even more if you’d like to – the captain can show you the process of preparation, how to use your bait, cast, and more.
Capt. Jared will prepare your Shimano rods and reels, lures, and bait. A fishing license is also covered. You’ll need to bring your snacks and drinks, sunscreen, sunglasses, or whatever will make your stay on the boat more enjoyable.
Let’s go fishing!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
96%
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Awesome experience!
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) on April 3, 2025
Captain Jared and Spencer were great! We were able to get out and get on fish within 30 minutes, hooking up into a school of Benito, everyone in the boat had a chance to pull some in trolling, including chasing them and grabbing some off of the surface sight casting with spinning rods. We after the bite died down we switched over to bottom fishing and pulled in quite a few gray trout and nice size bluefish. I was thrilled with the variety both of fish and techniques, and Captain Jared was great, very patient with the kids while also teaching all of us. Great experience for everyone and highly recommended! Looking forward to our next trip with them.
Captain Jared and Spencer were great! We were able to get out and get on fish within 30 minutes, hooking up into a school of Benito, everyone in the boat had a chance to pull some in trolling, including chasing them and grabbing some off of the surface sight casting with spinning rods. We after the bite died down we switched over to bottom fishing and pulled in quite a few gray trout and nice size bluefish. I was thrilled with the variety both of fish and techniques, and Captain Jared was great,...
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Great First Time Trip for 12-Year-Old
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) on March 14, 2025
Firstly, my son and I had such a good experience that we're looking at scheduling another trip for the summer. This was my son's first time on the water, and CPT Jared was able to put us right on the fish despite a curveball from the weather. CPT Jared did a great job of balancing getting on fish with picking spots that would be the least windy and choppy, and his deckhand was fantastic with my son. My son was smiling the whole time, and he was so tired after catching fish all afternoon that he slept the whole way back to the dock.
Firstly, my son and I had such a good experience that we're looking at scheduling another trip for the summer. This was my son's first time on the water, and CPT Jared was able to put us right on the fish despite a curveball from the weather. CPT Jared did a great job of balancing getting on fish with picking spots that would be the least windy and choppy, and his deckhand was fantastic with my son. My son was smiling the whole time, and he was so tired after catching fish all afternoon that...
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Successful 8hr trip
3/4 Day Trip on September 24, 2024
Today we were able to connect with Kings, Amberjacks, Vermillion Snapper, Triggers, Seabass and Grunts. Very pleased with captain Jareds effort to continue to try new spots when the bite got slow. The captain and his son were very easy to work and get along with. Overall great trip and will be planning another trip with him in the future. Highly recommend the high energy charter if you’re looking for a great day of fishing.
Today we were able to connect with Kings, Amberjacks, Vermillion Snapper, Triggers, Seabass and Grunts. Very pleased with captain Jareds effort to continue to try new spots when the bite got slow. The captain and his son were very easy to work and get along with. Overall great trip and will be planning another trip with him in the future. Highly recommend the high energy charter if you’re looking for a great day of fishing.
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1/2 Day trip
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on June 18, 2025
Captain Jared did a great job trying to get us on some fish but due to the strong winds the fish weren’t biting as much. Still had a great time.
Captain Jared did a great job trying to get us on some fish but due to the strong winds the fish weren’t biting as much. Still had a great time.
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June fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) on June 13, 2025
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