Blue Cyclone Inland Fishing Adventures 

5.0
(10 reviews)
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State licensed
 901 Gulf Life Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32277, United States

Blue Cyclone Inland Fishing Adventures 

Jacksonville, FL, United States
20 ft
2
5.0
(10 reviews)

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Come and explore the fishing grounds in the Jacksonville area with Blue Cyclone Inland Fishing Adventures! Captain Chris Holleman is a Home Grown local with 20 plus years of experience as a professional guide. He specializes in fishing the St. Johns River near Downtown Jacksonville and the Intracoastal Waterway.

This is the most convenient trip for those wanting to mix up some inshore fishing with their stay Downtown Jacksonville. Whether it's an afterwork fishing trip mixed in with a business trip or an early morning fishing trip before attending Jacksonville Jaguar or College Football Game. Captain Chris will put you on fish close to Downtown Jacksonville and get you back in time for your other business or recreation in the Jacksonville area.  He can even pick you behind your Riverfront Hotel if you happen to be staying on the waterfront.

Get on board his 20' Back Country flats boat.  It's powered by a new 250 HP Mercury ProXS engine that will make sure you don't lose a minute of your time. This Mercury Pro Team Captain will take you to the most productive grounds in the blink of an eye! The boat has all the necessary equipment, as well as a wireless trolling motor to make sure you don't spook your catch.

Capt. Chris will have all the equipment provided for you on board, so you can get straight to fishing. Explore the beautiful St. Johns River inshore waters.  It's an Urban Fishing experience you will never forget.  You'll target a variety of prized species including Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Trout, and Flounder. You'll be using both live bait and artificial lures, and Capt. Chris will make sure to maximize your time regardless of your level of experience.

Bring your own drinks and snacks to stay refreshed throughout the trip.

Book Blue Cyclone Inland Fishing Adventures (Downtown) invites you to experience some True Urban Fishing which includes a realistic opportunity at catching High Flying Tarpon that could exceed 100.

Come and explore the fishing grounds in the Jacksonville area with Blue Cyclone Inland Fishing Adventures! Captain Chris Holleman is a Home Grown local with 20 plus years of experience as a professional guide. He specializes in fishing the St. Johns River near Downtown Jacksonville and the Intracoastal Waterway.

This is the most convenient trip for those wanting to mix up some inshore fishing with their stay Downtown Jacksonville. Whether it's an afterwork fishing trip mixed in with a business trip or an early morning fishing trip before attending Jacksonville Jaguar or College Football Game. Captain Chris will put you on fish close to Downtown Jacksonville and get you back in time for your other business or recreation in the Jacksonville area.  He can even pick you behind your Riverfront Hotel if you happen to be staying on the waterfront.

Get on board his 20' Back Country flats boat.  It's powered by a new 250 HP Mercury ProXS engine that will make sure you don't lose a minute of your time. This Mercury Pro Team Captain will take you to the most productive grounds in the blink of an eye! The boat has all the necessary equipment, as well as a wireless trolling motor to make sure you don't spook your catch.

Capt. Chris will have all the equipment provided for you on board, so you can get straight to fishing. Explore the beautiful St. Johns River inshore waters.  It's an Urban Fishing experience you will never forget.  You'll target a variety of prized species including Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Trout, and Flounder. You'll be using both live bait and artificial lures, and Capt. Chris will make sure to maximize your time regardless of your level of experience.

Bring your own drinks and snacks to stay refreshed throughout the trip.

Book Blue Cyclone Inland Fishing Adventures (Downtown) invites you to experience some True Urban Fishing which includes a realistic opportunity at catching High Flying Tarpon that could exceed 100.

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Chris Holleman
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904 DAY SPECIAL/Tarpon Fishing
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri)
Snook
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $475
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip –Afternoon Blitz
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
Snook
Tarpon
Redfish
Flounder
+1
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip – Early Morning Start
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Snook
Tarpon
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
BLUE ANGEL's AIR SHOW + Fishing
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 17 - Oct 18 (Sat, Sun)
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
THE TARPON EXPERIENCE!!!
Non-refundable
3 Day Trip starts at 6:20 AM
Overnight stay, lodging
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Oct 20
Tarpon
Redfish
US $1,600
Entire boat: 2 people

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5.0
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
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Todd Tetterton
Todd Tetterton
Repeat angler
us
Tampa, FL, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Half Day Trip with my 9 year-old
5 Hour Trip – Early Morning Start on May 13, 20231 adult1 child

This was another, awesome outing with Captain Chris on the St. Johns River. With the experience of a prior outing, I brought my 9 y/o daughter along and we had a great first trip (for her) on the boat. Our first catch actually came with a cast net after seeing some mullet jumping. We then used these as fresh bait and landed a 24" Redfish followed by Mangrove Snapper and Trout on live shrimp/mud minnows. Captain Chris has a fantastic knowledge of the area and is our go-to charter for heading out on the north side of the St. Johns'. Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
David Werner
David Werner
us
Florida, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip
4 Hour Trip –Afternoon Blitz on June 28, 20242 adults

Captain Chris was very knowledgeable and personable. He took us to several places and we caught a bunch of fish. Lots of fun, highly recommend.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Todd Tetterton
Todd Tetterton
Repeat angler
us
Tampa, FL, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Day Fishing with Captain Chris
4 Hour Trip –Afternoon Blitz on October 24, 20212 adults

New to the area, we were looking to get out on the St Johns and learn more about the river while (hopefully) catching some fish. We couldn't have asked for a better first trip. Captain Chris provided great communication in setting up the trip, and he had everything ready for us when we arrived at the boat landing. He guided us to roughly eight different spots, or so, on the river during our 3/4 day trip, and we had bites on all but one catching Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Trout, Redfish, and Flounder. Chris's boat is kid-friendly (I'll be returning with my daughter) and perfect for a two-person trip. A turn-key charter, he had all the tackle and live bait we needed for a productive day. He even offered to clean the fish for us once we returned to the landing. All in all a great day to remember!

Chris Holleman
Response from Captain

Thanks Todd!

George  Sneller
George Sneller
us
Florida, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with capt. Chris
5 Hour Trip – Early Morning Start on May 12, 20212 adults

Was worried about rain but never happened. Chris, our captain, was just great. Took us all over the St. Johns in search of snook. Hooked one but broke off. Other than that caught a monster trout as well as several keeper red fish and almost too large trout. Highly recommend Chris. Plan to book another trip in the fall.

Chris Holleman
Response from Captain

Thanks George, hope we can fish again some time.

Tonya Watkins
Tonya Watkins
us
California, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Wonderful Fishing at Hersher
4 Hour Trip –Afternoon Blitz on March 15, 20222 adults

Captain had a wealth of knowledge. With his guidance we improved our technique and confidence. Would definitely recommend this business.

Chris Holleman
Response from Captain

FAQs about Blue Cyclone Inland Fishing Adventures

Blue Cyclone Inland Fishing Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $475 per group - 904 DAY SPECIAL/Tarpon Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip –Afternoon Blitz (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Early Morning Start (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - BLUE ANGEL's AIR SHOW + Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per day per group - THE TARPON EXPERIENCE!!! (3 days)
When you book a trip with Blue Cyclone Inland Fishing Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Blue Cyclone Inland Fishing Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing license
Blue Cyclone Inland Fishing Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing (ICW)
Blue Cyclone Inland Fishing Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Blue Cyclone Inland Fishing Adventures include:
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Chris Holleman
Chris Holleman

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
10 Customer reviews
Member since May 2015

I've been obsessed with Fishing Jacksonville's St. Johns River and its backwater tributaries since I started fishing my home waters with my dad at around 8 years old. It's been a life-long study and I enjoy sharing my knowledge with those that share my passion for fishing. I know a variety of techniques and can probably accommodate your preferred style of fishing if you give me a heads up on your preferences beforehand.

Chris Holleman
Chris Holleman
Fully verified
13
reports
10
reviews
2015
member since
I've been obsessed with Fishing Jacksonville's St. Johns River and its backwater tributaries since I started fishing my home waters with my dad at around 8 years old. It's been a life-long study and I enjoy sharing my knowledge with those that share my passion for fishing. I know a variety of techniques and can probably accommodate your preferred style of fishing if you give me a heads up on your preferences beforehand.

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon

Real catches by this captain

  • Wonderful Fishing at Hersher
    Tonya W.
    Tonya W.
  • Half day trip with capt. Chris
    George S.
    George S.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Champion
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Mercury Pro XS
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
ICW

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 Checks

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Jacksonville right now

RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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Recent fishing reports


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August 15, 2026
I Cherish Father and Son Charters because I have so many Fond Memories fishing with my Dad. I picked up Ron and John at Post Street public dock in Riverside. We had Tarpon rolling around the boat in short order. The fish seemed to be short striking on artificial lures, so we transitioned to live bait. John landed a four footer. We got some spectacular jumps out of this fish. Next stop we fished for snook. Nothing big but we caught a few fish drifting live shrimp beneath our Bomber Paradise Popper popping corks. Snook are a rae catch in Jacksonville. Just landing onevis quite a feat. Next we fished deep water with live bait. John scored a massive bull redfish to finish off our 4 hour blitz. The action continues and should carry on throughout October on the St. Johns River.
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