Head off on an exciting fishing adventure in Jacksonville Beach with “El Cazador Fishing Charters”! Anglers of all skill levels are in for a memorable day on the water with Captain Wayne Senteno. Fishing comes naturally to him and he’s been in these waters for as long as he can remember.

Enjoy a smooth ride aboard his 24’ Pathfinder bay boat, ideal for 4 anglers who all want to fish at the same time. The T-top provides shade from the Florida sun and there’s a lookout tower for elevated sight fishing. Power up the wireless trolling to sneak up on those easily spooked inshore fish and entice their bite with bait kept fresh in the live well.

You’ll navigate the St. John’s River and inshore waterways within 10 miles to target the likes of Trout, Flounder, Redfish, and Sheepshead. On longer trips, you’ll head further out to hook the likes of Cobia, Kingfish, and Red Snapper!

There’s something for everyone, whether your goal is stocking the cooler or battling it out with something fun-to-catch! Capt. Wayne is happy to clean and fillet your keepers at the end of the trip. He’ll also provide all the necessary fishing equipment you need for a successful day.

There’s bottled water in the cooler already and you’re free to bring any other drinks and snacks you’d like. What are you waiting for? Hop aboard El Cazador Fishing Charters and cast your line in the rich Florida waters!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Kingfing finshing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 15
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Slow trolling is a popular technique for catching kingfish. It involves moving the boat at a slow speed while dragging live bait behind it. The goal is to entice the kingfish to bite the bait. The speed of the boat should be between 1 and 2 knots 123.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    Explore the inshore waters in Jacksonville Beach before the rest of the world wakes up on this 4-hour morning trip! Hook the likes of Redfish, Flounder, Trout, and Sheepshead and stock the cooler with tasty fish. All of your gear, bait, and licenses are already on aboard. Bring along any snacks and drinks you'd like to have and you're good to go!
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Shark (Tope)
    Tope Shark
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    Stay out on the water until sunset on this 4-hour afternoon adventure! Explore within 10 miles of shore and take advantage of the productive waterways surrounding Jacksonville Beach. There's plenty of fish to hook including Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, and Trout. Capt. Wayne provides all of your gear, bait, and fishing licenses. Pack any drinks and snacks you'd like to have and you're good to go!
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Tarpon fishing.
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 30
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    Leave the dock between 6:30-8am, catch bait and search for tarpon. This is a 5-hour trip max four people.
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $700
    Treat yourself to a couple extra hours on the water and expand that target list! You'll have enough time to explore the productive inshore waters for Redfish, Trout, and Flounder and head a little further out for Grouper and Snapper too. Capt. Wayne provides your gear and bait, just bring drinks and snacks and get ready for a great day!
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Shark (Tope)
    Tope Shark
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $800
    There's no better way to experience fishing in Florida than on an 8-hour trip! The fish you'll be targeting are vast and diverse. Go after Redfish, Flounder, Trout, Sheepshead, Snapper, and Grouper! Take in stunning scenery or stop by one of the waterside restaurants for lunch. All of the gear you need, as well as bait and licenses, is already on board. Pack any drinks and snacks you'd like to have, and don't forget the sunscreen!
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Shark (Tope)
    Tope Shark
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
There are 8 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 48 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (31)
Booked our fishing trip, then booked another while we were still fishing!
Booked our fishing trip, then booked another while we were still fishing!
Boom!
+28
Angler rating
45
2
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
80%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 48 reviews
Robert T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Just what i hoped for!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 11, 2024
Me and my son took an afternoon trip and it was perfect. Wayne was so patient with my son and I and everything was great. We...
Robert T. recommends El Cazador Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Robert T. recommends El Cazador Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Shannon K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
Took my nephew out for his 13th birthday and had a blast.  The captain was patient and knowledgeable,  explaining and showing...
Shannon K. recommends El Cazador Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Shannon K. recommends El Cazador Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Jeff W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Tarpon fishing. on July 1, 2024
Jeff W. recommends El Cazador Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Jeff W. recommends El Cazador Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Jack (. T.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 4, 2024
Jack (. T. recommends El Cazador Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Jack (. T. recommends El Cazador Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

John E.
Rochester, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Wayne

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 24, 2023
Fantastic weather began the trip and it just got better from there.  We are two old-timers who required (and received) patience...
John E. recommends El Cazador Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Wayne Senteno Captain replied

FAQs about El Cazador Fishing Charters

El Cazador Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $60 per person after 2 guests - Kingfing finshing (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Tarpon fishing. (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with El Cazador Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with El Cazador Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano)
  • Live Bait (We fish with live bait that included in the overall cost.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I will clean all we catch and send it with you in a zip lock.)
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • Fishing License (You do not need a fishing license, mine covers everyone.)

El Cazador Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (We will fish the intracoastal and the St Johns River. Kingfish and Tarpoon trips we will fish with in 10 miles of the beach.)
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

El Cazador Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Spearfishing (Must be requested in advance, bring your own gear)

Top targeted fish species with El Cazador Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Tope)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Wayne Senteno
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, United States
8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
48 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2019
Captain Wayne Senteno has been fishing since he was a kid. He grew up on the water in Jacksonville Beach and becoming a licensed Charter Captain was the natural choice for him. The best part about his job is sharing his passion for fishing with his customers and showing them a good time on board. He looks forward to welcoming you aboard El Cazador Fishing Charters!

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
We will fish the intracoastal and the St Johns River. Kingfish and Tarpoon trips we will fish with in 10 miles of the beach.
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Spearfishing
Must be requested in advance, bring your own gear

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Spearfishing Equipment

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano
Live Bait
We fish with live bait that included in the overall cost.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
I will clean all we catch and send it with you in a zip lock.
Drinks
Bottled water
Fishing License
You do not need a fishing license, mine covers everyone.

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No min. age, life jackets provided
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
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Jacksonville Beach right now

Loading Fish Calendar!
Please Wait...