Heavy Hitter Charters 

4.9/5 (245 reviews)
 
State licensed
 1620 North 14th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, United States

Heavy Hitter Charters 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (245)
 Angler's Choice
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1620 North 14th Street
Fernandina Beach, FL, United States

Get ready to track down and catch some big fish with Heavy Hitter Charters! Your captain for the day, Benny Hendrix, is a Florida native with decades of experience fishing the local waters of Fernandina Beach. So if you’re in search of an action-packed adventure with a knowledgable guide who can put you on fish, you’ve come to the right spot.

You’ll be fishing off of a 25' C-Hawk center console. This boat comes with top-of-the-line fishing gear, electronics, and safety equipment, and is perfect for navigating through shallow waters. She accommodates up to 6 passengers
guests and children of all ages are welcome aboard.

Capt. Benny specializes in inshore fishing – targeting Redfish, Black Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, and Tarpon. You’ll explore the backwaters of Fernandina Beach, fishing structures such as jetties and docks, as well as grass beds and oyster bars. Other target species include Flounder and various inshore Shark species such as Blacktip and Bonnethead.

If the weather allows, Capt. Benny also takes his customers out into deeper waters to go after Snapper, Bluefish, Kingfish, and other species that inhabit nearshore waters. No matter your skill level, Capt, Benny will work hard to put you in the right place at the right time and make sure you’re having a great time on the water.

Top-quality Daiwa rods and reels are available on board. You’ll also be provided with artificial lures, as well as live and cut bait, all included in the price. Your fishing license is also covered, so you can come straight to the pick-up location, and the rest will be taken care of.

Just be sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing, bring sun protection, and any snacks and drinks you’d like. Get ready for a fun adventure and choose Heavy Hitter Charters for your next fishing trip!

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Rating

4.9
245 reviews
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224
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (247)

Great trip 🎉
Great trip 🎉
Great trip 🎉
Great trip 🎉
8 Year old Nephew catches the most Fish
8 Year old Nephew catches the most Fish
+241

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (245)

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Scot Taggart
Scot Taggart
5.0
Verified
AMAZING Day!!!
4 hour trip , Jettys on December 26, 20253 adults
My husband, son (visiting from out of town), and I had an amazing time with Captain Benny on our 4-hour fishing tour. I was blown away by how accurately he predicted the size and species of fish we had on our hooks based on how the lines were behaving. He was always spot on! Not only did we catch our lunch for the day, but Captain Benny recommended we take the fish to The Salty Pelican to prepare it for us. We did that just an hour after the charter, and it was delicious! We learned so much about the area and he kept us all laughing. He also took photos for us so we could remember this time together. Captain Benny was an incredible host, and we’ll definitely be booking with him again!
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Reported catch:
Black Drum
Whiting
Redfish
Response from Captain
December 27, 2025
Thank you all , I enjoyed it
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Scott Hayes
Scott Hayes
5.0
Verified
Great time and lots of fish!!!
Early 3 hour beat the Heat on October 17, 20253 adults
We had an amazing day on the water with Captain Benny! Our group of three—including our 13-year-old son—had an absolute blast. Captain Benny was friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He not only helped us catch a ton of fish (some really big ones that gave us a great fight!) but also pointed out interesting local landmarks and shared cool facts about the area along the way. We’ve done other charters before, but Captain Benny really stood out by going the extra mile. He took tons of great photos throughout the trip, so we could focus on fishing and having fun. Even better, we had all the pictures before we even got back to the dock! He also put a special emphasis on our safety and comfort the entire time, which made the whole experience feel effortless and enjoyable. The trip was fun, relaxed, and memorable from start to finish. Highly recommend booking with Captain Benny if you’re looking for a great inshore fishing adventure! We will definitely be fishing with Captain Benny again when we have the chance to return to Amelia Island!
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Reported catch:
Redfish
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Kaylee Pruitt
Kaylee Pruitt
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip 🎉
2 hour trip on February 14, 20262 adults
We had a great time fishing with Captain Benny, you could tell he was very knowledgeable and helpful during our trip. He was very nice and accommodating and made us feel so comfortable while we fished! He made sure we caught plenty to take with us to dinner that night to Salty Pelican and cleaned and prepared all the fish we had beforehand. It was a cool experience, can’t wait to go back!!😊
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Reported catch:
Whiting
Skate
Response from Captain
February 16, 2026
Thank you all i enjoyed it .
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Dalton Einhorn
Dalton Einhorn
4.7
Verified
A chance to get to know the Amelia Island fishing ecosystem
4 hour trip , Jettys - 12:30 PM on January 22, 20262 adults
Caught four species of fish from bonnethead to yellow mouth and learned about the local waters from Benny who has been there his whole life. A day on the water learning about the area from someone who knows all the local history and the marine ecosystem is a good day. Visited after some unusual weather and every fisherman we came up on said it was an unusual off day. But at the same time got to see the fort from the water, the sub base, back inlets, the river, the oyster beds and learned where red fish like to go and caught one of them. Launched from a cool part of the island and really felt like I saw something most people dont get to see
0
Eobert O’Reilly
Eobert O’Reilly
5.0
Verified
Perfect fishing day
2 hour fishing on November 15, 20256 adults
We took out a Heavy Hitter Charter from Captain Benny for my dads 70th birthday and couldn’t have asked for a better day. We caught a couple of 12 pound plus black drum and countless amount of smaller fish. Captain Benny was amazing and walked us through everything that we needed to do and know to fish those waters. We took out a 2 hour charter and would have loved to stay for even longer. I cant recommended Captain Benny enough.
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Reported catch:
Black Drum
Whiting
Response from Captain
November 16, 2025
Thank you all i enjoyed it
0

Trip availability and prices

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Sunrise 2 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Early ,2 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 7:45 AM
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US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip – am
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 10:00 AM
US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip –(PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 12:15 PM
US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
First - timer , Great for kids .
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 2:30 PM
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US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 hour fishing
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2 Hour Trip
starts at 3:30 PM
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US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 hour trip great for first timers
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 4:30 PM
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US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 5:15 PM
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US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 hour sunset fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 6:45 PM
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US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Early 3 hour beat the Heat
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 hour , inlet , jettys
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 9:00 AM
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 hour afternoon trip ,
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 12:15 PM
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip – Sunset Bull Redfish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 4:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Nov 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 hour trip , Jettys
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 hour trip , Jettys - 12:30 PM
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4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:30 PM
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Rating

4.9
245 reviews
5
224
4
18
3
3
2
0
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (247)

Great trip 🎉
Great trip 🎉
Great trip 🎉
Great trip 🎉
8 Year old Nephew catches the most Fish
8 Year old Nephew catches the most Fish
+241

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (245)

Filter
Showing 15 of 245 reviews
Scot Taggart
Scot Taggart
5.0
Verified
AMAZING Day!!!
4 hour trip , Jettys on December 26, 20253 adults
My husband, son (visiting from out of town), and I had an amazing time with Captain Benny on our 4-hour fishing tour. I was blown away by how accurately he predicted the size and species of fish we had on our hooks based on how the lines were behaving. He was always spot on! Not only did we catch our lunch for the day, but Captain Benny recommended we take the fish to The Salty Pelican to prepare it for us. We did that just an hour after the charter, and it was delicious! We learned so much about the area and he kept us all laughing. He also took photos for us so we could remember this time together. Captain Benny was an incredible host, and we’ll definitely be booking with him again!
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Review media 1
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Reported catch:
Black Drum
Whiting
Redfish
Response from Captain
December 27, 2025
Thank you all , I enjoyed it
0
Scott Hayes
Scott Hayes
5.0
Verified
Great time and lots of fish!!!
Early 3 hour beat the Heat on October 17, 20253 adults
We had an amazing day on the water with Captain Benny! Our group of three—including our 13-year-old son—had an absolute blast. Captain Benny was friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He not only helped us catch a ton of fish (some really big ones that gave us a great fight!) but also pointed out interesting local landmarks and shared cool facts about the area along the way. We’ve done other charters before, but Captain Benny really stood out by going the extra mile. He took tons of great photos throughout the trip, so we could focus on fishing and having fun. Even better, we had all the pictures before we even got back to the dock! He also put a special emphasis on our safety and comfort the entire time, which made the whole experience feel effortless and enjoyable. The trip was fun, relaxed, and memorable from start to finish. Highly recommend booking with Captain Benny if you’re looking for a great inshore fishing adventure! We will definitely be fishing with Captain Benny again when we have the chance to return to Amelia Island!
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Reported catch:
Redfish
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Kaylee Pruitt
Kaylee Pruitt
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip 🎉
2 hour trip on February 14, 20262 adults
We had a great time fishing with Captain Benny, you could tell he was very knowledgeable and helpful during our trip. He was very nice and accommodating and made us feel so comfortable while we fished! He made sure we caught plenty to take with us to dinner that night to Salty Pelican and cleaned and prepared all the fish we had beforehand. It was a cool experience, can’t wait to go back!!😊
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Reported catch:
Whiting
Skate
Response from Captain
February 16, 2026
Thank you all i enjoyed it .
0
Dalton Einhorn
Dalton Einhorn
4.7
Verified
A chance to get to know the Amelia Island fishing ecosystem
4 hour trip , Jettys - 12:30 PM on January 22, 20262 adults
Caught four species of fish from bonnethead to yellow mouth and learned about the local waters from Benny who has been there his whole life. A day on the water learning about the area from someone who knows all the local history and the marine ecosystem is a good day. Visited after some unusual weather and every fisherman we came up on said it was an unusual off day. But at the same time got to see the fort from the water, the sub base, back inlets, the river, the oyster beds and learned where red fish like to go and caught one of them. Launched from a cool part of the island and really felt like I saw something most people dont get to see
0
Eobert O’Reilly
Eobert O’Reilly
5.0
Verified
Perfect fishing day
2 hour fishing on November 15, 20256 adults
We took out a Heavy Hitter Charter from Captain Benny for my dads 70th birthday and couldn’t have asked for a better day. We caught a couple of 12 pound plus black drum and countless amount of smaller fish. Captain Benny was amazing and walked us through everything that we needed to do and know to fish those waters. We took out a 2 hour charter and would have loved to stay for even longer. I cant recommended Captain Benny enough.
Review media 0
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Whiting
Response from Captain
November 16, 2025
Thank you all i enjoyed it
0

FAQs about Heavy Hitter Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1985
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
C Hawk
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Evinrude
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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