Hook'd Up Charters 

5.0/5 (343 reviews)
 Dahlia Lane 100, Vero Beach, FL 32963, United States
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Hook’d Up Charters Inshore & Nearshore Guided tours to include Sunset Hop aboard for a new fishing adventure with Hook’d Up Charters and Captain Jeff Jenkins! Discover the productive inshore and offshore fishing of Eastern Florida with your local guide, who will use his angling expertise to make sure you have an amazing time on the water.

Join Capt. Jeff on his 22’ bay boat that is well-suited for different fishing conditions and can take out up to 4 people. The vessel is equipped with up-to-date navigational electronics to ensure you have the smoothest ride and get to the fishing grounds quickly and safely. There’s a live bait well on board, as well as a trolling motor to help you sneak up to your catch.

You’ll use quality Shimano light tackle for your inshore trips, and Penn and Shimano gear for offshore fishing. If you’d like to do some fly fishing, the captain can provide the equipment, or you can bring your own. A variety of lures and live bait are included in the price, as is your fishing license.

Capt. Jeff runs inshore and offshore trips that are fun for all levels of anglers. On the inshore excursions, you’ll fish the Indian River in search of Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Snook, and much more. If you pick an offshore trip, you’re looking at the possibility to hook Mahi Mahi, a variety of Snapper and Grouper, and King Mackerel. For the ultimate angling challenge, target feisty Sailfish and acrobatic Tarpon.

Whatever you decide to keep, your guide is happy to clean and fillet after you come back to land. Capt. Jeff’s trips are family-friendly and he loves teaching kids how to catch their first fish. It’s recommended that the little ones be at least 6 years old to join you on the trip, life jackets for them will be provided. All you need to bring is sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and maybe some snacks.

Team up with Hook’d Up Charters and let your Florida fishing escapades begin!

Jeff Jenkins

Captain

Jeff Jenkins

9 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Snorkeling Equipment
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Food (Snacks)

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $450 
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for 2 people
US $450 
Full Day Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $600 
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $650 
Hlaf Day Trip – Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for 2 people
US $650 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 343 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (281)

Great morning of fishing!
Best Fishing Guide in Vero
Awesome Experience
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

95%

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Joseph K.
Joseph K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day on the water

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Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 10, 2025

Fishing with Jeff Jenkins in Vero Beach was a fantastic experience, especially for the kids. We spent the day inshore, exploring the calm waters and casting lines near the mangroves. Jeff was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and engaging with the kids, making the trip both fun and educational. The variety of fish we caught was impressive—mangrove snapper, snook, catfish, jack, and even some black drum. The excitement on the kids’ faces with every catch made the day unforgettable. It was the perfect family fishing trip in the beautiful waters of Vero Beach. Thanks Jeff for a great day

Fishing with Jeff Jenkins in Vero Beach was a fantastic experience, especially for the kids. We spent the day inshore, exploring the calm waters and casting lines near the mangroves. Jeff was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and engaging with the kids, making the trip both fun and educational. The variety of fish we caught was impressive—mangrove snapper, snook, catfish, jack, and even some black drum. The excitement on the kids’ faces with every catch made the day unforgettable....  

 Joseph K. recommends Hook'd Up Charters

Thomas P.
Thomas P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great multi-generational outing!

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Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on April 18, 2025

Booked a trip for father, son and grandsons outing. Capt Jeff was great with all ages! Communication was fantastic. He reached out well advance with news on weather that would make it less fun for the kids and worked to reschedule us for a better forecast. The day was perfect, we all caught fish, and we learned a ton about the local waters and history. He filleted our catch and his promise they’d be excellent eating was spot on. An unforgettable day and the youngest generation is now hook’d. Thanks again!

Booked a trip for father, son and grandsons outing. Capt Jeff was great with all ages! Communication was fantastic. He reached out well advance with news on weather that would make it less fun for the kids and worked to reschedule us for a better forecast. The day was perfect, we all caught fish, and we learned a ton about the local waters and history. He filleted our catch and his promise they’d be excellent eating was spot on. An unforgettable day and the youngest generation is now hook’d....  

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 Thomas P. recommends Hook'd Up Charters

Tom M.
Tom M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great morning of fishing!

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Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 1, 2025

Capt Jeff was great, went out for an inshore trip, and he took us to where we needed to go to catch fish and put us on them. Catch was good all morning. Jeff was very knowledgeable about the area, fishing and all fish species. Highly recommend Hook’d up Charter if you are looking to fish in Vero.

Capt Jeff was great, went out for an inshore trip, and he took us to where we needed to go to catch fish and put us on them. Catch was good all morning. Jeff was very knowledgeable about the area, fishing and all fish species. Highly recommend Hook’d up Charter if you are looking to fish in Vero.  

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Andrey S.
Andrey S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Jeff and Tim were great

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Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) on June 16, 2025

Good group of guys. Good trip for people who don’t want to go out too far. Caught a good variety of fish: lane snapper, silver snapper, black Margate, bunch of blue runners, and some tropical fish. And had a big one break off…will never know. Saw lots of turtles out and about as well.

Good group of guys. Good trip for people who don’t want to go out too far. Caught a good variety of fish: lane snapper, silver snapper, black Margate, bunch of blue runners, and some tropical fish. And had a big one break off…will never know. Saw lots of turtles out and about as well.  

 Andrey S. recommends Hook'd Up Charters

Stacy L.
Stacy L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome Day

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Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on May 25, 2025

Jeff was an excellent Captain- very patient and kind. It's hard to know what you are getting when you book on-line blindly looking through different captains and boats. We hit the jack pot with Jeff. He is a local who has been doing this for years and we couldn't have asked for a better guide. He put us on the fish, gave our party as much or as little assistance as they wanted. We saved his number and will defiantly book again.

Jeff was an excellent Captain- very patient and kind. It's hard to know what you are getting when you book on-line blindly looking through different captains and boats. We hit the jack pot with Jeff. He is a local who has been doing this for years and we couldn't have asked for a better guide. He put us on the fish, gave our party as much or as little assistance as they wanted. We saved his number and will defiantly book again.  

 Stacy L. recommends Hook'd Up Charters

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FAQs about Hook'd Up Charters

What are the trip rates for Hook'd Up Charters?

Hook'd Up Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $450 per group, additional US $45 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $45 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $60 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $60 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $70 per person after 2 guests - Hlaf Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) (4 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Hook'd Up Charters?

When you book a trip with Hook'd Up Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Hook'd Up Charters?

Trips booked with Hook'd Up Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Crackers)
  • Drinks (Water, sodas)
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Hook'd Up Charters offer?

Hook'd Up Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Hook'd Up Charters offer?

Hook'd Up Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
  • Flounder Gigging
Which fish species can I catch with Hook'd Up Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Hook'd Up Charters include:

  • Black Drum
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Nurse)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Jeff Jenkins

Vero Beach, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
343 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since January 2020
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Jeff Jenkins always loved everything that has to do with fishing, and for a long while, he did it only in his spare time. When he finally decided to run charters for a living, he went all in and got his Captain License. He's been on the water ever since, taking people out, showing them just how amazing fishing is off the coast of East Florida. Capt. Jeff likes nothing more than seeing his customers happy and having a good time.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Nurse Shark
Nurse Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2009
Boat manufacturer
Famous Craft
Boat type
Bay boat

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

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Fly Fishing

Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Snorkeling Equipment

Live Bait Well

Multimedia System

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Penn and Shimano

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Snacks

Crackers

Drinks

Water, sodas

Fishing License

Fly Fishing Equipment

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

Min. age 6, life jackets provided

No Smoking

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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

What’s biting in Vero Beach right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Spotted SeatroutSpotted Seatrout
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