There’s not a better way to enjoy your time in Florida than being on the water. This way of living is in the heart of Bailey’s Charters and Captain Stephen. Whether you’re here to catch some fish, find a new waterfront restaurant, or simply relax with your loved ones, you’ll find all of that here. With a year round fishing season, any time is a good time for fishing.

Capt. Stephen welcomes you aboard his 25’ Sea Born boat that accommodates up to 5 guests. Powered by a 300 HP Mercury Verado engine, this center console will take you where the fish are with speed and ease. She’s always ready for catching fish, as she’s equipped with a live bait tank, a cooler, a wireless trolling motor, and navigational electronics.

Most of the fishing will be just off the beaches, the Mayport Jetties, the St. John’s River and out to 10 miles to offshore wrecks and live bottom/reefs, and out to 25 miles into deep sea fishing of 120’. You’ll use high quality Daiwa Saltist and Shimano spin reels, spooled with the industry’s best braid and topped off with 100% fluorocarbon leader. Free lining, bottom fishing, jigging, and trolling are the most reliable way to get hooked up on Snappers, Grouper, Jacks, Mackerals, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Tunas, Sea Bass, Tarpon, and Cobia

Your fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price. As an extra treat, the captain cleans and fillets your catch after the trip, free of charge. Ask him to recommend a great dockside restaurant and head there for a feast! You only need to bring food, drinks, and sunscreen for your trip.

Get in touch with Bailey’s Charters for an amazing day out on Florida’s northeast coast and enjoy the Atlantic’s most exciting fishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $475
    On a Nearshore trip, you'll target Beeliners ( Vermilion Snapper), Cobia, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, Sheepshead, Readfish and Tarpon, when these are seasonally available 3 miles from the beach. Inshore trips will put you on Redfish, Trout, and Sheepshead in the St. John's River or the jetties. These areas are just a short few min boat ride from where we leave the dock! You'll be using medium to heavy spin and conventional outfits on this trip. Don't forget your snacks and drinks.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Spangled Emperor
    Spangled Emperor
  • Private trip
    6 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    On a Nearshore trip, you'll target Beeliners ( Vermilion Snapper), Cobia, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, Sheepshead, Redfish and Tarpon, when these are seasonally available 3 miles from the beach. Inshore trips will put you on Redfish, Trout,Tarponand Sheepshead in the St. John's River or the jetties. These areas are just a short few min boat ride from where we leave the dock! You'll be using medium to heavy spin and conventional outfits on this trip. Don't forget your snacks and drinks.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
  • Private trip
    6 Hr. Offshore Fishing Deep Sea
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $850
    On the 6hr. Offshore Deep Sea trip we will head offshore up to 15 miles out to wrecks and natural reefs and live bottom where we will target Cobia, Snappers, Grouper, Black Sea Bass, Amberjack, Baracuda, Amaco Jack, King and Spanish Mackerel, and Sharks.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Jack (African Pompano)
    African Pompano Jack
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    8 Hr. Offshore Fishing Deep Sea
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,000
    DEEP SEA- On the 8hr. Offshore Deep Sea trip we will head offshore up to 30 miles ( weather dependent) and out to wrecks and natural reefs and live bottom where we will target Cobia, Snappers, Grouper, Black Sea Bass, Amberjack, Baracuda, Amaco Jack, King and Spanish Mackerel, African Pompano, and Sharks. We will be fishing in waters over 100' deep and fishing larger and powerful fish. *Please note that time is from leaving dock to returning. Expect 3 hrs of travel time for this trip
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Jack (African Pompano)
    African Pompano Jack
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
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High School Graduation Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   4 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip on May 25, 2024
Can’t say enough good things about Captain Stephen Bailey. We booked a 6 hour AM nearshore trip. Captain Stephen responded...
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Great 6 hour offshore fishing charter for new and experienced fisherman!

VERIFIED   6 Hr. Offshore Fishing Deep Sea on July 3, 2024
I booked an 6 hour offshore fishing charter for me, my wife, my 14 year old son and another friend of mine. Captain Bailey...
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Perfect day

VERIFIED   4 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip on June 16, 2024
Was a last minute Father’s Day trip with my two kids. 19 and 22.  Stephen was a super nice guy and knows his fishing. ...
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VERIFIED   4 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip on July 24, 2024
Captain Stephen is awesome. Super passionate about getting everyone on the boat hooked up and catching fish. Keeps the mood...
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Best of the best

VERIFIED   6 Hr. Offshore Fishing Deep Sea on June 13, 2024
Captain knew exactly where to go and had all the right equipment. We had a fantastic time would definitely use him again.
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FAQs about Bailey's Charters

Bailey's Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hr. Offshore Fishing Deep Sea (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hr. Offshore Fishing Deep Sea (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Bailey's Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full flush toilet inside center compartment in helm area. Marine toilet grade paper supplied, a light inside area as well as a door for privacy.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Bailey's Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (I typically don't include catching live bait on the trip if it takes more than 30 minutes to gather. I will extend the actual trip if possible with client to give them more actual fishing time. 8 hr offshore trips include this extra time to harvest qualit)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I clean fish at the Mayport fish cleaning station after loading the boat on it's trailer. Fish are filleted and put on fresh ice in clean zip loc bags. I also share cooking and recipes for the fish caught.)
  • Drinks (bottled water)
  • Fishing License (Fishing licenses are included except if parties over 4. The extra people will need to get a one day fishing license if they do not already have a Florida Saltwater fishing License. )

Bailey's Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (St. John's River and tributaries)
  • Inshore Fishing (St. John's River and Mayport Jetties, )
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing (natural bottom with live coral out to 25 miles )
  • Wreck Fishing

Bailey's Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling (For King Mackerel, Tuna, Dolphin, and Spanish)
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Bailey's Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Stephen Bailey
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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12 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2020
I believe it's not only about the fish you hook up on, or the great photos and memories of fish caught, but getting to enjoy life on the water as we Floridians proudly call it. Welcome to my backyard! I have fished all my life, and passionate about seeing people catch fish, even more than I love to. Creating lasting memories and a day out on the water catching fish is my goal.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Sea Born
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury Verado
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Types of fishing

River Fishing
St. John's River and tributaries
Inshore Fishing
St. John's River and Mayport Jetties,
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
natural bottom with live coral out to 25 miles
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
For King Mackerel, Tuna, Dolphin, and Spanish
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Full flush toilet inside center compartment in helm area. Marine toilet grade paper supplied, a light inside area as well as a door for privacy.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
I typically don't include catching live bait on the trip if it takes more than 30 minutes to gather. I will extend the actual trip if possible with client to give them more actual fishing time. 8 hr offshore trips include this extra time to harvest qualit
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
I clean fish at the Mayport fish cleaning station after loading the boat on it's trailer. Fish are filleted and put on fresh ice in clean zip loc bags. I also share cooking and recipes for the fish caught.
Drinks
bottled water
Fishing License
Fishing licenses are included except if parties over 4. The extra people will need to get a one day fishing license if they do not already have a Florida Saltwater fishing License.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
I love children and have more patience than most, and have been referred to as having the patience of Job. I love to teach and see children catch their first fish on Bailey's Charters! There is no age group, just what the parents feel their child is capab
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.
Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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:

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